Oceania Marina Cruise Ship

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January 26, 2014

Comments – Oceania Marina Cruise Ship.

It would be hard to find a more enjoyable ship to cruise on. Oceania specializes in “ Mature” guests ( that’s what us old people call ourselves ) and there were almost no real young people or children on board. This is not a family cruise line. There were many young couples but mostly retired ( or close to retired ) couples from all over the world. About 1250 capacity, with 800 crew. Oceania has smaller ships, 650 capacity, with the same great food and service but no show lounge.

The Marina is beautiful. Lots of space relative to other ships we have been on. There is a nice Show Lounge where various shows are available in the late evening every day. Lots of bars and lounges with entertainment as well.

Several different classes of staterooms are available. All are very nice accommodation and service. Butler service is provided with suites and larger staterooms.

The food is amazing with a formal dining room. A great buffet, four A La Carte restaurants that are all first class. ( Steak House, Asian, Italian, and French ), and a very upscale dining / wine venue. Also a great burger / sandwich grill and small coffee / snack places. Total 9 places to eat !! We were not disappointed.

Typically off ship excursions are expensive but well organized and comfortable. It is possible to get most excursions “off ship” without booking through the cruise line, but most as us, are more comfortable with the guarantees and planning done by the cruise line. On board liquor and shopping is as we expected.

This particular ship is making a long voyage and many were on the ship for a few segments. Some got on in December in South America and are going to be on board for another month or more after Polynesia. ( Not for us )

Oceania is not the cheapest cruise line but we would highly recommend them for the great ships, great itineraries great service and excellent food. Really a first class way to travel.

Fortunately they had some heavy equipment available to “off load” some of us heavier ones following the 10 days of eating. ( LOL )

All in all a very nice way to spend some time. We highly recommend it.

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