Amami Oshima is the largest island of all the Satsunan Islands between Kyushu and Okinawa and belongs to the county of Kagoshima in Japan. It is an ideal destination for those who want to enjoy the rich flora and fauna, its wonderful beaches with warm waters but also the white sand as well as its underwater coral life. But beyond its natural beauty Amami Oshima has a rich history and excellent cuisine. It is also known for producing excellent quality silk.
In this cultural center, the bustling capital of Thailand, you will always have something to do. Look for deals in markets, streets or visit one of the luxury branded stores. Make a gift to yourself tasting the delicious food at one of the many eateries. Be sure to visit the Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha.
Explore the vibrant city of Bangkok with the cable car of the city, which is clean, cheap and very efficient.
The port of Chan May is located halfway between two historic and important cities.The surrounding coast is lined with superb white sand beaches.Vietnam's major cultural attractions are within an easy drive.
Jeju Island, also known as the "Island of the Gods" is a popular holiday destination. The volcanic composition of the soil and the mild climate make it very similar to the islands of Hawaii. The island offers to visitors a wide range of activities, including hiking on Halla-san, the highest peak of South Korea, or to majestic waterfalls, riding, and swimming in light blue waters of beautiful sandy shores.
This World Heritage of UNESCO is a place one should visit.The Halong Bay contains about 3.000 limestone islands in the Tonkin Gulf. Enjoy your time in the sun and taste fresh seafood. Explore the illuminated caves and swim in the clear emerald waters.
Visit the night market of Jordan street and savor seafood delicacies in Kwo Tong. Ride the funicular to reach the top of Victoria hill, about 554 meters high and admire the commanding view of Hong Kong. It's strongly suggested to have a walk in Nathan and Canton avenues at Kaouloun peninsula. Both avenues are a commercial paradise in Hong Kong. Countless shopping malls and branded stores are waiting for you to do your shopping .
Seoul, located in the northwest of South Korea, is its capital and largest metropolis. Seoul is a modern, global city, with an infrastructure technologically advanced. Visiting Seoul, you have the opportunity to see many historical and cultural landmarks, museums, religious buildings and parks.
Ishigaki is the main island of Okinawa Perfecture in Japan. This is a place where you can find Japan's finest beaches. Perfect coastlines, blue waters,white sand and beautiful coral reefs make the place idyllic and ideal for relaxing, swimming and water sports. Scuba diving is the number one activity on the island. This place has many attractions for the tourists to see and learn about the Japanese culture. Apart from the natural beauty, many visitors come here to enjoy the fascinating and vibrant nightlife. Numerous bars stay open until the early hours of the morning! Japanese cuisine is, also, a must to taste.
Located in the southern part of Taiwan the city of Kaohsiung is the island largest industrial center.A thriving international metropolis as the southern tip of Taiwan,Kaohsing was the host city for the 2009 World Games.Due to the rejulating effects of the mavine climate.Kaohsing is generally sunny and enjoys pleasant weather year-round.
Kumamoto is the capital city of Kumamoto prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. Kumamoto is a major city on Kyushu's west coast. The city is most famous for its castle, for Lake Ezu and for Suizenji Gardens. The Kumamoto Castle, which is one of Japan's largest, is an extremely well fortified castle. Kumamoto means "origin of the bear" and has a prefectural mascot, "Kumamon", a black bear with red cheeks.
Kagoshima is the capital city of Kagoshima Prefecture at the southwestern tip of the island of Kyushu in Japan, and the largest city in the prefecture by some margin.Kagoshima is approximately 40 minutes from Kagoshima Airport, and the city features large shopping districts and malls, is served by trams, and has many restaurants featuring Satsuma Province regional cuisine.
The Japanese city of Nagasaki is built on a long narrow bay which forms a natural harbor on the Kyushu island. After 1571 the town grew rapidly and turned into a trade center and important port. Gradually, developed in a large base of Japanese Navy. Nagasaki is best known for the atomic bomb attack during the Second World War.
Nha Trang is located on the South Central Coast of Vietnam. Nha Trang's economy relies largely on tourism. Is considered one of the most important tourist hubs of Vietnam, thanks to its beautiful beaches with fine and clean sand and the clear ocean water with mild temperatures all year round. The local cuisine is most famous for fresh seafoods and barbecued pork rolled in rice paper. Visitors can enjoy them selves by doing Scuba diving and kite boarding. Nha Trang has many tourist attractions such as museums, palaces and small islands.
Okinawa Prefecture is made up of the Ryukyu Islands, which at their southern extremity begin at Nansei Island, and lie between Kyushu, the most southwesterly of Japan's four main islands, and Taiwan. Okinawa consists of 160 islands of various size scattered across a vast area of ocean. The temperature in winter is about the same as that of springtime in Tokyo and Osaka, making it warm and comfortable throughout the year
Busan is the second largest city in South Korea, an international trade port, which is famous for its seafood, beautiful, pristine beaches, craggy islets that are promising wonderful experiences to the adventurous travellers.
Ho Chi Minh City is located on the Saigon River, in the southeastern region of Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh City is the economic center of Vietnam and major commercial and passenger port.
Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Presidential Palace, the War Museum and the Old Post Office. Elegant boulevards and historic buildings reflect the french colonial style, owing to the French occupation of Vietnam in the mid-nineteenth century.
Shanghai is located in the Yangtze River Delta in eastern China and once was a fishing and textiles town. Shanghai grew in importance in the 19th century due to European recognition of its favorable port location and economic potential.Is a popular tourist destination renowned for its historical landmarks such as The Bund, City God Temple and Yuyuan Garden, as well as the extensive and growing Pudong skyline.
The skyscrapers and bright lights of Singapore hide an eclectic mix of cultures, religions, ancient treasures and British colonial influences that give to the city a distinct identity. A much different environment you are going to meet at the city's outskirts, with the lush rainforests of the nature reserves Boukit Timach and Central Katsment.
The port Shimizu, has a number of attractions and is considered one of the most picturesque harbors, thanks to views of Mount Fuji. Mount Fuji or Fuji-yama is the highest mountain in Japan, with a peak elevation of above sea level 3,776 meters. The exceptionally symmetrical cone of Mount Fuji is known symbol of Japan and prevalent in photographs and paintings, so, is visited by many tourists and climbers. Since 2013 belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage of Cultural.
Keelung City is a major port city situated in the northeastern part of Taiwnan.Keelung has a humid subtropical climate and is a particularly noted for its high rainfall year-round with an average of upwards of 3.700 milimetres contributing to its nickname of Rain Port.
Kobe is the capital of Hyogo Prefecture and one of Japan's ten largest cities. Located between the sea and the Rokko mountain range, Kobe is also considered one of Japan's most attractive cities.Kobe has been an important port city for many centuries. Its port was among the first to be opened to foreign trade in the 19th century alongside the ports of Yokohama, Nagasaki, Hakodate and Niigata.In 1995, Kobe was hit by the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, which killed over 5000 people and destroyed tens of thousands of buildings. Today the city is completely rebuilt, and few signs of the terrible event remain.
Koh Samui is an island of natural beauty and charm,a place where you can have your holiday anyway you like it,kicked back and relaxed or active and fastpaced.Beautiful white sand beaches,clean,clear warm water,lush tropical,gardens and gentle ocean breezes await you at this ideal holiday destination.If you love the beach,this is the place for you.
Yokohama is a city in the metropolitan area of Tokyo and the second largest city in Japan. Wander around the largest Chinatown in Japan, admire the largest lighthouse in the world and take o photo of the historical ships in harbor, which once were sailing across the Pacific. Spend a day at the "Hakkeijima Seaparadise", an amusement park, aquarium, with various activities and shops.
| Day | City/Port | Arrival | Departure |
| 1 | Bangkok/Laemchabang | ------ | 00:00 |
| 2 | Bangkok/Laemchabang | 00:00 | 18:00 |
| 3 | Koh Samui Thailand | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| 4 | Cruising | 00:00 | 00:00 |
| 5 | Singapore | 08:00 | 19:00 |
| 6 | Cruising | 00:00 | 00:00 |
| 7 | Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam | 08:00 | 00:00 |
| 8 | Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam | 00:00 | 15:00 |
| 9 | Nha Trang, Vietnam | 07:00 | 16:00 |
| 10 | Hue/Danang(Chan May) | 10:00 | 19:00 |
| 11 | Hanoi (Halong Bay) | 13:00 | 00:00 |
| 12 | Hanoi (Halong Bay) | 00:00 | 18:00 |
| 13 | Cruising | 00:00 | 00:00 |
| 14 | Hong Kong, China | 07:00 | 00:00 |
| 15 | Hong Kong, China | 00:00 | 00:00 |
| 16 | Hong Kong, China | 00:00 | 14:00 |
| 17 | Kaohsiung, Taiwan | 09:00 | 18:00 |
| 18 | Taipei(Keelung), Taiwan | 09:00 | 20:00 |
| 19 | Ishigaki, Japan | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 20 | Cruising | 00:00 | 00:00 |
| 21 | Shanghai, China | 08:00 | 00:00 |
| 22 | Shanghai, China | 00:00 | 18:00 |
| 23 | Cruising | 00:00 | 00:00 |
| 24 | Kagoshima, Japan | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| 25 | Nagasaki, Japan | 07:00 | 15:00 |
| 26 | Seoul (Incheon) (South Korea) | 16:00 | 00:00 |
| 27 | Seoul (Incheon) (South Korea) | 00:00 | 18:00 |
| 28 | Jeju Island (South Korea) | 13:00 | 21:00 |
| 29 | Busan (South Korea) | 09:00 | 18:00 |
| 30 | Kumamoto, Japan | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| 31 | Amami Oshima, Japan | 10:00 | 19:00 |
| 32 | Okinawa | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 33 | Cruising | 00:00 | 00:00 |
| 34 | Kobe | 07:00 | 00:00 |
| 35 | Kobe | 00:00 | 16:00 |
| 36 | Mt. Fuji (Shimizu), Japan | 10:00 | 20:00 |
| 37 | Tokyo (Yokohama) | 07:00 | ------ |
| 38 | Tokyo (Yokohama) | 00:00 | 00:00 |
The brand new Marina, and her sister Riviera, which debuted in May 2012, are the most beautiful, elegant and sophisticated ships to debut in the past 50 years. Designer touches are everywhere, from the magnificent Lalique Grand Staircase and stunning Owner's Suites furnished in Ralph Lauren Home, they are showcases of the finest residential design and furnishings. More than anything, Marina and Riviera personify the Oceania Cruises experience.
Comfortably mid-size, Marina and Riviera retain the same warmth and charm of their acclaimed consorts Regatta, Insignia and Nautica. While the country club casual ambiance and level of personalized service remain the same, they offer even more choice and some enticing new amenities. As the first ships designed for lovers of fine dining and travel experiences, Marina and Riviera offer guests multiple dining venues, of which six are open-seating gourmet restaurants with no surcharge. La Reserve by Wine Spectator offers enlightening wine and food pairings. The new Bon Appétit Culinary Center is the only hands-on cooking school at sea. Similarly, artists-in-residence teach fine arts in Artists Loft, a new enrichment center. For specialty coffees and snacks, there is Baristas Coffee Bar. Intimate lounges abound. Accommodations in every category are incredibly spacious, especially with regard to the lavish bathrooms.
Yet remarkably, with so many additions, the onboard ambiance and experience remains comfortably familiar. We have retained everything guests adore about our ships and raised the bar ever higher. We look forward to welcoming you aboard.
Ship Specifications
Marina: Debuted in 2011
Tonnage: 66,084
Length: 785 feet
Beam: 106 feet
Maximum Draught: 24 feet
Stabilizers: Yes
Cruising Speed: 20 knots
Guest Decks: 11
Total Decks: 15
Electric Power or Voltage: 110, 220 AC
Guest Capacity: 1,250 (Double Occupancy)
Staff Size: 800
Guest to Staff Ratio: 1.57 to 1
Nationality of Officers: European
Nationality of Staff: International
Country of Registry: Marshall Islands
YOUR WORLD. YOU WAY
Whatever corner of the globe beckons you to explore, Oceania Cruises takes you there in comfort and style. Relax onboard our luxurious ships and savour exquisite cuisine that is renowned as the finest at sea and even rivals the best Michelin-starred restaurants ashore. Inspired by Master Chef Jacques Pepin, these culinary delights have always distinguished the Oceania Cruises experience from any other. And considering the uncompromising quality, perhaps the most remarkable aspect of an Oceania Cruises voyage is its incredible value. Lavish complimentary amenities abound, and there are never supplemental dining charges in any of the restaurants. Value-priced packages ensure that exploring ashore, sipping a glass of vintage wine or surfing the Internet is both convenient and affordable. Every moment spent on an Oceania Cruises voyage confirms that this is Your World. Your Way.
MID - SIZE SHIPS
Mid-size holds great benefits Once you sail one of our mid-size ships, you will never settle for anything less, nor will you ever again be satisfied with anything more in regard to size. Our ships cater to just 684 pampered guests on Regatta, Insignia and Nautica and 1,250 privileged guest on Marina and Riviera. Warmth and conviviality come naturally. Elegance and grace are given. The ambiance is exceptionally relaxed and personal as we singularly focus on your individual desires. Consequently, service standards soar, guests easily develop a rapport with staff and fellow guests, and the friendships only deepen as the days pass effortlessly.
All the elements for bliss Being mid-size even facilitates going ashore, as our ships can slip into boutique ports off-limits to larger vessels. Of course, the fact that our ships are mid-size positively influences every aspect of the onboard experience. With no need to rush, stand in endless lines or worry about crowds, you can savour the defining elements that make our ships so special. Our cuisine, "the finest at sea", is carefully prepared a la minute. Appointments for spa services are readily available in the relaxing Canyon Ranch SpaClub. A comfortable chaise always awaits should you decide to lounge by the pool. Life just seems to proceed at a more courteous pace.
SHIPS' SPECIFICATIONS - MARINA & RIVIERA
Year Built: Marina 2011, Riviera 2012 / Gross Tonnage : 66.084 / Length : 239.24 metres / Beam : 32.2 metres / Cruising Speed : 20 knots / Guest Decks : 11 / Guest Capacity (Double Occupancy) : 1.250 / Staff Size : 800 / Guest to Staff Ratio : 1.56 to 1/ Nationality of Officers : European
SHIPS' SPECIFICATIONS - REGATTA, INSIGNIA & NAUTICA
Year Built: Regatta & Insignia 1998, Nautica 2000 / Refurbishment Dates : Regatta, May 2014, - Insignia, April 2014 - Nautica, May 2014 / Gross Tonnage : 30.277 / Length : 180.96 metres / Beam : 25.45 metres / Cruising Speed : 18 knots / Guest Decks : 9 / Guest Capacity (Double Occupancy) : 684 / Staff Size : 400 / Guest to Staff Ratio : 1.71 to 1/ Nationality of Officers : European
