I recently had the pleasure to tour the m/s Regatta , and enjoy lunch aboard in the Grand Dining Roo

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I recently had the pleasure to tour the m/s Regatta , and enjoy lunch aboard in the Grand Dining Room with Adele and some other Travel Industry round the world air tickets buisinees class Professionals. When launched in 2002, Oceania Cruises, founded by industry veterans Joe Watters and Frank Del Rio, created a new category in cruising - and called it Deluxe cruising. The idea was to fill a missing niche between Premium (Holland America, Celebrity, etc.) and Luxury (Crystal Cruises, Regent, etc.). From all accounts they have mastered this category, round the world air tickets buisinees class and after touring the ship, I can t wait to sail with Oceania in the near future! The differences are noticeable even from the pier as we walked towards the gangway and our entrance to our Deluxe ship, the m/s Regatta. Docked next to us in San Pedro was the Norwegian Star with a capacity round the world air tickets buisinees class of 2200 guests! Our ship looked like a beautiful round the world air tickets buisinees class private yacht in comparison, welcoming us on a very special voyage. As we boarded, the decor, furnishings and finishings immediately soothed the soul, relaxed our minds and made us all slow down and take it in. The lobby was reminiscent of a boutique hotel and the staff and crew were there to greet us and direct us to a welcome cocktail reception in Horizons, the top deck, forward lounge. Adele and I grabbed a glass of Wine (when in Rome, as they say!), located a spot with some friends and proceeded to take some pictures of this incredible lounge. This area of the ship, and many to follow, are very much like being at the Country Club or Golf Course round the world air tickets buisinees class Lounge back home. Oceania tries in its decor to be welcoming and make you feel at home, and they have succeeded in this endeavor. 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The Staterooms on the ship are beautifully decorated and very well designed. round the world air tickets buisinees class All have flat screen TV s, which really add a lot of space to the staterooms compared to the boxy TV s of old. The inside Staterooms and the lowest level oceanview with portholes and picture windows are 160 and 165 square feet respectively, but felt rather spacious overall. This is probably round the world air tickets buisinees class due to the fact that the bathrooms are VERY small in these categories. They are functional, and for the value of these staterooms is OK, but they are very small. The Balcony Staterooms measure 216 square feet with a 45 square foot balcony. Personally I love the balcony Staterooms regardless of the ship. even if I do not spend any time outside, I love having the floor to ceiling glass as it makes the room feel so much bigger. I also love to have the door open during the day to enjoy the fresh air, and depending upon the destination, have been known to leave the doors open all night. Just don t tell my cabin steward! Of course my favorite on this ship are the Owner s Suites, ranging in size from 786 to 962 square feet, located on the very front or very back, with large wrap-around verandahs, round the world air tickets buisinees class Jacuzzi bathtubs, Butlers, Wedgewood furnishings and all the little extras you would expect in a Suite on Oceania. Canyon Ranch, round the world air tickets buisinees class right here in Tucson, has recently partnered with Oceania Cruises to add a Canyon Ranch SpaClub on all of the vessels. It is not just a Spa at sea with a fitness center, but a true Canyon Ranch experience, round the world air tickets buisinees class with exceptional facilities and staff to create a complete Health round the world air tickets buisinees class and Wellness round the world air tickets buisinees class program on the Regatta. If you are a Spa nut - then Oceania Cruises is for you! One of the differentiating features for Oceania is the dining. First of all there are four, open seating restaurants throughout the ship that are available to all guests and without the surcharges that we find on the Premium ships. There is the Grand Dining Room where we were treated to a magnificent five-course lunch and spectacular wines. There is the Polo Grill serving the best steaks not only on the high seas, but in the world. round the world air tickets buisinees class And served in a style reminiscent of the old Hollywood haunts we have all seen and dreamed about in the movies. There is Toscana hailed for its simplicity and keenly balanced flavors, firmly rooted in family traditions. Many of the recipes have been handed down for generations, coming from many of the Italian culinary staff of Oceania itself. Then there is Tapas on the Terrace, each evening this area becomes an alfresco dining experience under the stars! Enjoy specialty cocktails, authentic tapas, paellas and flavorful regional specialties from Spain. round the world air tickets buisinees class In addition, there is a spectacular 24 hour complimentary room service menu that is second to none that I have seen in my 20 years of cruising. Order coffee, fresh fruit and pastries as your wake up call or a full five course dinner round the world air tickets buisinees class experience served in your stateroom. We also took some time and toured the pool and deck area of the ship, and the casual, upscale style holds true here as well. 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