This may be a different style review. Our main point is to start by saying that we had a very good time and enjoyed the company of our friends and some unexpected surprises discovering old friends among those on the cruise. We however were underwhelmed by this new ship and I really doubt we will ever book it again. We much preferred our previous three Oceania cruises on their smaller ships. So this is really a review of the ship more than that of the cruise which we fully enjoyed.
The Marina is from beginning to end a design disappointment when you think the design team would have learned what it takes to improve things. This is just a minor list of disappointments:
1. Not enough elevators, to small for 1,200 people, long waits, every elevator has floor arrived at in different location. Only two elevators on back of the ship where everyone goes up and down to eat. Remember these are very heavy Senior and many disabled touring, one wheel chair and the elevator is taken.
8087, We were offered upgrade to this cabin for $600. It was worth it. It is located Mid ships and very smooth. The door to veranda is very hard to open but chairs are great and the design is what your going to find in any room in this category. We also had a chance to visit friends in room 1001 which is Vista Suite. Although the room is great they thought the wind factor kept them from enjoying the huge outside deck on the front of the ship.