Has anyone sailed Oceania? - Cruise Line Fans: Cruise Forum, Reviews and Chat From Real Cruisers

MCcruiser · 04-21-2006, 07:39 PM

In a thread last Sept., Petoonya mentioned this line, and know I want to know more!!!!

I heard that it caters more to Europeans than to Americans, and was wondering if my tall Texan husband will feel like he is in Lilliput on one of their ships.

I'd also like to know more about the ambiance of this line, how formal it is, etc.

Any info at all will be appreciated, even comments/rumors from your sister's neighbor's cousin's ex's TA's friend.

jeffs · 11-08-2006, 11:22 PM

me too!

jeffs · 11-16-2006, 05:33 PM

I booked the Oceania Nautica leaving August 11th from Barcelona to Athens! Its a wonderful looking itinerary with stops including Marseille France; Monte Carlo, Pisa, Rome, Positano, Messina, Malta, Santorini Greece, and finally Athens. It is a 10 day cruise and we plan to fly into Barcelona a day early and stay an extra day in Athens. This cruise was just the perfect itinerary and length for us. And Oceania seems like a very nice cruise line. Who else wants to cruise the Med this summer?

MCcruiser · 11-16-2006, 05:43 PM

We already have a big cruise scheduled for October, but I will be very interested to find out how you liked your cruise.

canarymoon · 11-19-2006, 10:30 AM

I was just browsing the Oceania website, and it looks lovely!
Added the link to our Cruise Resources pages, under the category Cruise Lines.

djgifford · 11-19-2006, 11:07 AM

Thanks Sheila....

I will post some information on the line today....

djgifford · 11-19-2006, 11:19 AM

They are a member of Chaine des Rotisseurs. This is know in the culinary world as the most prestigious "gastronomic society devouted to the fine art of dining."

The Grand dining room, is comparable to a 5 star fine dining establishment in Europe. This dining room offers a French inspired flare.

Toscana, as the name implies, is known for the Tuscan inspired dining.

The Polo Grill, is a classic style Steakhouse.

There are also informal areas to eat as well. Terrace Cafe, Tapas, Waves.

Terrace Cafe...is open for breakfast and lunch. Buffet style.

Tapas, is mediterranean inspired and offers a buffet of regional specialties.

Waves, is next to the swimming pool...shaded from the sun. This is the place for a big juicy burger! They also have Italian gelato too!

24 hour room service is available as well.

They offer an extensive wine cellar...so if you are a wine connoisseur, this is the line for you.

They offer an afternoon tea!

Ice Cream bar

Pizzeria

Also...there is no assigned dining time!

canarymoon · 11-19-2006, 11:30 AM

Great info, Dolores - Thanks.
(And content frus to you!)

djgifford · 11-19-2006, 11:44 AM

You are welcome, Sheila.

It is a start. There is much information on this fabulous line. I will try to post more too.

About the service and staterooms and information that is useful to the boards.

djgifford · 11-19-2006, 12:10 PM

The Stateroom categories:

F & G inside staterooms...located on decks 4, 6, 7 & 8, 160 square feet. There is a seating area, desk with chair, storage area and the bed in either twin or queen configuration.

E oceanview staterooms...located on deck 6, are 143 square feet and offer a desk with vanity and chair. Same bed configuration.

D oceanview staterooms...located on deck 3, are 165 square feet with seating area with sofa, vanity desk and breakfast table. There is a porthole window.

C1 & C2, Delux ocean view staterooms...are located on decks 4, 6 & 7, are 165 square feet with seating area, vanity desk and breakfast table. The window is square, bigger than a porthole.

B1 & B2, Veranda staterooms...are located on deck 6, are 216 square feet and have a private teak verandah! There is a vanity desk, breakfast table, choice of queen or twin configurations for the bed...

A1, A2, & A3...Concierge level Veranda's...include...216 sq. feet, private teak veranda,

Welcome bottle of Champagne
Refrigerated mini bar
DVD player
Cashmere lap blankets
Complimentary Oceania Cruises Shoulder Bag
Caswell-Massey amenities and toiletries

Special Privileges with Concierge level...

Priority Embarkation and dedicated check-in desk
Priority luggage delivery
Priority Restaurant reservations in Toscana and polo Grill
Complimentary Shoeshine service
Complimentary pressing of garments upin Embarkations (with some limitations)

Suites:

OS & VS...owners suite and vista suite...786 - 1,000 square feet, located on decks 6, 7 & 8. Your own jacuzzi, 42" plasma screen tv, internet access with supplied laptop! Refrigerated mini bar. Wrap around teak veranda, and there is even a 2nd bedroom for guests!

PH1, PH2, & PH3...penthouse suites...located on deck 8. There is 322 square feet, with living area, private in-sutie dining, refrigerated mini-bar, vanity desk, and a bath with a tub. Private teak veranda.

For the suites there is butler service....

packing and unpacking upon request
course by course in suite dining
"order in" from any one of the 4 gourmet restaurants (with limitations)
gourmet evening canapes
coordination of shore-side dinner and entertainment reservations
priority reservation of shore excursions
in-suite checkout and last minute luggage collection
complimentary garment pressing (with limitations)
complimentary shoeshine
special services upon request

The bedding is of the finest quality too.