Regatta Improvements

[sabrefan]

Does anyone know when Oceania will start refurbishing the Regatta? Cruising on her in early June 2014. I heard that they will be adding a grill area like what is found on the "O" ships.

[DOJO466]

Does anyone know when Oceania will start refurbishing the Regatta? Cruising on her in early June 2014. I heard that they will be adding a grill area like what is found on the "O" ships.

 

We also will be on Regatta in June. She goes in for refurb the end of May. There will be a new grill area in Terrace, a Barista's coffee bar in the area just outside of the Main Dining Room, updates to cabins and furnishings etc. Can't wait to see it as we have only sailed O ships since they came out. But Regatta was our first sailing and we loved her.

[orchestrapal]

The first cruise after renovations begins June 7th.

[Arusha]

Here is the official announcement from Oceania, with dates specified in the second-to-last paragraph:

 

REGATTA, INSIGNIA AND NAUTICA TO UNDERGO TRANSFORMATION IN 2014

Company to refurbish vessels in six weeks during spring dry docks

 

MIAMI, August 5, 2013 - Oceania Cruises today announced that Regatta, Insignia and Nautica, its trio of award-winning R-Class ships, will undergo a significant transformation starting early next year in the largest refurbishment program in the company's history.

 

The ships will receive a $50 million upgrade in a six-week timeframe that includes the refurbishment of suites, staterooms and select public rooms, some in the colors and décor-style found on the line's newest ships - Marina and Riviera. The ships' top accommodations, the Owner's and Vista suites, will receive new bathrooms including the addition of oversized showers and new vanities. Original artwork, in-line with the celebrated collection on Marina and Riviera, will be commissioned for all suites and staterooms.

 

The Terrace Café, which offers casual gourmet dining, will also be completely refurbished including the addition of a state-of-the-art grill allowing for grilled dinner specialties such as lobster tails, steaks and lamb chops made famous onboard Marina and Riviera.

 

The company is also adding to Regatta, Insignia and Nautica the popular Baristas coffee bar found on its newest ships. Guests will enjoy complimentary gourmet and specialty illy™ coffees including espressos, cappuccinos and lattes as well as homemade croissants, biscotti and finger sandwiches throughout the day.

 

"This refurbishment program is an incredible undertaking but we are excited by the opportunity to bring some of the best features of our O-Class ships to Regatta, Insignia and Nautica," said Kunal S. Kamlani, president of Oceania Cruises. "We will preserve the personality, elegance and comfort of these vessels while furnishing certain areas with the updated décor and amenities that are found on Marina and Riviera. This will ensure a consistent experience across the fleet that we know our guests will love and appreciate."

 

Horizons, the line's observation lounge, will also be refurbished with a new color scheme and décor. In addition, the company will completely enclose the ships' only indoor smoking area, located in Horizons, with glass and install a state-of-the-art air filtration system.

 

Oceania Cruises' flagship restaurant, the Grand Dining Room as well as Toscana, the line's Italian restaurant will be expanded with more tables for two. Lastly, the ships’ show lounges will be refurbished, Martinis will be outfitted with new furniture and the Canyon Ranch SpaClub® will receive new steam and changing rooms.

 

The dry docks are scheduled from April 24 to June 6, 2014 with Insignia and Nautica being refurbished in Marseilles, France and Regatta in Vancouver, BC. The renovated Insignia will debut on May 8, 2014 in Barcelona for her 7-day Jewels of Europe cruise. This will be Insignia's first cruise after her two-year charter. Nautica will debut on May 16, 2014 in Civitavecchia for her 10-day Cliffs & Coves cruise and Regatta on June 7, 2014 in Vancouver for her 10-day Majesty of Alaska cruise.

 

Regatta, Insignia and Nautica are acclaimed for their open-seating gourmet dining, luxurious public rooms, spacious accommodations, and warm and attentive service. The 684-guest ships sail to exotic destinations around the world offering experientially rich excursions and extended time in port so guests can truly immerse themselves.

[Socal404]

Too bad. We are making our first Oceania cruise through the Panama Canal on May 1, on the Regatta. Was hoping to see the improvements, but "missed it by that much":p. Still looking forward to the sailing. Heard some great things about her.:)

[Pet Nit Noy]

Here is the official announcement from Oceania... Original artwork, in-line with the celebrated collection on Marina and Riviera, will be commissioned for all suites and staterooms.

 

Oceania Cruises' flagship restaurant, the Grand Dining Room as well as Toscana, the line's Italian restaurant will be expanded with more tables for two. Lastly, the ships’ show lounges will be refurbished...

 

Reactions and questions:

 

I was particularly excited reading about the original artwork until I got to end of the sentence. I think the public areas of the ship need original art more then do the suites and staterooms. Oceania can be justifiably proud of the art work on Marina and Riviera, but the public art on the R ships is a sad collection of "in the school of" painting and sculpture. Does anyone know if a public art upgrade is being considered?

 

I hope the tables for two that get added to the Grand Dining Room are arranged in a way that is different from the current design. Currently, tables for two are lined up spaced very, very close to one another effectively turns those tables for two into shared tables. Most people begin conversations with nearby couples which defeats the purpose most folks had in asking for a two-top in the first place. If the new two-tops are scattered among tables for larger groups, those groups will ignore the diners eating as a couple. I think most couples requesting a table for two will appreciate being ignored by other cruisers.

 

Does anyone know what is intended for the show lounge refurbishment ? New furniture and upholstery? Conversion to a layout that is more like a standard theater? Something else entirely?

[lyndenfa]

Does anyone know if the upgrades for Regatta are the same as Insignia? The Rechristening Celebration Cruise brochure (Insignia) shows some of the changes and looks good to me. We are not sailing until November 2014 but have been watching for news about Regatta's progress. Regatta was our first O cruise and we are looking forward to sailing with her again.

[orchestrapal]

Does anyone know if the upgrades for Regatta are the same as Insignia? The Rechristening Celebration Cruise brochure (Insignia) shows some of the changes and looks good to me. We are not sailing until November 2014 but have been watching for news about Regatta's progress. Regatta was our first O cruise and we are looking forward to sailing with her again.

 

I believe when the refurbishments to the three ships are completed they will once again be identical triplets.:D

[lyndenfa]

That is what I am hoping. Thanks

[pacheco18]

The first cruise after renovations begins June 7th.

 

I am booked on that cruise and will report in on all the improvements.

[lyndenfa]

look forward to your comments: will you start a new topic for it or post in in reviews? how will I find it?

[pacheco18]

look forward to your comments: will you start a new topic for it or post in in reviews? how will I find it?

 

I will call it

 

live from the newly refurbished regatta

 

Lol