Before Cruising

• Travel Documents: U.S. citizens sailing on international Oceania Cruises itineraries generally require a valid passport book. Many countries require passports to remain valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates.
• Visas & Entry Requirements: Depending on your itinerary, some destinations may require visas, electronic travel authorizations, vaccinations, or other entry documentation. Review all requirements well before your departure date.
• Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is strongly recommended, particularly for Oceania's destination-rich international itineraries. Comprehensive coverage can help protect against medical emergencies, trip interruptions, baggage delays, and other unexpected travel expenses.
• Research Your Ship: Oceania's smaller ships offer a refined atmosphere with exceptional dining, elegant lounges, spacious public areas, and destination-focused experiences. Reviewing your ship's deck plans before sailing will help you become familiar with its restaurants, lounges, spa, library, and other amenities.
• Pre-Cruise Savings: Beverage packages, shore excursions, spa treatments, and select specialty experiences are often available before sailing. Reserving early generally provides the best availability and pricing.
• Dress Code: Oceania maintains a country club casual atmosphere throughout most of the voyage. Formal nights are not held, although elegant evening attire is appropriate for dinner in specialty restaurants and other evening venues.
• Oceania Club: Oceania's loyalty program rewards returning guests with exclusive benefits, onboard credits, priority privileges, complimentary amenities, and additional savings based on your membership level.
• Packing: Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended, as many Oceania itineraries emphasize destination exploration with full-day shore excursions and extensive sightseeing.
• Carry-On Essentials: Pack medications, travel documents, valuables, electronics, and a change of clothes in your carry-on luggage. Checked luggage may not arrive at your stateroom until later in the afternoon.

Oceania Cruises App

• Your Cruise Companion: The Oceania Cruises App helps you manage your voyage before and during your cruise. Download it before departure to access your reservation, voyage details, and onboard information.
• Before You Sail: Use the app or Oceania's website to complete online check-in, review travel documents, reserve shore excursions, purchase beverage packages, and prepare for embarkation.
• Once Onboard: The app provides access to your daily schedule, dining reservations, onboard account, deck plans, shore excursion information, and other voyage details.
• Daily Planning: Oceania offers destination lectures, culinary demonstrations, enrichment programs, live music, evening entertainment, and numerous daily activities. Reviewing the app each morning helps you plan your day.

Tipping / Gratuities

• Crew Appreciation: Gratuity policies vary depending on your booking and promotional inclusions. Many Oceania cruise fares now include prepaid gratuities, while others may have daily gratuities automatically added to your onboard account. Review your booking confirmation for the details that apply to your voyage.
• Additional Service Charges: Beverage purchases, spa treatments, salon services, and certain specialty experiences may include an automatic service charge where applicable.
• Exceptional Service: Although never expected, many guests choose to provide additional cash gratuities to crew members who provide exceptional personal service during longer voyages.
• Included Value: Many Oceania cruise packages bundle gratuities with other amenities, simplifying onboard expenses and allowing guests to focus on enjoying their vacation.

Embarking

• Online Check-In: Complete online check-in through the Oceania Cruises App or Oceania website before arriving at the terminal. During check-in you'll verify travel documents, receive your boarding information, and review embarkation details.
• Arrival Time: Arrive during your assigned embarkation window for the smoothest boarding experience. Concierge and suite guests may receive priority embarkation at many ports.
• Carry-On Wine: Oceania permits guests to bring a limited amount of personal wine onboard at embarkation. Corkage fees may apply when consumed in onboard restaurants. Review the current policy before your sailing.
• Carry-On Essentials: Keep medications, travel documents, valuables, electronics, and a change of clothes with you. Checked luggage may not arrive at your stateroom until later in the afternoon.
• Embarkation Lunch: The Terrace Café is typically open shortly after boarding, providing a relaxing place to enjoy lunch while waiting for your stateroom to become available.
• Explore The Ship: Take time to familiarize yourself with the Grand Dining Room, specialty restaurants, lounges, Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center, library, and other public spaces before sailaway.
• Airplane Mode: Switch your phone to Airplane Mode before sailing and connect only through the ship's Wi-Fi if you've purchased internet access to avoid international roaming charges.
• All-Aboard Time: Oceania Cruises strictly enforces all-aboard times at every port. Plan to return at least 30 to 60 minutes before the published departure time.

Cabin

• Elegant Accommodations: Oceania staterooms feature premium bedding, marble-appointed bathrooms on many ships, a television, mini refrigerator, in-room safe, hair dryer, plush furnishings, and generous storage space. Amenities vary by ship and cabin category.
• Stateroom Steward: Your steward services your accommodation each day and can assist with additional towels, pillows, blankets, ice, and other reasonable requests throughout your voyage.
• Room Service: Complimentary room service is available throughout the day, allowing guests to enjoy meals and snacks from the comfort of their stateroom. Concierge and suite guests receive expanded dining options.
• Storage Space: Store luggage under the bed after unpacking to maximize available floor space and keep your stateroom organized throughout the cruise.
• Concierge & Suites: Concierge Level Verandas and Penthouse Suites include additional amenities such as priority embarkation, expanded room service menus, exclusive lounge access on many ships, and enhanced personalized service.
• Relaxed Atmosphere: Oceania emphasizes comfort and understated elegance rather than luxury formality, creating accommodations that are refined without feeling overly formal.

On Deck

• Relaxation First: Oceania's outdoor spaces emphasize peaceful relaxation with spacious sun decks, comfortable loungers, whirlpools, swimming pools, and attentive poolside service rather than large amusement-style attractions.
• Aquamar Spa Terrace: Many ships feature the Aquamar Spa Terrace with whirlpools, heated loungers, and tranquil outdoor spaces designed for relaxation.
• Walking Track: Outdoor walking tracks provide a peaceful place to exercise while enjoying panoramic ocean views.
• Chair Etiquette: Oceania asks guests not to reserve loungers for extended periods without using them. During busy times, unattended belongings may be removed to make seating available for other guests.
• Smaller Ships: With fewer guests than most mainstream cruise lines, Oceania's ships generally offer a quieter atmosphere, shorter waits, and plenty of comfortable places to relax throughout the day.
• Country Club Casual: Public spaces are elegant yet relaxed, reflecting Oceania's country club casual philosophy throughout the voyage.

Dining

• The Finest Cuisine at Sea®: Dining is the hallmark of the Oceania experience, with menus created using premium ingredients, made-to-order preparation, and an emphasis on exceptional culinary quality throughout the fleet.
• Specialty Dining Included: Unlike many cruise lines, Oceania includes its specialty restaurants in your cruise fare, allowing guests to enjoy multiple premium dining experiences without additional cover charges. Reservations are recommended.
• Signature Restaurants: Depending on your ship, complimentary specialty venues may include Jacques, Toscana, Polo Grill, Red Ginger, Ember, and Aquamar Kitchen.
• Grand Dining Room: The main dining room features open seating, allowing guests to dine when they choose without assigned dining times or fixed tables.
• Dietary Requests: Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, low-sodium, and many other dietary needs can usually be accommodated. Notify Oceania before sailing whenever possible and remind your dining team once onboard.
• Reservations: Specialty dining reservations become available before sailing and are among the most popular onboard experiences. Booking early provides the greatest selection of dining times.

Food & Beverage

• Included Dining: Oceania's cruise fare includes the Grand Dining Room, Terrace Café, Waves Grill, Aquamar Kitchen (on select ships), and all onboard specialty restaurants. Dining venues vary throughout the fleet.
• Complimentary Beverages: Coffee, premium teas, soft drinks, bottled water, juices, smoothies at Aquamar Kitchen, and other non-alcoholic beverages are included on many sailings, with inclusions varying by fare and itinerary.
• Specialty Coffee: Baristas throughout the ship prepare espresso beverages, cappuccinos, lattes, and other premium coffee drinks that are included on many voyages.
• Fine Wines: Oceania places a strong emphasis on wine, with carefully curated wine lists available throughout the ship to complement its culinary program.
• Late-Night Dining: Terrace Café and room service provide convenient options for guests wishing to enjoy lighter meals or snacks later in the evening.

Prestige Select Beverage Package

• Premium Selection: The Prestige Select Beverage Package includes an extensive selection of premium spirits, cocktails, wines by the glass, Champagne, beer, specialty coffees, and other eligible beverages served throughout the ship.
• Best Overall Value: Guests who regularly enjoy wine with meals, handcrafted cocktails, or premium spirits throughout the day generally receive the greatest value from this package.

House Select Beverage Package

• Lunch & Dinner Service: The House Select Beverage Package provides a selection of wines, beer, and Champagne served during lunch and dinner in participating restaurants.
• Perfect For: Guests who primarily enjoy alcoholic beverages with meals often find the House Select Package provides excellent value without purchasing a full-day beverage package.

Onboard Planning & Reservations

• Oceania Cruises App: The app provides your daily schedule, dining reservations, onboard account, deck plans, and other voyage information throughout your cruise.
• Destination Enrichment: Oceania offers destination lectures, cultural presentations, guest speakers, culinary demonstrations, wine tastings, and enrichment programs designed to enhance your understanding of the places you'll visit.
• Culinary Discovery Center: Available on select ships, the Culinary Discovery Center offers hands-on cooking classes inspired by destinations featured throughout your itinerary.
• Artist Loft: Select ships feature the Artist Loft, where guests can participate in guided art classes, creative workshops, and other enrichment activities.
• Spa Appointments: Sea days are generally the busiest at Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center. Booking treatments early in the cruise or choosing a port day often provides the greatest availability.
• Daily Schedule: Review the daily program each evening to organize the following day's dining, shore excursions, enrichment activities, and entertainment.

Ports / Shore Excursions

• Destination Focus: Oceania is recognized for destination-rich itineraries featuring extended port visits, overnight stays in select cities, and immersive experiences that maximize time ashore.
• Shore Excursions: Oceania offers a wide variety of guided excursions ranging from historical sightseeing and cultural experiences to culinary tours, active adventures, and small-group excursions.
• Go Local Tours: On select itineraries, Go Local excursions provide opportunities to experience destinations alongside local residents through authentic cultural activities that go beyond traditional sightseeing.
• Independent Exploration: Many guests enjoy exploring independently thanks to Oceania's frequent full-day and overnight port calls. Always verify the published all-aboard time before leaving the ship.
• Return Early: Plan to return at least 30 to 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Ships cannot delay departure for late-arriving guests.

Casino

• Boutique Casino: Most Oceania ships feature an intimate casino offering slot machines, blackjack, roulette, poker, and other popular table games while sailing in international waters.
• Relaxed Atmosphere: Oceania's casinos are designed to complement the ship's refined ambiance, providing a quieter gaming experience than is typically found aboard larger mainstream cruise ships.
• Gaming Hours: Casino operations are generally limited to times when the ship is outside territorial waters and comply with local regulations.
• Onboard Account: Eligible gaming transactions may be charged directly to your onboard account, providing a convenient cashless experience.

Wi-Fi / Internet Access

• Starlink Connectivity: Oceania Cruises offers fleetwide Starlink-powered internet service, providing faster and more reliable connectivity than previous satellite systems while at sea.
• Included Wi-Fi: Complimentary Wi-Fi is included with most Oceania cruise fares, allowing guests to browse the web, check email, use social media, and stay connected throughout their voyage.
• Performance: Internet speeds vary depending on your ship's location, weather conditions, and the number of guests online, but Starlink has significantly improved overall reliability across the fleet.
• Oceania Cruises App: The Oceania Cruises App provides access to your daily schedule, reservations, onboard account, and voyage information throughout your cruise.
• Airplane Mode: Keep your mobile devices in Airplane Mode while at sea and connect only through the ship's Wi-Fi to avoid expensive international roaming charges.

Complimentary Extras

• Specialty Dining: Unlike many cruise lines, Oceania includes its specialty restaurants in your cruise fare, allowing guests to enjoy multiple gourmet dining experiences without additional cover charges.
• Enrichment Programs: Destination lectures, guest speakers, cultural presentations, cooking demonstrations, and other educational experiences are included throughout many voyages.
• Fitness Center: Modern fitness centers with cardio equipment, strength machines, and free weights are available aboard every Oceania ship at no additional charge.
• Live Entertainment: Evening entertainment includes live music, production shows, classical performances, guest entertainers, and intimate lounge entertainment that complements Oceania's refined atmosphere.
• Library & Lounges: Every ship features elegant libraries, comfortable observation lounges, and inviting public spaces designed for reading, conversation, and quiet relaxation throughout the day.
• Afternoon Tea: Traditional afternoon tea is served on many voyages, offering a selection of fine teas, pastries, finger sandwiches, and desserts in an elegant setting.

Disembarking

• Express Departure: Guests carrying all of their own luggage may choose Express Departure, allowing them to leave the ship as soon as local authorities clear the vessel.
• Standard Departure: Guests placing luggage outside their stateroom the night before departure receive luggage tags with an assigned departure group. Wait comfortably in the designated public area until your group is called.
• Final Morning: Enjoy breakfast before leaving the ship, review your onboard account one final time, and make sure you've collected all personal belongings from your stateroom.
• Customs & Immigration: Many cruise terminals now use facial recognition technology to speed arrival processing for eligible travelers. Guests traveling with passports often experience the quickest processing.
• Ground Transportation: Whether using Oceania transfers, ride-share services, taxis, rental cars, or personal vehicles, review your transportation plans before leaving the terminal to help ensure a smooth trip home.
• Before You Leave: Before leaving your stateroom, check the safe, closets, drawers, charging outlets, bathroom, and under the bed one final time. Taking a few extra moments can help prevent accidentally leaving behind passports, medications, electronics, or other valuables.