Time For A Little Bit Of Luxury

Luxury cruise lines are not new, nor usually what you would call a bargain, but some of the offers that around at the minute are really good. Take a look at this on the lovely Oceania Marina – Wine, Art & Aristocrats. Sailing on 13th May 2020 from Barcelona to Southampton is is not only a good deal but perfect if you don`t want long flights but do fancy trying a Six Star cruise line.

Marina is a small ship but very lovely – this is how Oceania describe her –  “Marina blends sophistication with a contemporary flair to create a casually elegant ambiance. From the sparkling Lalique Grand Staircase to the stunning Owner’s Suites furnished in Ralph Lauren Home, designer touches are everywhere, highlighting the finest residential design and furnishings. More than anything, Marina personifies the Oceania Cruises experience. ”

Oceania pride  themselves on having the finest cusine at sea, with six open-seating gourmet restaurants with no surcharge , as well as the main Grand Dining room, included you will be spoilt for choice of where to eat on this voyage.

The cabins and suites are also lovely –

Suite & Stateroom Amenities

Prestige or Ultra Tranquility Bed, an Oceania Cruises exclusive, with 1,000-thread-count linens+
Refrigerated mini-bar with free and unlimited soft drinks and bottled water replenished daily
Private teak veranda++
Bulgari amenities
Twice-daily maid service
Full-size bathtub+++
Belgian chocolates with nightly turndown service
Complimentary and extensive 24-hour room service menu
Flat-screen television with DVD player and extensive media library
Wireless Internet access and cellular service
Writing desk and stationary
Plush cotton towels, robes and slippers
Handheld hair dryer
Security safe

Enough about the ship and onto the voyage, called Wine, Art & Aristocrats for good reason. The ports of call are Seville, Lisbon, Oporto, La Coruna, Biarritz, Bordeaux and St. Peter Port in Guernsey. Bordeaux is a place I have never been but wold love to visit especially after watching Rick Stein`s Long Weekends where he visited Bordeaux , hub of the famed wine-growing region, it is a port city on the Garonne River in southwestern France.

Famoues for its wine of course, it is also a UNESCO World Heritage sight with beautfiul builidings and lots of history.

At the minute the cruise includes – $ 300 pp on board credit, gratuities, the House Select beverage package and 3 shore excursions so don`t wait toolong as this will sell out quickly.