Elite Traveler July-August 2018

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Elite Tip Host your own 10-person dinner party in the private dining space, Privée, where a golden chandelier hangs above the Dakota Jackson-designed table

Owner’s Suite MARINA , OCEANIA CRUISES

Marina was designed with bon vivants in mind, so much of the focus is placed on the appreciation of food, wine and culture. Dine in gourmet restaurants such as the Italian spot, Toscana; Parisian bistro, Jacques; and classic steakhouse, Polo Grill; and revel in the opulence of the Grand Dining Room. Inspired by Europe’s five-star grand hotels, this palatial space stands out for its extraordinary central chandelier, rich fabrics, decadently set tables and oversize chairs. Embrace your time at sea by joining wine-tasting sessions at the restaurant La Reserve by Wine Spectator and learning how to prepare Greek, Nordic and Sicilian cuisine in The Culinary Center. Should you be more artistically inclined, pay a visit to the artist in residence to try watercolor painting or take a photography class and edit the photos of the Instagrammable spots you’ve captured on your journey. Guest lectures by experts in the history of the destinations and naturalists further enrich your travels. Marina was magnificently refurbished in 2016, and her sparkling design includes a grand Lalique staircase and an ambiantly lit open-air pool, with an abundance of world-class facilities to discover too. Unwind at Canyon Ranch spa, work out at the sports deck and pool, and while away each evening at the Monte Carlo–style casino or with live music in one of the sophisticated cocktail bars. The Owner’s Suite is elegantly adorned with understated furnishings from the Ralph Lauren Home Collection. Upon entering, you’re met with a dramatic black-and-white foyer featuring a bar stocked to your preferences, grand piano and lounge area facing floor-to-ceiling windows. The suite has both indoor and outdoor whirlpool spas and generous closet space for stowing your gowns and tuxedos. While staying in any one of the three Owner’s Suites, you’ll have exclusive access to the Executive Lounge and private library, 24-hour butler service and the private Spa Terrace featuring a thalassotherapy pool. Incredible itinerary When she sets sail from Tahiti in March 2019 for Oceania’s 34-day Seashores to Skylines cruise, Marina will begin an unforgettable tour of the paradisiacal Pacific islands and geographically diverse Americas. After a whirlwind expedition around French Polynesia and a stop at Easter Island to see the ancient moai , Marina will venture up the South and Central American coast on her way to the final destination, New York City. A 16-night leg of the journey is also available as a cruise called Pearls &Moai. Special amenities Butler service, unlimited access to the Canyon Ranch spa’s private Spa Terrace, access to Executive Lounge, complimentary in-suite bar, in-suite laptop and iPad, Bulgari gift set, packing and unpacking service, evening canapés Size 2,000 sq ft Rate $15,999 per person based on double occupancy for 16 nights. $37,285 per person based on double occupancy for 34 nights, oceaniacruises.com