“Fifteen years ago, a group of about a dozen of us were gathered in a very small office for our first business day. We had no office equipment and no ship, just a small team with some very big dreams. Today, I can not help but be surprised at what the team got. We have opened a new path and established a brand new segment in the Upper Premium market, which we now dominate. “With these words Bob Binder, President and CEO of Oceania Cruises, remembers the beginning of this company, now part of the NCLH holding company, which has made a rapid and effective trajectory of success.
Oceania, which began its history with only one vessel, Regatta, today has a fleet of six intimate and luxurious ships, four of which were for 684 guests – Regatta, Insignia, Nautica and Sirena – and two, Marina and Riviera, for 1250, adding more than 5,000 beds, carrying half a million guests, all in the Upper Premium class, which guarantees a unique passenger experience reflected in every detail: from the decoration to the exclusive Prestige Tranquility beds, to the exceptional gastronomy and the special attention to aesthetics, beauty and art on all ships. In Oceania all the details are important: from the natural flowers that decorate the various environments to the valuable authentic works of art in a collection of art valued at $ 5 million, everything is designed so that the whole atmosphere has the expected refinement. Lalique crystals decorate the staircase in the reception area, Versace porcelains serve meals.
Considered and repeatedly awarded as The Finest Cuisine at Sea, this is one of the company’s strengths that stems from the passion of the entire team and the legends and dreams of the chefs. All the gastronomy of Oceania is coordinated by the master chef Jacques Pepin and in the ships the gourmet cuisine is presented in all restaurants at no additional cost.
Innovative, Oceania Cruises has created countless unique and interesting product offerings such as 180-day world tours, Culinary Discovery Tours, inclusion of unique ports and destinations, and so many other innovations and enhancements throughout the fleet.
Still, according to Bob Binder, President and CEO of Oceania Cruises, all of this success would never have happened without a fabulous team. “People and passion are what make the difference for Oceania Cruises. Our guests realize this and comment whenever they sail; and our staff feel like family and love seeing all the smiling faces when they get on the ship ”
Founded in 2003, Oceania Cruises and acquired by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings in 2014, arrives with its six ships to over 370 ports throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific and the Americas
Awards in cuisine, comfort, service and destination:
2017 | “Best Cuisine” – 2017 Readers Choice Awards (Travel Weekly)
2017 | “Best Cuisine” – 2017 Readers Choice Awards (Travel Weekly)
2017 | “Best South American itineraries” – 2017 Readers Choice Awards (Porthole Magazine)
2017 | “Top Cruise Lines for Honeymooners” – Bride’s Honeymoon Award 2017
2017 | “Compassionate Business Award 2017” – PETA’s recognition of Oceania Cruises launch of plant-based vegan menus
2016 | “Best Cuisine” – 2016 Readers Choice Awards (Travel Weekly)
2016 | “The World’s Best Large-Ship Ocean Cruise Lines” – World’s Best Awards (Travel + Leisure)
2016 | “Best Dining” – 2016 Cruise Critic Cruisers’ US Editor’s Picks Awards
2016 | “Best For Food” “Best for Suites” “Best Excursions” – Town & Country Travel
2016 | “Boutique Cruise Line of the Year” – Food and Travel Magazine Reader Awards 2016
2016 | “Best for Food” – Cruise International Awards 2016
2016 | “Best Premium Cruise Line” – Virtuoso Travel Awards 2016
2016 | Porthole Cruise Magazine Reader’s Choice Award:
“Best Main Dining Room”
“Best South America Itineraries”
2015 | “Best for Foodies” – Fodor’s Travel World’s Best Cruises
2015 | “Best Contemporary Cruise Line” – Virtuoso Supplier Awards
2015 | “Editor-In-Chief Award for Best Art Collection” – Porthole Cruise Magazine
2015 | “Best Lines for Foodies” – Berlitz Cruising & Cruise Ships
2014 | “Best Cruise Line (#5)” – Condé Nast Traveler Gold List
2014 | Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks:
o “Best Dining”
o “Best Ship Refurbishment (R-Class)”
2014 | “Best Premium/Contemporary Cruise Line” – Virtuoso Supplier Awards
2014 | Bon Voyage Magazine:
“GOLD for Best Premium Line”
“GOLD for Best Premium Cabins”
2013 | Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks Awards:
“Best Dining”
“Best Suites”
2013 | “Best Premium/Contemporary Cruise Line” – Virtuoso Supplier Awards
2013 | Condé Nast Traveler Gold List:
o “Cruise Lines”
o “Platinum Circle”
2012 | Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks Awards:
o “Best Dining”
o “Best Suites”
2012 | “Top 10 Midsize-Ship Lines (#3)” – Condé Nast Traveler Top 25 Cruise Lines’ Readers’ Choice Awards
2012 | “Best Spa on a Cruise Ship” – SpaFinder Wellness Readers’ Choice Awards
2012 | “Best Premium/Contemporary Cruise Line” – Virtuoso Supplier Awards
2012 | “Top Large Ship Cruise Lines’ (#4)” – Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards (Top 10 listed)
2012 | “Top 5 Small/Midsize Ships’ (#5)” – Celebrated Living Readers’ Choice Platinum List (Top 5 listed)
2012 | “Best Cruise Line (#7)” – Condé Nast Traveler Gold List (Top 12 listed)
2011 | “Best Medium-Ship Cruise Line (#4)” – Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards (Top 10 listed)
2011 | “Best Cruise Line (#6)” – Condé Nast Traveler Gold List (Top 13 listed)
2011 | “Best Large-Ship Cruise Line (#3)” – Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards (Top 10 listed)
2011 | “Best for Dining” – Cruise Critic United Kingdom Editor’s Picks
2011 | “Most Innovative Cruise Line” – Virtuoso Performance Awards
2011 | “Cruise Line with the Highest Client Satisfaction” – TravelAge West WAVE Awards
2011 | “Best South America Itineraries” – Porthole Cruise Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards
2011 | “Best for Dining” – Cruise International
2011 | “Best Value Award, High Deluxe, 5-Star+, Small Ship” – Ocean & Cruise News 2010 | “Best Cruise Line” – Condé Nast Traveler Gold List
2010 | “Best Large-Ship Cruise Line” – Travel + Leisure 2011 World’s Best Awards
2010 | “Best for Kid-free Travel” – Cruise Critic Editor’s Picks
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