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Oceania Cruises prides itself on having some of the best chefs and dishes sailing the seven seas. In fact, the deluxe line is home to the only restaurants that bear Jacques Pepin’s name. The famed French chef serves as the culinary inspiration for all of Oceania, working with the ships’ chefs to develop menus and demo dishes.

Here is a recipe for one of the expertly constructed dishes that is available on board.   Bon appetite!

Salad: Spring Greens with Orange, Fennel, Manchego and Macadamia Vinaigrette

Serves 4 to 6 people

Ingredients:

• 1-Large Fennel Bulb
• 24-raw Macadamia nuts (cut in half)
• 2- oranges
• 12-cups mixed baby greens
• 5-ounces of Manchego Cheese
• 6-to-12- springs of chervil
• 1- tbs finely chopped shallot
• 2.5-tbs lemon juice
• .5- cup extra virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Discard the fronds and stalks of the Fennel. Cut the bulb in half and peel of  and discard the tough outer layer along with the core.

2. Cut the remaining bulb into thin slices using a mandolin. Place these slices in a bowl of ice water for 30 min.

3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spread the macadamia nut halves on a sheet  and toast until golden (should be about 10 min.) [Read more →]

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A 10-member cast of singers and dancers will perform music from many of Webber’s best-known shows, including CATS, The Phantom of the Opera and its sequel Love Never Dies, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Jesus Christ Superstar.

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Oceania Cruises is introducing more than 1,000 new tours and excursion packages that allow guests to custom design their destination experience and enjoy significant savings. This product enhancement is in addition to previously announced new beverage packages. Both constitute the third phase of the line’s ongoing Pillars of Distinction initiative.

“These new packages provide guests the opportunity to take full advantage of our onboard programs at a price point that is more compelling than ever before,” said Kunal S. Kamlani, the line’s president. “We continually strive to raise the bar, offering more with absolutely no compromise in quality.” [Read more →]

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Oceania Cruises is pleased to announce that it is now participating in the American Express Cruise Privileges Program. Details of the new Cruise Privileges Program are below:

About the Program:
The Cruise Privileges Program is a credit card benefit program available to all guests who book with an American Express Platinum or Centurion card. Guests booking with either a Platinum or Centurion card will be eligible to receive $300 Shipboard Credit per stateroom as well as an invitation to a premium wine tasting with a complimentary bottle of wine of the guest’s choice from the tasting menu.* [Read more →]

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Oceania Cruises celebrated a major milestone on Saturday, July 16, as the line’s new 1,250-guest Riviera was afloat for the first time and moved from the construction dock to her fitting-out berth.

“The float out of a ship is a beautiful occasion which marks the beginning of her life and we are eagerly anticipating the day next spring that we can unveil her to the world,” stated Frank Del Rio, Chairman and CEO of Prestige Cruise Holdings, parent company of Oceania Cruises. [Read more →]

By: The Cruise Web, Inc.

The Cruise Web’s Director of Finance and Human Resources, Don Dean, recently returned from an inaugural celebration aboard Oceania’s newest ship, Marina. The inaugural cruise departed on February 5th out of Miami and, well, why don’t we just let Don tell you himself…

“My wife and I had the privilege of being a part of Marina’s gala inauguration and preview cruise. Marina, the newest addition to Oceania’s fleet, is simply gorgeous. The wonderful woods, the marvelous marbles, and the awesome artwork along with the stunning grand staircase used to decorate Marina almost lull you into thinking that you are at a five star resort. However, the fantastic view from the staterooms’ private verandas and the comfortable 12th deck pool area with the ocean breezes remind that you are truly on a cruise ship. [Read more →]

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Oceania Cruises’ new Marina is destined to set new standards for culinary excellence at sea with 10 dining venues, six of which are no-charge, gourmet restaurants. The 1,250-guest ship, which debuts later this month, was designed for food and wine lovers with an ambitious goal to offer dining experiences comparable to the very best shore-side restaurants.

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The Cruise Web is excited to announce the newest addition to our list of world-class preferred cruise line partners — Oceania Cruises.  The Cruise Web’s preferred partnerships mean that The Cruise Web can offer you, our client, the best values with Oceania Cruises, as well as all of the industry’s other leading cruise lines.

Oceania’s intimate and luxurious ships will allow you to explore the world in style and comfort. Sophisticated, stylish and distinctly mid-size, you’ll find the onboard atmosphere is extremely relaxing with an unrivaled level of personalized service. [Read more →]