Oceania Nautica Cruise Reviews for Senior to Africa

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WHAT A DIFFERENCE A YEAR MAKES

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Nautica

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Loving World Travel
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We had sailed on 2 previous Oceania cruises and believed we found a new favorite cruise line. Having been on 7 different lines over the years and multiple cruises, we decided to book our 3rd Oceania on the Nautica which we were on last year traveling Turkey and Greece. We traveled the Holy Land itinerary from Dubai to Barcelona on the same ship and same room. We had booked this tour on board ...
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Sail Date: May 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean View


A lot of money for what it was

Review for a Canary Islands Cruise on Nautica

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Nath jewel
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

We had chosen Olife choice with flights. What was our surprise when we arrived at the airport to find that the flight schedule had been changed by the airline several months ago and no one had notified me or my travel agent. So I tried the help number, only voicemails, I left message and no one returned our calls. I thought I would have a nice holiday without any worries, but I was wrong, it ...
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Sail Date: April 2022

Cabin Type: Veranda Stateroom


Poor service , poor food , poor staff

Review for a Africa Cruise on Nautica

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SusanelizabethP
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

My husband and I usually cruise Celebrity but chose this cruise for its itinerary and the reputation of excellent food and service . Unfortunately we were disappointed by both . The embarkation was a disaster . Due to high winds in Cape Town the ship was late in arriving in dock . In fact over a day late but it did not warn passengers On the day , no one answered phone calls and there ...
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Sail Date: January 2020

Cabin Type: Penthouse Suite


Oceania does not measure up to their puffery

Review for a Africa Cruise on Nautica

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7notrump7
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

We chose this cruise for its itinerary, and that was great. But arriving late 6 times at ports caused problems on tours (never Oceania's fault). Oceania claims to have "the finest cuisine at sea"--NOT TRUE! There were many problems with the cuisine. The coffee does not taste like coffee; we tried every conceivable way to get a good cup of coffee, but it would not happen; it tasted burnt and ...
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Sail Date: January 2019

Cabin Type: Inside


Failed to deliver. Beware of Africa itineraries!

Review for a Africa Cruise on Nautica

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murma
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We are frequent cruisers, 30 completed to date. We chose this Cape Town-Cape Town cruise because we are destination driven. What a disappointment! Because of weather issues, we did not dock at 3 ports in a 15 day cruise. Although weather is not in Oceania's control, the response and alternative planning is, which they failed to do. They COULD have added more game drives in the ports we did manage ...
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Sail Date: December 2017

Cabin Type: Concierge Level Veranda Stateroom


Once with Oceania was enough! Never again.

Review for a Africa Cruise on Nautica

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iandp
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Chose this cruise for itinerary (good) and reputation (overrated). Oceania's website is very poor which reflected their organisation. We booked Oceania air because of a direct flight, then found the flight was re-directed and when we asked for it to be reverted back to what we had booked were charged $340 each for the "change". We have contacted Oceania by mail and email, also through the ...
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Sail Date: April 2017


Extremely Disappointing

Review for a Africa Cruise on Nautica

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judycowe
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

Chose the ship for the Itinerary and a promise for a luxurious onboard ambiance and enriching destination experience. Nautica did not live up to their promise. For example, while in South Africa (5 ports) it would have been nice to offer a South African wine tasting; offer as a special on the Grand Dining Room menu some African dishes and meats; play a South African movie such as Invictus, Shaka ...
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Sail Date: January 2017

Cabin Type: Inside


A Disappointing Time

Review for a Africa Cruise on Nautica

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miley100
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We chose the Oceana Nautica because of the itenery we had never been to South Africa and it was on our bucket list,The fact it was going over Christmas and New Year and because of its claim to being the best ,best,best. We love good food the Nautica deffinitely told us that we would find it on board. The Cruise was expensive but we always say you get what you pay for unfortunately the Nautica ...
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Sail Date: December 2016


Nautica, tired ship lacking soul and direction!

Review for a World Cruise Cruise on Nautica

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Charlie2dog
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

Chose for itinerary, time of year and previous Oceania Experience. Oceania however changed itinerary dropping disembarkation port of Istanbul and day in Ephesus. Added Rhodes, Santorini and disembark in Athens, areas we have previously explored for weeks. Oceania made no attempt to offer compensation for our already privately booked Istanbul expenses such as business class air tickets, 5 nights of ...
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Sail Date: March 2016


South African Explorer

Review for a Africa Cruise on Nautica

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japatience
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We have been cruising since 1993 and this was our first time with Oceania - choosing it for the itinerary. Before we ever left home there was confusion. Alarming notifications from Oceania stating that no-one would allow to board unless they had the yellow fever vaccination. With subsequent conversations with fellow passengers - this is contrary to WHO Guidelines and Embassy stipulations. ...
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Sail Date: November 2015

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean View


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