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Oceania Teases a Peek at Its Ship of the Future
Oceania Cruises has pulled back the curtain on Oceania Sonata, the first in a new class of ship it calls a New Era of Luxury at Sea. Set to debut in 2027, the vessel will […]
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Dream of Owning a Home at Sea? Not So Fast
Crescent Seas, a start-up company planning to sell condos on cruise ships is backing out of a high-profile charter of two well-known ships and pushing plans for offering homes at sea far into the future. […]
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Bye Bye Black Tie? Cruise Lines Keep Relaxing Dress Codes
Dressing up for dinner is something that’s always been special about cruising. Ships are their own floating worlds and every night can be a party where people are dressed in their best. Now, even the […]
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Oceania Vista’s Sista Has Tastes of Her Own
Looks can be deceiving. While Oceania Cruises newest ship Allura is a near twin of fleet-mate Vista, she’s got a personality of her own. That’s especially evident in the innovative cuisine on board. From the […]
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Your World Included Now Means More on Oceania
Oceania Cruises is expanding the included amentities in its Your World Included fares just a year after taking some away. For bookings on or after September 17, 2025, guests can choose one of two additional […]
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Japan Meets Peru in Oceania’s Red Ginger Menu
Oceania Cruises is expanding the menu of its Pan-Asian restaurant Red Ginger with a flavorful Japanese-Peruvian twist. Twelve new menu items recently debuted aboard Oceania Vista and will be available on the line’s newest ship, […]
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Can Vista Claim to Have the Finest Cuisine at Sea?
A surf and turf burger in the Waves Grill tops a thick patty of wagyu beef with medallions of lobster. A spicy salad in Red Ginger stacks strips of crispy duck with succulent cubes of […]
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Massive Upgrades Aim to Finally Make Stirrup Cay Great
There are a lot of things to love about Norwegian Cruise Lines’ private Bahamian island, but getting ashore from a ship has never been one of them. For guests of Oceania’s Vista eager to hit […]
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Can Oceania Make Even Me a Star in the Kitchen?
Caution: Don’t take a course in Oceania Cruise’s Culinary Centre on a full stomach. You’ll learn why soon enough. I’m just a guy whose past culinary achievements have been grilling burgers at barbecues and frying […]
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Why Classic Cruise Ships are Moving to New Lives
With cruise lines busy christening a new generation of ships, older members of their fleets are moving on to new roles. On the same week in April that Norweigan Cruise Line showcased its shiny new […]