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Oceania Sirena restaurant Red Ginger is surprising and superb
September 20, 2017 | Jackie Sheckler FinchBy Jackie Sheckler Finch
I don’t want to spoil the surprise but I’ve never seen this happen. Maybe I just haven’t eaten in the right restaurants.
Oceania Sirena has two specialty restaurants where reservations must be made. There is no extra charge – in fact, there are few extra charges at all on this cruise ship. Most passengers can expect to dine at least once in Red Ginger and once in Tuscan Steak. If the restaurants are not booked up, passengers may be able to reserve another dining adventure.
Oceania Sirena ship general manager worked his way up from deck boy
August 30, 2017 | Jackie Sheckler FinchBy Jackie Sheckler Finch
My cruise had just started when I returned to my stateroom and saw an evaluation form about my journey. Now, I am accustomed to getting evaluation forms at the end of a cruise but not at the beginning.
It does make sense though. If my cruise is over and there is something I could suggest that would have made it more enjoyable for me, it wouldn’t help much to make note of that when my cruise has ended.
Goal of Oceania Sirena ship concierge is to visit every country in the world
June 28, 2017 | Jackie Sheckler FinchWhen Matteo Ribecco was a little boy – “maybe three or four years old,” he says, the youngster told his parents he was going to be a world traveler when he grew up.
“I have wanted to do that for as long as I can remember,” Ribecco said.
However, his parents were not sure how their son could fulfill such big goals. Born and raised in Reggio Emilia, a small city in Northern Italy, Ribecco did leave his hometown to study contemporary history at the University of Bologna.
Oceania Sirena’s Tuscan Steak specialty restaurant serves great steak – and lobster
May 31, 2017 | Jackie Sheckler FinchI dined at Sirena’s specialty restaurant Tuscan Steak and ordered lobster. Why not? I know that Tuscan specializes in steak but I was Just in the mood for a great lobster dinner. I was not disappointed.
Nearby diners said their steaks were great but I also noticed that some looked at my lobster with envy. Plus, I got a wonderful window seat in Tuscan Steak to watch the ocean as I dined.
Oceania Sirena library is outstanding and serene
May 17, 2017 | Jackie Sheckler FinchBy Jackie Sheckler Finch
Most ships have a library of some sort but the Oceania Sirena library is outstanding. It is one of the largest libraries I have ever seen on a ship of any size.
Some might have a small section or a room set aside for books to borrow. One ship even had a part-time librarian who would be in the library room to check out books from the locked bookcases. Of course, you had to make sure to visit that library when the part-time librarian was there or you were out of luck.
Cruising to French Polynesia aboard Oceania Sirena
April 26, 2017 | Jackie Sheckler FinchBy Jackie Sheckler Finch
Ah, Tahiti… The name conjures images of balmy beaches, spectacular sunsets, friendly folks and long lazy days sweeping away cares of the world.
The thought of visiting Tahiti is certainly a dream scenario. Never did I think it would happen but here I am heading for that faraway island.
The Best Cruise Ever
July 17, 2013 | RogerThe best cruise ever went up for sale today. If we could only choose one cruise to take in our life, this would be it. It’s on the Oceania Insignia in January, 2015 and it lasts 180 days! Six months on a ship seems like a long time, but with all the places that this ship is going, it doesn’t feel long enough.
Oceania Riviera: A Love Affair with Food
October 19, 2012 | RogerOne of the things everyone talks about after their cruise is how good the food is. Oceania Cruises has a love affair with their food, and it shows. From Executive Chef Jacques Pepin on down, the cruise line really places an emphasis on quality and attention to detail, especially when it comes to meantime. And Oceania’s newest ship, the Riviera, really places a huge emphasis on it with ten different dining venues aboard this small ship.
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