Marina

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.

Dining is the centerpiece: four complimentary open-seating specialty restaurants (Jacques for French, Red Ginger for Asian, Polo Grill for steak, Toscana for Italian) plus the wellness-focused Aquamar Kitchen added in 2024, alongside the Grand Dining Room, Terrace Café, Waves Grill and a Baristas coffee bar. Cabins are spacious with marble baths and a 95% balcony ratio, all freshened in the refit, and the pool deck pairs with the Aquamar/Canyon Ranch-style spa and a private spa terrace for suite guests. Entertainment is deliberately understated, piano at Martinis, the Horizons lounge, a casino and modest production shows, which delights guests seeking calm but disappoints those wanting big-ship nightlife.

Marina is best for experienced, destination-minded adults, food lovers and couples who prize service and serenity over splashy entertainment and waterslides. It competes with premium-plus and entry-luxury lines like Viking and Azamara, undercutting true luxury players such as Regent and Silversea on price while offering comparable cabin comfort and superior dining variety. Standout onboard activities include hands-on cooking classes at The Culinary Center, art workshops at the Artist Loft, and a traditional afternoon tea that fans consider a highlight of the sailing.