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January 2010 Edition

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Oceania Previews Luxury Accommodations on New Marina

When it debuts in January 2011, Oceania Cruises’ new 1,258-guest Marina will offer accommodations that the line says are reminiscent of a luxurious private estate. The ship’s 629 staterooms and suites are among the most spacious at sea. Standard veranda staterooms are 282 square feet. Both Veranda- and Concierge-level accommodations feature a sitting area and private teak balcony furnished with a chaise lounge, armchair and occasional table. “Marina is the first-ever vessel purpose-built for the upper-premium segment of the leisure market,” said Oceania President Bob Binder. “She is also the first ship we have designed from scratch to deliver the award-winning Oceania Cruises Experience.”

Penthouse Suites measure 420 square feet with living/dining room separate from the sleeping area, walk-in closet and bathrooms with a double vanity. Oceania Suites, a new category, are 1,030 square feet. The layout is comprised of a large living and dining area, media room and separate bedroom. A large veranda features a hot tub. Vista Suites range in size from 1,200 to 1,500 square feet and offer the same features as Oceania Suites but with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the ship’s bow. Owner’s Suites offer 2,000-plus square feet. Marina is the first ship to offer suites with furniture, fabrics, lighting and bedding from the Ralph Lauren Home collection.

In addition to the standard stateroom amenities, suite guests receive champagne upon arrival, 1,000-thread-count linens, 42-inch plasma TV, Hermès and Clarins bath amenities, butler service, and en-suite delivery from the ship’s restaurants. Binder, along with Oceania Founder Frank Del Rio, chairman and CEO of parent company Prestige Cruise Holdings, sought counsel and direction from past guests and travel agents prior to approving the final design of accommodations. The pair escorted the select group to the Italian shipyard to view full-scale mock-ups of staterooms and suites. There, they had the opportunity to see the layout, sit on the furniture, feel the bed linens, even walk into the stall shower. Suitcases full of clothes were on hand so guests could test whether storage space was sufficient. “The staterooms and suites were universally described as glamorous,” Del Rio said. “Our guests said ‘wow’ the moment they opened the door.”

The upholstered floor-to-ceiling headboard serves as a backdrop for the line’s Tranquility Beds. Other stateroom amenities include a flat-panel TV, lap-top computer with wireless access, refrigerated mini bar, security safe, writing desk, terry robes, bed slippers, and marble and granite bathroom. Standard bathrooms on Marina are the largest of any vessel in its class, Del Rio said. He also was resolute that each should have a tub and shower. The oversized vanity has drawers so toiletries can be hidden from view.

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