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Formed in 2002 by luxury cruise industry veterans Joe Watters and Frank Del Rio, Oceania Cruises
is the world’s only upper premium cruise line. Cuisine, Comfort, Service and outstanding value are
the pillars that define Oceania Cruises’ five-star product and have positioned the line as the
cruise company of choice for travelers seeking a truly refined and casually elegant travel
experience. Oceania Cruises appeals to discerning, sophisticated travelers in search of world-class
cuisine, unparalleled personal service, and an enriching, in-depth, destination-oriented
experience.
As the leader in destination cruising, Oceania Cruises sails to more than 330 ports around the
globe. Itineraries are unique in that they call on the perfect mix of must-see marquee and
boutique, off-the-beaten-path ports. Multiple overnight calls afford an in-depth, enriching
destination experience and allow travelers to immerse themselves in the cuisine, culture and
history of the ports they visit.
Decor is traditional luxe, with the requisite polished, dark mahoganies, muted fabrics and
rich-colored carpets. By virtue of the ships' sizes, it's not difficult to find yourself oriented
by the first day at sea. It is no surprise that these ships bear Renaissance's visionary (at the
time) high ratio of standard balcony cabins. Service is enthusiastic as well as gracious, courtesy
of a well-trained staff.
The dress code is country club casual, intended to partner perfectly with the line's "whatever
you want, whenever you want" mindset. Oceania neither encourages nor discourages children onboard;
however, no children's programs are in place, and there is little else to keep boredom at bay,
apart from customary Ping-Pong, shuffleboard and Monopoly in the game room.
Regatta, Insignia and Nautica ply the waters of Europe (Eastern and Western Mediterranean,
Western Europe and the British Isles, and Northern Europe's Baltic and Norwegian Fjords) during
warm weather months. During the winter, they span the globe with sailings to the Caribbean, Panama
Canal, South America, Asia and Australia.
Ships in Service
Regatta: 30,277 tons, 684 guests
Built in 1998, Refurbished in 2011
Insignia: 30,277 tons, 684 guests
Built in 1998, Refurbished in 2010
Nautica:30,277 tons, 684 guests
Built in 2000, Refurbished in 2010
Original Article Written for http://www.mediterraneanfuncruises.com/
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