Lorraine Quinn explores the seas on Oceania Vista

I was lucky enough to experience Oceania’s newest ship ‘VISTA’, sailing from Genoa to Monaco, Livornio (Florence/Pisa) and onto Rome – a preinaugural cruise of this amazing ship.

My first impressions of the beautiful ship was the attention to detail was amazing, every area of the ship offered something different from cool Barista coffee bars to an interactive art studio with the renowned artist Andre Allen,  his intricate and imaginative glass artwork fills Artist Loft with bold hues and intriguing patterns.

The choice of dining options onboard is truly fantastic – offering diverse, ethically sourced ingredients. Oceania pride themselves on their culinary offering and this is truly the case, here is a list of some of the dining options.

EMBER. TOSCANA. RED GINGER. POLO GRILLE. GRAND DINING ROOM. AQUAMAR. WAVES. BARISTA. THE TERRACE GRILLE

Another area on VISTA that was so impressive was the Aquamar Spa & Vitality Centre – they offer a all of the latest treatments in their SPA, the hidden gem was relaxation area at the back of the ship – with a thalassotherapy pool, whirlpool, loungers, refreshments was such a beautiful chill out zone day or night with beautiful views of the Mediterranean. There is also a gym with a state of art machines with a separate room for Spinning, Yoga, Pilates class which are also all included in the price of your cruise.

We stayed in Stateroom 10114 – Concierge Veranda Stateroom, our room was so luxurious with a nice big balcony, welcome champagne, Esmeralda our state room attendant was so friendly and helpful. It’s always about the quality of the beds onboard and the comfort and plushness of bed did not disappoint. Our TV had a great choice programmes, information about what’s happening onboard, menus, Room service – all really easy to navigate. I, can’t talk about our stateroom without talking about the amazing bathroom -it was huge -all marble, lovely touches and gorgeous amenities from Bvglari.

The other luxury touches in your stateroom are bathrobes, slippers, courtesy umbrella (hopefully you won’t need that !) fresh bottled refilled botted water each day, As part of their sustainability initiatives onboard – you receive a reusable water bottle you can use on/off the ship with water stations around the ship. When cruising with Oceania – there is so much included, they offer complimentary transfers into the local towns during your ports of call. I should also mention how good the Wifi was – able to work and post on social channels.

The crew onboard were all so welcoming, attentive and friendly, there was such a lovey atmosphere onboard.

Our visit to Monaco and Monte Carlo was super, easily accessed from the ship – a lovey walk through the garden of visiting a beautiful sculpture of Princess Grace, the Palace is worth a visit – such stunning renovations, art and history of the legacy of Grimaldi family, the library alone is breathtaking. A visit the the famous Casino in Monte Carlo is a must – such splendour and opulence – some great people watching in the area and of course the famous sports cars are on show.  Preparations were will underway in Monte Carlo for the upcoming Grand Prix – just amazing to see how they organize this, a great buzz in the area. If you like to shop – there are all the major brands in Monte Carlo – even a dedicated boutique for dogs – so cute.

 

Another thoroughly enjoyable element of this cruise as the entertainment – we went to see the ‘Cabaret’ show which as just stunning, it was like being at a West End Show the singers were just fantastic.

We dined in Aquamar, The Grand Dining Room, WAVES, THE Terrace Grille & Toscana – every dining experience was unique, with abundant menu choices and exemplary service. Their someliers onboard were fantastic with tremendous knowledge of wines and pairings.

Our welcome experience in Toscana was memorable with a showcase of the olive oils from around the world and balsamic vinegar to accompany our freshly made breads – truly fantastic. As we dined in Toscana we were departing LIvornio– our views of the Tuscany coastline at sunset were just stunning.

Oceania Cruises is 20 years old this year, The VISTA ship joins the family of 6 Sisters – INSIGNIA, RIVERIA, NAUTICA, SiRENA, MARINA and REGATTA.

What Concierge Includes – Veranda Stateroom Amenities

Space is perhaps the ultimate luxury, and that is something all our accommodations provide in lavish excess. Defined by their elegance, our staterooms feature tasteful furnishings and a serene ambiance. All staterooms also offer an oversized bathroom with a rainforest shower. You will appreciate the refrigerated mini-bar, copious closet and drawer space and our revolutionary Tranquility Bed, a luxury our guests consistently describe as heavenly.

• Tranquility Bed, an Oceania Cruises exclusive, with 1,000-thread-count linens
• Complimentary soft drinks replenished daily in your refrigerated mini-bar
• Complimentary still & sparkling Vero Water
• Private teak veranda
• Bulgari amenities
• Room service menu 24 hours a day
• Twice-daily maid service
• Oversized rainforest shower
• Belgian chocolates with turndown service
• Interactive television system with on-demand movies, weather and more
• Wireless Internet access and cellular service
• Writing desk and stationery
• Plush cotton towels
• Thick cotton robes and slippers
• Handheld hair dryer
• Security safe

 

Oceania Cruise offers cruise itineraries around the world.

A massive Thank you to Oceania Cruises for inviting us to experience this luxury brand.. At the Travel Suite we pride ourselves in our first hand knowledge of cruising and our Travel Designers can create the ideal cruise experience for you.

Lorraine Quinn, Managing Director

 

Browse more About Vista here 

https://www.oceaniacruises.com/oceania-experience/post/ships/introducing-vistas-dramatic-new-signature-spaces

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More about Oceania Vista

Year of build 2023new ship
Flag state Marshall Islands
Builder Fincantieri (Sestri Ponente, Genoa Italy)
Class NCLH ALLURA
Building cost EUR 575 million (USD 680 million)
Speed 20 kn / 37 km/h / 23 mph
Length (LOA) 251 m / 823 ft
Beam (width) 32 m / 105 ft
Gross Tonnage 67000 gt
Passengers 1218 – 1469
Crew 800
Passengers-to-space ratio 46
Decks 15
Cabins 613
Decks with cabins 6
Sister-ships Allura, Marina, Riviera
Christened by Giada De Laurentiis
Owner (NCLH) Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd
Operator Oceania Cruises Inc