Oceania Cruises was formed in 2002. Oceania Cruises' flagship, MS Regatta was launched in mid-2003 and sailed her maiden voyage on July 5th of that year. Oceania Cruises' second vessel, MS Insignia, was introduced in April 2004, concurrent with the acquisition of its third vessel, MS Nautica. Nautica debuted in November, 2005.

Oceania Cruises has quickly been recognized by sophisticated travelers and industry experts alike for its extraordinary cuisine, outstanding service, luxurious ships and destination-rich itineraries. In its first year, Oceania Cruises quickly established itself as an industry leader and innovator with the 684-guest Regatta and Insignia. Having just celebrated its one year anniversary on July 5, 2004, Oceania Cruises was voted "Readers' Favorite" by the readers of Departures, the official publication for American Express Platinum and Centurion Card members; in Travel + Leisure Magazine's "World's Best Awards", Oceania Cruises was rated as the #3 cruise line in the large-ship category, ahead of the industry's leading premium brands and on the heels of the most respected luxury lines; and most recently, Oceania Cruises ranked among the top 5 large ship cruise lines in Conde Nast Traveler's annual Readers' Choice Awards.

Oceania Cruises is a distinctively different cruise line. Three modern luxury ships carry just 684 guests. Nearly 70% of all staterooms feature private verandas and service is provided by an attentive European staff. At Oceania Cruises, the priority is an extraordinary cruise experience that will fit varied interests and exceed all expectations. This includes the finest cuisine at sea, carefully crafted by world-renowned Master Chef Jacques Pepin. Each ship, Regatta, Insignia and Nautica, offers the flexibility of open-seating dining in four unique restaurants. Experience a country club atmosphere where the expectation is to dress comfortably and where suits, tuxedos and gowns are never required. Outstanding personal service is provided by a staff-to-guest ratio that is among the best in the industry.

Points of Distinction:

• Finest Cuisine at sea, served in four distinctive open seating restaurants
• Gourmet culinary program created by world-renowned Master Chef, Jacques Pepin
• 70% of the Suites and Staterooms feature private teak verandas
• Exclusive tranquility Beds, featuring luxurious Euro Top mattresses, plush duvets, goose-down pillows and the finest Egyptian cotton linens
• Butler service offered in Owner's, Vista and Penthouse Suites
• Country Club-casual ambiance; tuxedos and gowns are never required
• Elegant, 684-guest, mid-size ships featuring Large-ship amenities
• The World's most alluring and desirable ports
• Best value in Luxury Cruising