This was our 9th cruise on Oceania. We prefer the smaller R ships to the Marina and Riviera.This voyage was booked on board our previous cruise over a year ago and we liked the itinerary. We have been cruising with Oceania since 2008.

The Sirena was purchased from Princess and Oceania supposedly put a lot of money into her refurbishment. This was the inaugural cruise. Last minute hiccups were expected but since this wasn't a new build I felt confident that the ship would be ready and up to Oceania standards.

We were in cabin 6075 which is B1 Veranda. The soft goods such as bedding and drapes were new. However, the door of the desk was hanging by one hinge. The kick plate of the closet was falling off. The wood of the furniture was marred and pieces of the veneer were off. Balcony furniture was cheap Home Depot chairs with no cushion. The updating in the bathroom consisted of recaulking. There was a raw sewage smell throughout the ship on and off in different areas. Read more