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May 15, 2013

OCEANIA CRUISES LAUNCHES “WIN YOUR WAY” SWEEPSTAKES
 

May 15, 2013

OCEANIA CRUISES LAUNCHES “WIN YOUR WAY” SWEEPSTAKES

Grand prize winner receives a 10-day cruise for two; instant winners receive Jacques Pépin recipe books and Riviera ship models

MIAMI, May 15, 2013 – Continuing the worldwide celebration of its 10th Anniversary this year, Oceania Cruises is launching a sweepstakes that will award hundreds of instant-win prizes and one grand prize of a 10-day cruise for two.

To enter the "Win Your Way" Sweepstakes, entrants should visit http://win.oceaniacruises.com and complete and submit the registration form. Once they have entered the grand prize drawing, contestants may play an instant-win game where they can win one of 50 Riviera ship models or one of 500 Jacques Pépin "Taste the World" recipe books.

Along with the 10th Anniversary celebration, travel agents will learn about the core pillars of the Oceania Cruises brand - inspired cuisine, enriching destinations, passionate service and extraordinary value as well as tips on how to sell Oceania Cruises. The company will also provide insights on implementing a successful marketing plan including database segmentation and sourcing affinity business.

The "Win Your Way" Sweepstakes runs from now until July 14, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. EST with the grand prize winner being selected in a random drawing on or around July 16, 2013.

Oceania Cruises celebrating a decade at sea

In 2013, guests will have the opportunity to sail with company founders and top executives on four specially designated "Anniversary Sailings." Each voyage will feature a different executive who will host an anniversary cocktail reception, celebratory caviar brunch and gala dinner with private label 10th anniversary wine served complimentary. Frank Del Rio, Joe Watters, Bob Binder, vice chairman of parent company Prestige Cruise Holdings, and Kunal S. Kamlani, Oceania Cruises president, will sail.

Oceania Cruises' fans will find profiles of crew members who are also passing the 10-year mark with the company on the line's Facebook page, www.facebook/OceaniaCruises. Nearly 100 crew members are reaching this milestone and fans can find a number of pictures and stories from many of their favorite officers, staff and crew.

Oceania Cruises' past guests are also invited to share pictures and memories from sailings over the past 10 years on the company's Guest Book on its Facebook page. The company is tweeting 10th Anniversary updates and news throughout the year at #OceaniaCruises10.

Oceania Cruises' "Win Your Way" Sweepstakes is open only to legal residents of the United States (including District of Columbia) and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are at least 18 years old at the time of entry. For a winner list, visit http://bit.ly/YPV0dh. The winner list will be posted after winner confirmation is complete.

To make reservations or for more information, visit www.OceaniaCruises.com, call Oceania Cruises at 800-531-5658 or contact your travel agent.


About Oceania Cruises

Oceania Cruises® offers unrivaled cuisine, luxurious accommodations, exceptional personalized service and extraordinary value. Award-winning itineraries visit more than 330 ports in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and the Americas aboard two pairs of mid-size sister ships: the 684-guest Regatta, Insignia* and Nautica, and 1,250-guest Marina and Riviera.


About Prestige Cruise Holdings

Prestige Cruise Holdings (PCH) is the parent company of Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. PCH manages select assets in Apollo Management's cruise investment portfolio and is led by Chairman & CEO Frank J. Del Rio and President & COO Kunal S. Kamlani. PCH is the market leader in the upper-premium and luxury segments of the cruise industry with over 6,400 berths between the Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands.


 

Apr 18, 2013

OCEANIA CRUISES LAUNCHES SPRING SEMINAR SERIES FOR TRAVEL PARTNERS AS PART OF ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR-LONG CELEBRATION
 

Apr 18, 2013

OCEANIA CRUISES LAUNCHES SPRING SEMINAR SERIES FOR TRAVEL PARTNERS AS PART OF ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR-LONG CELEBRATION

MIAMI, April 18, 2013 – Oceania Cruises continues to celebrate a decade at sea this year conducting a 10-week Spring Seminar series for travel agents across the U.S. and Canada. The seminar series canvases 40 cities and will reach approximately 3,000 travel agents. Regional Sales Directors and their teams are hosting events from now until May 31st.

"We are celebrating 10 successful years because of the strong and unwavering support of the travel agent community," said Nikki F. Upshaw, the line's vice president of sales. "This spring seminar series allows us the opportunity to thank our travel agent partners as well as provide practical and useful tools to increase their sales and profitability."

Along with the 10th Anniversary celebration, travel agents will learn about the core pillars of the Oceania Cruises brand - inspired cuisine, enriching destinations, passionate service and extraordinary value as well as tips on how to sell Oceania Cruises. The company will also provide insights on implementing a successful marketing plan including database segmentation and sourcing affinity business.

Additionally, travel agents who attend a seminar receive an additional incentive for every new 2013 cruise booked by June 30, 2013.

For more information and dates of seminars, travel agents can visit https://www.oceaniacruises.com/rsvp/breakfastseminar.aspx.


About Oceania Cruises

Oceania Cruises® offers unrivaled cuisine, luxurious accommodations, exceptional personalized service and extraordinary value. Award-winning itineraries visit more than 330 ports in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and the Americas aboard two pairs of mid-size sister ships: the 684-guest Regatta, Insignia* and Nautica, and 1,250-guest Marina and Riviera.


About Prestige Cruise Holdings

Prestige Cruise Holdings (PCH) is the parent company of Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. PCH manages select assets in Apollo Management's cruise investment portfolio and is led by Chairman & CEO Frank J. Del Rio and President & COO Kunal S. Kamlani. PCH is the market leader in the upper-premium and luxury segments of the cruise industry with over 6,400 berths between the Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands.


 

Apr 09, 2013

OCEANIA CRUISES OFFERS NEW “SIGNATURE SAILINGS” IN 2013; MASTER CHEF JACQUES PÉPIN RETURNS IN THE FALL
 

Apr 09, 2013

OCEANIA CRUISES OFFERS NEW “SIGNATURE SAILINGS” IN 2013; MASTER CHEF JACQUES PÉPIN RETURNS IN THE FALL

MIAMI, April 9, 2013 – Oceania Cruises announces its line-up of “Signature Sailings” for 2013 featuring Master Chef Jacques Pépin, travel industry veteran Wendy Perrin from Condé Nast Traveler, acclaimed jazz artists, wine and culinary experts and much more. With hands-on classes, culinary demonstrations, concerts, bridge tournaments and food and wine tastings, the line is creating once-in-a-lifetime experiences for its guests.

“After the success of last year’s first-ever signature sailings aboard Oceania Cruises’ ships, we are delighted to announce an expanded program for 2013,” said Kunal S. Kamlani, the line’s president. “Based on feedback from our guests, we created even more food and wine themed sailings that will allow epicureans to delve deeper into Oceania Cruises’ world-class culinary tradition.”

Eat, Drink and Be Merry with Oceania Cruises

Wine & Food Celebrations Aboard Marina and Riviera
Epicureans onboard two Wine & Food Celebration voyages will enjoy presentations from celebrated chefs and wine connoisseurs, culinary demonstrations, wine tastings and more.

On Marina’s May 6th Wine and Food Celebration cruise, South American wine expert Daniel Soto will host wine lectures and tastings featuring the best of South American wines. Soto will be joined by chef and culinary author Paulette Mitchell, who will demonstrate classic South American dishes.

During the Caribbean segment of the cruise, Bacardi Rum’s Brand Ambassador Kate Dahlen will be onboard to host a tasting of Bacardi’s best and share the rich history of rum in the Caribbean. The executive culinary team from Grand Cayman’s Ritz Carlton will join Marina’s onboard team to demonstrate some favorite Caribbean dishes. Guests will also have the opportunity to attend wine lectures, tastings and pairing presentations featuring flavors of America with wine expert Karen King and the executive chef of the Bon Appétit Culinary Center, Kathryn Kelly.

In addition, the May 6th departure features special guest lecturer Wendy Perrin from Condé Nast Traveler, who will be sharing her latest crop of “Secrets Every Smart Traveler Should Know.”

On Riviera’s June 23rd Wine & Food Celebration cruise, Chef Kelly will be joined by several culinary experts, including the Culinary Institute of America’s Master Baker Eric Kastel, who will share the secrets of great bread making.

Renowned New York wine educator, businessman and sommelier Tony Didio will lead a series of wine lectures, tastings and wine pairing presentations throughout the voyage. To complement the wine experience, Master Cheese Expert Max McCalman will be onboard to share the secrets of great cheeses and advice on wine and cheese pairings.

Recording artist and Cape Coral restaurateur Valerie Elam will join both the May 6th and June 23rd cruises to perform for guests during the wine events.
Marina “Grand Panama Canal” – May 6, 2013; 20 days, Lima to New York City
Riviera “Mediterranean Grandeur” – June 23, 2013; 10 days, Monte Carlo to Rome

Wine Connoisseur Cruise
Guests onboard Marina’s “Baltic Odyssey” voyage will enjoy master winemaker Armando Fumanelli, owner of the famed Italian winery Marchesi Fumanelli, who will host a series of wine lectures, tastings and pairings featuring the best of Italian wines and flavors. Located near Verona, the setting of Romeo and Juliet, the Fumanelli winery has been creating exceptional wines since 1470. Young actors from Verona’s drama academy will be onboard to perform during select Fumanelli wine dinners offered at La Reserve by Wine Spectator.
Marina

Jacques Pépin Cruise
Master Chef Jacques Pépin serves as Oceania Cruises’ executive culinary director. On Riviera’s “Mosaic Masterpiece” sailing in September, guests can see the master up close at a culinary demonstration and take part in a question and answer session with Oceania Cruises’ culinary enrichment director, Chef Kathryn Kelly.
Riviera “Mosaic Masterpiece” – September 19, 2013; 10 days, Barcelona to Lisbon

Explore Europe to the Tune of Gifted Musicians

Jazz Festival Cruise
As Riviera sails the Aegean Sea, she will play host to stars in the jazz world performing both contemporary and traditional jazz music throughout the sailing. Featured performers include acclaimed singer and master entertainer Clint Holmes, who was named Las Vegas Entertainer of the Year three times, vocalist Rene Marie, jazz vibraphonist Christian Tamburr, pianist Scott Giddens, bassist Billy Thornton and drummer Grey Wyser-Pratte.
Riviera “Aegean Gems” – May 5, 2013; 10 days, Venice to Athens

Summer Music Festival Cruise
The breathtaking fjords of Norway and the lush green coast of the Emerald Isle are colorful backdrops for the enchanting sounds of gifted musicians performing throughout Nautica’s 12-night sailing round-trip from London.

Guests will enjoy a line-up of classical programs featuring David Coucheron, the youngest concert master for a major symphony in the U.S., and his sister Julia, who is music director for the Fjord Cadenza Academy. Guests will also enjoy a special rock orchestra concert featuring the music of Steve Miller. Composed by Steve Miller and Rune Bergmann, this concert wowed audiences for two nights last summer in Los Angeles and will feature some of the original musicians from the California production.

The popular vocal group The Fabulous Platters will also perform on the cruise.
Nautica “Isles & Fjords” – August 15, 2013; 12 days, London to London

Get Competitive While Crossing the Panama Canal

Bridge Games
With accredited teacher Joyce Ryan from the American Contract Bridge League onboard to conduct classes and tournaments, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy and perfect their bridge game.
Regatta “Ultimate Panama Canal” – August 22, 2013; 21 days, San Francisco to New York

Experience Oceania Cruises as a Guest of Honor

Oceania Club Reunion Cruise
Loyal past guests of Oceania Cruises are the guests of honor for a special Reunion Cruise, which features exclusive cocktail parties, celebratory dinners and private shore excursions, among other surprises.
Marina “Baltic Odyssey” – August 24, 2013; 10 days, Stockholm to Copenhagen

For more information, browse our website. To make a reservation, see your travel agent or call toll-free 800-531-5658.


About Oceania Cruises

Oceania Cruises® offers unrivaled cuisine, luxurious accommodations, exceptional personalized service and extraordinary value. Award-winning itineraries visit more than 330 ports in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and the Americas aboard two pairs of mid-size sister ships: the 684-guest Regatta, Insignia* and Nautica, and 1,250-guest Marina and Riviera.


About Prestige Cruise Holdings

Prestige Cruise Holdings (PCH) is the parent company of Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. PCH manages select assets in Apollo Management's cruise investment portfolio and is led by Chairman & CEO Frank J. Del Rio and President & COO Kunal S. Kamlani. PCH is the market leader in the upper-premium and luxury segments of the cruise industry with over 6,400 berths between the Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands.


 

Mar 05, 2013

OCEANIA CRUISES ANNOUNCES 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION | YOUR WORLD ON SALE PROMOTION
 

Mar 05, 2013

OCEANIA CRUISES ANNOUNCES 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION | YOUR WORLD ON SALE PROMOTION

MIAMI, March 5, 2013 – Continuing the worldwide celebration of its 10th Anniversary this year, Oceania Cruises has earmarked 10 sailings across four continents with special savings. The new Your World on Sale promotion includes a $500 shipboard credit, free pre-paid gratuities, a free unlimited Internet Package, 50 percent off deposits and Business Class air upgrades from $799 per person, one-way, on select sailings.

As always, guests will receive two-for-one cruise fares and free airfare delivering additional value. The Your World on Sale promotion is available for new cruise reservations booked now through May 31, 2013.

The Your World on Sale promotion is applicable on the following 2013 sailings:

Riviera
August 16: Treasures & Monuments | Istanbul to Rome | 12 days
September 29: Romance & Rivieras | Lisbon to Monte Carlo | 12 days
October 25: Paths of the Byzantines | Venice to Istanbul | 12 days
November 6: Continental Quest | Istanbul to Barcelona | 12 days

Regatta
August 22: Ultimate Panama Canal | San Francisco to New York | 21 days

Marina
October 29: Glorious Shores | Venice to Barcelona | 12 days
November 10: Treasures of the Ancients | Roundtrip Barcelona | 10 days
December 8: South American Holiday | Rio de Janeiro to Valparaiso | 20 days
December 28: Pacific Paradise | Valparaiso to Papeete | 18 days

Nautica
November 4: Classic Mediterranean | Roundtrip Barcelona | 10 days

To make reservations or for more information, browse our website, call Oceania Cruises at 800-531-5658 or contact your travel agent. Use promotion code YW02013.


About Oceania Cruises

Oceania Cruises® offers unrivaled cuisine, luxurious accommodations, exceptional personalized service and extraordinary value. Award-winning itineraries visit more than 330 ports in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and the Americas aboard two pairs of mid-size sister ships: the 684-guest Regatta, Insignia* and Nautica, and 1,250-guest Marina and Riviera.


About Prestige Cruise Holdings

Prestige Cruise Holdings (PCH) is the parent company of Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. PCH manages select assets in Apollo Management's cruise investment portfolio and is led by Chairman & CEO Frank J. Del Rio and President & COO Kunal S. Kamlani. PCH is the market leader in the upper-premium and luxury segments of the cruise industry with over 6,400 berths between the Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands.


 

Mar 01, 2013

OCEANIA CRUISES TAKES TOP HONORS IN CRUISE CRITIC’S 2013 CRUISERS’ CHOICE AWARDS
 

Mar 01, 2013

OCEANIA CRUISES TAKES TOP HONORS IN CRUISE CRITIC’S 2013 CRUISERS’ CHOICE AWARDS

MIAMI, March 1, 2013 – The 2013 Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice Awards for the U.S. and the U.K. were announced on February 27 and Oceania Cruises sailed away in the mid-sized ship class, winning in a dozen categories.

The company’s newest ship, Riviera, took seven top awards in the U.K., including Best Overall Mid-Sized Ship and Best Value for the Money, along with top honors for Best Cabins, Best Dining, Best for Embarkation, Best Public Rooms and Best Service. Additionally, U.S. cruisers placed Riviera at the top for Best Cruise to the Mediterranean.

Marina took away three top awards in the U.S. for Best Dining, Best Public Rooms and Best Cabins and won Best for Fitness in the U.K.

“As the 2013 Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice Awards are based entirely on reviews submitted by consumers for cruises taken in the past year, it is an honor to receive this recognition from guests the world over,” said Kunal S. Kamlani, the line’s president. “It’s extremely gratifying to know that our brand proposition to deliver an exceptional cruise experience at an incredible value resonates with travelers.”

For more information, browse our website, call Oceania Cruises at 800-531-5658 or contact a travel agent.


About Oceania Cruises

Oceania Cruises® offers unrivaled cuisine, luxurious accommodations, exceptional personalized service and extraordinary value. Award-winning itineraries visit more than 330 ports in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and the Americas aboard two pairs of mid-size sister ships: the 684-guest Regatta, Insignia* and Nautica, and 1,250-guest Marina and Riviera.


About Prestige Cruise Holdings

Prestige Cruise Holdings (PCH) is the parent company of Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. PCH manages select assets in Apollo Management's cruise investment portfolio and is led by Chairman & CEO Frank J. Del Rio and President & COO Kunal S. Kamlani. PCH is the market leader in the upper-premium and luxury segments of the cruise industry with over 6,400 berths between the Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands.


 

Feb 13, 2013

OCEANIA CRUISES ANNOUNCES 2014 SUMMER COLLECTION FEATURING NEW PORTS, NEW ITINERARIES AND THE RETURN OF INSIGNIA | Guests who Book by May 31, 2013 Receive FREE Pre-paid Gratuities
 

Feb 13, 2013

OCEANIA CRUISES ANNOUNCES 2014 SUMMER COLLECTION FEATURING NEW PORTS, NEW ITINERARIES AND THE RETURN OF INSIGNIA | Guests who Book by May 31, 2013 Receive FREE Pre-paid Gratuities

MIAMI, February 13, 2013 – Today, Oceania Cruises unveiled its 2014 Summer Collection detailing 90 voyages, 10 new ports of call, an almost entirely new line-up of European itineraries and the highly anticipated return of Insignia. The line’s five ships – Riviera, Marina, Regatta, Insignia and Nautica – will sail to more than 180 destinations throughout the world. The 2014 cruise collection features 70 European cruises, 93 percent of which are new itineraries, plus 10 Alaska voyages, seven all-new Canada/New England cruises and three Panama Canal voyages.

All summer voyages feature two-for-one cruise fares and free airfare with additional bonus savings of up to $3,500 per stateroom if booked by August 31, 2013. Bookings for the 2014 Summer Collection made by May 31, 2013, also offer the added value of free pre-paid gratuities.

“Our newest cruise collection is the largest in the company’s history with five ships visiting Europe, Alaska and Canada/New England,” said Kunal S. Kamlani, the line’s president. “Our guests will love the new and exciting options for exploring the world with a wide range of seven- to 24-day cruises, a mix of overnight and extended stays and new ports of call in Albania, France and Greece, to name a few.”

“Bookings open today, and we are encouraging travelers to act quickly to secure the suite or stateroom of their choice and receive the added value of complimentary pre-paid gratuities on every sailing for those who book by May 31, 2013,” Kamlani added.


DISCOVER THE DELIGHTS OF EUROPE

Oceania Cruises’ newest ship, Riviera, will spend the entire summer in the Mediterranean on a series of seven-, 10- and 14-day cruises, sailing from as far west as Barcelona and the French Riviera, through Italy and Greece, to as far east as the Black Sea. Riviera ends the season with a transoceanic voyage to Miami.

Marina begins the European season in June 2014 with a series of cruises in Scandinavia, Russia and the British Isles, several of which feature the popular two-night stays in St. Petersburg. Marina spends the second half of the season in the Mediterranean, culminating with a transoceanic voyage from Lisbon to Rio de Janeiro.

Beginning in May 2014, Nautica will sail the Western Mediterranean and then head north to Scandinavia, Russia and the British Isles. Featured itineraries include two back-to-back 20-day voyages: Viking Odyssey, which explores Greenland and Iceland as well as Scotland and Ireland, and Path of the Midnight Sun, which ventures as far north as the Polar Ice Barrier.

After a two-year charter, Insignia returns to the fleet in May 2014 with cruises throughout the Mediterranean and three voyages that call on cities such as Bilbao, Lisbon and Bordeaux along the Atlantic coasts of Spain, Portugal and France. The season also features more visits to the Dalmatian Coast, including Insignia’s Adriatic Medley sailing, which stops in Albania, Montenegro, Croatia and Slovenia.

New ports in Europe include Tirana (Durrës), Albania; Antibes, France; Hamburg (Bremerhaven), Germany; Chania (Crete), Kos and Syros, Greece; Ullapool, Scotland; Lysekil, Sweden; and Milford Haven, Wales.


THE GRANDEUR OF THE ALASKAN WILDERNESS AND THE PANAMA CANAL

Regatta begins and ends the Alaska season with voyages through the Panama Canal. There are a total of 10 sailings in Alaska, including four new itineraries and several cruises sailing roundtrip from Seattle. Travelers also get a sneak peek at the winter season with the early release of the new 24-day Amazon Odyssey sailing, departing from Miami on November 4, 2014.


VIBRANT FALL FOLIAGE IN CANADA AND NEW ENGLAND

Regatta and Insignia will offer seven autumn cruises along the Eastern Seaboard, the most in Oceania Cruises’ history. Voyages such as Capitals & Coastlines, 10-day sailings between New York and Montreal onboard Regatta and Insignia, will stop in some of the most beautiful places in New England and Canada, including new port of call Saguenay, Quebec, at the most stunning time of year.

For more information on the 2014 Summer Collection, visit OceaniaCruises.com, call 800.531.5658 or see a professional travel agent.


About Oceania Cruises

Oceania Cruises® offers unrivaled cuisine, luxurious accommodations, exceptional personalized service and extraordinary value. Award-winning itineraries visit more than 330 ports in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and the Americas aboard two pairs of mid-size sister ships: the 684-guest Regatta, Insignia* and Nautica, and 1,250-guest Marina and Riviera.


About Prestige Cruise Holdings

Prestige Cruise Holdings (PCH) is the parent company of Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. PCH manages select assets in Apollo Management's cruise investment portfolio and is led by Chairman & CEO Frank J. Del Rio and President & COO Kunal S. Kamlani. PCH is the market leader in the upper-premium and luxury segments of the cruise industry with over 6,400 berths between the Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands.

*Insignia returns to the fleet in 2014.


 

Jan 28, 2013

OCEANIA CRUISES ROLLS OUT EXTENSIVE NEW MENU FOR ITS GRAND DINING ROOM
 

Jan 28, 2013

OCEANIA CRUISES ROLLS OUT EXTENSIVE NEW MENU FOR ITS GRAND DINING ROOM

MIAMI, January 28, 2013 – Today, Oceania Cruises announced the successful completion of an extensive new menu rollout featuring 85 new dishes for its Grand Dining Room on the line’s newest ship, Riviera. The remainder of the Oceania Cruises fleet will incorporate the new menus over the next three months.

“Since the founding of Oceania Cruises 10 years ago, we have held a reputation for serving cuisine that is the finest at sea and even rivals the best restaurants ashore,” said Kunal S. Kamlani, the line’s president. “Our latest innovations in the Grand Dining Room are inspired by classic European fare, with a contemporary, creative touch. They reflect our ongoing commitment to provide an exceptional dining experience that starts with a thoughtful and meticulously researched menu concept, the highest-quality ingredients and the perfect execution of traditional culinary techniques.”

Oceania Cruises devotes extraordinary resources to cuisine. While most cruise lines employ a single corporate chef, Oceania Cruises has an entire team at the helm of its culinary program, including its executive culinary director, renowned master chef Jacques Pépin.

Fleet Corporate Chef Franck Garanger, who travels the world sampling international cuisines to inspire his creation of dishes, led the team in conceiving the new menus. The Oceania Cruises culinary team has spent the past eight months designing and rigorously testing the new menu items. As the menus in the Grand Dining Room change daily, the rollout features a total of 85 new dishes, including three new lobster dishes and 10 new pastas and risottos.

New creations include dishes such as Pancetta-Wrapped Jumbo Shrimp with Kalamata Olive Sauce and Vegetable Julienne, Roast Segovian Suckling Pig with Rosemary Fingerling Potatoes, and Diver Scallops over Orange-Braised Endive with Vanilla Vinaigrette Salad. The new dishes also feature unique, high-end ingredients such as Castilla–La Mancha saffron, Lessatini olive oil from Nice and Ibérico de Bellota pork. There is also a selection of new Canyon Ranch® dishes, including Dover Sole Meunière in Lemon Butter Sauce with Sweet Leek Puff Pastry and Steamed Potatoes, as well as Pulpo a la Gallega: Octopus on Warm Potato Salad with Sweet Spanish Paprika de la Vera.

The rollout includes an array of new wines by the bottle as well as an extended list of wines by the glass.

Oceania Cruises’ flagship restaurant, the Grand Dining Room, is a tribute to the five-star restaurants in Europe's grandest hotels, which inspired its dignified and elegant ambiance. Tuxedo-clad wait staff graciously serve course after course featuring classic European fare or delectable alternatives such as healthy, savory Canyon Ranch® selections or Jacques Pépin’s signature dishes. The Grand Dining Room features open-seating and accommodates parties from two to 10.

New creations in the Grand Dining Room include Diver Scallops over Orange-Braised Endive with Vanilla Vinaigrette Salad, Pancetta-Wrapped Jumbo Shrimp with Kalamata Olive Sauce and Vegetable Julienne, and Roast Segovian Suckling Pig with Rosemary Fingerling Potatoes.


About Oceania Cruises

Oceania Cruises® offers unrivaled cuisine, luxurious accommodations, exceptional personalized service and extraordinary value. Award-winning itineraries visit more than 330 ports in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and the Americas aboard two pairs of mid-size sister ships: the 684-guest Regatta and Nautica, and 1,250-guest Marina and Riviera.


About Prestige Cruise Holdings

Prestige Cruise Holdings (PCH) is the parent company of Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. PCH manages select assets in Apollo Management's cruise investment portfolio and is led by Chairman & CEO Frank J. Del Rio and President & COO Kunal S. Kamlani. PCH is the market leader in the upper-premium and luxury segments of the cruise industry with over 6,400 berths between the Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands.


 

Jan 07, 2013

OCEANIA CRUISES CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2013
 

Jan 07, 2013

OCEANIA CRUISES CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2013

MIAMI, January 7, 2013 – On January 6, 2013, Oceania Cruises marked its 10th anniversary, kicking off a year of special events, designated sailings, engaging social media initiatives and onboard celebrations.

Founded by cruise industry visionaries Frank Del Rio, Bob Binder and Joe Watters in 2003, the line’s mission was to deliver destination-rich itineraries, “best in class” cuisine, an inviting country club atmosphere, and luxurious accommodations all at an extraordinary value.

With the addition of Marina in 2011 and Riviera in 2012 to the fleet of Regatta (2003), Insignia (2004) and Nautica (2005), Oceania Cruises has built an entirely new segment of the industry with its elegant, award-winning, mid-size ships and exceptional personalized service.

“Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Oceania Cruises is an achievement made possible by the loyalty of our guests, employees, crew and travel partners,” said Frank Del Rio, the line’s founder, and chairman and CEO of parent company Prestige Cruise Holdings. “Because of their support, the next 10 years – and beyond – are filled with just as much promise and opportunity to continue to evolve the Oceania Cruises experience and the modern cruise vacation for our guests.”

Guests will have the opportunity to sail with company founders and top executives on four specially designated “Anniversary Sailings.” Each voyage will feature a different executive who will host an anniversary cocktail reception, celebratory caviar brunch and gala dinner with private label 10th anniversary wine served complimentary. Frank Del Rio, Joe Watters, Bob Binder, vice chairman of parent company Prestige Cruise Holdings, and Kunal S. Kamlani, Oceania Cruises president, will sail. Anniversary sailings are:

  • Marina’s 14-day Scandinavian Serenade departing from London to Stockholm on June 11, 2013 with Bob Binder. In addition to a 3-day stay in St. Petersburg, Russia, the cruise visits Amsterdam, Netherlands; Oslo, Norway; Copenhagen, Denmark; Berlin (Warnemunde), Germany; Riga, Latvia; Tallinn, Estonia and Helsinki, Finland.
  • Riviera’s Italian Escapade with Kunal S. Kamlani, departs on July 3, 2013, from Rome for a 10-day voyage to Venice. Ports include Florence/Pisa/Tuscany (Livorno), Italy; Sorrento/Capri, Italy; Amalfi/Positano, Italy; Taormina (Sicily), Italy; Corfu, Greece; Kotor, Montenegro and Dubrovnik, Croatia.
  • Regatta’s 7-day Coastal Alaska with Frank Del Rio on July 5, 2013 from Seattle to Seattle with calls at Ketchikan and Wrangell, Alaska; and Prince Rupert, Canada.
  • Nautica’s Roman Legends with Joe Watters, departs September 6, 2013 for a 10-day voyage from Barcelona to Athens. Visits include Provence (Marseille), France; Portofino, Italy; Florence/Pisa/Tuscany (Livorno), Italy; Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; Sorrento/Capri, Italy; Taormina (Sicily), Italy; Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey and Santorini, Greece.

The company will celebrate fleet-wide with a special 10th Anniversary dessert called ZEN, a Manjari Chocolate Bar with Milky Gianduja-Yuzu and Hazelnut Croquant featured in the Grand Dining Room and a menu of Canyon Ranch SpaClub® 10th anniversary treatments available on all ships.

Throughout the year, Oceania Cruises’ fans will find profiles of crew members who will also pass the 10-year mark with the company on the line’s Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/OceaniaCruises. Nearly 100 crew members are reaching this milestone and past guests will find a number of pictures and stories from many of their favorite officers, staff and crew.

Oceania Cruises’ past guests will also be invited to share pictures and memories from sailings over the past 10 years on the company’s Guest Book on its Facebook page. The company will be tweeting 10th Anniversary updates and news throughout the year at #OceaniaCruises10.

For more information, visit www.OceaniaCruises.com. To make a reservation, see your travel agent or call toll-free 800-531-5658.


About Oceania Cruises

Oceania Cruises® offers unrivaled cuisine, luxurious accommodations, exceptional personalized service and extraordinary value. Award-winning itineraries visit more than 330 ports in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and the Americas aboard two pairs of mid-size sister ships: the 684-guest Regatta and Nautica, and 1,250-guest Marina and Riviera.


About Prestige Cruise Holdings

Prestige Cruise Holdings (PCH) is the parent company of Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. PCH manages select assets in Apollo Management's cruise investment portfolio and is led by Chairman & CEO Frank J. Del Rio and President & COO Kunal S. Kamlani. PCH is the market leader in the upper-premium and luxury segments of the cruise industry with over 6,400 berths between the Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands.


 

Jan 02, 2013

OCEANIA CRUISES ANNOUNCES TWO WAVE SEASON PROMOTIONS
 

Jan 02, 2013

OCEANIA CRUISES ANNOUNCES TWO WAVE SEASON PROMOTIONS

MIAMI, January 2, 2013 – Today, Oceania Cruises launches two high-value Wave Season promotions, including Business Class air upgrades from $799 per person, one-way, on select 2013 Europe sailings. Additionally, guests can take advantage of the two-for-one Unlimited Shore Excursion packages now available on select 2013 Alaska sailings; a value of up to $999 per stateroom. All offers are good on new cruise reservations booked now through March 31, 2013.

The Business Class air upgrade is available for those guests who select a Veranda stateroom or above. The Unlimited Shore Excursion package in Alaska provides guests the opportunity to truly explore all of the ports of call on their voyage at a substantial savings.

"Our goal is always to provide exceptional value," said Kunal Kamlani, the line's president. "The Business Class upgrade and our two-for-one Unlimited Shore Excursion package offers are a way for us to deliver even greater value for our guests who want to explore Europe and Alaska this year. Business Class seats as well as shore excursion capacity are limited, so we encourage guests to make their reservations early."

Take advantage of the Business Class air upgrades from $799 per person, one-way, on the following 2013 European sailings:

Marina
June 11: Scandinavian Serenade, Southampton to Stockholm, 14 Days
July 15: Nordic Explorer, Stockholm to Southampton, 14 Days
October 29: Glorious Shores, Venice to Barcelona, 12 Days

Riviera
May 5: Aegean Gems, Venice to Athens, 10 Days
May 25: Treasures & Monuments, Istanbul to Rome, 12 Days
July 3: Italian Escapade, Rome to Venice, 10 Days
July 13: Paths of the Byzantines, Venice to Istanbul, 12 Days
August 6: Sacred Sanctuaries, Athens to Istanbul, 10 Days
August 16: Treasures & Monuments, Istanbul to Rome, 12 Days
August 28: Italian Escapade, Rome to Venice, 10 Days
September 7: Venetian Vignettes, Venice to Barcelona, 12 Days
September 29: Romance & Rivieras, Lisbon to Monte Carlo, 12 Days

Nautica
August 27: Continental Shores, London to Barcelona, 10 Days
September 6: Roman Legends, Barcelona to Athens, 10 Days
September 28: Accent on Antiquities, Istanbul to Athens, 10 Days
November 4: Classic Mediterranean, Barcelona to Barcelona, 10 Days

Enjoy two-for-one Unlimited Shore Excursion packages, a value of up to $999, on the following 2013 Alaskan sailings:

Regatta
May 9: Gateway to Alaska, San Francisco to Vancouver, 9 Days
May 18: Fjords & Frontiers, Vancouver to Vancouver, 7 Days
June 4: Pacific Exploration, Seattle to Seattle, 14 Days
June 28: Coastal Alaska, Seattle to Seattle, 7 Days
July 5: Coastal Alaska, Seattle to Seattle, 7 Days
July 22: Glacial Passage, Seattle to Vancouver, 7 Days
July 29: Glacial Passage, Vancouver to Seattle, 7 Days
August 5: Glacial Passage, Seattle to Vancouver, 7 Days

To make reservations or for more information, visit www.OceaniaCruises.com, call Oceania Cruises at 800-531-5658 or contact your travel agent.


About Oceania Cruises

Oceania Cruises® offers unrivaled cuisine, luxurious accommodations, exceptional personalized service and extraordinary value. Award-winning itineraries visit more than 330 ports in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and the Americas aboard two pairs of mid-size sister ships: the 684-guest Regatta and Nautica, and 1,250-guest Marina and Riviera.


About Prestige Cruise Holdings

Prestige Cruise Holdings (PCH) is the parent company of Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. PCH manages select assets in Apollo Management's cruise investment portfolio and is led by Chairman & CEO Frank J. Del Rio and President & COO Kunal S. Kamlani. PCH is the market leader in the upper-premium and luxury segments of the cruise industry with over 6,400 berths between the Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands.



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