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Oceania Marina

Oceania Cruises

Oceania Marina

Class
O Class
Launched
2011
Guests
~1,250
Typically sails
Western Mediterranean

Less ideal for

  • Waterpark seekers
  • Big-ship-amenity seekers

What makes it different

Why choose this ship

  1. Four reservation-only specialty restaurants, including Jacques and Red Ginger, carry no surcharge

  2. May 2024 refurbishment replaced La Reserve with wellness-focused Aquamar Kitchen, Marina only

  3. Culinary Center gives each guest a fully equipped hands-on cooking workstation

  4. Carries about 1,250 guests in 624 suites and staterooms

Worth knowing

Watch outs

Things that may matter depending on your travel style — not criticisms.

  • Specialty restaurants open for dinner only and require advance reservations
  • La Reserve wine and Champagne pairing dinners carry a surcharge
  • Small ship — around 1,250 guests on board

Facilities and activities

On board

Notable facilities

  • Culinary Center cooking school
  • Artist Loft
  • Aquamar Spa

Choosing a room

Cabins

Compare room options for your party.

  • Deck plans mark connecting staterooms and wheelchair accessible staterooms
  • Some categories are configured as a triple with sofa bed
  • Deluxe Oceanview on deck 7 has floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows, 240 square feet
  • Concierge Level Veranda cabins on decks 9 to 12 include lounge access

Climate suitability

Indoor & outdoor

What is under cover and what is open to the weather — worth reading for Alaska and northern Europe.

  • Horizons observation lounge is enclosed by floor-to-ceiling windows
  • One open-deck saltwater pool with two whirlpool spas on teak decking
  • Aquamar Spa Terrace adds a thalassotherapy pool and whirlpools

Dining at a glance

Food styleStandout

Food & Dining

Food Strength

EXCEPTIONAL

A major reason to choose this ship.

Consistently rated among the strongest dining choices at sea.

Specialty Dining

Exceptional

Why It Stands Out

  • • Every specialty restaurant included in the fare — no per-meal surcharge, unlike most premium lines

Dining Style

Main dining · Included dining

Best For Food

Specialty dining

How we rate food ▾

Food Strength is an editorial comparison across cruise ships generally — not just within this cruise line.

This dining assessment reflects broader Oceania Cruises patterns where ship-specific evidence is limited. Individual venues and experiences vary by ship.

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Main dining

Grand Dining Room — included, open seating

Included dining

  • Grand Dining Room
  • Toscana
  • Polo Grill
  • Red Ginger
  • Jacques

Reviews & Traveler Perspective

Traveler Ratings

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From other cruisers

What cruisers are saying

Independent videos covering the ship, activities, food and practical tips.

Ship tour

ULTIMATE LUXURY?? OCEANIA CRUISES MARINA ULTIMATE SHIP TOUR 2024 POST REFIT!

Cruising with the 4bs · YouTube

Food

MS MARINA - OCEANIA CRUISES - ALL RESTAURANTS TOUR

BestCruiseTV · YouTube

Practical tips

Oceania Marina Pt.11 - Laundromat Tour, Aquamar Lunch, Gym Tour, Tea Time, Pizza Dinner, Debarkation

ParoDeeJay · YouTube

Videos by independent YouTube creators.

Where it goes

Routes on this ship

The route profiles Galythia holds for Oceania Marina.

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