Oceania Marina Cruise Reviews for Luxury to the Mediterranean from Barcelona

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My sister celebrated her 71st Birthday on the ship - the cabin team helped make her day extremely memorable! We were all "over the moon" surprised! Never been on a Cruise line that went to this extent before!!! Well done Oceania!
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Just one of the many fabulous food dishes  on the ship!
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Ceremony for "authorization to CROSS the EQUATOR" - the entertainment team were fantastic!
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Tea in the horizon Lounge!
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"The measure of service is whether the service during the last 36 hours of a cruise was a good as the first 36.We bought the package that included spirits with the understanding that all of our drinks during the cruise were covered...."Read More
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not up to the standards set out in the brochure and reviews

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Marina

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NewMexicoTravelers
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We chose this cruise mainly for the itinerary (we hadn't been to Morocco), which was cancelled before we left and replaced with Palma de Majorca (our 5th time there). We watched quite a few U-Tubes that seemed to indicate that Oceania was comparable to Viking (which is our favorite ocean line). Viking has one infuriating Con, which is, they demand FULL payment for a cruise one year to two ...
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Sail Date: November 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean View


Still great Oceania service

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Marina

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Fairfax 2
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

Our first cruise since 2012. Everything on Marina lived up to what we remember in terms of great and attentive service. there are always a few crew members who show indifference but the vast majority were wonderful. The measure of service is whether the service during the last 36 hours of a cruise was a good as the first 36. Oceania pretty much nailed it. The Spanish Market dinners in the ...
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Sail Date: November 2023

Cabin Type: Concierge Level


Already booked another cruise on the Marina!

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Marina

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Boardwalkfun
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We have cruised many times on all the mainstream lines, but this was our first time on Oceania. We loved it and have already booked another one. The Marina is a beautiful ship. The sculptures, the art work, the furnishings are all interesting and tastefully done. Our fellow passengers were a fine group of people, well travelled but not snooty. We loved that there were few announcements and no ...
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Sail Date: November 2023

Cabin Type: Concierge Level


What a ride!

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Marina

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BrakeawayTakeaway
First Time Cruiser • Age 40s

Decided to do a special Mother/Daughter trip and my mother requested an Oceania Cruise since she has sailed with them before. She raved about their food and we both love food so we decided on a Mediterranean cruise since I had never been to that area before. Embarkation: I would never use Oceania Air again unless they changed their process. Getting to the ship and back home were both ...
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Sail Date: September 2023

Cabin Type: Concierge Level


MINUS A HUGE DOSE OF LUXURY

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Marina

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CRUZIN CATE
First Time Cruiser • Age 20s

I would love to be gushing about how awesome our first (and last) Oceania Cruise was on the Marina. I will begin with the positive. The ship is beautifully appointed for an older ship and immaculately clean. The cabin staff is awesome as is the wait staff. They oversee all buffet food service - keeping guests from handling food. The bed was extremely comfortable and so were the pool loungers. ...
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Sail Date: September 2023

Traveled with disabled person


Food

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Marina

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AnneFrank75
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We chose this trip mainly for the Israel focus and spent three days there. The excursions are always expensive and in Israel the guides were useless, which was frustrating. Also there were no port talks; odd; though most people now have to book before they get on board. Booking was sometimes complicated pre-cruise. The ship is a size we like 1200 pax and it has all the usual stuff. We like ...
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Sail Date: October 2022

Cabin Type: Verandah Stateroom


A good cruise, but nor without some flaws

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Marina

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OldHoncho
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

We picked the cruise for the itinerary. We were able to get Greece, Israel, and Turkey on one trip with the bonus of starting in Barcelona. We were originally booked into standard balcony class on deck eight. We were offered a modestly priced upgrade to concierge class on deck ten and decided to try it. We spent three days in Barcelona (our second time there). The highlight was a food and wine ...
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Sail Date: October 2022

Cabin Type: Concierge Level


Oceania Bait & Switch

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Marina

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WorldTraveler3809
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

I choose this cruise because it itinerary was Barcelona to Venice and Oceania reputation. Oceania knew the ship would not port in Venice as advertised but waited to inform passengers just a few weeks before sailing. The April itinerary had already been changed. Venice excursion information was delayed until after the deadline to cancel. My Oceania rep assured me there would be several ...
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Sail Date: May 2022

Cabin Type: Penthouse Suite

Traveled with disabled person


The best food at sea... I don't think so

Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on Marina

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Lincoln explorer
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

This is our second cruise with Oceania on the Marina this year, but unfortunately we won't be actively checking out Oceania cruises for our next trips - we really wanted to like them! The ship is nice, a good size, public areas and spaces are very well appointed and maintained. They also have some nice itineraries, and being a smaller/mid-sized ship can get into most places We travelled as ...
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Sail Date: November 2019

Cabin Type: Concierge Level


Great Itinerary; Disappointing Experience

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Marina

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portlandia
6-10 Cruises • Age 80s

We are well traveled and go to Europe quite often and have traveled to Asia. We chose this trip because of the great itinerary. From Barcelona to Rome the only disappointing stop for us was Corsica. The basics: We were on the Marina in Room 9103. We liked our room but felt that it wasn't worth the money to pay for "concierge" level. The included free laundry service was nice, though. ...
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Sail Date: May 2019


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