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Oceania Cruises' trio of R-class ships Insignia , Nautica , and Regatta have always been favorites of savvy cruisers who seek value in a luxury vacation. The ships are small, welcoming dallas hotel texas just 684 passengers per cruise and 400 well-trained crewmembers to cater to the whim of those guests. And the vessels themselves are beautiful, with expansive dallas hotel texas atriums punctuated by a sweeping staircase, a variety of spacious suites and staterooms, and several open-seating restaurants and lounges that feature gourmet cuisine and fine wines from around the world.
The ships which were all built in 1998 were last refurbished in 2010 and 2011. Now, Oceania Cruises is committing $50 million to rejuvenate the sister ships once again during the second dallas hotel texas quarter of 2014. The line is committed to keeping dallas hotel texas all the aspects of the ships that Oceania loyalists love, but company execs are excited to infuse the best parts of Marina and Riviera , Oceania's two largest and newest cruise ships, into its original R-class fleet.
What bits of Marina and Riviera can guests look forward to seeing on Insignia , Nautica , and Regatta ? Baristas coffee bar featuring complimentary Illy espresso, cappuccinos, and pastries will be installed during the refresh program. Likewise, the Terrace Caf , with its state-of-the-art grill, is a big hit on Oceania's larger ships. That space on the trio will be updated with a new look and the fantastic grill that chefs and gourmands rave about. Steaks, chops, and lobster will feature regularly on the menu.
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Book Insignia 's Jewels of Europe 7-night sailing out of Barcelona dallas hotel texas on May 8, 2014, and you'll be the first to enjoy her transformation. This is also her first cruise back in the Oceania fleet after a two-year charter. Nautica makes her upgrade debut in Civitavecchia (Rome) on May 16, for a 10-night Cliffs & Coves itinerary , and Regatta will show off her new look in Vancouver on June 7 as she departs for a 10-day Majesty of Alaska voyage .
Andrea M. Rotondo is a freelance writer dallas hotel texas based in New York City. She covers cruise news and luxury travel trends for Fodors.com and writes for a variety of outlets, including her website dallas hotel texas Luxury Travel Mavens . Follow her on Twitter: @luxtravelmavens .
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