Oceania Marina Cruise Reviews for Senior to the Panama Canal & Central America

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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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Disappointing for a cruise advertised as luxury

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Marina

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Finnmmeeting planner
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

The attraction to this cruise WAS the itinerary - daytime passage through Panama Canal was a highlight and ending in Lima, Peru allowed us to knock off Machu Picchu post cruise (booked it directly through Peru For Less). The onboard staff representing 50+ countries were always helpful and efficient - a special shout out to housekeeping and Terrace Cafe staff. Disappointments: there were so many. ...
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Sail Date: December 2023


2023 YOLO Trip - Oceania did not disappoint!

Review for a South America Cruise on Marina

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Merry on the Marina
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

The itinerary was our deciding factor for choosing this Cruiseline/Ship. The dates also matched up with when we wanted to be away. Add in that this itinerary knocked a ton of items off our BUCKET LIST: • Crossing the “Tropic of Cancer” • Visit Central America • Transit the Panama Canal • Crossing the “Equator” • Visit South America • Penthouse suite on a Cruise Ship! (Thanks to ...
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Sail Date: December 2023

Cabin Type: Penthouse Suite


It was chaos to start!

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Scolei96
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Going on a Panama Canal cruise from Miami to Lima Peru was on our bucket list. The itinerary was terrific. The boat is old and needs renovation to to bottom. Unfortunately, we are on this tub again in June from Lisbon to Oslo for 23 days. The scheduled renovations will only touch the Penthouses and common areas, not the balcony staterooms. We were lied to about this from several sources onboard. ...
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Sail Date: December 2023

Cabin Type: Verandah Stateroom


Over promise and under perform

Review for a South America Cruise on Marina

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Highgate6
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

This cruise line not only fails to live up to promises but also fails in its communication with passengers. One is treated as a commodity not a person by many, not all, staff. It seemed the more senior the more they under performed. Complaints on board were met with a blank stare or excuses not explanations or apologies. Food was poor to ok, with worst in the specialty French and Italian ...
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Sail Date: December 2023

Cabin Type: Verandah Stateroom


Already booked another cruise on the 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


not up to the standards set out in the brochure and reviews

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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

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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


First time

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Marina

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376BHardyStreet
First Time Cruiser • Age 80s

We chose the cruise because of the Panama Canal transit. The shore excursions were very long involving much time in a coach. The itineraries were inflexible and at the mercy of the shoreside Tourist company. It was a pity that the stay in Nicaragua was cancelled but another destination could have been included. We spent 9 days at sea during a 20 day cruise. Service was patchy and it would seem ...
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Sail Date: July 2023

Cabin Type: Verandah Stateroom


Luxury

Review for a South America Cruise on Marina

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AngieKP
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

This was our second cruise with Oceania, although we are frequent cruisers. This cruise did not disappoint. The staff were excellent, extremely friendly yet professional. It is lovely when they remember your name and I marvel at their ability to learn new names every few weeks! The ship was spotlessly clean and had plenty of seating and pool chairs all the time so there was no sense of ...
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Sail Date: March 2023

Cabin Type: Owner's Suite


Missed opportunities and misinformation

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TexSurg
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

Looking for a three-fer: Machu Picchu, Panama Canal, and Chichen Itza, BUT 1. Turmoil in Peru - no Pre cruise visits 2. Canal - cool; bucket list, but poor excursions 3. Railroad repairs blocking roads, no Big Mayan event. 1 of 3 done. Cabin and floor crew - outstanding - 10 floor Dining - good specialties, fair grand dining room; Terrace - just no. Food availability limited - ...
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Sail Date: March 2023

Cabin Type: Penthouse Suite


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