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Oceania Cruises Regatta
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OCEANIA CRUISES OVERVIEW
Best in class cuisine, destination oriented itineraries, and outstanding value define Oceania Cruises' five-star product and position the company as the cruise line of choice for traditional premium and luxury category cruisers.
The Ships
Oceania has three intimate and luxurious 684 passenger ships, the Regatta, Insignia and Nautica. All three are formerly Renaissance R class ships, these mid-size ships afford incomparable luxury, including cuisine that is simply the finest at sea. With only 684 guests to pamper, the 400 staff members cater to your every whim, with highly personalized service. There's a sense of warmth and intimacy throughout, so the ambiance resembles that of a private country club - casual, yet elegant.
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The Grand Staircase
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Imbued with a warmth and intimacy rarely found at sea, the atmosphere aboard Regatta, Insignia and Nautica is reminiscent of an upscale, private country club. This is casual elegance at its finest. Relaxed. Comfortable. Unpretentious. Although highly sophisticated, the ambiance is devoid of formality, so you can leave the tuxedos and evening gowns at home. Just bring a desire to enjoy life at your own speed, on your own terms.
Onboard Experience
As the day breaks, a world of opportunities unfolds. You can join the planned activities, create your own diversions or simply relax, doing nothing more enterprising than going about your day as you see fit. Pass the time reading in the English-inspired library, or perhaps a little shopping is in order in our two stylish boutiques. Lose yourself amid the museum quality art collection or simply relax while sampling rare vintages at a wine tasting hosted in one of the eight distinct lounges and bars throughout our ships.
High Tea - One of cruising's most time-honored traditions, High Tea is served promptly at 4:00 each day, when the pastry chefs take center stage with a colorful collection of English finger sandwiches, scones and other goodies fit for royalty. Live entertainment and gracious service complete a very elegant and refined afternoon.
Casino - Lady Luck always seems to be present in the Casino, coaxing jackpots and eliciting squeals of delight. Take one of our slot machines for a spin or join in a rousing game of blackjack, poker or roulette.
Card Room - The beautifully decorated Card Room is an inviting and tranquil oasis. Stay at the top of your game and try your hand at bridge, either in tournament format or with newfound friends. Or gather around one of our many tables for a quiet afternoon or evening of board games.
Fitness Center - Whether you are looking to stay fit or start a new exercise regimen, you'll find everything you need in our state of the art fitness center. This large, airy facility has everything you need and is equipped with the latest exercise equipment. There is also a large aerobics area and a variety of fitness classes staffed by personal trainers.
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Oceania Spa
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Spa
The Oceania Spa elevates pampering to a new level. The serene and tranquil ambiance encourages you to happily succumb to an array of revitalizing and rejuvenating treatments. Try a holistic citrus facial, which will leave your face with a youthful, radiant glow. Rich clays and essential oils are used in our body contour wrap, firming the skin and naturally releasing impurities. The warm, vitamin-enriched seawater in our Thalassotherapy whirlpool revives and refreshes the whole body. Or let the nimble fingers of an able masseuse slowly soothe away all the cares of the world. You'll want to look as good as you feel, so there's also a beauty salon within the spa, offering a variety of services, including manicures, pedicures and hair styling.
Boutiques - Two stylish boutiques feature a bounty of items ranging from sundries to designer casual wear. Feel free to browse through our array of duty-free merchandise including fine jewelry, fragrances and Oceania Cruises logo wear.
Oceania@Sea - Stay connected with loved ones back home or easily monitor business developments through a fully staffed, 24-hour Internet center, Oceania@Sea. The computer learning program offers complimentary computer lessons during days at sea. Private one-on-one lessons on various topics are available for a fee. Depending on the number of sea days, classes range from beginner's level Microsoft Windows XP to Microsoft Office applications to creating a Web site while you sail through image retouching with Adobe Photoshop Elements.
Distinctive Lounges - Each ship has eight distinctive lounges and bars each have their own special ambiance. Horizons offers sweeping vistas, live entertainment and a convivial bar in which to enjoy your favorite cocktail. Martinis serves numerous incarnations of this famous cocktail in an intimate atmosphere, featuring live piano music and reminiscent of a private gentleman's club. Or visit the Polo Bar where you can sample an almost infinite variety of premium, single-malt scotch and full-grain whiskeys. Sample a rare vintage amid the opulence of the The Grand Bar or the chicness of Grappa, the perfect venue to cap off the evening with an Italian digestif.
Entertainment & Enrichment
Whether it's a 12-piece classical concert, a jazz and blues jam session at Horizons, a magic, comedy or guest lecture, we believe that exploration and learning should be wonderfully entertaining, too. So it should come as no surprise that our enrichment programs are always immensely fascinating.
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Casual Dining
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Our guest lecturers don't simply present information relevant to the region of the world in which you're sailing, they make it come alive, drawing you in with stories and personal experiences. They know because they're experts; often they were there in the midst of world events. Renowned politicians. Famous authors. Broadway stars. These are the kinds of engaging personalities who lecture onboard our ships. Imagine being able to discuss a favorite book with its author or question a former ambassador about foreign policy. All the reading and research in the world can't compare with face-to-face, in-person discussions of subject-matters that are important to you.
If you're an aficionado of the arts, you'll find our entertainment just as engrossing and personally satisfying. In the evenings, the ship is filled with music performed by, what some have called, the finest orchestra at sea. Attend a live classical concert under the stars, the notes gently wafting through the misty night. Marvel at the magicians, comedians and other headliners. Evenings aboard Regatta, Insignia and Nautica can be anything you desire. Chat with newfound friends over a cocktail in one of our eight lounges. Dance the night away in Horizons to the sounds of a marvelous musical group. Entertainment has never been so enjoyable, enriching or varied.
Dining
With Oceania Cruises, fine gourmet dining takes on a whole new epicurean dimension. Extraordinary cuisine is the single most important element in differentiating Oceania Cruises from all other cruise lines. Our superb 5-star menus are crafted under the meticulous, watchful eye of world-renowned master chef Jacques Pépin, our Executive Culinary Director. Talented chefs, under his tutelage, create daily gastronomic events that surpass all expectations. Only the finest and freshest ingredients find their way into these amazing culinary creations. And in our wine cellars is a vast collection of vintages from around the world to please even the most demanding palate. Each evening, dinner is a highly anticipated occasion accenting each day's discoveries with an impressive selection of gourmet entrees as memorable as the unforgettable destinations visited.
In the evening you may dine at any one of our exquisite restaurants, each one unique and radiating its own special ambiance. And, our open seating policy allows you the freedom and privilege to decide when, where and with whom you wish to dine. Choose from The Grand Dining Room, Toscana, Polo Grill, or dine under a canopy of stars at Tapas on the Terrace. For lunch, try our sunlit buffet eatery, the Terrace Café, or Waves, serving a mouth-watering array of barbecue fare, pizzas and daily chef specials poolside. For a more traditional breakfast or lunch experience, The Grand Dining Room provides a daily cornucopia of classic offerings to tempt your palate and test your willpower. Of course, should you wish to dine in the privacy of your suite or stateroom, an extensive room service menu is available around-the-clock.
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Penthouse Suite
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Suites and Staterooms
Oceania Cruises offers guests a variety of different accommodations to suit any taste or budget. All Suites and Staterooms are spacious and elegantly appointed with comfortable furnishings and warm woods that combine to make the stateroom your own private retreat, each with comfortable sitting areas and plenty of storage space.
While Oceania Cruises offers modestly priced inside and oceanview staterooms, most guests will enjoy watching the sunrise over a distant land as they sip the morning's first cup of freshly brewed coffee on their own private veranda. Guests feel like royalty in elegant suites with large sliding glass doors and 24-hour butler service. These suites offer all the amenities you'd expect to find in a world-class hotel - comfortable seating, an intimate area for private in-room dining, refrigerated mini-bar and ample closet space. Your home away from home can range from 322 square feet for a Penthouse Suite to 962 square feet for the Owners Suite.
All Oceania Cruise staterooms and suites feature the unique Tranquility Beds. This unique feature boasts the highest quality mattress, 350-thread count linens, plush silk-cut duvets and goose-down pillows ensuring you the utmost in sleeping comfort.
Itineraries
The allure and romance of the world becomes more intriguing; more breathtaking; more appealing. From the ancient cradles of civilization to the majesty of empires past, to the exotic wonders of a tropical paradise, to its art, culture, history and people, Oceania Cruises captures it all and brings it to you in magnificent style. We've gone to great lengths to create an experience designed to forever transform your special moments into unforgettable memories that last a lifetime. Oceania Cruises sails seasonally to Asia, the Black Sea, British Isles, Caribbean, Central America, Greek Isles, Mediterranean, Mexico, North Cape, Russia, Scandinavia, South America.
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All images ©2003 Oceania Cruises
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