We have travelled on several other cruise lines which were less expensive on numerous occasions but never on Oceania. However, chose this cruise because of the itinerary and some good offers. Our cabin was very nice but similar to those we have had on HAL, Princess and even Carnival. Bedding was lovely. However, the service was excellent everywhere. Food was, on the whole, excellent, with plenty of choice though one or two disappointments in the speciality restaurants (most of the courses were wonderful, it was just a matter of either the starter or the main course not quite up to expectations). Temperature on the ship was pleasant all the time, even though we started in fairly cool Lisbon and ended in hot and humid Rio. We have been on cruises where we had to wear jackets indoors at the start or where the a/c was so high it was quite cold in the public rooms.
Entertainment was what we expected and catered to a more discerning clientelle, though the song and dance shows performed by the ship's entertainment staff were lively and very well done. Met lots of pleasant passengers and generally had a great time. Like the idea of saving up Big O points to get a nice prize at the end of the cruise rather than a pack of cards or undrinkable champagne. We thought that the Oceania shore excursions looked rather expensive so chose to have the considerable shipboard credit offered to us and make our own shore trip plans. Did put average in the shore excursion box because we were not able to leave this blank. When we have saved up will go on Oceania again!