Background: Married, 60's with about 50 cruises including 6 Oceania and this same cruise and ship 2 yrs ago.
Summary and Oceania update: This line has rightfully held the reputation for the best cuisine on the seas since it formed 11 yrs ago, but it has been through 2 ownership changes in the last several years and now belongs to NCL. The once great food is gone both in terms of high quality product procurement and consistently outstanding preparation. We would now choose Celebrity over this food, especially the specialty venues. Also, interest in the client concerns or desires is now just average for the industry.
Ship: Nice, well maintained ship, but it offers nothing over other newer ships in the 1200-2400 size. No lower or good walking deck. The only enclosed level for general passenger use is part of level 6 which has no windows that you can see anything from but a lifeboat. Their R ships are much nicer.
Staterooms are very nice. Bathroom/closet layout could be better for us. The good sized tub results in the smallest shower I have had on a ship, and forces a closet arrangement that is not too convenient. Small frig is nice. Bed and linens are excellent. Staff is worked hard but rooms are well serviced.