Oceania Marina: Ultimate Guide

Year of build	2011  /  Age: 15
Builder	Fincantieri, Sestri Ponente, Genoa, Italy
Class	Oceania
Building cost	USD 500 million
Length (LOA)	238 m / 782 ft
Gross Tonnage	66,084 gt
Passengers	1250
Crew	780
Decks	11
Cabins	625
Decks with cabins	6
Last Refurbishment	Scheduled October 2026
Sister-ships	Oceania Riviera
Operator	Oceania Cruises

Oceania Marina will be deployed in Australian waters, and before she arrives will be undergo a major refit.

But this ship has been personifying the Oceania Cruises experience since 2011, blending sophistication with a contemporary flair to create a casually elegant ambiance. From the sparkling Lalique Grand Staircase to the stunning Owner’s Suites, designer touches are everywhere, and the ship remains a favourite among culinary and travel connoisseurs for its intimate, small-ship scale.

As an adults-focused, destination-driven line, Oceania Marina is built for travellers who want The Finest Cuisine at Sea, genuine hospitality and immersive itineraries without the crowds of a mega-ship. On board, guests will find an array of complimentary specialty restaurants, a hands-on cooking school, and signature spaces for every mood, from a classic English-style library to a lively evening at the Casino.

In this guide, we’re unpacking everything you need to know before you book, from dining and onboard activities to staterooms and suites.

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Dining and Culinary Experience

Oceania Marina is designed for epicureans, with an array of complimentary specialty restaurants and unique dining experiences, all included in your fare unless noted otherwise.

The Grand Dining Room is the grande dame of the Oceania Cruises culinary world, with menus that change daily across Jacques Pépin’s signature delights, Continental classics, Aquamar Vitality Cuisine and an Executive Chef’s Tasting Menu. No reservations required.

For casual dining, Terrace Café covers breakfast through dinner, with a pizzeria oven at lunch and hand-cut sushi and sashimi by evening, while Aquamar Kitchen offers wellness-inspired dishes like energy bowls and cold-pressed juices. Poolside, Waves Grill serves American favourites by day and transforms into an authentic Neapolitan pizzeria each evening.

Round out the day with Afternoon Tea‘s parade of pastry carts, or a coffee and pastry at Baristas & Bakery. For something extra special, two Experiences by La Reserve bring exclusive, multi-course wine pairing dinners to the table: the Dom Pérignon Experience and the Odyssey Menu, both at an additional wine or Champagne surcharge.

In-Room Dining is complimentary around the clock, with a full hot breakfast for every stateroom and suite, and course-by-course specialty dining service for suite guests.

Four specialty restaurants (reservations required, included in your fare) round out the ship’s dining scene:

• Polo Grill is a classic steakhouse through and through, with USDA certified Angus beef aged a minimum of 40 days and a tableside Caesar salad prepared the traditional way.
• Jacques, modelled after a Parisian bistro and decorated with art from Jacques Pépin’s personal collection, serves rotisserie classics like roast chicken and pairs them with a beurre blanc-finished sea bass.
• Toscana serves authentic Tuscan cuisine on custom-designed Versace china, with recipes rooted in the culinary staff’s own family traditions.
• Red Ginger channels feng shui harmony with contemporary interpretations of Asian classics, from spicy roast duck salad to Malaysian beef penang.

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Onboard Activities (Family, Kids and Couple)

Enjoy every day onboard Oceania Marina with a variety of activities and entertainment.

For Families and Kids

Oceania Cruises is an adults-focused line built around sophisticated, destination-driven travel, so Oceania Marina doesn’t offer dedicated kids’ clubs, youth programs or family staterooms the way a family cruise line would. It’s best suited to couples, friends and solo travellers seeking a quieter, more refined atmosphere on board.

For Couples

Enrich your days at The Culinary Center, the first hands-on cooking school at sea, where each guest prepares their own dishes at a fully equipped workstation. Discover a creative streak at Artist Loft‘s Art Enrichment program, curl up with one of more than 2,000 books in the English-style Library, or attend a talk from an onboard Guest Speaker on destination culture and wellness topics.

By evening, catch one of the ship’s diverse production shows, from I Love Being Here with You: The Songs of Peggy Lee to Dancin’ Fool, or settle in at one of the ship’s Bars & Lounges: Martinis for its members’-club atmosphere and live piano, the Casino Bar for tableside mixology, the convivial Grand Bar, the country club casual elegance of Horizons, or a poolside drink at Waves Bar. Try your luck at the Monte Carlo-inspired Casino, or browse the Boutiques for duty-free jewellery, watches and resort wear.

For wellness and relaxation, the Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center offers rejuvenating massages, facials and lifestyle consultations, while the Pool Deck, Running Track & Sports Deck and Fitness Center round out the ship’s active pursuits, from complimentary fitness classes to sports deck competitions.

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Accommodations Details

Staterooms and suites on Oceania Marina all feature the brand’s exclusive Tranquility Bed, a refrigerated mini-bar and generous closet space. (Note that from November 2026, most suites and staterooms on board will transition to showers only, in place of the tub-and-shower combinations currently offered in some categories.)

Here’s the rundown:

• Inside Stateroom (16 sqm): Refined and restful, with a vanity desk, breakfast table and stone-clad bathroom.
  
• Deluxe Oceanview (22 sqm): Floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows bathe the room in natural light, with a seating area and breakfast table.
  
• Concierge Level Veranda Stateroom (27 sqm): A private teak veranda, dedicated Concierge Lounge access and free laundry service.
  
• Veranda Stateroom (27 sqm): Among the most generous veranda staterooms at sea, with a furnished private teak veranda and marble-and-granite bathroom.
  
• Penthouse Suite (41 sqm): A dining table, separate seating area, walk-in closet and private teak veranda, plus a dedicated Concierge.
  
• Oceania Suite (93+ sqm): A living room, dining room, fully equipped media room and indoor whirlpool spa, with access to the private Executive Lounge.
  
• Vista Suite (111 to 139 sqm): Just eight aboard the ship, overlooking the bow, with a walk-in closet, whirlpool spa and a private fitness room.
  
• Owner’s Suite (186 sqm): A dramatic coastal villa at sea, with a living room, dining room, master bedroom, two bathrooms and separate terraces for the living areas and bedroom.

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Deck Plan

Built in 2011, Oceania Marina carries 1,250 guests at double occupancy across a gross tonnage of 66,084 and a length of 784.9 feet, true to Oceania’s philosophy of small, intimate ships over mega-ship scale.

Here’s a quick overview to help you get your bearings onboard:

• Deck 5: Boutiques for a spot of onboard shopping.
  
• Deck 6: The Casino, ready for a flutter after dinner.
  
• Decks 7–12: Suites and staterooms, where you’ll spend most of your downtime.
  
• Deck 12: Also home to the Culinary Center and Artist Loft.
  
• Deck 14: The Library and the Stay Connected internet lounge.
  
• Lalique Grand Staircase: Anchors the ship’s signature interior design.
  
• Pool Deck, Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center and Waves Grill: Handle the day-to-day business of relaxing, swimming and casual dining.

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