Oceania Cruises
Who is it for? - Cruisers looking for incredible experiences both on and off shore while enjoying a laid-back yet luxe country club atmosphere at sea.
Where do they go? - Africa, Alaska, Around the World, Asia, Australia & New Zealand, Canada & New England, Caribbean, Panama Canal, Mexico, Cuba, Mediterranean, Northern Europe, South America & the Amazon, South Pacific & Tahiti, Transoceanic - quite literally around the world!
One-sentence Overview - Travel to luxurious destinations you've only dreamed of and immerse yourself in new cultures.
Give me the details - Oceania's fleet is just six ships - four with a 684-passenger capacity and two with a 1,250-passenger capacity - meaning travelers can look forward to accessing smaller and hard-to-reach ports on their itineraries. With a guest to staff ratio of 1.7 to 1 at the absolute most, personalized service is a huge draw here as crewmembers are never spread too thin to provide incredible attention to detail while onboard.
Since opulent accommodations are one of Oceania's best-known benefits, there is a high level of luxury to be found in every cabin category. Staterooms range from luxuriously appointed interior rooms, complete with a pillow top mattress wrapped in a chamomile-infused fabric for tranquil dreams, 1,000- thread count sheets, Bulgari amenities and complimentary 24-hour room service to the over-the-top Owners Suites. These suites are an impressive 1,000 square feet and come with teak verandas complete with cashmere lap blankets, personal iPads for the duration of the voyage, rain showers, priority embarkation and debarkation, 24-hour butler service, an in-suite bar, and myriad other incredible benefits.
Oceania is not for those cruisers looking for a weekend getaway in the Caribbean. Itineraries range from 7-day sightseeing tours of the Pacific Northwest, British Isles and more to an astounding 200-day voyage around the world with stops in nearly every port Oceania sails to. Shore excursions range from the traditional - hop-on/hop-off bus tours of Athens, scenic coastal drives in Corsica, shopping in Acapulco - to the extraordinary, like a 4-day tour with insider access to Denali National Park or a hike to New Zealand's Kawiti Caves and their famous glow worms.
Really? The Finest Cuisine at Sea? - Yes, really! The incomparable Jacques Pépin is the Executive Culinary Director for the entire fleet, and his influence can be felt in every aspect of the food available onboard. Dining options range from traditional French country cuisine at the eponymous Jacques - decorated with antiques and art from his own personal collections - to health-conscious and vegan meals in the Grand Dining Room courtesy of Canyon Ranch Spa. Oceania practices open seating, so you can dine with who you want and when you want, and even the specialty restaurants are included in your package. There is even a daily afternoon tea on all ships, complete with scones and clotted cream, and if you are truly a culinary aficionado there are certain itineraries where Jacques is onboard for the duration, offering guests one-of-a-kind interactions with one of the world's best chefs.
What's onboard? - Since Oceania's itineraries are all on the longer side, there is no shortage of onboard entertainment options to choose from. For gaming enthusiasts, each ship has an onboard casino that offers gaming lessons in the event you need to brush up on your baccarat, and some itineraries are operated in conjunction with the American Bridge Association if you prefer a good card game.
