Oceania Says Its Got News on Marina

[editor@cruisecritic]

Check this out -- http://www.cruisecritic.co.uk/news/news.cfm?ID=3586. We'll report back tomorrow about the latest reveal on Oceania's Marina, which as you may know, is now slated for launch in January 2011.

 

Carolyn

 

Carolyn Spencer Brown

Editor in Chief

Cruise Critic

[Druke I]

Hammer them for deck plans!

[RJB]

who cares anymore. The ship is too big anyway:mad:

[hondorner]

I'm not certain if this link can be seen without registering for the site, but click here for a link to this morning's SeaTrade Insider article about Marina. Essentially, they have announced details about the decor of the three 2,500 sq ft Owner's Suites. There may be more information forthcoming...the article did say that itineraries will be available in "coming weeks" with bookings to open in January.

[hondorner]

who cares anymore. The ship is too big anyway:mad:

THIS is a ship that is way too big:

{EDIT} I removed a quote that was copyrighted The gist of the quote was that Carnival's Dream was rerouted and missed a port call in San Juan, Puerto Rico because none of the available berths were big enough to handle it. The passengers each received $20 in shipboard credit as compensation for the missed port...

[TERRIER1]

There may be more information forthcoming...the article did say that itineraries will be available in "coming weeks" with bookings to open in January.

 

 

I emailed Oceania inquiring when the 2011 Spring/Summer itineraries would be available for the current fleet and they send in April 2010 when they mail out the brochure. Isn't that late? I thought by next month they would be available.

[Druke I]

When I e-mailed Oceania Cruises re itineraries and deck plans for Marina, the response was they would be available in January 2011!

 

JanCruz, a frequent poster on the Oceania (and Azamara) forums, believes that 2011 was a typo, and meant to be 2010.

 

We shall see.

 

Reference the posts re Marina, at 62,000 GRT being too big - I don't agree.

[LHT28]

When I e-mailed Oceania Cruises re itineraries and deck plans for Marina, the response was they would be available in January 2011!

 

JanCruz, a frequent poster on the Oceania (and Azamara) forums, believes that 2011 was a typo, and meant to be 2010.

 

We shall see.

Since they are projecting the 1st sailing to be in January 2011 I think having the deck plans/itineraries available in 2011 may be a bit late.... so I am going to vote it was a typo;)

 

Lyn

[Kruzin Again !]

The following news is from Oceania's Media page.

 

Dec 11, 2009

OCEANIA CRUISES' NEW MARINA TO FEATURE FIRST SUITES AT SEA DESIGNED BY TOCAR FEATURING FURNISHINGS FROM RALPH LAUREN HOME

Glamorous Owner’s Suites Offer 2,500+ Square Feet of Palatial Luxury

 

NEW YORK, December 11, 2009 — When she debuts in winter 2010, Oceania Cruises’ new Marina will be the first ship to offer luxury suites completely appointed from furniture and fabrics to lighting and bedding using the acclaimed Ralph Lauren Home collection.

 

To accomplish this industry first, the cruise line tapped New York-based Tocar Interior Design because of the award-winning partners’ keen familiarity with the Polo Ralph Lauren esthetic. Susan Bednar Long, co-founder and president, previously oversaw the decoration of flagship retail stores for Polo across North America. Christina Sullivan, co-founder and vice president, began her career at Polo in the store design department, where she launched Double RL Collection Shops across the U.S.

 

“To appeal to discerning travelers we wanted the best suites on Marina to feel like a luxurious estate home. We thought out-of-the box, insisted on the finest craftsmanship and sought out the most talented residential designers,” stated Bob Binder, Oceania Cruises’ president. “Tocar has designed the first suites at sea exclusively using furnishings from Ralph Lauren Home.”

 

A Grand Entrance

 

The three Owner’s Suites on board Marina are unlike any luxury suites at sea. Upon entering the foyer guests will be struck with a sense of awe, as though they have entered an opulent estate home. Walls of inset Georgian wood paneling are finished in an ivory gloss. Art niches on either side are framed with polished stone and mirrored to reflect the statuary. An ivory marble entryway with a David Hicks inspired black and camel mosaic tile inset is surrounded by plush black carpeting trimmed with a polished nickel metal edge.

 

The foyer also contains a mahogany gloss bar with three ivory leather and chrome stools, stately burnished silver armchairs covered in faux crocodile and brown and white faux zebra skins and an oversized ivory brocade and black satin chaise in front of floor-to-ceiling windows offering sweeping ocean vistas. An ebony baby grand piano serves as the room’s focal point while a brilliant alabaster and polished nickel chandelier hangs overhead.

 

Luxurious Living & Dining

 

Guests will spend most of their time in the spacious living and dining room, which exudes the rich, clubby and refined elegance of a world-class yacht. Macassar ebony-veneered chests with silver hardware topped by faux Zebra-framed mirrors flank the entrance. Walnut herringbone wood flooring rings a field of camel carpeting with an inset chocolate border. A full wall of windows affords uninterrupted aft views.

 

MARINA OWNER’S SUITES/2

 

A camel-colored, suede L-shaped Modern penthouse sectional is prominently positioned in the corner. To its side is a mahogany Anglesey end table and oversized, Mayfair tufted armchair upholstered in coffee-brown velvet; the Planar brushed stainless steel and acrylic coffee table centers the seating area. A 42” flat-screen TV mounted atop a striking nickel and mahogany entertainment center is anchored by a black teak and nickel Aldgate étagère.

 

An elegant mahogany Mayfair dining table with smooth caramel leather Clivedon dining chairs affords seating for six topped with a classic candelabra chandelier finished in nickel complete the dramatic dining area.

 

Wraparound teak-covered verandas feature stylish pieces custom-crafted from Ralph Lauren in white marine lacquer suitable for outdoor living.

 

Sumptuous Sleeping Quarters

 

For restful nights at sea the Tocar designers used ivory wainscoting and plush silvery grey carpeting to set the stage for the high-style and luxurious bedrooms of the Owner’s Suites. The walls above the wainscoting are covered in Austyn cashmere and all windows and balcony doors are dressed with ivory wool sheers and silver drapery panels in a shimmering, silk/cotton blend.

 

The bedroom’s centerpiece is the distinctive, Bel Air bed in a deep, library mahogany – its headboard, footboard and side rails upholstered in steel-blue mohair with polished nickel nail-head accents. To its left and right are City Modern bedside chests with stainless trim and hardware, finished in rosewood mahogany. Night-stands are topped with Faceted Crystal Prism lamps with white silk shades. A custom ceiling fixture in polished nickel with teardrop glass balls provides overhead boudoir lighting.

 

A Mayfair mirror with a burnished silver-leaf frame and beveled glass adorns one wall, framed by polished nickel sconces with white-pleated silk shades. Across the room is the Ralph Lauren Highbridge desk featuring stainless steel sawhorse base with glass top and Noble Estate side chair upholstered in camel wool seat base with contrasting ivory ribbed seat back and polished nickel nail heads. A Noble Estate settee upholstered in taupe leather with polished nickel sabos and two Hasley slipper-chairs upholstered in a light gray cashmere wool blend provide additional seating.

 

Throw pillows upholstered in both silver textured fabric with contrasting ivory cord and ivory brocade pattern with contrasting blue double-fringe trim add to the elegance.

 

The finishing touch on this grand boudoir is a marble, six-fixture master bathroom with both a separate shower and large soaking tub. The whimsical mahogany double vanity is topped with double portholes and accented with nickel ceiling-mounted round pivoting mirrors and Ralph Lauren’s classic small sconces with silk fabric shades.

 

MARINA OWNER’S SUITES/3

Casual Elegance Meets High Style

 

Oceania Cruises’ new Marina has been purposefully designed to carry 1,258 guests to the world’s most alluring ports in elegance and style. Rich woods, marble and granite, fine wool carpets and lustrous leathers adorn public rooms. Facilities include 10 dining venues – six of which are open-seating gourmet restaurants, an array of bars and lounges, a full-service Canyon Ranch SpaClub and fitness center, swimming pool and hot tubs.

 

Information about Marina itineraries will be revealed in the coming weeks. Reservations can be made beginning in January 2010. For more information or to order a brochure, contact a travel agent, visit OceaniaCruises.com or call Oceania Cruises toll-free at 800-531-5658.

[Jancruz]

"Information about Marina itineraries will be revealed in the coming weeks. Reservations can be made beginning in January 2010. For more information or to order a brochure, contact a travel agent, visit OceaniaCruises.com or call Oceania Cruises toll-free at 800-531-5658."

 

 

I was correct in the date!!!

Wow, I am blown away by the pictures..I need to win the Lottery so I can cruise in one of the Owners Suites..Frank has done it again!!!

Jancruz1

[LHT28]

Wow, I am blown away by the pictures..

Jancruz1

 

where do we get to see the pictures?

[Druke I]

Using the phone # provided above by JanCruz, I requested a brochure for Marina. "Not Available until early next year"!

 

2500+ square foot Owner's Suite strikes me as somewhat ostentatious - but I don't travel in suites anyway.

[neepawa]

The pictures are available at this website:

 

http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=3589#

 

Don

[LHT28]

The pictures are available at this website:

 

http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=3589#

 

Don

Thanks Don

Missed that ;)

 

Lyn

[wripro]

I wonder if they will carry over some of this sumptuousness to the regular penthouses and cabins. To me making such a big deal out of a few owner's suites is nothing more than a marketing gimmick and will affect very few passengers on the new ship.

[Friscorays]

I wonder if they will carry over some of this sumptuousness to the regular penthouses and cabins. To me making such a big deal out of a few owner's suites is nothing more than a marketing gimmick and will affect very few passengers on the new ship.

 

I agree. I'm quite interested in the Marina, and not at all interested in the Owner's suites.

[MightyQuinn]

To me making such a big deal out of a few owner's suites is nothing more than a marketing gimmick and will affect very few passengers on the new ship.

And in reading the press release, I wondered who was being promoted - Oceania or Ralph Lauren Home Collection? ;);)

[meow!]

Glamorous Owner’s Suites Offer 2,500+ Square Feet of Palatial Luxury.

With nearly three times the space of the owner's suites on the existing R ships, is it going to be 3x the fare too? If so, it will be more expensive than the top suites on RSSC. Why not assign the Marina as an RSSC ship instead of Oceania? Or simply combine the two lines as Oceania's pricing tends towards RSSC anyway, and competitor Azamara is becoming more "inclusive" in price?

[WindrunnerII]

I wonder if they will carry over some of this sumptuousness to the regular penthouses and cabins. To me making such a big deal out of a few owner's suites is nothing more than a marketing gimmick and will affect very few passengers on the new ship.

 

Reading between the lines with the press release, the CC news story and details from some other news sources, it sounds as though these suites are a harbinger of what is to come throoughout the rest of the ship.

 

Del Rio and Binder keep refering to 'taste', 'design', 'sophistication' and the fact that they are trying to evoke the feeling of a private home with this ship.

 

That's my read on things.

[pondnana]

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Del Rio and Binder keep refering to 'taste', 'design', 'sophistication' and the fact that they are trying to evoke the feeling of a private home with this ship.

 

Private home or an exclusive private club:(.

[PennyAgain]

It all looks wonderful to me. A younger crowd than on Crystal and really beautiful suites.

[Jancruz]

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Del Rio and Binder keep refering to 'taste', 'design', 'sophistication' and the fact that they are trying to evoke the feeling of a private home with this ship.

 

Private home or an exclusive private club:(.

 

Private home..both Frank and Bob have great taste and love designing..I think you will find all the staterooms on Marina gorgeous, comfortable and spacious..just be patient shortly you will hear all the particulars on the ship!

Jancruz1

[marilynfaye]

I don't need the whole suite. Do you think they would just rent me the bathroom?

[hondorner]

With nearly three times the space of the owner's suites on the existing R ships, is it going to be 3x the fare too?

The CruiseCritic article says the price will be about 20% higher than the existing owner's suites. They are, however the same in name, only. There will also be a new class of suites, the Oceania suites, that will fall between the owner's and vista suites on the one hand, and the penthouse suites on the other. I suspect they will be closer to today's owner's suites.

[meow!]

Thank you for the reply. Perhaps you would like to read another thread in the neighbouring Azamara column too http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1102211