Oceania Cruises has welcomed back its ship, Marina, which is back in service after undergoing a complete refurbishment, including the addition of three new dining options.
Guests aboard the Marina can enjoy the culinary delights of Aquamar Kitchen, the new wellness-focused restaurant that debuted to great success on the Vista last year; a poolside ice cream parlor serving shakes and smoothies; and a new open-air pizzeria offering sumptuous Italian dishes.
Marina is the latest in Oceania Cruises' current fleet to be refurbished, meaning the line now boasts eight new ships. Its eighth ship, Allura, will set sail in July 2025.
“Marina is the first ship, the original, designed by gourmets, built by gourmets, and for gourmets,” said Frank A. Del Rio, President of Oceania Cruises. “We are known for serving the finest cuisine at sea, and this is not just a slogan, it is a mantra upon which we have built the business. Food is the foundation of what we do aboard each of our ships, and globally, in the destinations we visit.”
“The addition of these three relaxed, yet refined, restaurants to Marina is the perfect way to highlight that the finest cuisine at sea doesn't always mean a white linen tablecloth and starched napkins in one of our award-winning specialty restaurants.”.
“It’s also a perfectly prepared pizza, accompanied by a chilled glass of white wine enjoyed on deck, as you set sail with a warm breeze around your shoulders; or a decadent ice cream by the pool or a tasty smoothie while you relax on your sun lounger“.
Oceania Cruises' newly appointed Executive Culinary Directors, Chefs Alexis Quaretti and Eric Barale, and their talented team are giving a fresh look to menus in all venues on all ships.
Chef Alex commented: “The introduction of these three wonderful culinary venues aboard Marina is just the beginning of an exciting new flavor journey for Oceania Cruises.”
“The spirit of The Finest Cuisine at Sea is at the heart of everything we do; it all starts with the finest ingredients, the best team, and a precise plan for how every bite should taste, whether it's a lunchtime burger at Waves Grill or an extravagant soufflé in The Grand Dining Room. We have so much to talk about that I can't wait to share more in the coming weeks and months“.
The Aquamar Kitchen, a new flagship restaurant from Oceania Cruises, which debuted on Vista, features wellness-inspired menus with a touch of indulgence, sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate.
Breakfast features smoothies, cold juices, and energy bowls; while lunch offers passengers avocado toast and globally inspired salads and wraps.
The heartier options include an Impossible Burger, yellowfin tuna tacos, and a crispy chicken sandwich, among others. Their drinks menu features a selection of award-winning non-alcoholic wines, Pierre Zero from France, and a refreshing collection of cocktails made with non-alcoholic spirits.
Aquamar Kitchen is open for breakfast and lunch and does not require a reservation, and like all other restaurants on board, it is free for guests.
At night, Waves Grill transforms into an open-air pizzeria with freshly made pizzas, grilled Italian specialties, tempting salads, rosemary focaccia with burrata, and desserts, including a Nutella pizza.
There's an all-day ice cream parlor on the pool deck. It's packed with flavors, including options from artisan ice cream company Humphry Slocombe, as well as milkshakes and smoothies.
The 124 Penthouse Suites are completely renovated, with custom-made furniture, as well as new closets and cabinets to increase passenger storage space, plus new carpeting and upholstery, updated modern lighting, and details such as more sockets and USB ports.
Each Penthouse Suite has a redesigned bathroom, featuring Italian marble, ample drawer space, and generously sized oversized showers, offering the residential luxury for which Oceania Cruises is known.
Favorite public spaces, including Martinis, Horizons, the Great Hall and the Library, have been updated with new carpeting and refreshed upholstery; and the Polo Grill steakhouse boasts a fresh new look with new carpeting, stylish window treatments and padded leather dining chairs.
Thanks to the addition of Aquamar Kitchen, Oceania Cruises' paired dinners offered at La Reserve will now be served at Privée, Marina's private dining room.
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