californiacruisefreak Posted July 14, 2019 #1 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Please enjoy the photos. They are attached and there is a link below to access them. I have also written a review under "reviews". Here is the link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/kM9fPEaxuju9ewMx9 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted July 14, 2019 #2 Share Posted July 14, 2019 A lot better looking than when we were on in Oct. Give them an A for decor. But still should get rid of Tuscan Steak. It was just awful. Not enough steak house or Italian. Can't do both and get to the Oceania standards for great food. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanoverian Posted July 14, 2019 #3 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Thanks so much, californiacruisefreak. DW and I have been looking all over for pictures or video of the refurbishment, and your post is the first to give us a good look at what has been done. The ship looks to be tasteful and refined with a new lightness that I am glad to see. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeniEncinitas Posted July 14, 2019 #4 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Thank you for taking the time to do all those wonderful pictures👍 I notice Vero water system is up and running? I noticed the bottle container on the desk. Denise😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winters Gate Posted July 14, 2019 #5 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Thank you so much, we really looking forward to board her in Rome tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classiccruiser777 Posted July 14, 2019 #6 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Looks a lot like the Insignia (except for Tuscan Steak & Red Ginger). I’m surprised Oceania hasn’t come out with a video showing the refurbished ships. Maybe someday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanoverian Posted July 14, 2019 #7 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Classiccruiser777, I could not agree more. It is as if Ford told you for months that a spectacular new car is coming in September, and then failing to give out any information or pictures of it in October. Oceania is not alone in this, the other lines do the same thing. I was really hoping for a comprehensive video from Oceania regarding both ships. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorna Doone Posted July 15, 2019 #8 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Thank you so much for posting. I've been searching for weeks trying to find refurbishment pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunzini Posted July 15, 2019 #9 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Thanks for posting. The ship looks wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo-b Posted July 15, 2019 #10 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Thanks so much for posting photos. can I ask what grade of cabin this is? Your review is not showing up yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portofrome Posted July 15, 2019 #11 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Great photos! Thank you for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelc Posted July 15, 2019 #12 Share Posted July 15, 2019 You are a star - Been waiting for ages for some photo's of the refurbishment - Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
californiacruiseluvrs Posted July 15, 2019 #13 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Glad you all enjoyed the photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted July 15, 2019 #14 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Thank you for posting the pictures. It's a strange experience - she looks the same and yet very different at the same time ☺️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanandJim Posted July 15, 2019 #15 Share Posted July 15, 2019 4 hours ago, jo-b said: Thanks so much for posting photos. can I ask what grade of cabin this is? Your review is not showing up yet. Not the OP, but that cabin is a Penthouse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted July 15, 2019 #16 Share Posted July 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, StanandJim said: Not the OP, but that cabin is a Penthouse Looks pretty nice. Much better than when we were on in Oct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiller Posted July 15, 2019 #17 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Thank you for posting these! I'll be on the Sirena in December--was on it three years ago before the refurbishment. The new decor looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go-Bucks! Posted July 16, 2019 #18 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Virtually identical to Insignia now...but with different specialty restaurants. That cabin is a Penthouse Suite (PH). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redtravel Posted July 18, 2019 #19 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Great photos. Looks like a new ship. Just booked a cruise on Sirena. Hope that they work out any problems quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zalusky Posted July 19, 2019 #20 Share Posted July 19, 2019 SO did you kick everybody off the ship to take pictures. I have never seen it so empty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbb Posted July 19, 2019 #21 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Do you have pictures of Horizons? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgesGal Posted July 21, 2019 #22 Share Posted July 21, 2019 She looks lovely! Looking to book Sirena tomorrow for 3-18-20. She is the only O ship we haven't been on yet. Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
californiacruisefreak Posted July 21, 2019 Author #23 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Cabin category was PH2. Review should be posting. I will warn you if sailing on Sirena not to expect a happy and dynamic crew. The crew seems absolutely miserable. The cruise directory makes his quick appearances and then disappears from the public eye quickly. Something is broken with management on this ship. Definitely not a cohesive or friendly crew. There were many times that my group felt (this was universal) that we were inconveniencing the crew by being on board. Mega management failure for such a beautiful ship. We still will likely consider Oceania in the future, but with tempered expectations. As a last note, we have experienced the indifference and at times rudeness of the crew on other Oceania ships as well. VERY inconsistent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mura Posted July 22, 2019 #24 Share Posted July 22, 2019 I find that surprising since we've never been on an Oceania ship where this was true. (I'm not saying this wasn't the case, just that it hasn't been my experience.) Also, we haven't been on Sirena since October 2016 and given the way crew contracts end, it's not at all surprising that your experience was different from ours. Mura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted July 22, 2019 #25 Share Posted July 22, 2019 I know for years people complained about the rudeness of the Destination services but not sure if it just their manner some Eastern Europeans are abrupt ....they do not come off as warm & fuzzy like some other Nationalities I have rarely come across staff that are indifferent but sometime people ask them questions that they cannot answer so they appear indifferent I find that some PAX are more rude & condescending to the staff so that causes the staff member to give that person a wide berth JMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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