Oceania Cruises - Nautica Reviews

Having sailed with Oceania before, we found this cruise below expectations for the cruise line. Problems with onboard contagious gastrointestinal disease resulted in the closure of some public areas and limits to activities. Food quality and service were erratic. Ports were missed. Too many sea days for our liking.

Cruise did not meet or even come close to our expectations. Boarding was disastrous and total chaos. Food was hit-or-miss. Excursions canceled frequently and most were below average. They canceled one of our "complimentary" excursions and replaced it with an expensive excursion without explaining the difference to us in advance. The ship was out of many of the promised perks, such as tote bag, chocolate on pillows at turn-down, etc. and blamed everything on Covid. Would not cruise with them again....poor value for the money.

Pros: Included shuttle service, friendly staff, easy embarkment and dismemberment. Cons: Cabin restrooms with showers smaller than an RV. Food at Terrace Cafe not up to par. Food venues closed between 2 and 6:30. Too much down time. Not enough activities.

Fabulous

Aside from ridiculously small stateroom showers, the only flaw was stopping at Salala instead of Cairo.

The overall trip was great with a well planned itinerary, excellent service, and very enjoyable excursions. The cabin was small and the bathroom was tiny. The food was disappointing. It was heralded as the best food at sea but the buffet was better than the main dining and the quality in the specialty restaurants was inconsistent. My husband had food poisoning the last day of the trip from the ship’s food and a couple of other passengers we met did as well.

Robyn Jacob's gets 10+; Oceania a 7

Beautiful ship and great staff!

Overall the trip was fantastic Oceana staff were excellent our Butler, Cabin Stewart.Made our trip that much more enjoyable and personal.

Food and menus were not up to par. Prayers me rub was a different kind of meat, sea bass was not sea bass, but many items were out or not available. Tours or executions were not as written, and entertainment was less than except able. We always believed that Oceania was heads above their competition but not the case here on 20 day cruise. We spent close to $18,000 for all including air fare and felt we did not get our money worth.

Fun cruise. Ship was nicely refurbished. Oceania should provide port maps to take when guests go ashore. Oceania has the best food really outstanding.

It was a great cruise and wonderful itinerary. Staff is always 5 stars

My complaints would be having to pay air deviation for the 5 of us in our group. In this day & age with all the problems of flights etc. It seems ridiculous that we should be charged for wanting to go a little early to make sure we arrive on time and get accustomed to the time change and get our covid testing done before going to the ship. Also since there was some covid we feel that the staff should be more active in telling people to wear their masks especially in the Terrace Cafe where you are so close to everyone.

Fantastic trip of a lifetime. Took my 91 year old mom, 22 year old daughter & my best friend. We had a ball. We were thoroughly pampered by the very sweet staff of Oceania - Nautica. We unfortunately missed Santorini due to weather but we’re very well compensated by the very friendly helpful staff attending to our every need. We did not want to leave - we’d be happy to just stay on board!

Nautica is an older ship but still very nice. Crew was extremely friendly. Food was very good

Unable to follow the planned itinerary due to Covid 19. Oceania made things right and the food and service were excellent.

The staff and crew were magical in keeping everyone safe.

The cruise line seemed to handle to corona virus well. Our main objection was the vibration we felt on the ship at night. We missed one port, Reunion, because we were exhausted from lack of sleep. This seemed to improve afterwards.....they must have fixed something.

Unfortunately the embarkation was less than smooth, due to wind/weather, and lack of staff from OCEANIA on dock. No information was given. Communication is a MUST!!!! All good, except for change of staff during cruise. New staff far less friendly and obviously not aware of preferences for cruisers, etc. Seems to create a week to have to rebuild a relationship with dining room staff, bartenders, etc.... Essentially all good......looking forward to refurbished Nautica?

The cruise was spectacular with amazing tours, food and staff. Our room maid "Sharon and helper Amar" are the best. I cannot say that our transports to and from the ship from the hotel are anything to praise. Only word "CHAOS" Local reps awho handle the boarding were to say the least incompetent. No attention to detail and one rep completely ignored giving us our room key upon arrival from the ship. Did not know luggage was sent to room. Terrible!

20 amazing ports but excursions provided by Nautica were disappointing. Service generally good but we missed having hosted bridge on such a long cruise. Cabins do need an update for sure. Entertainment OK but not exceptional. Looking forward to improvements on our next cruise.