Around the world in 180 days with Oceania

OCEANIA CRUISES ANNOUNCES AROUND THE WORLD IN 180 DAYS VOYAGE FOR 2019

Global Journey Offers Convenient Departures from New York, Miami and Los Angeles

World travellers wanting to experience more travel milestones during a single journey than many do in an entire lifetime can achieve their dreams with Oceania Cruises’ announcement of another awe-inspiring 180-day world cruise for 2019. With the unveiling of this global odyssey, the line is offering guests the flexibility of embarking the full world cruise in New York, Miami or Los Angeles.

“Our exciting 2019 Around the World journey offers guests an expertly crafted route spanning the four corners of the globe, touching on nearly 100 captivating destinations and dozens of UNESCO World Heritage sites. It’s truly the journey of a lifetime,” said Steve Odell, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Asia Pacific of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. “The added convenience of three departures, new for 2019, brings guests greater flexibility and can help simplify their travel plans.”

Aboard the elegant and intimate 684-guest Insignia, the Around the World voyage brings travellers the journey of a lifetime, sailing more than 45,000 nautical miles across two oceans and 16 seas while visiting 90 fascinating destinations in 36 countries. Departing New York on January 11, 2019; Miami on January 14, 2019; or Los Angeles on January 30, 2019, this epic five-continent expedition invites seasoned travellers to explore the far corners of the world in luxury and style.

Oceania Cruises' Marina Returns to Australia in 2014

The Ship that has the Best Dining, Best Public Rooms and Best Cabins as Voted by Cruise Critic

Oceania Cruises' Marina is graciously returning to Australian shores in February 2014.  The first port of call is Brisbane – a new stop for Marina – followed by Sydney, Melbourne and Hobart before crossing the Tasman to New Zealand.

For those wanting to tempt the palate, limited space is available on the 16-day sailing from Sydney to Auckland on 23 February 2014.  On the 'Adventure Down Under' sailing, guests will cruise down the coast to Hobart and explore the magnificent Fjords of the Milford Sound before sailing up New Zealand's east coast to Auckland.  Prices start at $6,020 per person, twin share for an Inside Stateroom and $7,490 per person, twin share for a Veranda Stateroom.

Exclusively to Oceania Cruises are the multi-million-dollar Bon Appétit Culinary Centers.  The centres feature 24 fully equipped work stations with induction cook tops and convection ovens.  In 2014, more than 20 new innovative classes developed by acclaimed chef Kathryn Kelly and Bon Appétit magazine are being offered ranging from regional cuisines to secrets of homemade pasta, with each session expanding guests' knowledge and appreciation of local flavours.

"While many ships offer cooking demonstrations for guests to observe, what has set our culinary centres apart is the opportunity for guests to actually cook themselves, delivering a hands-on experience in a true state of the art classroom", says Kunal S. Kamlani, President of Prestige Cruise Holdings, Inc.

Contemporary in design with the touch of elegance in style and service, Marina is a mid-size ship carrying 1250 guests. Onboard features and facilities include 10 dining venues (six of which are open-seating gourmet restaurants, one of which is the first namesake restaurant at sea of Master Chef Jacques Pépin), an array of bars and lounges, the first Lalique grand stairway, Ralph Lauren Home furnished Owner's Suites, a full-service Canyon Ranch SpaClub® and fitness centre, swimming pool and hot tubs.

For more information visit www.oceaniacruises.com. Guests can book through their preferred travel agent.

Oceania Cruises' Ship Marina Sailed into Sydney Harbour Today

Marina, Oceania Cruises' award-winning cruise ship, has sailed into Sydney Harbour for the very first time today after making her debut in ports Melbourne and Hobart.   Marina will be docked at Circular Quay until the 15th of March when she sets sail on her next voyage "Jewels of the Pacific" 25-nights to French Polynesia via New Zealand and the South Pacific.  The ship that redefined the upper-premium cruise market brings a new level of luxury cruising to Australia with her world-class cuisine and unparalleled service.

Elegant yet contemporary in style, Marina exclusively features the first hands-on cooking school at sea, Bon Appétit Culinary Center; the first namesake restaurant at sea of Master Chef Jacques Pépin; the first Ralph Lauren Home furnished Owner's Suites and luxurious accommodations by Dakota Jackson; the first Wine Spectator wine program; and the first Lalique grand stairway.

Carrying 1250 guests, Marina boasts 10 gourmet dining venues, a selection of bars and lounges, a full-service Canyon Ranch SpaClub and fitness centre, swimming pool and hot tubs.

Oceania Cruises sails to Australia with several prestigious awards recently received at the 2013 Cruise Critic Cruisers' Choice Awards in the U.S. and the U.K.  Marina was honoured with three top awards in the U.S. for Best Dining, Best Public Rooms and Best Cabins and won Best for Fitness in the U.K.

For more information visit OceaniaCruises.com. Guests can book through their travel agent.

About Oceania Cruises:

Oceania Cruises® offers unrivalled cuisine, luxurious accommodations, exceptional personalized service and extraordinary value. Award-winning itineraries visit more than 330 ports in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and the Americas aboard two pairs of mid-size sister ships: the 684-guest Regatta and Nautica, and 1,250-guest Marina and Riviera.

About Prestige Cruise Holdings:

Prestige Cruise Holdings (PCH) is the parent company of Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. PCH manages select assets in Apollo Management's cruise investment portfolio and is led by Chairman & CEO Frank J. Del Rio and President & COO Kunal S. Kamlani. PCH is the market leader in the upper-premium and luxury segments of the cruise industry with over 6,400 berths between the Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands.

 

 

Oceania Cruises Takes Top Honours in Cruise Critic's 2013 Cruisers' Choice Awards

The countdown is over!  Oceania Cruises' ship Marina is set to make her debut in Australia this week, and comes with a multitude of accolades as Oceania Cruises sailed away in the mid-sized ship category winning in a dozen categories at the 2013 Cruise Critic Cruisers' Choice Awards for the U.S. and the U.K. on 27 February.

Marina took away three top awards in the U.S. for Best Dining, Best Public Rooms and Best Cabins and won Best for Fitness in the U.K.

The company's newest ship, Riviera, took seven top awards in the U.K., including Best Overall Mid-Sized Ship and Best Value for the Money, along with top honours for Best Cabins, Best Dining, Best for Embarkation, Best Public Rooms and Best Service.  Additionally, U.S. cruisers placed Riviera at the top for Best Cruise to the Mediterranean.

"As the 2013 Cruise Critic Cruisers' Choice Awards are based entirely on reviews submitted by consumers for cruises taken in the past year, it is an honour to receive this recognition from guests the world over", said Kunal S. Kamlani, the line's president.  "It's extremely gratifying to know that our brand proposition to deliver an exceptional cruise experience at an incredible value resonates with travellers."

For more information, visit www.OceaniaCruises.com or visit your local travel agent.

About Oceania Cruises

Oceania Cruises® offers unrivalled cuisine, luxurious accommodations, exceptional personalized service and extraordinary value. Award-winning itineraries visit more than 330 ports in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and the Americas aboard two pairs of mid-size sister ships: the 684-guest Regatta and Nautica, and 1,250-guest Marina and Riviera.

About Prestige Cruise Holdings

Prestige Cruise Holdings (PCH) is the parent company of Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. PCH manages select assets in Apollo Management's cruise investment portfolio and is led by Chairman & CEO Frank J. Del Rio and President & COO Kunal S. Kamlani. PCH is the market leader in the upper-premium and luxury segments of the cruise industry with over 6,400 berths between the Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands.

Best Dining and Best Suites awarded to Oceania

Jacques Pépin's namesake restaurant

Cruise Critic 2012 Editors’ Picks were announced on December 4th, and Oceania Cruises sailed away with two prestigious awards: Best Dining and Best Suites. The Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks are chosen by the editors of Cruise Critic’s based on the cruise lines they identify to best represent excellence in designated categories.

“We are thrilled to be recognised by the editors of Cruise Critic, particularly in these categories,” said Kunal S. Kamlani, the line’s president. “Extraordinary cuisine and luxurious accommodations have always been hallmarks of the Oceania Cruises experience”.

Master Chef Jacques Pépin

“Oceania Cruises does an exceptional job on its cuisine, whether it’s gourmet, grill or the buffet,” said Carolyn Spencer Brown, Editor in Chief of Cruise Critic. “While its new ships, Marina and Riviera, feature even more options, including Jacques Pépin's namesake restaurant and Red Ginger, a contemporary Asian restaurant, its smaller ships also offer an array of new dishes on their Grand Dining Room menu”.

Cruise Critic editors also singled out Oceania Cruises for the second year in a row for its Owners’ Suites noting that they “are the most sumptuous at sea”.

“Bigger than some New York apartments,” Spencer Brown continued, “these feature furnishings from Ralph Lauren Home, a large living and dining room, bedroom with king-sized bed, his and hers walk-in closets, and even a media room with a professional entertainment system and a whirlpool on its wrap-around balcony”.


About Oceania Cruises

Oceania Cruises® offers unrivalled cuisine, luxurious accommodations, exceptional personalized service and extraordinary value. Award-winning itineraries visit more than 330 ports in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and the Americas aboard two pairs of mid-size sister ships: the 684-guest Regatta and Nautica, and 1,250-guest Marina and Riviera.