Rare Solent Richard Posted August 20, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Earlier this week my wife and I were delighted to be invited for lunch and a tour of Oceania's Marina while she was berthed in Southampton. We have sailed with Oceania on a number of occasions but never on Marina. I have written a review with some 60 photographs. Hopefully readers will find it interesting and informative. Here is the link... https://solentrichardscruiseblog.com/2017/08/20/welcome-onboard-oceania-marina/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted August 20, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay23 Posted August 20, 2017 #3 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Excellent review and pictures of your day on Marina. Thank you for that. We have had a day on Celebrity Eclipse just recently. Oh no, Celebrity does not put on a show like that. We saw a limited number of accommodations and I am afraid the lunch was nowhere near as good as yours. Of course they did not serve from the speciality menus. Celebrity did organise the visit very well but I know which cruise company I will be sailing with. We had a ship's visit on Nautica a couple of years ago and were much impressed then. We have had two cruises with Oceania since and will be on Nautica in three weeks' time. Can't wait. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisingxpert Posted August 20, 2017 #4 Share Posted August 20, 2017 You write a great blog and I'm subscribed to get your latest updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palamoh Posted August 20, 2017 #5 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Great Pics, thanks for taking time to do this extensive revue and photos, Our upcoming trip is on the Riviera their sister ship, assume both their ships are somewhat alike, It looks first class to me in every aspect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammiedawg Posted August 20, 2017 #6 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Thanks for a great read! We love Marina and all the Oceania ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingIGo Posted August 21, 2017 #7 Share Posted August 21, 2017 This summer in Seattle, I took a day tour of Regatta. We had the exact same delicious lunch! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Caroldoll Posted August 21, 2017 #8 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Thank you so much. The first picture of the Owners Suite made me homesick, but we can't get that on our next cruise as we booked too late. However, the pictures of the Oceania Suite were fabulous and you made it all well! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Solent Richard Posted August 21, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Excellent review and pictures of your day on Marina. Thank you for that. We have had a day on Celebrity Eclipse just recently. Oh no, Celebrity does not put on a show like that. We saw a limited number of accommodations and I am afraid the lunch was nowhere near as good as yours. Of course they did not serve from the speciality menus. Celebrity did organise the visit very well but I know which cruise company I will be sailing with. We had a ship's visit on Nautica a couple of years ago and were much impressed then. We have had two cruises with Oceania since and will be on Nautica in three weeks' time. Can't wait. J Good morning Jay. I don't know if you noticed but there is also a review of Nautica on my blog https://solentrichardscruiseblog.com/2013/03/21/oceania-nautica-dawn-of-civilisation-cruise/ three weeks from Istanbul to Dubai... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Solent Richard Posted August 21, 2017 Author #10 Share Posted August 21, 2017 You write a great blog and I'm subscribed to get your latest updates. Thank you Catherine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay23 Posted August 21, 2017 #11 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Thank you (Solent) Richard for drawing my attention to your cruise on Nautica. This was a great cruise, I can confirm as we have done it but in the opposite direction... from Dubai and with Seabourn. (so not the same at all!) Our previous cruises with Oceania were on Riviera and one of those was in a PH suite. Really luxurious and with the butler too. I am interested to see that you are not overly happy with the open dining in the MDR. It is something we like, as we can have a quiet evening to ourselves or be sociable sometimes too. The coming up cruise is round The British Isles from Southampton. Much looking forward to it but not sure about the weather. I will report on how we find it, ..... later in September. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannaberetired Posted August 21, 2017 #12 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Thanks! Sailing on Marina in about 1 1/2 weeks - Baltic Cruise from Stockholm to Copenhagen. Can't Wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pinotlover Posted August 21, 2017 #13 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I'll be on her in nine weeks in the Med. looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Solent Richard Posted August 22, 2017 Author #14 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Thank you (Solent) Richard for drawing my attention to your cruise on Nautica. This was a great cruise, I can confirm as we have done it but in the opposite direction... from Dubai and with Seabourn. (so not the same at all!) Our previous cruises with Oceania were on Riviera and one of those was in a PH suite. Really luxurious and with the butler too. I am interested to see that you are not overly happy with the open dining in the MDR. It is something we like, as we can have a quiet evening to ourselves or be sociable sometimes too. The coming up cruise is round The British Isles from Southampton. Much looking forward to it but not sure about the weather. I will report on how we find it, ..... later in September. Jay "I am interested to see that you are not overly happy with the open dining in the MDR." Hi Jay. I found nothing wrong with either the food or service. It was just on a 21 night cruise we found, when joining a table of more than two, that the conversations become a little stilted with the same introductory and follow on questions. It's a problem on most open seating dining rooms but just gets amplified by the length of the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiccups Posted August 22, 2017 #15 Share Posted August 22, 2017 It was interesting to see your pictures of Nautica, as we just returned from a cruise on Azamara Journey. Knowing they were the same type of ship, I was curious to see the difference in décor. Nautica looks more upscale. With one cruise on Oceania (Riviera) and one on Azamara under our belts, we preferred Oceania. But like most people, we look at the itinerary, and then compare prices to decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate-AHF Posted August 22, 2017 #16 Share Posted August 22, 2017 "I am interested to see that you are not overly happy with the open dining in the MDR." Hi Jay. I found nothing wrong with either the food or service. It was just on a 21 night cruise we found, when joining a table of more than two, that the conversations become a little stilted with the same introductory and follow on questions. It's a problem on most open seating dining rooms but just gets amplified by the length of the cruise. Oh, I completely understand. On one cruise i got so tired of explaining where we lived i started saying "Outside Washington DC." Never mind we live 250 miles from DC. It's outside. And everyone knew where DC was. It would be nice if tables could be assigned by a keen sense of irony or by wry humor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted August 22, 2017 #17 Share Posted August 22, 2017 simple solutions Ask for a 2 top only share with people you know or met & get on with Eat in the buffet or your cabin When we tire of the questions we eat alone & we already know all the answers so no problem ;) not as much fun but we can eat faster without chatting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoHoHo Posted August 23, 2017 #18 Share Posted August 23, 2017 It would be nice if tables could be assigned by a keen sense of irony or by wry humor. +1 Maybe the CD could vet at the door with a few one-liners. :D I'm sure those w/o the same sense of humour would appreciate it too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tv24 Posted August 23, 2017 #19 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Looks lovely. We'll be on the Marina in December. Looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MzAdventure Posted November 14, 2017 #20 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Wonderful input on Oceania’s Marina. Especially as my first Oceania sailing will be on Dec 17th and on Marina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoHoHo Posted November 14, 2017 #21 Share Posted November 14, 2017 (edited) Wonderful input on Oceania’s Marina. Especially as my first Oceania sailing will be on Dec 17th and on Marina.Welcome to Cruise Critic and to Oceania. There is a Roll Call section here on CC where you can chat with fellow pax on your cruise. Stop by and post a hello. Hope you have a wonderful cruise. Edited November 14, 2017 by YoHoHo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted November 15, 2017 #22 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Looks lovely. We'll be on the Marina in December. Looking forward to it. Us too Can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea42 Posted December 9, 2017 #23 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Thanks so much for the link to your blog! We just booked our first Oceania cruise this morning. We looking forward to sailing on the Marina in 2019! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo-b Posted December 9, 2017 #24 Share Posted December 9, 2017 My OH has made a video of Marina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea42 Posted December 9, 2017 #25 Share Posted December 9, 2017 My OH has made a video of Marina Wow, thanks for sharing your video! It looks beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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