LooneyCruzer Posted November 21, 2022 Report Share Posted November 21, 2022 Starting a thread. 540 days is a long time KristiZ and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristiZ Posted November 23, 2022 Report Share Posted November 23, 2022 Welcome to the boards! See you there Β Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave33549 Posted December 17, 2022 Report Share Posted December 17, 2022 Seems like the deal cruise. Β Looking forward to 2024 and meeting everyone on board! KristiZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Monti Posted January 27, 2023 Report Share Posted January 27, 2023 Looking forward to this cruise. Canβt wait to go. Hope time flies. We are from FL KristiZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grogu Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 On 11/21/2022 at 5:05 PM, LooneyCruzer said: Starting a thread. 540 days is a long time Β Yes, even though we're less than a year now (287 days as of today) it still seems like a long time away.Β Hopefully time will fly by.Β Β On 1/27/2023 at 11:06 AM, Amy Monti said: Looking forward to this cruise. Canβt wait to go. Hope time flies. We are from FL We're from Florida too,Β Palm Beach County.Β Β KristiZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie2024 Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 Excited for this cruise!!!! KristiZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlenee Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 Granddaughter and I will be joining you on this cruise and staying a few nights in Rome, Venice and London our final stop. This is my 2nd TA and my granddaughter 1st cruise birthday present.Β KristiZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicci Posted October 7, 2023 Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 Hi, I just booked this one, I will be traveling solo, and this is my second TA KristiZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganH Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 Hi! My husband and I will be sailing Odyssey for the second time. Last time was the Holy Land cruise. Canβt wait for this one and to spend some extra time after in Assisi and Rome. Iβll take a 14 nt cruise over a 15 hour flight any day! We are from Kansas. GO Chiefs!! KristiZ and PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPPJJ-GCVAB Posted November 30, 2023 Report Share Posted November 30, 2023 Hi I hope someone will post some details while on this cruise. Β I booked the 2025 Oyssey crossing April 27-May 11 so details on weather, clothing, things to do, smooth vs rough seas will all be welcome! IRMO12HD and KristiZ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grogu Posted November 30, 2023 Report Share Posted November 30, 2023 8 hours ago, PPPJJ-GCVAB said: Hi I hope someone will post some details while on this cruise. Β I booked the 2025 Oyssey crossing April 27-May 11 so details on weather, clothing, things to do, smooth vs rough seas will all be welcome! We're booked for this TA and I'm planning on doing a "live from" thread with photos, weather conditions, dinning experiences, what we do, etc.,Β I'll post a link on this thread.Β Β PPPJJ-GCVAB, KristiZ and WAAAYTOOO 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred H Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 Looking forward to this cruise. My wife and I will be on it and staying on for the "Holy Land cruise" that will no longer go to the Holy Land.Β Oh well, things happen. We are from Florida.Β Looking forward to meeting more cruise friends this trip. Β KristiZ and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRMO12HD Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 64 Days!!! Β Β WAAAYTOOO, PPPJJ-GCVAB and KristiZ 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganH Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 Today check in opens for our cruise! Also, if anyone is spending time in Rome after the cruise, May 5th is the first Sunday of the month when the museums are free to enter.Β lost little boy and KristiZ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPPJJ-GCVAB Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 6 minutes ago, MorganH said: Today check in opens for our cruise! Also, if anyone is spending time in Rome after the cruise, May 5th is the first Sunday of the month when the museums are free to enter.Β Awww Iβm going to miss out on that free museum entires next year as we βlandβ in Rome on May 11, 2025. Β In October you mentioned you will be visiting Assisi and Rome before flying home? Β Iβm just wondering when is the best time to begin my planning for post-cruise Rome and Venice stays. Β I also have a few family members meeting us in Rome once we disembark. WAAAYTOOO and KristiZ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganH Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 Because May is a very popular time to visit, I donβt think you can plan too early for where you are going to stay. Some of the tickets to enter the Vatican and other museums I have found to be available 30-60 days in advance.Β KristiZ and PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abby Wetherington Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 Hi guys, just wondering about what I can expect temperature wise on this cruise? I'm used to caribbean cruises, so I know this will be different. KristiZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganH Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 Thanks for asking! I am curious too! Also, what excursions have you booked? Either with RC or with another vendor? Thanks! KristiZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicci Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 Β Crossing on the Oasis instead, have a great trip you all! KristiZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amypmom23 Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 BecauseΒ the day we dock in Rome is first Sunday/free day for almost everything, you will not be able to make reservations for much of anything, and lines will be huge. Wondering if we will be able to make it to St Peters Square in time for the Pope's noon Sunday Angelus (blessing). Unlike a papal audience, no tickets required, and it only lasts about 15 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganH Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 Last time we were there we were able to make it in plenty of time for Pentecost Mass with the Holy Father. I think we were seated with 20-30 min to spare.Β PPPJJ-GCVAB, amypmom23, KristiZ and 1 other 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost little boy Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 this will be my first ever cruise and my first time ever leaving the country! i am only 24 and I'm super excited!! 31 days!!!Β Grogu, KristiZ, WAAAYTOOO and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganH Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 You have picked an incredible ship to sail on for your first cruise!Β lost little boy, PPPJJ-GCVAB and KristiZ 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grogu Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 2 hours ago, lost little boy said: this will be my first ever cruise and my first time ever leaving the country! i am only 24 and I'm super excited!! 31 days!!!Β Wow!Β How exciting for you!Β It's our first cruise in about 30 years, and I was about your age my last cruise.Β Β I think a lot has changed in 30 years in the cruise line industry.Β I think the cruise ship I was on last was about 1/3 the size of Odyssey, so I'm really looking forward to exploring the ship and making the voyage across the Atlantic.Β Β Back then many cruises had a midnight buffet, which I think died a slow death.Β I really didn't each much on the buffet, it was just something to do at midnight and a spectacle.Β Β Is there anything you're particularly looking forward to?Β Β Β lost little boy and KristiZ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost little boy Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 4 hours ago, Grogu said: Wow!Β How exciting for you!Β It's our first cruise in about 30 years, and I was about your age my last cruise.Β Β I think a lot has changed in 30 years in the cruise line industry.Β I think the cruise ship I was on last was about 1/3 the size of Odyssey, so I'm really looking forward to exploring the ship and making the voyage across the Atlantic.Β Β Back then many cruises had a midnight buffet, which I think died a slow death.Β I really didn't each much on the buffet, it was just something to do at midnight and a spectacle.Β Β Is there anything you're particularly looking forward to?Β Β Β that's exciting for you too!Β to be honest, a midnight buffet sounds like sometime I would try once but not get much use out of. interesting concept though! lol Β honestly I'm most excited for the long stretch of sea days! getting up and just seeing nothing but the ocean for so many days sounds so relaxing to me.Β what about you? KristiZ and PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganH Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 Did anyone get an arrival time before noon?Β Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristiZ Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 6 hours ago, MorganH said: Did anyone get an arrival time before noon?Β We got noon. A few people on the Facebook group got 1130a. Nothing earlier than thatΒ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost little boy Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 10 hours ago, MorganH said: Did anyone get an arrival time before noon?Β I got 11:30a! I waited for check-in to open and that was the earliest time availableΒ KristiZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abby Wetherington Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 On 3/13/2024 at 7:50 AM, Abby Wetherington said: Hi guys, just wondering about what I can expect temperature wise on this cruise? I'm used to caribbean cruises, so I know this will be different. One more thing please, I'm thinking about bringing a mattress topper for the bed and I know they say it's a king but I'm thinking it's more like a queen size bed. Which size mattress topper would you bring?Β Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganH Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 Maybe a king to be on the safe side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost little boy Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 On 3/21/2024 at 8:57 AM, MorganH said: Last time we were there we were able to make it in plenty of time for Pentecost Mass with the Holy Father. I think we were seated with 20-30 min to spare.Β This is amazing!! do you mind sharing general information about this? did you go straight from the ship to there? did you have luggage with you? did you just show up? sorry for all the questions, and I know I could just google this, but I also like hearing from people's experiences!Β Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost little boy Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 On 3/13/2024 at 7:50 AM, Abby Wetherington said: Hi guys, just wondering about what I can expect temperature wise on this cruise? I'm used to caribbean cruises, so I know this will be different. my friend who has been on the exact cruise on the exact boat just one year ago told me to bring a light jacket! he said it gets cool and he and his husband didn't swim in the outdoor pools at all because it was too cold for their taste. However, I'm taking this with a grain of salt as I know he gets cold easier than me. I can't speak from experience (and my body also tends to run warm), but I would assume based off of what he said and just knowing how the weather works over the ocean (I'm a weather nerd lol) it won't be scorching hot or anything of that sort! def pack shorts, t-shirts, etc, but also have a light jacket/windbreaker and some sweats or joggers!Β Β but anyone who has actually BEEN on one before can give better insight, I just saw this wasn't responded to and if you still wanted an answer that's the information I have! Β PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristiZ Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 7 hours ago, Abby Wetherington said: One more thing please, I'm thinking about bringing a mattress topper for the bed and I know they say it's a king but I'm thinking it's more like a queen size bed. Which size mattress topper would you bring?Β Itβs definitely a king.Β Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganH Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 1 hour ago, lost little boy said: This is amazing!! do you mind sharing general information about this? did you go straight from the ship to there? did you have luggage with you? did you just show up? sorry for all the questions, and I know I could just google this, but I also like hearing from people's experiences!Β It was very easy! We took the shuttle from the ship to the train station. We then rode the train to the San Pietro exit. The walk is about 10 minutes and we dropped off our luggage on the way.Β When we got to St Peters, there was a line but they kept us moving quickly. I looked back at my pics and we were seated by 9:15. We did not rush off the ship or at the station at all. We are thinking we will go to the Pantheon for Mass this time. If I remember correctly, their Mass is at 10:30.Β I hope this helps?!? amypmom23 and lost little boy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost little boy Posted March 24 Report Share Posted March 24 4 hours ago, MorganH said: It was very easy! We took the shuttle from the ship to the train station. We then rode the train to the San Pietro exit. The walk is about 10 minutes and we dropped off our luggage on the way.Β When we got to St Peters, there was a line but they kept us moving quickly. I looked back at my pics and we were seated by 9:15. We did not rush off the ship or at the station at all. We are thinking we will go to the Pantheon for Mass this time. If I remember correctly, their Mass is at 10:30.Β I hope this helps?!? it does help!! thank you!Β Β Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amypmom23 Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 On 3/23/2024 at 2:15 PM, lost little boy said: my friend who has been on the exact cruise on the exact boat just one year ago told me to bring a light jacket! he said it gets cool and he and his husband didn't swim in the outdoor pools at all because it was too cold for their taste. However, I'm taking this with a grain of salt as I know he gets cold easier than me. I can't speak from experience (and my body also tends to run warm), but I would assume based off of what he said and just knowing how the weather works over the ocean (I'm a weather nerd lol) it won't be scorching hot or anything of that sort! def pack shorts, t-shirts, etc, but also have a light jacket/windbreaker and some sweats or joggers!Β Β but anyone who has actually BEEN on one before can give better insight, I just saw this wasn't responded to and if you still wanted an answer that's the information I have! Β From Vacations to Go page on this cruise: Β Β Change to Β°C/Centimeters Β Β Temperature (Β°F) Precipitation Β Port Date Avg High Low (Inches) Humidity Fort Lauderdale, FL Sunday, April 21 74 83 65 4 - Ponta Delgada, Portugal Sunday, April 28 58 61 54 2 76 Malaga, Spain Wednesday, May 1 65 74 56 - 78 Cartagena, Spain Thursday, May 2 64 73 55 1 - La Spezia, Italy Saturday, May 4 52 57 46 2 - Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy Sunday, May 5 63 71 54 2 85 Β So maybe a little chilly for swimming some places. Also if you are doing any excursions involving church visits, particularly the Vatican, they have strict rules about clothing- long pants or skirts below the knee, and shoulders must be covered (no shorts, tank tops, or midriffs). lost little boy and PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amypmom23 Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 Our arrival time is 1pm. Will there be any free reservations for NorthStar or iFly left by then, do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amypmom23 Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 On 3/13/2024 at 10:07 AM, MorganH said: Thanks for asking! I am curious too! Also, what excursions have you booked? Either with RC or with another vendor? Thanks! I own a ghost tour, so I always try to book directly with a company rather than through Viator or a cruise line if possible, so a third party isn't taking a huge cut. We're doing the following excursions: Azores/Portugal: half day 4x4 jeep tour that includes to the top of the volcano where you can see both lakes, 1 green and 1 blue side by side Β through Azores Trails of Nature. Malaga: RC's Discover Malaga by Land & Sea Cartagena: 3 Tapas Cartagena Tour, which I repeatedly tried to book through the provider with no success so I gave up and booked through Viator Spezia: RC's Best of Florence & Pisa Rome: Amalfi Coast, Positano & Pompeii full day tour through City Wonders. Vatican Scavi & Necropolis Tour, where you actually get to see the tomb of St Peter! So excited about this one. The tomb was only discovered last century, announced in 1968, and it is only under the current Pope that this opened to the public. You HAVE to get the tickets through the Vatican Excavation office (this is different from other necropolis tours you'll see). They only allow 250 people per day in groups of just 12 (which sounds like a lot but consider 19,000- 30,000 people per DAY visit the Vatican), so we had to request this way in advance. If you look for it, search for "Scavi tour". Vatican Museum and Basilica Tour, booked through the Vatican's website (way cheaper than some of the tour companies). Colosseum Underground (where the dungeons, trapdoors & elevators are), Arena, Forum & Palantine Hill Tour through Touriks. Curious- what airlines are you all flying home on? We are flying on Turkish Air. See you all soon! -Amy Β lost little boy and PPPJJ-GCVAB 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganH Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 We did the Scavi tour in 2022 and it was by far the best tour of our trip! You will love it! We are flying back to US on United since we have points.Β amypmom23 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost little boy Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 On 3/13/2024 at 10:07 AM, MorganH said: Thanks for asking! I am curious too! Also, what excursions have you booked? Either with RC or with another vendor? Thanks! All excursions except for rome i booked through rc so I didn't have to worry about missing the boat or timing of any sort in case of delays or if anything happened! I have: Azores - Dolphin & Whale Watching Malaga - Tapas Tasting Cartagena - Cartagena & Conception Castle Pisa - Tuscan Farmhouse Experience And for Rome: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel guided tours, St. Peter's Basilica Dome guided tour - both through Headout Colosseum Underground and Ancient Rome guided tour - booked through Viator We are then spending a few days in Sorrento where we booked a tour of Pompeii and a climb of Mt Vesuvius through Viator and a Capri and Blue Grotto Boat tour through Viator!Β 11 hours ago, amypmom23 said: Curious- what airlines are you all flying home on? We are flying on Turkish Air. We are flying home on United! Was hoping for Delta as that's just my personal favorite airline (that I've had experience with) but my travel agent got us united which I'm perfectly fine with too!Β Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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