EJL2023 Posted September 26, 2023 #26 Share Posted September 26, 2023 3 minutes ago, basor said: we did all 3 of ours for our upcoming B2B2B - thought it would make it easier for them . Is a Grand Voyage, which is basically a b2b require two check in and two check in at your station? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basor Posted September 26, 2023 #27 Share Posted September 26, 2023 28 minutes ago, EJL2023 said: Is a Grand Voyage, which is basically a b2b require two check in and two check in at your station? Ours is not a Grand Voyage but an actual B2B2B and received 3 emails for online check in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJL2023 Posted September 26, 2023 #28 Share Posted September 26, 2023 2 minutes ago, basor said: Ours is not a Grand Voyage but an actual B2B2B and received 3 emails for online check in I was just asking a general question on how it works for a Grand Voyage as have one next year and was simply wondering how it works. And thought perhaps maybe you have had one in the past or anyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basor Posted September 26, 2023 #29 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Just now, EJL2023 said: I was just asking a general question on how it works for a Grand Voyage as have one next year and was simply wondering how it works. And thought perhaps maybe you have had one in the past or anyone else. Sorry - like I indicated ours in a true B2B2B departing in a few days and we received 3 emails so can't help with a true Grand Voyage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted September 26, 2023 #30 Share Posted September 26, 2023 2 hours ago, EJL2023 said: Is a Grand Voyage, which is basically a b2b require two check in and two check in at your station? What station ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJL2023 Posted September 26, 2023 #31 Share Posted September 26, 2023 3 minutes ago, LHT28 said: What station ? Muster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basor Posted September 26, 2023 #32 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Just now, EJL2023 said: Muster. yes on muster station.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tranquility Base Posted September 26, 2023 #33 Share Posted September 26, 2023 (edited) Ours is: 3 Cruises; GV...cruise....GV. 5 segments in total. I think I just answered my own question anyway. If online check in doesn't open till 21 days prior I'll already be onboard prior to the 2nd cruise opening. Edited September 26, 2023 by Tranquility Base Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie115 Posted September 26, 2023 Author #34 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Another new Oceania cruiser question: If you have a boarding time of 11:00 or 12:00 and your stateroom isn't ready are you able to place your carry on luggage in the room or somewhere so you don't have to drag it with you around the ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepherd really Posted September 26, 2023 #35 Share Posted September 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Gracie115 said: Another new Oceania cruiser question: If you have a boarding time of 11:00 or 12:00 and your stateroom isn't ready are you able to place your carry on luggage in the room or somewhere so you don't have to drag it with you around the ship? nope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie115 Posted September 26, 2023 Author #36 Share Posted September 26, 2023 12 minutes ago, shepherd really said: nope ok......then I guess we won't arrive until after 1PM.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerfan75 Posted September 26, 2023 #37 Share Posted September 26, 2023 12 hours ago, Tranquility Base said: Thanks. If doing a B2B2B I assume after completing the 1st online check in that the following two are redundant and can be ignored ? Yes, one can ignore the following boarding pass emails. When boarding for your first segment, be sure to go to the Purser (Reception Desk) and have your keycard changed to reflect the full length of your cruise, if it is not already printed on it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted September 26, 2023 #38 Share Posted September 26, 2023 2 hours ago, Gracie115 said: ok......then I guess we won't arrive until after 1PM.... Depending on your room level it may not be ready until 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie115 Posted September 26, 2023 Author #39 Share Posted September 26, 2023 5 minutes ago, ORV said: Depending on your room level it may not be ready until 3. PH1? What should we expect time-wise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted September 26, 2023 #40 Share Posted September 26, 2023 1 minute ago, Gracie115 said: PH1? What should we expect time-wise? usually 12 noon I think 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basor Posted September 26, 2023 #41 Share Posted September 26, 2023 5 hours ago, Gracie115 said: Another new Oceania cruiser question: If you have a boarding time of 11:00 or 12:00 and your stateroom isn't ready are you able to place your carry on luggage in the room or somewhere so you don't have to drag it with you around the ship? When we board, we find a table at Waves or Terrace or on deck and place our carry ons under/by the table. Many also leave their carry on's by the entrance to Terrace. Then when our cabin is ready, we take them to our cabin and head out to wander the ship. Usually by the time we have enjoyed a leisurely lunch and relishing in the fact we are onboard, it is close to the time our cabin is called. Thus we are not dragging our luggage all over the ship. They do not want you to go to your cabin until it is called so as not in the way of the room stewards hustling to make up all of the cabins for the new guest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie115 Posted September 26, 2023 Author #42 Share Posted September 26, 2023 2 minutes ago, basor said: They do not want you to go to your cabin until it is called so as not in the way of the room stewards hustling to make up all of the cabins for the new guest. I get that completely. We just prefer to be able to place our bags in the room, so we will arrive a little later to insure we are able to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basor Posted September 26, 2023 #43 Share Posted September 26, 2023 3 minutes ago, Gracie115 said: I get that completely. We just prefer to be able to place our bags in the room, so we will arrive a little later to insure we are able to do that. You indicated that you are in a PH1 so they usually are ready around Noon, thus you do not have to arrive much later.....enjoy your cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie115 Posted September 26, 2023 Author #44 Share Posted September 26, 2023 1 minute ago, basor said: You indicated that you are in a PH1 so they usually are ready around Noon, thus you do not have to arrive much later.....enjoy your cruise Thanks!!!!😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woodrowst Posted September 26, 2023 #45 Share Posted September 26, 2023 On 9/24/2023 at 5:16 PM, Gracie115 said: Another new Oceania cruise question: We will be on Vista beginning December 11th. How does Oceania determine boarding times? There are many threads on cruise critic where people ask for the earliest boarding time possible. One of the themes that you will see from experienced cruisers is that many enjoy the port city in the morning, have a nice and quiet local lunch with local cuisine and then mosey over to the ship in the afternoon. This is how we typically do it (if applicable to the given port) and is much much more relaxing than joining the “first to be aboard” crowd. You don’t have to deal with crowded lunch venues and lines where everyone is trying to eat at the same time and you do not have to schlep your carry on luggage around with you until your cabin is available. An added bonus is that boarding later in the day means no lines at all for check in. Just be sure to embark at least 2 hours before the last boarding time listed so that you don’t have to worry about missing the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tranquility Base Posted September 26, 2023 #46 Share Posted September 26, 2023 (edited) 59 minutes ago, Woodrowst said: You don’t have to deal with crowded lunch venues and lines where everyone is trying to eat at the same time and you do not have to schlep your carry on luggage around with you until your cabin is available. Whilst that is usually a factor it isn't necessarily the case with all cruises. Some embarkation ports are where the large majority of passengers are off the ship as it's just a normal port day for them. Hence there may only be a relatively small number of joining passengers. Happens variously on the 'hop on hop off' type of cruise itineraries. Edited September 26, 2023 by Tranquility Base Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie115 Posted September 26, 2023 Author #47 Share Posted September 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Woodrowst said: There are many threads on cruise critic where people ask for the earliest boarding time possible. One of the themes that you will see from experienced cruisers is that many enjoy the port city in the morning, have a nice and quiet local lunch with local cuisine and then mosey over to the ship in the afternoon. This is how we typically do it (if applicable to the given port) and is much much more relaxing than joining the “first to be aboard” crowd. You don’t have to deal with crowded lunch venues and lines where everyone is trying to eat at the same time and you do not have to schlep your carry on luggage around with you until your cabin is available. An added bonus is that boarding later in the day means no lines at all for check in. Just be sure to embark at least 2 hours before the last boarding time listed so that you don’t have to worry about missing the ship. While we haven't gone so far as to have lunch somewhere local we do regularly show up later to embark. I asked the question because we are new to Oceania and didn't know what the protocols were. Pretty sure we will stick to our 1PM or after arrival. I like your idea though and perhaps sometime when we are embarking in a port that is of interest we may do exactly as you say. Miami just isn't one of them for us. Thanks!🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambagahle Posted September 26, 2023 #48 Share Posted September 26, 2023 If you are in a PH 1 - Oceania will tell you what time to board. Owners Suites, Vista Suites and Oceania Suites board as soon as boarding opens. IF you get there earlier than O. has said and if there are no people in higher tier suites waiting to board they will check you in and you board. I am not sure when PH1 suites are ready for occupancy - we have always been able to go right to our suite on boarding but have always been in top tier suites... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJL2023 Posted September 26, 2023 #49 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Per their website it indicates for the R class ships the PH suites board at 11:00 along with the upper tiers, but for Marina, Riviera and Vista it is Noon for the PH suites, an hour later than the upper tiers. Again, just per their website and however accurate that may or may not be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara60 Posted September 26, 2023 #50 Share Posted September 26, 2023 So if I board after 1pm or so is there anywhere to grab a bite? I don't imagine they have afternoon tea on boarding day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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