Oceania Regatta

Regatta Review

April

Pros: Nice small ship, clean and easy to navigate around.

Cons: Timing in sit down restaurants is slow.

Recommended: Yes

Ship may have been short handed on help but often the dining turnaround time in the sit down restaurants was too long. Averaged 3 hours from start too finish which is too long.

Delicious cruise in Southeast Asia

April

Pros: Great service, nice accommodations, wonderful food, interesting ports

Cons: Bangkok eliminated due to earthquake damage

Recommended: Yes

We enjoyed every aspect of our cruise from embarkation to disembarkation, with one exception. That exception occurred on a tour in Thailand, and not the fault of anyone or the Regatta. Our bus broke down for an hour, in midday heat, on a busy highway, on a Thai holiday. Thankfully, we had plenty of water and a great tour guide. Because of this we arrived back at the ship too late for dinner, but room service provided. (Thank you!) This has become one of those funny vacation memories. We wish to thank the exceptional crew of the Regatta for a wonderful introduction to cruising with Oceania. Special thanks to Olga at reception, Arya and Noemi in dining, Min our steward, all the strong kids who delivered our room service, and the amazing, talented kitchen staff. Grazi!

Regatta - not up to par with other Oceania ships

February

Pros: Staff, food in specialty restaurants , ports of call , WiFi, beer/wine w/meals

Cons: Miniature bathroom, food in grand dining, terrace cafe, waves.

Recommended: No

Our 6th Oceania cruise & the 1st time we have been disappointed. We have extremely high expectations for food - which is while we choose Oceania. 1st time we have not had outstanding experience. Entertainment was so-so. Concierge veranda room ok - but bathroom was teeny tiny! Only 1 laundry room with 4 washer/dryers on entire ship. Staff is always excellent. Great new WiFi (starlink) - far superior to previous.

Overall highly satisfactory but one item of price silliness

November

Pros: Helpful, caring and polite staff, very attentive and the ship is immaculate and public spaces well maintained. Finishings and furnishings equate to a four-star hotel experience.

Cons: There was an upcharge for internet usage for more than one screen, and given the rest of the pricing, that seems excessive and penny pinching. Phone, tablet, computer, etc. What couple only has one screen in this day and age?

Recommended: Yes

Overall a very satisfactory experience. We saw things on the shore program that we would never have seen by ourselves, e.g., the International Antarctic Exploration Center and a number of wildlife excursions. Good wine tasting tours on shore supplemented by on-ship tasting experiences were very positive. Staff at all levels were found to be courteous, caring, and attentive.

Regatta West Coast

September

Pros: Convenient itinerary

Cons: Food quality, variety. Entertainment

Recommended: No

Oceania seems to have cut a lot of corners compared to the past. The quality and variety of food and entertainment was noticeably decreased. The staff worked very hard to please and they were very good but they were stretched very thin. The whole experience just wasn't what it used to be.

Alaska and Canada

August

Pros: Great food and service. Butler was excellent. Ship spotless. Excursions excellent.

Cons: None

Recommended: Yes

Good weather except rain one day.

Regatta

June

Pros: Stateroom was good size (Penthouse Suite)

Cons: Bathroom very small and little storage in bathroom

Recommended: Yes

Musicians were fine. Other entertainment was weak. Food progressively improved each day on the ship.

Regatta Feb 2024

February

Pros: Front Line staff very helpful and friendly. Middle Mgt. not so much.

Cons: Food mediocre, entertainment sub-standard, especially featured performers

Recommended: No

This was our 2nd cruise on Oceania. We were disappointed in the quality and selection of menu offerings in the main dining room. The entertainment was very dull and boring. The 2 featured/guest entertainers were awful. In speaking with fellow cruisers on this voyage, they all shared our disappointments. We all felt that Oceania is slipping in quality and service.

Fabulous Cruise

August

Pros: Smaller ship, excellent service, wonderful food and drinks

Cons: Yoga class was offered too late in the morning. Our beverage package was really not worth the money.

Recommended: Yes

This was the first ocean cruise that my husband and I have ever experienced and it exceeded expectations. The level of service was unbelievable, and our cabin steward was like a personal friend who took care of our every need.

Alaskan Trip was Amazing

August

Pros: Captain and crew were fantastic. Smooth cruising.

Cons: N/A

Recommended: Yes

I submitted an earlier review and missed saying something about the captain and his crew. I was nervous about cruising (getting seasick) as this was my first cruise. It was smooth sailing the entire cruise. One very special thing I want to point out is the 360 degree view of the Hubbard Glacier. The captain was able to get close and turn the ship slowly for 360 degree view. I will never forget it!! The narration by the naturalist was incredible and very helpful too Thank you captain and crew!

Incredible Alaskan Trip

August

Pros: The staff (butler, sommeliers, waiters, bartenders, housekeeping, and food chefs and servers) were superb - always smiling and helpful. Accommodations were spotless. The food was 9 out of 10 stars.

Cons: Not really - it was a lovely experience.

Recommended: Yes

It was a lovely experience and we would do it again.

Great Cruise

August

Pros: Staff, food, cleanliness

Cons: Size of the bathroom - totally functional but small.

Recommended: Yes

The Cruise was fantastic, beautiful and so calming. Ship was just perfect and so lovely. Food was fantastic and service just perfect. The weather on the Alaska cruise was just perfect as well - overall a great 10 days!!

August 2023 Alaskan Cruise

August

Pros: Excellent service from staff members, Very friendly, Nice Penthouse Suite

Cons: Spotty food performance at Specialty restaurants

Recommended: Yes

This cruise was our first in 20 years, so wasn't sure what to expect from a luxury cruise line. Where our expectations were exceeded included all levels of service on this ship, from our butler and personal room attendant to every member we encountered of this ship's staff. All were very engaging and wanted to help in any way possible. We enjoyed breakfast every morning in the Terrace Cafe. While there were many guests who did the same, the food was prepared quickly and efficiently. Almost too efficiently since some guests couldn't find tables after securing their food. We had high expectations for the specialty restaurants, Polo Grill and Toscano. However, each for different reasons, fell short. Polo Grill for being a steakhouse that served grisly steaks that were way undercooked. Medium was Medium Rare to Rare. Disappointing... Toscano had uneven performance. The first night, both our pork and veal entrees were overcooked. The second night, the lobster risotto, lasagna and dover sole were excellent! Both evenings at Toscano, the pacing of each part of the meal was very slow. The Grand Dining room was the only venue that had perfectly prepared food and great pacing. We really enjoyed performances of the string quartet! And the standout activity was cruising the Hubbarb Glacier! It's tough to be happy with all aspects of a cruise. But we have already signed up with Oceania for a European cruise next summer on a larger ship.

Voyage to Alaska on the Regatta was great!

July

Pros: Great food, best service, very clean ship, fun excursions. Great trip.

Cons: None I can think of.

Recommended: Yes

We had a wonderful time on the ship and during the excursions. Already booked another Oceania sailing.

Review of Alaska Cruise

June

Pros: Perfect size ship with lots of space for only 600 passengers

Cons:

Recommended: No

Sailing on a ship with only 600 passengers you will enjoy wonderful service and exceptional dining.

Our first ocean cruise

June

Pros: small ship only about 600 passengers onboard-excellent crew

Cons: On board extras were a little pricey such as Spa & Hair services.

Recommended: Yes

We picked our stateroom by the amount of sq footage it offered. It was beautiful and comfortable. The bathroom was spacious and easy to maneuver in especially appreciated the large shower/ample countertop, upper cabinets and 2 drawers. The room itself had more storage than we needed so the cabin stayed clutter free. Every employee on board was friendly and helpful especially the two assigned to our cabin. We both have medical devices and our attendants got us everything we needed to use them away from home. Nothing was impossible. We totally enjoyed the dining experiences onboard and the ability to got to whichever of the 5 restaurants we felt like. One of the pleasant surprises was the tea/sandwiches/pastries served daily at 4p. We didn't discover this till the 4th day in. It was held in a large observation area up front of the ship so you could sit, sip tea and see out over the bow.

French Polynesia

March

Pros: Food and service

Cons: Lost internet for 1–2 days

Recommended: Yes

Very nice cruise definitely would use this line again

Oceania Regatta Cruise to Alaska July 2022

July

Pros: Crew/staff, Service, Cuisine, Beautiful small ship, Quiet, Not crowded.

Cons: Internet access, may feel more movement from the sea in a small ship

Recommended: Yes

Oceania delivered a fantastic experience on a 7 day cruise to Alaska. Our first with Oceania, we felt pampered but the atmosphere/dress code is more casual than some luxury ships, which we preferred. The food was phenomenal!! The staff/crew were exceptional. We would highly recommend Oceania and the Regatta. The negative comment about internet access: Internet access is "included" with each cabin but it is only for ONE DEVICE at a time. Assuming most cabins will have two passengers, it would seem internet access for each passenger should be included. Internet access for an additional device can be purchased at $25 per day. (but you must purchase all remaining days of the cruise, you cannot choose particular days when you may need it most).

Fantastic Alaskan Adventure

June

Pros: Food was above and beyond. Small ship look with a big ship feel.

Cons: None

Recommended: Yes

Weather turned out to be unbelievable. Excursions lead by locals were Fantastic. Food was delicious. Housekeeping was exceptional.

Amazing cruise on the Regatta

June

Pros: Small ship, great food, attentive staff

Cons: Menus do not mention gluten free, only sugar free and plant based. Very small showers

Recommended: No

Alaska on Regatta

May

Pros: Service, food, itinerary, beautiful ship

Cons:

Recommended: Yes

There should be 6 stars for Oceania!

Alaska trip

May

Pros: Beautiful ship very classy, staff were amazing, very knowledgeable and friendly

Cons: None

Recommended: Yes

We had a wonderful time onboard the Regatta. It was our first cruise on Oceania and would not hesitate to use them again

Small ship cruising at it's best

May

Pros: Excellent food and service. Entertainment talent is exceptional.

Cons: No cons for us

Recommended: Yes

Perfect for the older crowd who value relaxation and smaller ship capacity. We love it for those reasons. Don't look for rock climbing walls or entertainment clubs for your kids. There aren't any. There is a beautiful pool, three Jacuzzis, wonderful luxury padded lounge chairs, etc. There is a putting area, shuffleboard, ping pong, and those sorts of activities. There are no huge productions shows like on the mega-ships, but several wonderful, themed shows with extremely talented singer/dancers. There is stage lighting and simple backdrops in a much smaller, more intimate theater setting. They have other talent come aboard for one or two shows. The string quartet is awesome. They perform daily at afternoon tea and before and after dinner. There are no comedians or jugglers to endure. Also, no on-board photographers always pushing a camera in your face.

Our Trip

April

Pros: First class ship and staff,and great food.

Cons: None

Recommended: Yes

All went well on our cruise after the pandemic, we had a very nice vacation.

Amazing cruise

March

Pros: Crew, cuisine, beautiful ship, loved the ports.

Cons: Lack of entertainment and activities. Shows were to late.

Recommended: Yes

Amazing Cruise. Loved the ship. Especially the ports. French Polynesia is gorgeous. Trip of a life time!! Can’t wait to go back.

Oceania Alaskan cruise

August

Pros: Incredible food, wonderful staff

Cons:

Recommended: Yes

This small ship (680 passengers) was elegant, efficient and incredibly well managed with superb friendly, yet professional staff tending to your every need/want. We would highly recommend Oceania to particular travelers.

Still Waters Wine Cruise

July

Pros: Regatta and it's crew were excellent

Cons:

Recommended: Yes

We were impressed with everything on the Regatta. The crew was helpful in every way possible. Most impressive was the fact that every crew member greeted us every time we saw them, without fail. The wait staff and food service crew were always pleasant and professional. Our stateroom steward was off the chart!

Happy Sailing

March

Pros: Small ship easy access

Cons: Needs to be refurbished

Recommended: No

600 passengers is much better than 6,000

January

Pros: 600 passengers and 400+ staff equals great quality service

Cons: What ? No climbing wall?

Recommended: Yes

The Regatta is the perfect size ship and service is unbelievable.

Passage to Panama

October

Pros: Delicious & Varied Food

Cons: 18% Service Fee on Alcohol Beverages + Amenity Charges

Recommended: No

great trip

August

Pros: great food, fun people

Cons: rough seas at times

Recommended: Yes

This was our first cruise and it exceeded our expectations

Oceania - great food, but not best value

June

Pros: Fantastic food, great wine and cognac tasting experience

Cons: waiting for buffet service

Recommended: Yes

This was my first experience with this cruise line and my experience was positive. The food was phenomenal and the small ship experience was great. However, for an almost same price point - one gets more of an all inclusive experience (drinks, gratuity, laundry) with Crystal or Silver Seas. This cruise line is more of a premier experience than the bigger companies (Royal, Celebrity, Princess, Holland, etc.), however the cost is a bit too high and should rather be somewhere in between those lines and the truly all inclusive luxury ones (such as the two mentioned prior). The interior stateroom was also a bit small.

Poor communication by management

March

Pros: Cabin steward and dining room servers were friendly & efficient.

Cons: Officers rarely seen and when seen they avoided eye contact.

Recommended: Yes

The ship itself was fine. There were many delays. Two ports missed all together and two others cut short. Marina had a nearly identical itinerary. She left more than an hour after us but arrived at the next port we’ll before us. Regatta’s cruising speed is 2 knots slower than Marina which doesn’t seem like much but it makes a big difference.

Regatta New Zealand / Australia

December

Pros: Great food, great staff

Cons: smaller ship has more pitch and rolls in high sea states

Recommended: Yes

The food was the best I have ever had on a cruise. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We stayed in the upgraded forward staterooms (6000 and 6001). The upgrade gave us lots of goodies like free laundry. However the staterooms were forward end of the ship and the pitch and roll was significant.

Alaska cruise: " Glistening Glaciers"

June

Pros: Food, staff, IT support, string quartet, beds, spa

Cons: The concierge room was a little small

Recommended: Yes

We enjoyed this cruise as much or more than prior Oceania cruises on ships in penthouse suites in the Mediterranean and the Baltic. The string quartet was one of the highlights of our cruise.

Morningside Travel Group

January

Pros: A lot squeezed into two weeks

Cons: Tour travel time

Recommended: No

review

January

Pros: Food, staff,can't think of a thing not available

Cons: Loud evening music. Need a place to visit possibly one of the lounges.

Recommended: Yes

Wonderful tour.

Wonderful cruise experience with Oceania

January

Pros: Relatively small ship

Cons: No Concierge Lounge

Recommended: Yes

Great service, great food, great staff

Fall Colors...with 4 couples

October

Pros: Weather was great; ship met all our expectations. Rooms were very spacious.

Cons: Food consistently good; however it is always the same...need more variety and it is why we like the Red Ginger on the larger ships.

Recommended: Yes

Glenda and I absolutely love the Oceania Cruise line. We shipped our luggage ahead by FED EX...probably would do Luggage Free next time. Our favorite stops: Quebec City; Portland, Maine. Did our own tours: Breakers and most importantly: The Elms Servant Tour...it a must to see how "others" lived and worked. The only rain was in Quebec City but that did not deter Glenda and Rocke...see the "Holy Door" at Notre Dame des Victories.

Enjoyable, relaxing cruise

July

Pros: Penthouse comfortable-lower cabins very small. Excellent food in main dining room. Excursions well handled and fun.

Cons: Food in Polo Grill and Italian restaurants horrendous-not edible.

Recommended: Yes

Memorable

July

Pros: Fantastic crew, nice sized ship, great ports, beautiful scenery.

Cons: Few electrical outlets in staterooms, more activities for "at sea" days

Recommended: Yes

Wonderful 10 day cruise up the Alaskan inner passage. Enjoyed going to some of the smaller ports where we had excellent excursions & fun exploring. The Hubbard Glacier experience was amazing with the Captain getting us up close and personal to the "calving" ice. The ship was well appointed and the crew was great, always treating you with a smile.

Alaska Bound

July

Pros: Friendly and helpful staff, small ship, great ports

Cons: Food fair, tiny bathrooms, limited activities

Recommended: Yes

Even though the ship was recently refurbished it felt dated. I would liken it to a country club in West Palm Beach, Florida. It was very conservative with a much older crowd. Although there were some families, it seemed that the average age was well above 65. The small size of the ship was both a pro and con. Because of the small size there were not a lot of organized activities. The activities that were available during the day often did not last longer than 45 minutes, often less. Musicians played in 45 minute sets and took a lot of breaks. Conversely, the ship never felt crowded and it was able to dock in ports not available to the larger ships. This meant less touristy activities and a more "authentic" view of life along the Alaska coast. We were disappointed in the food served in the main dining hall and buffet. I am not sure if this is because the ship's food's reputation was so great and our expectations were high or if it really was mostly just adequate. There were definitely stand out dishes and the specialty restaurants were both terrific across the board. Sadly, we only got to eat in each once. Despite my grumblings, I still had a terrific time on the cruise. Just not sure this line is for me.

What a great experience!

July

Pros: Staff,Amenities,Food,

Cons: The inconsistency of the Internet.

Recommended: Yes

What a pleasant experience! Our stateroom was clean and though compact,there was enough room for 2 people. The steward and housekeeping were so friendly and accommodating. They were attentive to all our needs. The buffet was amazing,with so many varieties of foods to suit every taste. We really enjoyed the activities,from the lectures,wine and martini tasting to the trivia contests to the live music. I had a great massage and my brother said his facial was 'first class'.

An ALMOST perfect cruise

June

Pros: Five stars for the ship, crew, staff, food, accommodations, value, itinerary, and even the other passengers.

Cons: the airline scheduling, the "reception" at the airport, the registration at the pier were more horrific than an ordeal!!

Recommended: Yes

Cruising the Amazon On The Regatta

March

Pros: Nice small ship, friendly and attentive crew

Cons: activities on ship minimal

Recommended: Yes

Excellent service and very good food on Regatta. Amazon is interesting very wide and long. Some very small native villages with relatively poor living conditions. Some small animals, birds and flowers. Not too much pretty scenery. Manaus is city on the Amazon, watch out for pick pockets and jewelry snatching. Caribbean stops were nice.

Miami-Caribbean-Panama Canal-Central America-Mexico-San Diego-Los Angeles

January

Pros: Food (Bread!), Service/Staff, String Quartet, Port Lectures, Christmas Holiday Decor

Cons: Optional Excursion cancellations, Christmas/New Year meals good but not "special" for occasion

Recommended: Yes

Traffic in Acapulco turned a 4-destination excursion into a 2-destination excursion. We were warned about extra traffic, but not the likely consequences. It was no fault of the van driver. Meals and specialty restaurants remain excellent.

Great Trip

September

Pros: Very friendly and effient staff. Excursions well planned. Food excellent.

Cons: Bathtubs instead of shower stalls. Difficult to get in and out. Only one Laundry room. Always busy and crowded.

Recommended: Yes

Overall a great experience.

Trip to Alaska

August

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Recommended: Yes

Great. Met and exceeded expectations. It was totally as good as they said it would be.

Magical alaska

July

Pros: Excellent ship size, excellent food and wine and beverage choices. Loved all the ports but wrangellwhich was ok

Cons: The only con was the casino was small and had no craps table and probably 1/3 of the slots were broken. Of course it probably was a pro we couldn't lose money.

Recommended: Yes

The ship was a great size. We would have liked more opportunities when we were at sea. Shuffle board tournaments. Dance lessons. Cooking lessons etc

OUTSTANDING, memorable, and great!!!

July

Pros: The crew from our Captain on down!

Cons: The launderette facilities--broken equipment, lengthy wait.

Recommended: Yes

Overall, our experiences on the Regatta as first time cruisers was most positive. Loved our suite with the veranda, the bed was quite comfy, the closets/drawers quite spacious, always lots of hot water for showers, etc. Can't say enough good things!

Regatta

June

Pros: Great food, extra comfortable beds, very relaxed atmosphere, good entertainment, Jimmy Travis was the best

Cons: Too much string quartet entertainment

Recommended: Yes

It was kind of nice not having pictures taken, but one night would have good. Tracy Arms Fjorge was special

Regatta

June

Pros: Great food, smaller number of passenger, good ports

Cons: Stateroom 180 sq. ft. Vs 280 on Oceana larger ship

Recommended: Yes

Overall excellent cruise and with smaller ship able to get closer to Hubbard Glacier. Also able to dock at all but one port where larger ships had to ferry from anchorage. Juneau had five cruise ships in port at one time causing very crowded conditions at Humbold Glacier. Not Oceanas fault.

AMAZON ....PLUS

March

Pros: SHIP SIZE, CAPTAIN HANSEN, CRUISE DIRECTOR...ATTENTION TO INDIVIDUL NEEDS...

Cons: KITCHEN...NOTHING CAME OUT TOGETHER....EGGS WITHOUT TOAST...MAIN COURSE WITHOUT SIDES...

Recommended: Yes

FRIENDLY, WARM ATMOSPHERE ....THANKS TO CAPTAIN AND CRUISE DIRECTOR... TIMING OF MORNING LECTURES COULD BE A LITTLE LATER ON SAILING DAYS... EMBARCATION WAS A DISASTER... EXCURSIONS TOO PRICEY.,,,

Oceania did not disappoint.

March

Pros: Excellent cruise period.

Cons: More stops in Brazil.

Recommended: Yes

Oceania has been and continues to be our only choice when it comes to ocean/sea cruising.

Oceania Regatta Experience

November

Pros: None

Cons: Why haven't we done this before?

Recommended: Yes

I can hardly imagine a cruise in the future being able to measure up to the care and service that was part of the Oceania Regatta team. The size of the ship lent itself to an experience of individual attention and the service team made sure that this happened with positive greetings and top-flight care on all sides. We had been told from other travelers that Oceania was the best in the business, and now we are true believers. ...a great travel experience!

Amazing Amazon

November

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Recommended: Yes

Would have loved to have spent more time on the Amazon with less time in the Caribbean. The Amazon experience was amazing.

Post Cruise

August

Pros: Wonderful cruise line.

Cons:

Recommended: Yes

We had the best weather going. The crew said it had rained the whole Alaska season except for our cruise. Just a little rain in Sitka, bright sunshine the rest of the time. You just can't beat the food and service on Oceania Cruise Line.

Miami to San Francisco via Panama Canal

May

Pros: Food and service

Cons: Dated formats, entertainment, shopping

Recommended: No