My partner and I had travelled once before with Oceania on the Regatta and were underwhelmed by our first trip with them. We are seasoned cruisers with this being my 34th cruise and my partner’s 35th. We saw this late Transatlantic to Europe two years ago and decided to give Oceania another try. Well, this trip was a 180 degree turn from our first cruise with Oceania. It was a fabulous cruise in generally every aspect with a few minor exceptions.
When we arrived at the Port of Miami (12:30 PM), embarkation was smooth and simple. The Oceania Representatives were courteous and generally efficient and we boarded the ship immediately. When we embarked, we were told the cabins were not ready and a general announcement would be made, but we were able to drop off our hand luggage and go directly to lunch. We were directed to have lunch in the Terrace Cafe on Deck 9.
Along the way we noticed the ship was beautifully decorated in a traditional manner.