Beginning in 2013, Oceania Cruises will be expanding their loyalty program on all cruises. This expansion comes at the perfect time, right on schedule with the cruise line’s 10th anniversary. Where the previous loyalty program began at the Bronze Level, and required cruisers to accumulate 5 to 9 cruise credits, the new loyalty program, which applies to all 2013 cruises and beyond, allows passengers to join in the Blue Level and get loyalty perks after as little as two sailings.
If I said the word marshmallow, would images of cookouts, barbeques and childhood pop into mind? Well, what if I told you marshmallows are sophisticated culinary wonders that are served on fine china and combined with decadent sauces on board Oceania’s luxurious ships that feature the food of French Chef Jacques Pepin.
Don’t laugh, because it’s true.
On July 3, 2012, The Cruise Web was presented with a commemorative plate to welcome the company to Oceania Cruises’ prestigious 2012 Cruise Connoisseur Club. The honor was to acknowledge The Cruise Web’s contribution to Oceania Cruises’ success in 2011 and 2012.
Beginnings of things are always special and full of joy, so when I was invited to sail on the christening voyage of Oceania’s latest ship, Riviera, I didn’t hesitate. Keep reading to get my highlights of the experience.
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!
Oceania Cruises has teamed with Royal Theatrical Productions to feature Now and Forever — The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber on board its new 1,250-guest Riviera, which debuts in May 2012.
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.
Oceania Cruises is pleased to announce that it is now participating in the American Express Cruise Privileges Program.
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.
