Oceania Cruises

I just wrote this letter to Oceania to explain why our post-​cruise experience completely negated the otherwise good cruise we took.
My husband and I sailed on your Riviera cruise, leaving Miami on March 13, 2016. Although we enjoyed the cruise very much, our experience with your company since arriving home has pretty much guaranteed that we will not be sailing with you again for the following reasons.
1. On arriving home, I caught bilateral pneumonia/​acute respiratory distress syndrome, a disease with a 40% fatality rate. I was unconscious and on a ventilator for 10 days and in the hospital for a month. While we do not blame the cruise for my catching pneumonia, my doctors were trying to find how/​where I got it so they could get a better handle on how to treat it. My husband e-​mailed your company to inquire whether anyone else had reported similar health problems following our cruise. Your company took over a month to respond, and your letter had a clearly written message: It’s not our fault, you can’t sue us. Yes, it contained all the platitudes about hoping I was feeling better by then, but we knew the lawyers wrote the letter.
2. Since returning from the cruise, we’ve gotten at least 3 brochures a week from you. This is a ridiculous waste of paper! Today alone, 2 brochures arrived, so I called and told your company to remove us from your mailing list.
3. While I was on the phone, I figured I would let your customer service department know how unhappy we were with the way you handled our question about the possibility of my catching pneumonia while on the cruise. I had to call 4 separate times because of your horrendous phone menu system. It is absolutely NOT customer friendly. There is no option to speak to a customer service department. So I chose the option to speak to a District or Regional Manager. They told me I was reaching the wrong department and transferred me to the «Miami Receptionist» and your phone system promptly hung up on me without allowing me to leave a message. I called back twice more before they finally got me through to a live operator who transferred me to the «Customer Service Department.» Sadly that department is only a repeated message saying you only take written communication. Well that put me over the top. You might have saved this relationship if someone were willing to talk to me and LISTEN to my concerns. Now I am ANGRY. And I’ve had even more time to dwell on my ANGER by writing all down in an easily cut-​and-​paste format, which will be going to my travel agent as well as various review sites.
Customer service starts the moment a potential customer starts thinking about a cruise on one of your ships. Your company seems to think it ends them moment we walk down the gangplank when it’s over. Think again.

We thought we would spend some extra money and book a highly rated cruise line with great service and food and amenities. Our expectations were shattered with this cruise! In a nutshell, this cruise line is too darn expensive for what we received!
First, there was the scare of the norovirus. On the previous cruise, the ship did have the norovirus and came in 2 days early in order to take measures to rid the ship of it. We felt there was hardly any communication from our ship as to what we would see or endure as to getting rid of this potential virus. We saw the crew literally putting on the walls, elevator doors, tables, chairs, hand rails (everything a passenger or crew member would touch) this liquid that was dripping wet…running down the walls. Everything was sticky due to the liquid, the chairs especially. The liquid left a chalky film– made me nauseous looking at all of this. We «heard» our ship had 72 hours to get an all clear or probably the ship would have had to return to Miami. And if you read the reviews from previous years, this ship has had the virus before. We have taken about 17 cruises before this one, and we have never experienced this all out war on the virus.
We usually are not negative about a trip or cruise…we are easy to please. But this ship was not a good fit for us. (1) This cruise is expensive so it therefore caters to the retired and people who are wealthy…we like a smattering of ages and incomes. (2) We were expecting such great food and we would rate it 65−75% depending on which restaurant we were in. (3) The service was for the most part just ok. We heard some of the experienced staff had to get off the ship due to being sick, so inexperienced staff took their place. They were overwhelmed with the cleaning procedures and overworked (our cabin steward and helper had 25 cabins to clean!). (4) For a ship this size, the tendering was slow…the bigger ships do a better job. (5) The boutiques onboard are too high end– thank goodness we had ship board credit so we spent part of it on a jacket. (6) We never met the Captain of the ship– maybe because we were first time cruisers with Oceania.
For some positives, we liked the entertainment. We loved the comedienne (we needed to laugh!) and the singers and dancers did a good job for the size of the ship. Room service was excellent and the quality of the food for lunch was better than the dining rooms. Our cabin was quiet and the bed and the pillows were comfortable. We loved our bathroom– our shower had two shower heads and glass shower door that did not drip when we opened it. It was nice to have all the bottles of water we wanted and soft drinks were available in our refrig in the room. The weather was great– warm and balmy and calm seas for the most part.
So to sum it all up, we were not impressed with this cruise line and what it had to offer for the amount of money we had to spend! This is our first and last cruise with Oceania and we caution future cruisers to really do your research and make sure this cruise line would be the right choice for you!

For an upscale, expensive cruise line, Oceania leaves a lot to be desired. They had a norovirus outbreak the week prior to our sail date but said nothing until the night before we were to board. No option to delay sailing! No information about the awful on going sanitizing (soaking wet walls and tables everyday), poor service (we think due to crew needing to clean and crew being ill)’, over priced shore excursions, over priced drinks, average age of passengers seemed to be 70 yet the ONE show typically started at 9:45. And no one was awake for dancing! Worse is over 120 people became ill and so they cut out cruise short — why did we sail, in the first place? Offered motel rooms by the airport for two nights and breakfast only. No allowance to change flights or rent a care. Just horrible customer care. Would not cruise with them again!

OCEANIa notified us today that the cruise on june 25 from istanful was cancelled… weeks after other lines notified their clients. Not only did they cancel Istanbul, they cancelled ALL OF THE PORTS ON THIS CRUISE. Some creativity~~~~~

Just got back from my first Oceania cruise. Food is superb. I mean really superb. Cooking classes are outstanding. Lots of activity onboard and lots of different excursions. Excursions are difficult if you are handicapped. Lots of shopping at ports of call, choice is a bit disappointing but still lots of things to get.
Point of cruise is to slow down and relax; Oceania does that in spades!

Don’t cruise with this company. We spent $ 30,000+ for a cruise with young kids who were yelling and screaming. Oceania booked them 7 all by us so the family could stay together. These kids yelled, slammed doors, kicked doors, screeched for their parents, ran up and down the halls, slid down the stairs, why because there is nothing for them to do on this ship. The staff does not know what to do with them. The Oceania cruise specialists booked this family together. They should not have. Because the parents and the kids were out of control and rude. This family had been kicked off of Crystal for the same behavior. For compensation they offered us $ 1,000 each on a future cruise. Because it was the parents fault. Staff has no control over anything and during the cruise they just pulled up their shoulders and said there was nothing they could do. These kids were a safety hazard to everyone. I SAW A CRYSTAL SHIP IN SWEDEN AND WANTED TO BEG THEM TO TAKE ME WITH THEM. DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY.

I never signed up for their brochures… yet somehow they keep coming even though I have requested multiple time for them to stop. Customer service is not their strong suit. Even if I wanted to go on a cruise, which I don’t, I wouldn’t use them.

Why should you never cruise with this company? I’m here to tell you exactly why.
One month ago, my father passed away suddenly and unexpected on March 3. He had booked 2 cruises about 6 months ago with Oceania & NCL. for those playing at home, NCL now owns Oceania. Oceania had an 11 day cruise leaving tomorrow, April 11, from Miami on their Regatta ship. Let’s be clear, my parents are avid cruisers, and have sailed with Oceania and NCL on over 30 cruises all over the world. Some were better than others, but bc my Dad had bad knees, he preferred ships to long flights.
Anyway, 30 cruises… most being over 14 days… and all in higher class cabins, you’re looking at easily 10k per cruise for the 2 of them. In this case, it was an 11 day cruise for a total (with early booking discount) of $ 8500. So we contacted the cruise line on March 9. I have never had a worse experience… they kept 75% of the cost. Let’s be clear, they can’t charge port fees, taxes, or flights, so they only refunded what they couldn’t, by law, keep. They then proceeded to harass me on my call to their guest relations to request a better solution by saying my father should have bought travel insurance (bc an otherwise healthy man would certainly predict his unexpected death). Gets worse… they then question «why wouldn’t my mother want to take the cruise with someone else… hadn’t it been a month already since his passing (it had been 2 weeks at this point, since it took them a week to respond)… HOW DOES SOMEONE ASK THAT? Right, she lost her spouse of 44 years, I’m sure she’s ready to party.
Uh huh. So then I appeal to their corporate communications department, who tosses me back to guest relations, which, this gets better, refuses to now speak to me until they get a signed letter from my mother to address me on her behalf, since she was on the booking reservation. So I go to all this trouble, and they send me a form letter that says that they can’t do anything. Waste of time. Terrible Company. If you need to cancel within a month’s time, they will not refund a dime of your money. If it’s less than 60 days, only 25%. Travel smarter. Any hotel will refund you within 48 hours of travel. I’ve stayed at the nicest resorts in the world, and all accommodate you and take a much higher risk of not being at capacity. This company is a joke. Travel at your own discretion, bc your options are pay for exorbitantly high insurance to cover the chance that you or someone you are traveling with might die or have an unforeseen accident within their 60 day timeline. Life is too short to waste money with a company that won’t respond loyal customers. Go elsewhere. Be forewarned.

Oceania cruises won’t stop mailing catalogues to our address, despite being addressed to someone who has never lived here. And judging by the lame pictures, the cruises look pretty damn depressing. I will never get on any boat from Oceania. And stop sending the catalogues.

How is OC not rated 5 stars?!
We just did a 10 day Tahiti cruise on the Marina for our honeymoon. We’re in our 20s/​early 30s and OC offered what we were looking for at the best value.
This was hubby’s 1^st cruise so I was worried the comparatively small ship & mature crowd would turn him off cruising, but when he saw the ship, he said, «That’s what you call small?!» As for Tanya O’s not-​so-​subtle observations, we had done our research and were prepared for the age gap, but this turned out to be unexpectedly beneficial in so many ways!
For one, we quickly became recognizable by face and name to the crew, making for an even higher level of service :) Whenever the cooks at the Terrace Café grill saw me, they already knew my order, and on one occasion, a server even asked, «Weren’t you just at the Grand Dining Room?» *shame. Yes.
The crowd made for a quiet, relaxing & serene atmosphere — exactly how I’d want to spend a honeymoon. The distinct lack of screaming children running onboard was welcome, as was the absence of loud party animals just looking to get smashed. The other guests were established and had much to share in life experiences and insight!
The lack of nightlife meant we slept early and were up at 5 to witness glorious sunrises, dine leisurely on the terrace overlooking a new Tahitian island and ready for our morning excursions.
I originally booked the lowest stateroom the day itineraries were released, figuring money was better spent on things like excursions vs a balcony. During the non-​refundable period, the price dropped by $ 300 pp but their policy understandably offers price adjustments only prior to this period.
I asked anyway, and to my great delight and surprise, they credited us the difference and added all the new perks like free internet ($ 27.99/day), gratuities ($ 300) and $ 200 onboard credit. OC, you get 10 stars from me for this! They later offered us an upgrade to a Concierge Veranda A for LESS than what we had been credited, and I’m SO glad we took it!
Flights being included was a HUGE bonus; factoring out the flights brought the daily price to ~$ 155 pp. Considering this included plush accommodations, onboard amenities & endless fine dining, this is an incredible value in French Polynesia. One couple had a standard continental breakfast at a Papeete hotel for $ 120 USD pp. Our one dinner off ship was at our overwater bungalow in Bora Bora — room service for 2 entrees and 1 dessert was over $ 100. (Prices do reflect the high cost of living though — a small bottle of OJ & 2 apples from a local grocery store was $ 10.) The flight itinerary wasn’t ideal, but I would’ve booked the cheapest flights myself.
Transfers from airport to pier were overpriced IMO at $ 129 pp but did include a dayroom. Since embarkation was originally 5 pm, this may have been worth it given we landed at 5:30 am on a Sunday, when nearly everything is closed. Taxi cost us $ 35 USD and we were able to drop off our bags at the pier.
The room and bathroom were spacious and beautifully finished. I did wish the veranda chairs were recliners but it probably wouldn’t have fit. Likely the most comfy bed and pillow ever with bedding to die for. With a full bathtub, I would’ve converted the shower to extra closet space though.
The excursions were probably overpriced but OC explicitly states they’re a for-​profit org. I didn’t want to extensively research the many islands we stopped at and wanted to ensure reputable tours that would have us back to the pier on time so we bit the bullet.
Moorea: Snorkel & Stingray Safari (swimming with rays & black tip sharks — AMAZING!) and the Ohana Maxi Catamaran Cruise. It was good and the snorkeling was unique, but Catamarans weren’t new to us so if we had to cut 1 excursion, that would’ve been it.
Raiatea: Taha’a by Land & Sea was well-​rounded: island tour, photo ops, vanilla plantation (vanilla’s cheaper even at the airport though!), pearl farm and snorkelling.
Bora Bora: Helmet diving and jet skiing, both firsts and both absolutely incredible.
We also booked an excursion in Rangiroa, but my husband was sick so we had to cancel it along with a cooking class past the refund date. OC sold our tickets to guests on the waiting list though and gave us a full refund. 10 stars for this too!
Dining was incredible, although if I stuck to my favs vs. trying new dishes, I would’ve enjoyed it more. Polo Grill made special arrangements for in suite dining (not typically possible without a suite butler) since my husband was sick and confined. The crew far surpassed our expectations, but notably, the room service staff didn’t linger for tips.
The only pool is saltwater and small, but you ARE in the South Pacific…
Medical services: only open a few hours/​day, but opened early for my husband. He wasn’t charged for the visit or meds since it was gastrointestinal — perhaps waived in case their food is at fault?
All in all, this will be the trip to beat and I hope to go again soon!

We had made 9 previous cruises with Holland America and overall had been very satisfied. However on our most recent cruises, we felt that the quality of of our meals had diminished and maybe it was time for a change. After some research we became impressed with the Oceanic line which fancied itself as a «luxury cruise», specializing in delightful cuisine. This self praise was seconded by the Oceanic agent I spoke to who said «if I wanted good food then this was the cruise line I was looking for.» We decided to give it a shot and chose the «Mayan Mystic» cruise: 10 days, Miami to Miami stopping at Mexican (Yucatan), Central American, Grand Cayman and Key West ports. well overall, we made a poor choice. To begin with the food served in the main dining room was only average and never more than lukewarm. The service for breakfast and lunch was so slow that after 2 visits we took these meals in the buffet areas where service was far superior. One breakfast I had in the main dining room is worth describing: lumpy scrambled eggs, turkey bacon, so tough that swallowing would be risky and exceedingly bitter tasting pancakes. truly a meal as bad as it gets!
There were 4 specialty restaurants: Polo Grill, where I had an excellent steak, The Asian Restaurant, where I had superb Chilean Sea Bass,
The French Restaurant was fairly good but with
lukewarm Bouillabaisse and the mediocre Italian restaurant. You could only eat at the speciality restaurants once each during the cruise so for better or worse we were stuck with the main dining room or the buffets.
Three of the four excursions we took were of interest but one can only be described as an uncomfortable waste of time or just a «Rip off.» This was the excursion in Roatan (an island just off of Honduras. Our group was left for an hour
next to a one lane road and advised have a «free» soda in a restaurant on one side of the road and to shop at one of the ramshackle «shops“along the other side. Walking by the «shops» could only be done in the road along with the traffic. After on hour of this we were taken for a boring boat ride in a boat with large port-​hole deep within the hull. Sadly, nothing of interest could be viewed. Finally, we were taken to a cameo shop where cameos were fashioned out of seashells. The demonstration of how these beautiful cameos were made was totally inadequate. The cost of this excursion was $ 258.00 and sadly not worth a fraction of that. All the other excursions available on that day were beyond our capabilities, eg. snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, etc. The excursion we took should not have been offered for it was a total waste!
One of the wonderful things on the Holland cruises were the nightly shows given at 8 and
10PM so if you didn’t want to stay up late you could choose the former. There was no such accommodation on our cruise. One had to go to their sole 9:45PM show or not go to a show! This major inconvenience truly curtailed our entertainment.
One final unpleasantry is worth mentioning. My wife needed hair spray which is ordinarily available in the cruise ship’s boutique (sort of convenience store where average toiletries are available). Well they were «out of hair spray»… at the beginning of our cruise (??) and suggested my wife try the Spa. Well good news and bad news: the spa had hair spray and it only cost us $ 39.00!!(for a 6 – 8 dollar item!!)
This cruise cost at least 60% more than a comparable cruise on Holland America. Was it worth it? Not even close!

KILL ME SOMEBODY!!!
WENT LAST YEAR THERE FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
WISH TO WRNT TO HARLEM!!≠)
i felt like jump off the boat, so many old old old peole like nursery home
the only thing was hood food in special restaurant
that is it!!!
we spent like $ 18,000.00 for 2 weeks of nothing
the worst experience ever!!!

Well, it’s now almost six months later and I’m still receiving Oceania catalogs. I think things actually slowed down for a bit, but sadly, picked up again recently. I’m guessing it’s because winter is coming and Oceania wants to hammer potential customers ASAP before they decide on a winter vacation more appealing than a multi-​thousand dollar cruise from a company that commits egregious marketing violations.
I’ve used the Oceania’s online unsubscribe form twice, and I just called the company for a third time today. My girlfriend started to keep a log of when we receive catalogs. Disappointingly, she started the log on 10÷15÷14 weeks ago, so we’ve only counted a mind-​blowing three catalogs in two weeks (10/​15, 10/​20, and ¹⁰⁄₂₈).
Thank you Oceania for giving me even another reason to dislike Miami.

After several simple jaunts around the Caribbean over the years, my wife and I decided to step things up for our 25^th anniversary on a Rome to Barcelona trip with Oceania Cruises. We’re dreaming about our next Oceania vacation already.
On board Oceania’s newest ship Riviera, with room for 1250 passengers, the stateroom, the dining, the service, the land excursions and the casual but elegant ambiance, made the eight-​day Mediterranean cruise an unforgettable experience. Airfare is included in the package, which may cost less than you imagine. The only downside of the cruise, was that eight days came and went too fast.
A stateroom with a veranda is a must. Luxurious penthouses are available for those without a budget. Every morning you arrive in a new port to throw open your curtains to breathtaking views of places like Portofino, Monte Carlo, Saint-​Tropez, Marseille and Palma De Mallorca. Well thought out excursions bus you to historical cities like Florence and Pisa, while smaller boats motor you in to charming fishing villages like Portofino and Camogli along the Italian Riviera. Walking tours of hilltop villages like Arles and St. Remy, introduce you to French landscapes that inspired Vincent Van Gogh. The Caves of Drach offer a wondrous underground experience in Spain’s Mallorca.
Back on board Riviera, there are plenty of dining options to satisfy any food craving. Four fine restaurants, Jacques (French), Toscana (Italian), Polo Grill (Steakhouse) and Red Ginger (Asian) all offer high quality service and meals without the need for neckties or formal wear. In Toscana, we were handed a separate menu to select which variety of extra virgin olive oil we preferred to dip our basket of breads in. That was a first.
Country Club casual is the theme Oceania is promoting. If you prefer extra fancy, Riviera also features The Grand Dining Room and private dining venues La Reserve and Privee. Very good food and lots of choices are available in the Terrace Café, where most people gather for more laid back breakfasts, lunches and dinners in a buffet setting. The Waves Grill offers easy poolside eating. Of course, room service is available at no charge if you feel like breakfast in, or dining on your balcony watching the passing scenery, a beautiful sunset or the twinkling stars.
There are shows, a spa, a fitness center, shops, paddle tennis and a casino to fill out your days and evenings. The Martinis piano bar was an attractive and cozy place to sit and have a drink or two.
Oceania offers a long list of inviting cruises to the Mediterranean and ports all around the world. There was not a rowdy or noisy college crowd seen anywhere on this cruise, if you’re looking for that. The majority of passengers seemed to dwell in the 45 – 70 age range. If you fall in or near that demographic and want a casual but first-​class experience on the high seas, Oceania seems to have the formula down perfectly for a memorable and romantic voyage.

Diane and I recently enjoyed a South Pacific cruise aboard Oceania Marina from Aukland, New Zealand to Papeete, Tahiti. The sites at various ports (Aukland and Bay of Islands, New Zealand; Noumea, New Caledonia; Suva, Fiji; Apia, Western Samoa; Pago Pago, Samoa; Bora Bora, and Papeete), and the many amenities afforded us in a concierge-​level veranda stateroom aboard the ship were as great as before. But, with Oceania, the focus is principally on the food, and that is what this review and accompanying photographs will address.
Notable dishes during this latest voyage included Shrimp Cocktail with Colossal Chilled Shrimp; Jacques’ fine rendition of Escargots Bourguignonne in real snail shells; Caramelized Tiger Prawns swimming in a spicy and fruity sauce; multiple versions of cheesy French Onion Soup; Pumpkin Soup served out of an actual pumpkin; Oxtail Consommé with Aged Sherry & Gruyère Sticks; a smooth and creamy Timbale of Heart of Palm with a light crunch; rich Lobster Thermidor; sauteed Jumbo Shrimp tenderly wrapped in Prosciutto di Parma Ham; Lasagne al Forno alla Bolognese with Garlic & Fresh Herb Minced Beef Tenderloin, Bechamel Sauce & Grated Parmigiano Reggiano; the Polo Grill Surf & Turf with Florida Lobster Tail & tender Filet Mignon; Toscana’s Veal Marsala Scaloppine with Rosemary Roasted Potatoes; Beef Wellington; grilled moist Mediterranean Sea Bass in the Grand Dining Room; Red Ginger’s vaunted Miso-​Glazed Sea Bass wrapped in a Hoba Leaf; Lobster Mac & Cheese; Cauliflower Au Gratin; Salmon Tartare wrapped in Salmon Gravlax; a great Mille Fleur; Crepes with Orange Sauce prepared on the restaurant floor; Seven-​Layer Belgian Chocolate Fudge Cake; Chocolate Mousse Cake; Vanilla Crème Brulee; moist Key Lime Pie with a Graham Cracker Crust; and different varieties of souffles. Even the Hot Dogs and Cheeseburgers served by Waves were superior in quality. And many additional dining choices were available from the buffet-​style Terrace Café and room service. As an added bonus, in addition to regularly scheduled afternoon teas with white-​glove service of freshly baked treats, a special brunch with a dazzling display of offerings was held on St. Patrick’s Day in the Grand Dining Room.
There was no shortage of delicious dining on this memorable cruise! Live entertainment, spa amenities, ship activities, shore excursions, and service were all great. Five stars overall all the way!

I liked my first three cruises on Oceania ships Marina and Riviera. I think that it was because Oceania was trying to establish itself in a competitive industry in the beginning but it is not a case anymore :(.
I have to mention a very stressful tender service on Marina for passengers who did not buy excursions from the ship.
Also, the Corporate office was always rude and disrespectful but I overlooked that in the beginning since an actual experience while on ships was pleasant then.
Well, it is not always pleasant, not anymore :(.
My last cruise did not go well: service on board went down the hill across the board — too many untrained rookies.
Reception desk service became spotty and depended heavily on who was working there at a time. After a few unpleasant dealings, I would wait longer in line to avoid one particular employee.
Information coordination about the bookings between the Corporate and the ship is very poor, with long delays and practically non-​existent on weekends.
If you were lucky enough to have a free internet in your booking, it does not mean that you actually get it.
Though it was clearly stated in my booking invoice from the travel agent that I have a free internet, I had to fight for it with the reception desk and was being mistreated by an employee and her supervisor in the process.
BWY, this free internet promotion was clearly displayed on the Oceania’s website and was the special promotion for all passengers on our sailing.
Temperature inside throughout the ship was not balanced: too hot and stuffy some days or very cold and windy other days. How is it possible to get a wind blowing across the inside stairs?
We were prevented from using a balcony for the duration of our cruise: we were told that it was being varnished, than it was a note in our cabin warning us not to go on a balcony. This note was still there on the last day of our cruise.
Does it sound like a luxury line?
I am not a fan anymore :(.

We just returned home from our 10 day Spring Wonders tour aboard the Oceania Riviera for our honeymoon.
Let me preface this review by saying that we were looking for a luxury cruise catered towards «foodies.» For the amount of money we paid, we expected much more in food quality. While the specialty restaurants had some wonderful dishes, the daily menu from the buffets and other restaurants left a lot to be desired. Out of the 10 days, there was only 1 that stood out in my mind — the night of osso buco with bone marrow and crab legs. Breakfast and lunch were disappointing as the food seemed sub par — you could probably find similar quality at Hometown buffet.
Now onto to the other aspects:
Embarkation/​disembarkation: easy & smooth. We felt safer knowing that the cruise ship keeps your passport for the duration of the voyage and provides you with a card that serves as both a room key & charge card. No cash is used on the ship.
Rooms: hands down the MOST comfortable bed we have ever slept on and we own a Tempur-​Perdic! 282 sq ft in size and includes plenty of closet space for your luggage, a mini fridge, a desk/​vanity, couch and coffee table. We chose the concierge level veranda room and the views of the ocean are amazing!!! The bathroom is spacious and all marble with a separate tub and shower.
Tours: organized and timely. You meet in the lounge each morning and are given tickets for your bus. The process is efficient and organized. One thing to keep in mind is that usually, your tour guide can make/​break the experience and some of ours were very dry and boring. Also, the price is not included in your package. You can purchase the unlimited package for an additional $ 800 per person.
Service: top notch. room service is provided 24 hours a day on top of a concierge lounge that includes unlimited beverages, cookies and other snacks. The staff is always friendly and helpful.
Activities: As this is a cruise catered to an older crowd (think 65+), there weren’t many shows. They did have movie nights, trivia hours, tea time, croquet, a casino, spa seminars, work out classes and live bands to keep you entertained throughout the day.
Spa: Canyon Ranch spa is located on board as well as a small salon. I enjoyed a massage and facial and the service/​standard is as close to Burke Williams as you can get!
Internet: daily usage will run about $ 28 which is pricey. Also, since it’s satellite, it tends to come in and out and is very slllooowww. Worth it if you need to work during your vacation but if not, just use the free Internet cafes at each port.
Ports: wonderful, we were in a different location every day! Our favorites were Monte Carlo, Sicily and Turkey.
Overall we’d travel with Oceania again. It’s couple friendly if you’re looking for a vacation sans kids and very relaxing. Next time, to make the trip better, we’ll spring for business class plane tickets and a penthouse suite! A girl can dream, can’t she? :)

This was our first cruise on Oceania. It was a 14 day South Pacific cruise on the Marina, roundtrip from Papeete Tahiti.
The Marina is beautifully decorated with many pieces of art throughout the ship. The staterooms are spacious and the bed extremely comfortable. The Country Club dress code is a welcome aspect to cruising. Three lounges offer a choice of music during Happy Hour, classical strings, piano and a dance band.
Evening entrainment is similar to other cruise lines, with musicals, vocalist and magician/​illusionist.
The food was high quality and the variety endless. The four specialty restaurants are comparable to any five star restaurants on land. The buffet rivals any in Las Vegas.
If wine is your interest, the choices are wide and varied. The sommeliers are knowledgeable and helpful. The attention of the staff was the best of any previous cruise line experience.
Shore Excursions were well organized, the most interesting was the Pearl Farm Tour. The Raiatea Circle Island tour was very impersonal as it was a large group.
If you decide on shore excursions offered by Oceania, consider purchasing the World Collection which provides a 25% discount over a la carte prices.
Roundtrip airport/​ship transfers were expensive for a 7 mile trip and luggage was transferred from the ship to the airport even if you did not purchase the transfers.
This was not our first cruise on a mid-​size ship but was definitely the best. We are already planning our next Oceania Cruise.

We just returned from our third cruise with Oceania, this time a Baltic cruise on their ship Nautica, and it’s really hard to find much fault with them.
Their fares typically include air fare and one night’s stay at the departure city, which, in our case was Stockholm (at the Sheraton Stockholm). We chose to spend an extra night in Stockholm, which was a beautiful, clean city, and we’re glad we had an opportunity to wander the city on our own.
Our cruise included stops in Helsinki, Saint Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, (Visby Sweden cancelled because of rough seas), Gdansk, Copenhagen, Warnemunde/​Berlin, Kiel Canal, (Amsterdam cancelled because of gale-​force winds), Bruges, and finally LeHavre/​Paris.
Oceania-​sponsored excursions were, for the most part, somewhat disappointing, although the tour of Stutthoff in Gdansk and of Bruge were good. We had a private excursion in Saint Petersburg, and did our own thing in Berlin. Frankly, I’d recommend doing your own research and your own excursions for the most part, or arrange a private excursion to get the best deal, even though the cost will be higher.
Service on board was simply outstanding, and while we never ate in the Grand Dining Room, the food in all four of the other restaurants was excellent, from the specialty Polo Grill (steaks, lobster & prime rib) to Toscana (outstanding Italian food) to Terrace Grill (buffet for three meals daily) to Waves (the outdoor grill for burgers, hot dogs and grilled sandwiches).
As mentioned in my earlier review, evening entertainment is wonderful if you’re in your 80’s or 90’s. We chose to dine and drink instead. The crowd is primarily 65+, but many are very sharp and active. It is primarily an English-​speaking group, with many Brits, Aussies, Kiwis, and Canadians, in addition to mostly Americans.
We’ll be back for more trips with Oceania because of the cost, the food and the service. We will, however, do more of our own excursions on future trips.

We celebrated Christmas and New Year on Oceania Regatta and I have to say this is one of the most memoriable cruise we have been on!
The ship is small and older compared to those brand new mega ships out in the market nowadays. However, the food and the services were all top notch.
Nothing beat hanging out in your own cabana for a lazy afternoon with staffs bringing you drinks and food! We decide to splurged on a cabana because we just booked an inside (though upgraded to an oceanview). I have to say I enjoyed that a lot more than having a balcony room!
We love Tosana on board! I ate there 6 times for a 12 days cruise! If you are flexible with your dinning time, you will be more likely get a reservation. Tosana is compatible to an upscale Italian restaurant on land, they offer catch of the day and fresh lobster! Yummy!
Though most of the passengers are more mature, I found them pleasant, polite and friendly,
I am looking forward to be cruising on one of the Oceania vessels again! Though it is a little more pricey but it really worth it!