Riviera and Marina to Undergo Stem-to-Stern
Re-Inspiration in 2022 and 2023 Rebuild Will Yield 1,210 New Suites
and Staterooms and Transformed Public Spaces
MIAMI, April 13,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oceania Cruises, the world's
leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, announced
details of its most ambitious OceaniaNEXT experience
elevation initiative to date with the stem-to-stern re-inspiration
of the 1,210-guest ships Riviera and Marina, two of
the most acclaimed ships in modern history. With the advent of
Riviera's and Marina's re-inspiration, Oceania
Cruises will, for the first time, field a fleet entirely composed
of brand-new or better-than-new ships in every destination across
the globe.
Debuting in December 2022 and
November 2023 respectively,
Riviera and Marina will become better-than-new ships
in a re-inspiration without peer. Every surface of every suite and
stateroom will be entirely new, while in the public spaces, a
refreshed color palette will surround a tasteful renewal of
fabrics, furnishings, and lighting fixtures that exquisitely
encompasses the inimitable style and comfort of Oceania Cruises.
Tuscan marble, engaging works of art, and designer residential
furnishings will adorn the re-inspired spaces. The iconic Library
will remain just as plush and hushed, while magnificent views will
fill Horizons as never before. From the bejeweled chandeliers in
the gracious Grand Dining Room to the Lalique crystal-laced Grand
Staircase, Riviera and Marina will each celebrate a
rejuvenation so sweeping, it will be positively unimaginable to
resist their welcoming embrace.
"At Oceania Cruises, we continue to raise the bar and elevate
the guest experience at every opportunity. Whether it's innovative
new culinary concepts, immersive new destination experiences, or
presenting our guests with ships that are not just better, but
better than new, Oceania Cruises sets the standard by which others
are judged," stated Howard Sherman,
President & CEO of Oceania Cruises.
Floor-to-Ceiling, Wall-to-Wall All-New Suites and
Staterooms
Riviera's and Marina's suites
and staterooms will be passionately reimagined to provide a radiant
and even more decadent degree of lavish residential comfort while
leaving no surface untouched, no design detail wanting. Lighter,
brighter, and even more spacious, every suite and stateroom on
board will glow from a floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall
re-inspiration. Custom-crafted furnishings, exotic stone, and
polished wood finishes, and designer accessories will add an air of
elegance and sophistication that are the hallmarks of our
completely transformed guest accommodations. Every square inch will
be new, enhanced by nuanced shades of the sea and sky, creating a
harmonious celebration of style and comfort.
Living and sleeping areas will reflect a luxurious array of new
finishes. From lustrous Italian marble to bespoke fabrics in
harmonious tones evocative of painted deserts and tranquil skies,
each sublime sanctuary will shimmer with the modernity of an
inviting Milanese townhouse. Sensuous, curvilinear tables and
chairs will beg for attention, subtle lighting will suffuse
opulence, and intricate millwork will whisper of the finest
European craftsmanship. Bathrooms will be pearlescent, bedecked
with glittering fixtures and with spacious storage effortlessly
incorporated. Indescribably exquisite, this evolution will be
nothing short of perfection.
Suite and Stateroom Highlights:
- Riviera and Marina will boast a radiant new glow
reminiscent of a sun-dappled Newport estate yet with the warmth
and joie de vivre of a chic Parisian apartment in which
each element has been carefully chosen to create a comforting sense
of home.
- Concierge Level Veranda Staterooms and Veranda Staterooms are
the largest standard staterooms afloat at 291 square feet.
- Suites and staterooms will embrace a complete transformation
that flawlessly melds meticulously considered functionality with
refined splendor and a refreshing residential panache.
- Each private retreat will gleam with sumptuous new furnishings,
sleek restyled bathrooms, fashionable lighting, and myriad
thoughtful details, such as an abundance of outlets and USB ports
always within reach.
- Brand-new bathrooms will be more spacious than ever before and
feature generous, oversized showers.
Lustrous, Glamorous, and Radiant Public Spaces
Just
beyond the transcendent havens that are the suites and staterooms,
the same devotion to grandeur will be suffused into airy and
uplifting public spaces tastefully reconceived to further enhance
our guests' culinary and leisurely flights of fancy. A twinkle of
elegance and comfortable sophistication will further refine our
dining venues, creating worthy stages for The Finest Cuisine at
Sea. The restyled Grand Bar will specialize in temptation via
libation while the butter-soft leather armchairs in The Grand
Dining Room will reflect a renewed sense of grandeur that radiates
from the glistening chandelier and plush carpets. For aficionados
of dining alfresco, there will be even more options to delight in.
In addition to the leisurely seaside-inspired retreat that is the
Terrace Café and the barbecue temptations of Waves Grill, a
delightful Trattoria will feature an array of wood-fired pizzas,
succulently grilled Italian specialties, tantalizing salads, and
indulgent desserts every evening in a relaxed atmosphere caressed
by sea breezes and dappled with moonlight.
Public Spaces Highlights
- Convivial lounges, tony bars, and decadent dining venues will
be gracious beneficiaries of a blissfully elegant restyling,
elevating social and epicurean interludes to new heights of
congenial sophistication.
- The Grand Dining Room will be even grander and more opulent
with plush new carpets underfoot and lustrous, leather-covered
armchairs creating an indulgently comfortable setting for a lavish
evening of dining.
- Timeless Italian dining will beckon beneath a canopy of stars
at our new tantalizing eatery, an alfresco pizzeria, and
trattoria.
- Polo Grill will radiate a new contemporary glow. Retaining its
rich leather chairs and polished wood paneling, plush new
carpeting, exquisite new wall coverings, and dramatic draperies
will create an entirely new yet delightfully familiar backdrop for
the finest steakhouse experience at sea.
- Horizons will be not only completely reimagined but also
lighter, brighter, and even more luxurious than before.
Re-Inspiration Debut Sailings
Riviera will
debut on December 7, 2022, on a
16-day Mediterranean, Atlantic, and Caribbean cruise from Rome to Miami. From there, Riviera will reprise
her eternally popular 7- to 14-day Caribbean sailings from Miami to the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central
America for one final season before returning to
Europe in late March 2023. Riviera then charts an
inaugural season of Far East explorations during later 2023 and
early 2024.
Marina will debut on November
13, 2023, on a 7-day cruise from Barcelona to Lisbon. From Lisbon, Marina will bound her way to
Miami, where she will kick off her
annual South America season on
December 3, 2023.
Details on the 2024 itineraries for the entire Oceania Cruises
fleet will be released in the coming weeks.
The More Things Change, The More They Remain The
Same
In a new world of luminous and luxurious design, rest
assured that one aspect will remain constant and unchanged: Oceania
Cruises' trademark warm and personalized service. Whether guests
are sailing for the first time or the fifteenth, they will note the
ease with which the staff remembers their names and their
preferences along with the genuine smiles and enthusiasm that can
only come from the heart.
"Our people remain at the heart of what we do, and the officers
and crew of Oceania Cruises are the finest at sea. While the
onboard experience continues to surprise and delight, the way our
staff approaches the art of service remains delightfully familiar,
warm, and gracious," added Sherman.
Regatta, Insignia, Nautica, and
Sirena Are Better Than New, Too
In addition to
Riviera and Marina, Oceania Cruises' four 656-guest
ships are also better than new, having been recently re-inspired.
Insignia debuted better than new for her 2019 Around the
World in 180 Days voyage, followed shortly after by Regatta
and Sirena in the same year, and finally with
Nautica, which just re-entered service on April 1, 2022. All-new suites and staterooms are
complemented by dramatically restyled public spaces replete with
chic and tony residential furnishings and accented by an intriguing
international art collection.
For additional information on Oceania Cruises' small-ship luxury
product, exquisitely crafted cuisine, and expertly curated travel
experiences, visit OceaniaCruises.com, call 855-OCEANIA, or speak
with a professional travel advisor.
About OceaniaNEXT
OceaniaNEXT is a
sweeping array of dramatic enhancements so transformational, they
are inspirational. This ambitious brand initiative elevates every
facet of the Oceania Cruises guest experience to new levels. From
thoughtfully crafted new dining experiences and reimagined menus to
the dramatic Re-inspiration of the brand's six better-than-new
ships, guests savor The Finest Cuisine at Sea, are pampered aboard
small and luxurious ships, and enriched through in-depth
destination exploration.
About Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises is the world's
leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line. The line's
seven small, luxurious ships carry a maximum of 1,210 guests and
feature the finest cuisine at sea and destination-rich itineraries
that span the globe. Expertly curated travel experiences aboard the
designer-inspired, small ships call on more than 450 marquee and
boutique ports across Europe,
Alaska, Asia, Africa,
Australia, New Zealand, New England-Canada, Bermuda, the Caribbean, the Panama Canal, Tahiti and the
South Pacific in addition to the epic 180-day Around the World
Voyages. The brand has a second 1,200-guest Allura Class ship on order for delivery in 2025.
With headquarters in Miami,
Oceania Cruises is owned by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., a
diversified cruise operator of leading global cruise brands which
include Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven
Seas Cruises.
About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
Ltd.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:
NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the
Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas
Cruises brands. With a combined fleet of 28 ships with nearly
60,000 berths, these brands offer itineraries to more than 490
destinations worldwide. The Company has nine additional ships
scheduled for delivery through 2027, comprising of approximately
24,000 berths.
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