Are you ready for Marina?

[Paul Motter]

Wow - i was just reviewing my Marina material and boy is that ship impressive.

The verandah suites average 285 square feet - about 1/3 larger than industry average.

There are 10 eateries - and very few if any service charges. That includes "Jacques" the restaurant created by heaf chef Jacques Pepin.

There are many suites onboard.

The Spa is all Canyon Ranch from Tucson - one of the best Spas in the world.

This is going to be one extra nice ship.

[lulu48]

Yup we are ready
Cannot wait to see the new ship the pictures on their blog look like she is coming together

Only charges are for La Reserve & Privee the other dining venues are included in your fare

[Paul Motter]

Thanks for your input - she really looks like she is going to be a great experience. I can't wait to see the decor.

I mean I know the staterooms are going to be big and comfortable and the food will be exquisite. The decor on the smaller ships is a little plain, so I curious to see if they spruce it up a lot for Marina.

[Katzenjammer]

I am thinking abot a mediterranean cruise on her in April - I like the size of the suites and the dining options. I guess we need to see of the ship lives up to the hype.

[Iamboatman]

I am meeting with some of the top Oceania executives next week. If you (or anyone else) have any specific questions, please let me know and I can get you answers...assuming I don't have the answer already.

[Paul Motter]

Just got my invitation to go to the Inaugural

[Trackypup]

Originally Posted by Paul Motter

Just got my invitation to go to the Inaugural

I am completely green with envy! Enjoy

[lulu48]

Originally Posted by Paul Motter

Just got my invitation to go to the Inaugural

The cruise or the TA gathering when they hit Miami?
Have fun ..looking forward to the report

[cruiztime]

I am so excited about going on the Marina's maiden voyage next month. We were upgraded from an oceanview into a B3 Veranda cabin. It's the first time the upgrade fairy has visited us.

Paul, I look forward to seeing you onboard.

Marion

[lulu48]

Originally Posted by cruiztime

I am so excited about going on the Marina's maiden voyage next month. We were upgraded from an oceanview into a B3 Veranda cabin. It's the first time the upgrade fairy has visited us.

Paul, I look forward to seeing you onboard.

Marion

That is a good deal
Hope you will post when you return

[Paul Motter]

I am sailing on a short cruise leaving February 8th.

[lulu48]

Originally Posted by Paul Motter

I am sailing on a short cruise leaving February 8th.

You are leaving the ship Feb 8th?
The Panama cruise leaves Feb 8th for 18 days
Do you mean the 4th or 5th for the TA & friends cruise?

[sandrews39]

We're traveling on the Marina from April 16 - 26, 2011 and would like to find other travelers.

[Paul Motter]

Lulu

I knew it was a three day cruise, with the naming ceremony on the 8th, but i have not been ticketed yet, but I didnt see that the naming ceremony is on the last day of our cruise. I do leave on the 5th.

[Iamboatman]

The Marina has been delivered and is on her Maiden Voyage!

Oceania Cruise's president, Bill Binder, is blogging about the cruise, which seems to be going well...except for the weather and seas. There are some great photos at Taste the Wonderful World of Oceania Cruises

It seems as if Oceania is pulling out all the stops with over-the-top food, service and open bar as well as internet.

Besides having a great new ship, Oceania knows how to market. Let's see how the rest of the Maiden Voyage goes...Hopefully just as well. (The Brass is, apparently, getting off the ship before the transatlantic portion.)

[lulu48]

One of the Passengers in also posting pictures on his blog
http://oceaniamarina.shutterfly.com/pictures

She looks fantastic ...well maybe except for the purple bar area

They have had some rough seas but seems to be handling well
Hope you enjoy the short cruise Paul