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When taking delivery of
Regatta,
Oceania Cruises wisely decided not to change the ship's
interiors. After all, noted architect John McNeece did an
outstanding job decorating all the original "R" ships. With its rich colors, dark wood
paneling,
thick carpets and heavy drapes,
Regatta's
interiors remind one of a stately country home. Very elegant,
but also very inviting, this ship is the ultimate in timeless
elegance and we feel at home immediately.
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The Grand Hall is Regatta's
magnificent centerpiece, with a look that reminds one of the majestic hallways of
Titanic and other famous ships of yesteryear. On the lower level, you will find the Purser's Office
and Destination Service desk. Oceania Cruises places great emphasis on shore
experiences,
offering a broad range of organized land tours plus the option to have the
knowledgeable staff create your custom shore side adventure. And given the usually
generous port stays, there is ample time to enjoy the local sight and sounds. |
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A hotspot on Regatta is the
spectacular Library, located high up on Deck 10. Apart from its stunning looks
with faux fireplace, trompe d'oeuil ceiling, comfy sofas and wing-backed
leather chairs, it is positively overflowing with books in all shapes and sizes. Two PC's offer
around-the-clock Internet access, while elsewhere on the same deck a dedicated
"Oceania@Sea" Internet Center opens daily and offers specialized training classes.
During
my cruise, Internet access was extremely slow and at $ 0,95 per minute, rather
pricy. I would recommend to purchase one of the Internet packages on board,
granting access for a certain number of minutes for one flat fee. |
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If you are the thirsty kind, you might
want to head to the intimate Grand Bar, with its stunning ceiling
frescoes. At
night, the Grand Bar is mainly used as a cocktail lounge
for the adjoining Grand Dining Room, with Horizons up on
deck 10 taking over the lead later in the evening. Floor to ceiling
windows in the latter room guarantee stunning vista during the
day, while late at night the lights are dimmed and the
ship's orchestra
starts to play. With its tartan carpeting, leather couches, comfy
chairs and black and white framed photos of sports heroes,
Horizons is the place for night owls.
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