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Keep your cruising dream alive

We recently had the opportunity to experience Oceania Cruises’ brand new Vista, the company’s first newbuild in a decade, on
her first ever voyage in the Mediterranean.

Oceania Vista - Rome to Rome via Malta, Naples, Sardinia & Corsica

The ship Suites

Oceania Vista continues the cruise line’s There are no inside cabins aboard Vista,
strong culinary and destination focus, carrying and the all-balcony accommodations range
1,200 passengers in comfort with state-of- from standard staterooms through to the
the-art design, expanded staterooms, more huge Oceania Suites and Owners Suites on
onboard dining options and that fabulous Deck 12. There are also six solo staterooms.
“new ship smell”. As well as familiar Oceania The bathrooms are delightful throughout,
features available across the fleet, Vista offers with large walk-in showers and heated
large bathrooms with walk-in showers, two light-up mirrors, while the Tranquility
new onboard no-charge specialty restaurants, bedding promises a restful night’s sleep.
an arts centre, culinary theatre, computer lab,
and even a pickleball court! Public spaces Activities

A sweeping staircase in the main foyer
welcomes guests as they come aboard, Oceania designs itineraries so guests can
and that’s just the start of the new make the most of each destination, but
experience aboard Vista which features a there’s also plenty to do on board. An
contemporary, light colour palette. With expanded Culinary Center offers classes
Oceania’s culinary heritage, the ship with 24 individual workstations; there’s an
features old favourite restaurants Toscana, artist-in-residence who conducts classes in
The Polo Grill and Red Ginger, but has also his own studio, and the new Lync computer
added Ember, an upscale American-style area is ideal for digital nomads or those Why?
eatery plus the wellness-focused Aquamar wanting to boost their technology skills.
Kitchen - very popular during our sailing. Australia and New Zealand are key markets for

Martini’s Bar, which features on the rest the Oceania product, with the brand’s relaxed
of the fleet, was also heavily patronised, luxury resonating strongly with local cruisers.
while spectacular mixology displays at This feeling is only set to grow with the debut of
the Founders Bar were a highlight of the Vista which is reminiscent of a very comfortable
onboard experience each evening, along country club at sea. If you enjoy a smaller ship,
with entertainment in the Vista Lounge. with fabulous cuisine and rich destination-
The pool deck provides a spacious haven focused itineraries, this vessel will tick all your
for relaxation, or for a more intimate boxes and more. She has truly lifted the bar for
experience the Spa Terrace at the front the brand, and entrenches Oceania as a leader
of the ship complements the expansive in the upper premium cruising segment.
onboard wellness offering. There are also The Verdict - a fabulous way to see the world!
exclusive boutiques, a casino, a delightful
library and an expanded Barista’s coffee
shop which now features a bakery.

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