Neville, just a few more things about Oceania. We took at Carrib. cruise last year. We did NOT have a Penthouse suite, and were surprised that even with a balcony cabin you do NOT get a served hot breakfast from room service - cold dishes only, no tablecloth or set up - just a tray plunked on the table and good bye...

Also, IMHO, the decor is very over the top - they promote it as being like the Ritz Carlton - perhaps if the decorator is recovering from a bender...........very garish with much mixing of prints and loud colors. Not at all soothing. Also, tables outside of the boutique were packed like a bargain basement with merchandise on sale - certainly did give a "bargain basement" kind of feel to that area.

I did like the Library - much better than even the SS Whisper - larger, with lots of comfy chairs.

Those are the only negatives I can think of - the cabin was well laid out, the food I thought was very good and, as has been mentioned, they do have a wonderful tea in the afternoon. We enjoyed the entertainment, particularly one singer who I had met a few years ago on the SS Whisper.

Let us know when you get back how you think it compares to the SS or RSSC experiences....

Glenda