Oceania Cruises cruise

Cruiselines: Oceania Cruises

Oceania Cruises is highly rated cruising company by its passengers, which combines luxury, unique and interesting routes and destinations, premium accommodation, excellent food and other significant elements on its cruises. Its fleet consists of 5 ships – Marina, Riviera, Regatta, Insignia and Nautica – some of which previously belonged to Renaissance Cruises. The company is founded by Frank del Rio and Joe Watters, who are experts in creating appealing guest services in various areas. Attractive pricing policies, with fares that are significantly below the level of the overall service, are another great Oceania’s value. Oceania’s lines cover diverse regions and world famous destinations, whose extended overnight stays in ports of call and late departures give its guests opportunities to fully enjoy their sojourn off the ship. Among numerous represented regions are Mediterranean, South America, Caribbean, Baltic, and Asia, to mention a few. Grand Voyages – cruises lasting over a month - Transoceanic and World Cruises are also available. World Collection and Unlimited Passport Collection packages offer up to 40% discounts on a la carte fares. Read full Oceania Cruises review on our blog.

Oceania Cruises is mostly known as the company which offers overnight stops in numerous ports of call, and premium onboard service for quite affordable prices.

Oceania offers five-star dining menus, created by world famous Jacques Pepin, thus serving some of the finest food at sea. Italian, French, Asian and specialties of other well-known cuisines are available.

There is no high-energy entertaining programs on Oceania vessels. Instead, various lectures about related destinations, culinary demonstrations, craft classes, light cabaret shows, jazz concerts and such events could be experienced.

Indoor conversation based lounges, pools, fitness centers, spas, extensive libraries, duty-free shops, and diverse entertaining and enriching facilities are at disposal on Oceania ships.

Available fitness facilities are well equipped fitness centers, jogging tracks at the ship's top, and the Canyon Ranch SpaClub's spas and salons.

The dress code is mostly country club casual, with formal attires kept at bare minimum. Although not required, many men wear jackets and ties, especially in restaurants.

There are no kids programs and facilities on Oceania vessels, which makes them less than good option for families with small children.

Becoming a member of a loyalty program, you are eligible for various benefits, depending on number of cruises with Oceania. Journal subscription, club parties, shipboard credits, complementary spa treatments and free shore excursions are some membership benefits.

Passenger service is personalized, unobtrusive and highly efficient.

No liquor can be brought on board ships, with the exception of wines and champagnes (3 bottles max.). A corkage fee is applied if the wine is consumed in public or in a restaurant.

Major pros: socializing atmosphere; attractive destinations accompanied with interesting shore excursions; more than affordable fares when compared to the overall experience. Major cons: almost entirely smoke-free areas; small casinos; more than moderate entertainment for those preferring glitzy shows and high energy parties.

Tips are added to shipboard accounts, and additional gratuities are calculated in bar tabs, and bills for salon and spa services.

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