Christmas is a-coming - and so, finally, is Oceania Cruises new ship Marina, seen here at Fincantieri's shipyard near Genoa covered in a light dusting of snow.
The new 1,258-guest flagship will have plenty of bars and lounges and 10 places to eat, including Jacques, Oceania chef Jacques Pépin's first restaurant at sea, and Red Ginger, for Asian cuisine.
It will also have a Bon Appétit Culinary Center, for hands-on cookery lessons, Owner's Suites furnished with Ralph Lauren Home, a grand stairway and lobby area custom-crafted by Lalique and a full-service Canyon Ranch SpaClub and fitness center.
Oceania has finally admitted the 2010 launch is off and it is now scheduled for January 2011. Itineraries and fares will be announced on January 13 2010 and past passengers will get first pickings during a five-day members-only reservation period from January 13-18. Reservations will open to all on January 18.
For more information or to order a brochure, contact a travel agent, visit the website or call on 0845 505 1920.
Jane Archer
