Sophisticatedly, stylish she is still small enough to slip into more remote ports of call, and provide her 1,258-guest with an intimate cruise experience whilst offering superb cuisine, outstanding facilities, thoughtfully designed accommodations and extraordinary levels of personalised service.

Accommodations in every category are incredibly spacious and Marina has 629 lavish suites and luxurious staterooms, 96% of which having a private balcony.

All are beautifully appointed with designer fabrics and fine furnishings whilst amenities include a flat-screen television with DVD player, mini-bar with complimentary unlimited soft drinks and bottled water replenished daily, thick cotton robes and slippers, and French toiletries. Suite guests benefit from a whole host of additional amenities including a welcome bottle of champagne, upgraded Bvlgari toiletries and 24-hour butler service.

Facts & Figures

Marina made her maiden voyage very recently – in January 2011. Larger than her three fleet cousins, she measures 774 feet (236m) and weighs 65,000 tonnes.

Carrying 1,258 passengers, she sails along at 20 knots/23mph.

Did you know…Marina’s "Bon Appetit Culinary Centre" is the first full instruction kitchen at sea.

Not to be missed…You must go along to Marina’s "on Appetit Culinary Centre". It’s the very first full instruction kitchen at sea!

With 12 stations, you can prepare full meals over the course of two hours.

This definitely should be on your "Must do" list If you like cooking - or want to learn.

Dining

Oceania Marina offers a selection of fine dining restaurants, including two new speciality restaurants, "Jacques" and "Red Ginger". And, as they’re all offer open seating, it gives you the flexibility to dine as and when you want.

The "Grand Dining Room" is an elegant dining choice. This is where you’ll be graciously served courses of French-inspired Continental cuisine. There’s a superb selection of dishes for breakfast and lunch, and at least six appetizers and nine entrées at dinner. The menus change daily for lunch and dinner. "Jacques", the new addition to Oceania, is the first namesake restaurant of renowned master chef Jacques Pépin - look forward to enjoying French cuisine at its best. Another new restaurant is Red Ginger; here you can enjoy Asian cuisine in a hip, contemporary setting.

A popular alternative is "Polo Grill". With 134 seats, "Polo Grill" serves succulent seafood and prime steaks, including Oceania’s signature 32-ounce bone-in King’s Cut prime rib.

Furthermore, there’s "Toscana". An upscale Italian venue with 96 seats, "Toscana" serves authentic Tuscan fayre. There’s a set menu here – plus daily chef’s specials. A special and intimate dining place is Privée. Seating up to ten privileged guests, here you’ll be presented with a seven course menu, which is truly out of this world. The menu has been exclusively designed by the Executive Chef. There’s an extra cost to dine here.

The venue for wine and food pairings is "La Reserve". Here you’ll be treated to a seven-course gourmet dinner, where each course is perfectly paired with an appropriate premium wine. And, with just 24 seats, it’s also an intimate experience. There’s an extra charge here too. For a casual place to eat, try the "errace Café". With a choice of either indoor or outdoor dining, it’s open for breakfast lunch and dinner. A self-serve buffet restaurant, it includes salads, soups, a selection of cheeses and a meat carving station. You can also look forward to a menu of authentic tapas, paellas and other flavourful regional specialties from Spain here too.

Open for midday snacks is "Waves". A poolside grill, "Waves" serves burgers, chicken and salmon - to name a few…

For special coffees and snacks, there’s the Baristas Coffee Bar, which you’ll find in the library.

Leisure

For your leisure, there’s a large heated pool and three whirlpool spas. A jogging track circles the swimming pool deck - perfect for an early morning jog. The outdoors deck includes a golf driving net and shuffleboard court. There’s a state-of-the-art fitness facility, with the very latest exercise equipment. Aerobic and fitness classes as well as yoga and Pilates are also available.

The on-board "Internet Centre" is open around the clock so you can stay email loved ones back home. If you’re not confident using computers, the computer staff will be more than happy to provide private lessons. In the "Internet Centre" you can also participate in group classes.

There are three Boutiques on-board too - where you can purchase anything from fine jewellery to fragrances.

If you like to cook, the new Bon Appétit Culinary Centre offers hands on cooking instruction under the guidance of master chefs. There are 24 individual workstations.

New to the Marina, is the "Artist Loft". A well-equipped enrichment centre, talented artists offer step-by-step instruction. You might learn how to paint with watercolours, needlepoint or create phenomenal arts and crafts.

Entertainment

Entertainment centres round the 600-seat "Marina Lounge". Headline acts, comedians, magicians and live jazz bands may perform.

Relax

A legendary spa experience awaits you on-board. Award winning, the "Canyon Ranch Spa Club" is a haven of relaxation, luxury and comfort. There’s a beauty salon here, 3 treatment rooms and a steam room. Treatments at the "Canyon Ranch Spa Club" include acupuncture, aromatherapy, Thai massage and body wrap…

Another relaxing area is the Library, which has 2,000 books. The Library has a Coffee Bar too - it’s the perfect place to unwind with a book and a coffee…

Family

Oceania welcomes guests of all ages (but are unable to accommodate infants less than one year of age). However, the ship’s designed for adults - and doesn’t provide for the care, entertainment, or supervision of children.

Medical & Accessibility

Oceania Marina is staffed by a doctor. If you become ill during the voyage and the doctor is unable to care for your needs on-board – then you’ll be transferred to medical facilities on-shore. If you are using prescription drugs, please bring an adequate supply with you as there’s no chemist on-board.

Wheelchair access is good on-board the Oceania Marina. 6 elevators…