Marina Review
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We chose this voyage based on timing and itinerary. It marked a return to Oceania after our first voyage on Riviera in 2012. We chose the same PH3 category as before and were very happy with our suite. On future cruises we will consider the Oceania Suite for additional space and comfort. To help readers with perspective we are seasoned cruisers who usually favor luxury lines such as Crystal and Silversea and this was my 60th voyage. We are in our mid 40s.
Embarkation and disembarkation were both smooth. We arrived around 2pm for embarkation and disembarked using an Oceania full day tour and airport transfer. Both were effortless and pleasant.
The ship having recently been refreshed during a 2016 dry dock looked spectacular and almost brand new. It was impossible to see any wear and tear other than minor cosmetic imperfections. Our suite was the perfect choice for this 17 day cruise allowing plenty of space for storage, areas to dine, relax and work. Bedding, as most people already know, is superb onboard Oceania and we slept soundly each and every night. Oceania now offer a purchase list for those passengers wishing to re-create the Oceania bedroom at home.
Cabin Review
Penthouse Suite
This is our second time in this category on this class of ship. The layout and functionality is perfect for any cruise length. The walk in closet is one of the best we have utilized, second only to the Silver Spirit Silver Suite closet. As with most forward staterooms, the PH3 location results in excessive salt on the balcony from sea spray. If this is an issue then perhaps moving further mid-ship on deck 10 into a PH2 might be more suitable. The TV is attached in the bedroom section of the suite and is not on a retractable arm so when seated on the sofa in the living room the television is not angled correctly for optimum viewing. The curtain dividers are decorative only and do not close allowing complete separation of living/sleeping quarters.