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Oceania Cruises Makes the Journey Superb
By Sandy Fenton
So, you have finally decided to take a cruise. Good for you! But you don’t want to get aboard one of the mega-liners with 5,000 to 6,000 passengers, and you don’t necessarily want to sail on one of the small, ultra-luxury lines.
If you are looking for a new and exciting travel experience – without giving up comfort and fine amenities – look into Oceania Cruises.
Perhaps you have a keen interest in really immersing yourself into a foreign land and culture, but still want to be surrounded in comfort, fine amenities and delicious cuisine along the way. Again, check out Oceania Cruises.
Oceania Cruises is not for everyone. It’s not a cruise line for families with young children. It’s not for dressing up in tuxedos and ball gowns. And
it is not for travelers who want (and need) 24/7 Vegas-style entertainment and non-stop activities. Rather, this is a cruise line for travelers who want to step off their ship at the end of the journey not 10 pounds heavier, but with a better understanding of the sights, sounds, scents and tastes of our world, and a new plan for personal health and wellness combined with an off-the-beaten-track travel memory to last a lifetime.
I recommend you meet with your favorite AAA cruise expert and learn about Oceania Cruises. Go over all details that best match your personality, travel dreams and budget. Oceania has six elegant, mid-size ships that carry 684 to 1,250 guests on destination-rich itineraries spanning the globe, with an intense focus on fine cuisine, and Master Chef Jacques Pepin overseeing all gourmet offerings throughout the fleet – at no additional cost.
Be sure to ask about the “O-Life Choices” that include free air, unlimited internet, and your choice of one: free shore excursions, alcohol beverage package or shipboard credit.
Oceania just introduced “Healthy Living Tours inspired by Wellness Pioneer Canyon Ranch” and several new vegan alternative meals and menus. For many of us, wellness is a lifestyle and these new Canyon Ranch excursions will enable travelers to combine healthy living with exotic touring.
I was recently aboard Oceania Marina (1,250 guests) for a Central America/Caribbean voyage and was so impressed with the overall beauty and spotless maintenance of the ship. The food and service was indeed excellent – in all venues – but my favorite was the ambience and atmosphere in
OClass Owners Suite Bedroom
Red Ginger
the beautiful Grand Dining Room, especially for a relaxing full breakfast at sea – or a leisurely dinner for two. The clubby library and high tea/pre-dinner drinks in the Horizon Lounge were very popular, and you felt so well taken care of from beginning to end.
There are round-trip Oceania cruises to Bermuda and Canada/New England from New York this August and September, and if Cuba is on your bucket list, Oceania has several 2018 sailings to Havana, Clenfuegos and Santiago de Cuba. But don’t wait, Cuba sailings sold out immediately for 2017.
Q: What sets Oceania Cruises apart from the other premium cruise lines?
A: Captain Manzi
We work very hard to give our guests a premium plus experience. Once they step aboard, they immediately realize this is a very upscale ship, and experience cruising to the most beautiful and interesting places in the world.
A: Thierry Tholon, General Manager
Our attention to every detail, our luxurious amenities and taking care of all guests needs – these are some of the reasons our guests
keep coming back. We are adult-oriented, with a sophisticated feel – but not stuffy.
A great value. Once they discover Oceania, they’ll be back!
Q: Oceania Cruises has an outstanding reputation for the overall dining experience – why is that?
A: Captain
Because it is all delicious – and included. There are no extra fees and all guests will experience each specialty restaurant during their sailing. Although I am from Italy and love the fresh pasta served in Toscana, the sea bass miso is my very favorite at Red Ginger.
A: General Manager
We spend more money on our food. Oceania brings the best and most fresh foods available to our onboard guests. We specialize in immersive “Culinary Discovery Tours” in the world’s most fascinating destinations – and our guests
love it. I’m from France. I know food. Oceania knows food.
Q: What are your three favorite ports of call? A: Captain
Amalfi, Italy; Scandinavian fjords and New
Zealand.
A: General Manager
Kotor, Montenegro; Vietnam and sailing throughout Asia.
Let’s Talk Travel with AAA,” hosted by Sandy Fenton, is broadcast Saturdays 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on iHeartMedia’s WHP580. For more information, go to whp580.com and click on the link to “Let’s Talk Travel.
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