This was our first time sailing with Oceania and were very impressed. The Marina was a beautiful ship and the staff was the best we have ever experienced in our years of cruising. My husband surprised me with a suite, 10044 as a birthday present. Maria our stateroom attendant and our butler Neerjarian (? spelling)were absolutely wonderful. The state room was very spacious and the closet had more room than we needed, when can you say that about a ship's stateroom?

The food was the highest quality from the buffet to Jacques French restaurant. Passengers never touched the food in the buffet or the daily tea which I am sure eliminates the spread of germs. Oceania does not charge for cappachinos , lattes or smoothies, nor do they try to sell spa services. A welcome change from our usual experience of up-selling with every "lecture" or having to pay a huge price for fresh squeezed orange juice or coke. Great bonus, lobster every night in the buffet. I was not all that impressed with the Grand Dining room, food was not as good as the buffet and service was slow.

I was told not expect great entertainment on board, I was pleasantly surprised. The Oceania troupe was ok, they tried their best. John Charles was fantastic, another performer a singer was wonderful and the ventriloquist was also very funny. The two guest lecturers aboard were very informative. Read more