Marina - Castles, Fjords & Canals
A midsummer arc from Southampton to Copenhagen that circles the Celtic fringe - Belfast, Donegal's Killybegs, the Outer Hebrides, and Shetland - before a five-port sweep of the Norwegian fjords including Skjolden at the head of the Sognefjord. Sailing near the solstice means nearly endless daylight through the fjord days, and the cruise ends with an overnight in Copenhagen.
Price Range
$$$$
Luxury
*Prices vary by cabin type, sailing date, and availability. Confirm rates with Oceania Cruises before booking.
Ship Details — Marina
View full Marina detailsYear Built
2011
Tonnage
66,084 GT
Passengers
1,250
Crew
800
Decks
14
Class
Oceania
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Onboard Amenities
Cruise Highlights
About the Ship
What Travelers Say About Marina
Reviews of the ship itself — the same for every Marina sailing. Based on 600 discussions.
Oceania Marina is a 1,250-guest, mid-size ship that built its reputation on food and a refined, grown-up atmosphere. Launched in 2011 and given an extensive refurbishment in May 2024, it balances near-luxury amenities with fares that sit below all-inclusive luxury lines. The vibe is quiet, traditional and unhurried, with minimal announcements, an adults-only feel (no kids' programming) and just-fancy-enough surroundings that lead guests to expect, and generally receive, high-class service.
What People Love
- Genuinely standout cuisine for a cruise ship: four open-seating specialty restaurants (Jacques, Red Ginger, Polo Grill, Toscana) plus the new wellness-focused Aquamar Kitchen, all included in the fare with no surcharge
- Exceptional fresh-baked breads and proper white-glove afternoon tea with scones, clotted cream and a string quartet that guests rave about
- Roomy, well-appointed cabins with marble bathrooms and an unusually high 95% balcony ratio, all refreshed in the 2024 refurbishment
Common Complaints
- Food quality is divisive: some guests who came specifically for Oceania's culinary reputation found the main dining consistently average and underwhelming
- The specialty-restaurant reservation system works poorly on week-long sailings, forcing guests to miss venues or dine very late
- Despite the 2024 refit, some passengers still note signs of age and wear on a ship dating to 2011