Your World Your Way
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POINTS OF DISTINCTION Elegant mid-size ships catering to just 684 or 1,250 guests
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Finest cuisine at sea, served in a variety of distinctive open-seating restaurants, all at no additional charge n
Gourmet culinary program created by world-renowned Master Chef Jacques Pépin n
Port-intensive itineraries featuring more overnight visits and extended evening port stays n
Country club-casual ambiance; tuxedos and gowns are never required n
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Butler service offered in all suites
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Acclaimed Canyon Ranch SpaClub®
Extraordinarily high staff-to-guest ratio ensures exemplary personalized service n
Youngest fleet in premium-class cruising with 85% of accommodations featuring private balconies n
BEST VALUE IN UPSCALE CRUISING
Voted One of the World’s Best Cruise Lines
THE OCEANIA CRUISES EXPERIENCE Elegant mid-size ships catering to just 684 or 1,250 guests n
Multiple open-seating gourmet dining venues, all at no additional charge n
Port-intensive itineraries featuring must-see destinations and boutique ports n
Experience IT FEELS JUST RIGHT What a joy to sail our mid-size ships. It’s a rare treat
Overnight stays and evening departures for extended exploration
to experience so profound a level of elegance in such a
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Luxurious yet relaxed country club ambiance
right; we designed our ships around your sensibilities
Spacious, sumptuously appointed suites and staterooms, most with private balconies
and wishes. It’s only natural that you will be ever so
24-hour Butler service in all suites
step onboard. The ambiance is warm and inviting,
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FREE and unlimited soft drinks, bottled water, cappuccino, espresso, teas and juices
casual yet intimate atmosphere. No wonder it feels so
comfortable and perfectly relaxed the moment you
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Canyon Ranch SpaClub® treatments and cuisine n
Dedicated concierges for special requests n
the personalized service is exceptional, and the smoke-free environments ensure your utmost comfort and well-being.
Staff selected from internationally acclaimed 5-star hotels and restaurants n
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24-hour room service The comfort of smoke-free environments throughout virtually the entirety of our ships
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Value YOU KNOW IT WHEN YOU SEE IT Although no two definitions of value are the same, true value is quite easy to ascertain. Simply stated, it is the concept of offering much more than ever
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Free shuttles from ship to city centre in many ports of call – a daily value of up to $50 per guest Free speciality restaurants
Free and unlimited soft drinks and bottled water, cappuccino, espresso, teas and juices n
Free unlimited access to Canyon Ranch SpaClub® private Spa Terrace+ n
imagined with absolutely no compromise in quality.
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Value of this sort, while rare, is the distinguishing
+ Concierge Level Staterooms and Suites only
Free room service 24 hours a day
characteristic of Oceania Cruises. Enter a world of value without compromise. NEW! VALUE PACKAGES n
Shore Excursion packages
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Beer and Wine package options available Internet packages offering service per day,
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Oceania Cruises pioneered extensive overnight stays and late evening departures, allowing guests to truly experience each destination to its fullest.
Discover EXPERIENCE THE WORLD Nobody knows the world as thoroughly as Oceania Cruises, and our itineraries reflect that unbridled passion for delivering the very best of the best. Being connoisseurs of the world’s finest
DESTINATION SPECIALISTS Destination-focused cruises with unique itineraries n
Overnight and extended stays in many locations allow for in-depth exploration n
A refreshing mix of popular destinations and boutique ports and villages n
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Unique shore excursions focused on culture, history, adventure and cuisine
destinations, we offer a wonderfully diverse blend of ports. Our mid-size ships sail where larger vessels simply cannot, effortlessly docking at even the smallest boutique destinations. The most vibrant, cultured metropolises are also found on our itineraries, which feature many overnight stays and evening departures to allow in-depth exploration in every port of call.
Enjoy cocktails, dinner ashore or full-day excursions with evening departures on most voyages n
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10 REASONS TO BOOK YOUR EXCURSIONS WITH OCEANIA CRUISES 1. Climate-controlled late-model
transportation
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speaking guides
3. Local, licensed and insured
destination experts
4. Excursions monitored by
ship’s staff at all times
5. Peace of mind knowing
on-time return to ship is never in question
6. Excursions start pierside for
Shore Excursions COLLECTIONS OFFER EXTRAORDINARY SAVINGS Two new shore excursion collections offer insight into our fascinating ports of call at a substantial savings. Your World Collection lets you design your own valuepacked collection. Select your excursions from our entire portfolio and save 25% off à la carte prices, subject to a minimum number of excursions reserved. Unlimited Passport Collection affords you the ultimate
convenience and security
7. Price guarantee from the
moment excursion is booked
8. No penalty assessed on
excursion cancellation up to embarkation day
9. Personalized Your World
Collection
10. Value-packed Unlimited
Passport Collection
In order to receive maximum pre-cruise savings, you may purchase shore excursions as early as 180 days and up until 72 hours prior to your sail date. Our website safely and securely accepts credit card payments; you will automatically receive confirmation of your online purchase by email. Oceania Cruises strongly recommends that your shore excursions be purchased prior to boarding the ship to take advantage of pre-sailing discounts and ensure availability.
indulgence – UNLIMITED shore excursions throughout the voyage. Choose from an array of excursions all for one low price at a savings of up to 40% off à la carte prices.
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IDEALLY MID-SIZE Mid-size ships catering to just 684 or 1,250 guests n
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Visit boutique ports and seaside villages that large ships cannot access
Never a crowd and no waiting in lines; experience your vacation according to your own schedule n
With open-seating in all our restaurants, dine where, when and with whom you please n
Cuisine never prepared en masse; every single dish created à la minute just for you n
Staff attends to guests’ every whim and remembers individual preferences n
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Plenty of cosy private retreats
Mid¯ Size MID-SIZE HOLDS GREAT BENEFITS
Once you sail with Oceania Cruises, you will never settle for anything other than the pronounced intimacy and distinct advantages of our mid-size ships. With no need to rush or worry about crowds, the ambiance is exceptionally relaxed as we are singularly focused on your individual desires. Cuisine is carefully prepared à la minute, and appointments are readily available in the Canyon Ranch SpaClub®. Being mid-size even facilitates going ashore, as our ships can slip into boutique ports off-limits to larger vessels.
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Ambiance FEEL AT HOME AWAY FROM HOME Isn’t it wonderful to feel welcome and at home while travelling? It makes the experience so much more enjoyable and encourages you to mingle and explore. We have carefully selected the rich colour of every fabric and the vibrant glow of every sconce to naturally exude a warm, inviting ambiance, imbuing everyone onboard with a sense of comfort. This is
WHERE YOU BELONG Experience the joys of sophisticated and comfortable elegance n
Country club-casual ambiance; tuxedos and gowns never required n
Stylish appointments exude warmth without pretence n
Grand venues and intimate casual spaces n
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Everything designed with your comfort in mind Feel so relaxed, it’s as if you are visiting your own private country club
elegance without pretension or the need for tuxedos and evening gowns. This is a world where you can be yourself.
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Every suite and stateroom features the Prestige Tranquility Bed, an Oceania Cruises exclusive FREE and unlimited soft drinks and bottled water replenished daily in your refrigerated mini-bar 24-hour Butler service in all suites Bulgari toiletries+ FREE room service 24 hours a day Signature Belgian chocolates with nightly turndown service
FREE unlimited access to Canyon Ranch SpaClub速 private Spa Terrace+ n Wireless Internet access++ n
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Haven WRAP YOURSELF IN LUXURY Of all the pleasures onboard, perhaps none is as comforting as your luxurious suite or stateroom. Beautifully appointed with handsome furnishings and fine amenities, it is the ideal place to rest, relax and retire. Its centrepiece is the revolutionary Prestige Tranquility Bed, which ensures a heavenly sleep experience. Indeed, every square inch of your spacious, elegant accommodations has been designed for your enjoyment and privacy. It is the ultimate haven from the outside world.
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Service ONLY THE BEST OF THE BEST Our ships boast an impressive staff-to-guest ratio, but it’s more than sheer numbers that elevates our personalized service into the sublime. Our staff genuinely cares about making you happy, and being of service comes naturally, a trait as innate as their unbridled enthusiasm. Only those who have distinguished themselves in the world’s finest hotels and restaurants hold the credentials to join our impeccable staff. They are true professionals, whose
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Extraordinarily high staff-to-guest ratio (1:1.6) ensures the finest personal service
Warm smiles and meticulous attention to detail n
Dining room and galley staff chosen from internationally acclaimed restaurants n
Butlers formally trained by members of the Guild of Professional English Butlers n
Dedicated concierges sublimely attend to your every request n
Suite and stateroom attendants carefully selected from the world’s finest 5-star hotels n
Staffed Executive and Concierge Lounges with complimentary beverages and snacks throughout the day and evening+ n
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ability to remember your preferences and anticipate your wishes borders on miraculous.
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Oceania Cruises is proud to be a member of Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, the world’s most prestigious gastronomic society devoted to the art of fine dining.
FINE DINING Multiple open-seating dining venues for breakfast, lunch and dinner, all at no additional charge n
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Continental cuisine at the elegant Grand Dining Room
Steaks, chops and seafood at Polo Grill n
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Gourmet Italian dining at Toscana French country cuisine at Jacques+
Bold, contemporary flavours of Asia at Red Ginger+ n
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Casual and alfresco breakfast, lunch and dinner served at Terrace Café
Taste PLEASURES BEYOND THE PALATE
Poolside dining at Waves Grill including gourmet burgers and hand-dipped milkshakes
Our cuisine is acclaimed as the absolute finest at sea,
Wine and gourmet menu pairings in La Reserve by Wine Spectator++ n Host private dinners in Privée++
Jacques Pépin, demands nothing less. As the perfect
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Baristas coffee and sweets bar+
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Extensive wine cellar
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Classic English-style afternoon tea
Authentic pizzeria, ice cream and sundae bar n
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Canyon Ranch® cuisine
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Gourmet canapés delivered nightly to all suites upon request and served in all bars and lounges throughout the ship
and our Executive Culinary Director, Master Chef accompaniment, our complimentary restaurants feature open-seating, freeing you to dine when, where and with whom you wish. And the importance of “taste” doesn’t end there. From the hand-selected furnishings to the warm smiles of our staff, the atmosphere is always conducive to enjoyment of life’s finer things.
FREE room service 24 hours a day
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AN ELEGANT SETTING The Grand Dining Room is a study in stateliness, a tribute to the spirit of Europe’s marquee 5-star hotel restaurants that inspired its dignified yet convivial ambiance. Remarkably, as sumptuous as the Grand Dining Room’s decor is, guests always feel completely at ease within its grandeur. Much of that is a direct reflection of the formally attired and classically trained wait staff, graciously serving course after course of Europeaninspired cuisine or delectable alternatives such as healthy, savoury Canyon Ranch® selections or Jacques Pépin’s signature dishes.
A CLASSIC STEAKHOUSE IN EVERY SENSE Polo Grill embodies all the elements of a classic steakhouse, expressing them with timeless reverence. Each course stands as the very definition of a time-honoured favourite, most notably the beef dishes, all of which are USDA Prime and dry-aged for 28 days to enhance tenderness and flavour.
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SO AUTHENTIC YOU COULD BE IN ITALY In Italian, Toscana means Tuscan, and just as Tuscan cuisine evolved from rich family traditions, many of our recipes originated with the mothers and grandmothers of our own Italian culinary staff. Presented on elegant, custom-designed Versace china, each dish is a masterpiece that exemplifies the essence of Tuscany and celebrates Italy’s culinary passion.
A PASSION FOR FRENCH CUISINE Comfortable and eclectic, the ambiance is pure French, as is the cosmopolitan yet wonderfully embraceable cuisine. Luscious aromas waft from the gleaming show rotisserie, where chicken, duck, pork, rib and veal roasts slowly turn. Each dish is a classic, ingeniously interpreted by Master Chef PĂŠpin. Available onboard Marina and Riviera
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BOLD, CONTEMPORARY ASIAN CUISINE With a nod to feng shui, Red Ginger radiates harmony and tranquillity. The interior simply glows with ebony woods, a waterfall wall and striking, modern Asian artworks. To complement the stunning decor, Red Ginger’s chefs have created contemporary interpretations of Asian classics. In Red Ginger, the gustatory pleasures are as striking as the visual ones. Available onboard Marina and Riviera
THE MENU AND MOOD EVOLVE Informal and carefree, The indoor/outdoor Terrace CafĂŠ is wonderfully inviting any time of day. First thing in the morning, the room is infused with natural sunlight, stimulating the appetite for the sumptuous breakfast selections. Come lunch, the expansive menu of international dishes changes entirely. Evenings, the cuisine takes on a local flair such as a hearty paella in Spain, savoury osso bucco in Italy or a rich beef bourguignon in France.
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COME AS YOU ARE AND DINE ALFRESCO Sometimes the ultimate luxury is casual dining. Chefs grill gourmet burgers, tangy barbecue and succulent seafood to order, accompanying them with side dishes like garden-fresh salads and crispy, hand-cut truffle fries dusted with grated aged parmesan. Then top it off with a decadent dessert such as a creamy homemade gelato, a made-to-order hot fudge sundae or a thick hand-dipped milkshake.
TEA TAKES CENTRE STAGE With a classical string quartet softly playing, our staff glides through the room presenting four-tiered carts filled with finger sandwiches, colourful petits fours, scones with clotted cream, exquisite desserts and of course, a tempting selection of teas.
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Indulge in a signature treatment at the Canyon Ranch SpaClub®
Learn to prepare a classic Paella Valenciana at the hands-on “Bon Appétit Culinary Center”+ n
Attend a cooking demonstration and learn the secrets of exceptional cuisine n
Express your creativity during a painting class at the Artist Loft+ n
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Shop for fine fashions and jewellery duty free at the stylish boutiques
Try your hand at blackjack at the Monte Carlo-style casino n
See full-scale production shows and critically acclaimed headline entertainers n
Enrich
Relax on a Balinese day bed poolside n
Enjoy indoor cycling at the state-of-the-art fitness centre n
Sip a selection of fine French vintages at a wine tasting n
FOLLOW YOUR IMAGINATION
Read a bestseller at the well-stocked Library n
Our ships feature enriching onboard activities that reflect the varied interests of those who appreciate the finer things in life. Listen to a distinguished pianist interpret a Bach concerto, or while away the hours reading in the English-style library. Join a Pilates class
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Play paddle tennis, bocce or croquet high atop the ship+ n
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or enjoy a soothing massage at the Canyon Ranch SpaClub®. Onboard Marina and Riviera, you may even take a hands-on cooking class in the “Bon Appétit Culinary Center.” Whatever your inclinations, we encourage you to follow them.
Practice your swing at the driving range or play 18 holes on the miniature golf course+
Enjoy power walking or jogging in crisp, cool sea air on the 12-laps-to-a-mile track
Attend an insightful enrichment lecture on an upcoming port n
Enjoy movies under the stars on the Pool Deck n
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Catch up on email at the Oceania@Sea Internet Centre
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AT YOUR LEISURE Well-stocked Library with more than 2,000 books and periodicals n
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World-renowned guest lecturers Staffed Oceania@Sea Internet Centre+
Wireless Internet access throughout the ship+ n
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Exclusive production shows, including Now and Forever – The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber++
Eight-piece orchestra and classical string quartet n
Entertain WHATEVER STRIKES YOUR FANCY The immense variety of entertainment onboard our ships ensures that your interest will be constantly piqued. Enjoy one of our esteemed guest lecturers,
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Jazz nights at Martinis
who might be a historian, naturalist or former
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Disco and dancing at Horizons
ambassador eager to share insider knowledge. Or do
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Monte Carlo-style casino action
your own research on the next port of call in the
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Driving range and 18-hole miniature golf course+++
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Oceania@Sea Internet Centre. Musical performances are also enriching and may include a live pianist, dynamic vocalists or spectacular headliners. Showcase your talents on the dance floor or try your luck in the Monte Carlo-style casino.
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Rejuvenate REFRESH YOUR BODY AND SPIRIT The therapies developed by the Canyon Ranch health resorts in sunny Tucson, Arizona, and charming Lenox, Massachusetts, promote healthy living and spiritual awareness. Each Oceania Cruises ship features a Canyon Ranch SpaClub®, where you will discover ways to positively transform your life through
BEAUTY & WELLNESS Canyon Ranch SpaClub® signature treatments n
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State-of-the-art fitness centre
Yoga, Pilates, indoor cycling, aerobics, private and group fitness classes and personal training n Kenesis workout wall+ n
Private Spa Terrace featuring thalassotherapy pool or whirlpool tubs n Sauna+, steam room, fitness track and beauty salon n
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Canyon Ranch cuisine served in the Grand Dining Room and Terrace Café
in our restaurants. Of course, the centrepiece of the
Nutrition and lifestyle consultations; wellness presentations n Relaxation Room+ and Heated ceramic loungers+
Canyon Ranch experience is a soothing massage.
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fitness opportunities and healing therapies. You can even enjoy delectable, healthy Canyon Ranch cuisine
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Sound refreshing? It is.
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Enlighten The only cooking school at sea to offer hands-on instruction n
Produced in conjunction with Bon Appétit, America’s premier publication featuring fine food and wine n
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Expert master chefs provide instruction in a professional kitchen with fully equipped cooking stations
Expand your knowledge through shoreside events and market tours n
Learn everything from regional cuisines to barbecue grilling n
Our hands-on classes are perfect for every aspiring chef n
Available onboard Marina and Riviera
A HANDS-ON APPROACH Marina and Riviera feature unique venues that further enhance the onboard experience. Guests who prefer passive diversions may sip an illy® cappuccino at Baristas. In the Artist Loft enrichment centre, those wanting a more active role in activities could learn to paint with oils or perfect their photography skills under the guidance of a talented artist-in-residence. The “Bon Appétit Culinary Center” is the only hands-on cooking school at sea, where guests prepare dishes in fully equipped workstations while master chefs offer instruction.
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Seven-zone mattress featuring 400 encapsulated springs and two inches of memory foam n
SPACE IS THE ULTIMATE LUXURY The generous proportions of our suites and staterooms afford the ultimate in luxury. Plump the goose-down pillows of the exclusive Prestige Tranquility Bed. Relax on the private veranda that graces the vast majority of accommodations. In our suites you’ll find plush living areas and marble and granite-clad bathrooms with a bathtub. Our Owner’s Suites, Vista Suites and Oceania Suites elevate sea-going
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1000-thread-count Egyptian cotton linens n
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Hand-quilted throws
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Signature Belgian chocolates with nightly turndown service n
opulence to new levels with custom furnishings from Italy, iconic designs from Ralph Lauren Home, or the brilliance of designer Dakota Jackson.
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