Oceania Cruises' New 'Marina' To Feature 10 Dining Venues, Including 6 Gourmet Restaurants
The first-ever cruise ship built for Epicureans Oceania Cruises' new Marina will set new standards for culinary excellence at sea with 10 dining venues, six of which are gourmet restaurants and offer culinary excellence at no supplement.
Online, January 12, 2011 (Newswire.com) - The first-ever cruise ship built for Epicureans
Oceania Cruises' new Marina will set new standards for culinary excellence at sea with 10 dining venues, six of which are gourmet restaurants and offer culinary excellence at no supplement. The 1,250-guest ship, which debuts later this month, has been designed for food and wine lovers with the aim of offering dining experiences comparable to the best shore-side restaurants.
Bob Binder, Oceania Cruises' president, said "Marina is the first ship purpose-built for epicureans. Unlike many cruise lines, all of our meals are cooked to order, a la minute. We are committed to serving cuisine that rivals some of the world's very best restaurants."
Continental Cuisine, Asian Fusion & American Favorites
Marina will offer six, open-seating gourmet restaurants, two private-dining venues and two casual eateries. The decor of each is distinctive, yet a common design thread is evident in the extensive use of rich woods, marble and granite, fine wool carpets and supple leather. Below is an outline of the ship's eight no-charge dining venues and two exclusive options:
1. The Grand Dining Room - Tuxedo-clad wait staff serve a six-course menu in a classic setting reminiscent of a five-star restaurant at one of Europe's grandest hotels. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
2. Toscana - Three, illuminated etched-glass panels provide a dramatic backdrop to savory specialities, many of them family recipes handed down from Oceania Cruises' staff and crew. Open for dinner, reservations suggested.
3. Polo Grill - Plush and supple leather upholstery, a rich palette of crimson, gold and green, and gold-edged mahogany wall panels evoke the glamour of a vintage Hollywood steakhouse. Fine cuts of Prime, dry-aged beef, as well as chops and fresh seafood, are featured. Open for dinner, reservations suggested.
4. Jacques - The first-ever restaurant at sea for its namesake, internationally renowned chef Jacques Pepin, draws inspiration from fabled brasseries of Paris and his hometown of Lyon. Open for dinner, reservations suggested.
5. Red Ginger - Thai, Japanese and Vietnamese flavours are showcased in a contemporary setting that features three Buddhas carved from a single piece of backlit glass as a dramatic centerpiece. Open for dinner, reservations suggested.
6. Terrace Cafe - Shades of burgundy, burnt orange, gold and lemon create a bright and pleasant ambiance or guests may dine al fresco. Regional delicacies and sumptuous buffets are served for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
7. Waves - This relaxed, open-air bistro serves gourmet burgers, swordfish, chicken and other grilled items, and features a salad bar and homemade ice cream bar. Open for lunch, weather permitting.
8. Baristas - This coffee bar adjoining the library is the place throughout the day to enjoy Illy espresso and cappuccino, homemade biscotti and coffee cake.
Optional Wine Dinners & the Ultimate Chef's Table
9. La Reserve by Wine Spectator - La Reserve is an intimate venue that hosts wine tastings and seven-course pairing dinners with premium wines selected in consultation with Wine Spectator editors. Extra charge for wines; reservations required.
10. Privee - An exclusive private dining room that offers the ultimate Chef's Table. Eight fortunate guests can create a personalised menu featuring such specialities as Kobe beef, Brittany lobsters, foie gras, caviar and truffles. Room charge is $1,000. Open select evenings, reservations required.
Oceania Cruises' new Marina also features a Bon Appetit Culinary Centre and full-service Canyon Ranch® SpaClub. Interior design highlights include a Lalique-designed grand lobby, luxurious suites designed by Dakota Jackson as well as Owner's Suites furnished exclusively in Ralph Lauren Home.
To find out more about Oceania Cruises visit OceaniaCruises.co.uk or call on 0845 505 1920.
Additional information about Marina dining venues, including sample menus, can be found online. For more information on Oceania Cruises or to order a brochure, visit OceaniaCruises.co.uk or call on 0845 505 1920.
About Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises® is the world's only upper-premium cruise line and offers an unrivalled combination of the finest cuisine at sea, elegant accommodation, exceptional personalised service and extraordinary value. Award-winning itineraries visit more than 300 ports in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and the Americas aboard the luxurious Regatta, Insignia, Nautica and new Marina.
About Prestige Cruise Holdings
Prestige Cruise Holdings (PCH) is the parent company of Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Formed in 2007 to manage select assets in Apollo Management's cruise investment portfolio, PCH is led by Chairman and CEO Frank Del Rio, the founder of Oceania Cruises. PCH is the market leader in the upper-premium and luxury segments of the cruise industry with nearly 4,000 berths between the Oceania and Regent brands, a number the company expects will grow to more than 6,500 berths by 2011.
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