Gratuities, gourmet specialty dining, sodas,
specialty coffees and teas, and WiFi are all included in the new
bundle of value-packed amenities
MIAMI, Sept. 5,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Oceania Cruises®, the
world's leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has
unveiled Your World Included™, its new brand value promise
that features an updated selection of always included amenities for
all guests across the globe, cementing its brand promise, Your
World. Your Way.®
As part of Your World Included, all guests will now
receive included shipboard gratuities for stateroom attendants,
butlers, and dining waitstaff automatically in their cruise fare.
Previously, gratuities had been included selectively as travel
partner or loyalty club amenities or for guests from certain
regions of the world.
Gratuities are in addition to other Your World Included
amenities: dining at all gourmet specialty restaurants; sodas,
juices, specialty coffees and teas; still and sparkling Vero
Water®; unlimited Starlink® WiFi; in-room dining;
fruit smoothies, gelato and artisan ice cream; group fitness
classes; and laundry services.
The updated inclusions will begin on October 1, 2024, for all new reservations on
sailings departing on or after January 1,
2025. The line's current simply MORE™ offering will
end on September 30, 2024, meaning
that a shore excursion credit and beverage package will no longer
be automatically included.
The change has come following guest feedback highlighting that
while they enjoyed the simply MORE inclusions, they
would rather global guest inclusions focused on what mattered most.
At the top of this list was always included gratuities for all
guests.
"Oceania Cruises' promise to show our guests Your World. Your
Way has been at the heart of our business since we launched
more than 20 years ago. The change has come following feedback from
guests, highlighting that they would prefer that we include
amenities valued by all versus amenities valued by some. Not
surprisingly, our guests place the greatest value on our core
inclusions such as free specialty dining and free WiFi; including
gratuities creates the richest possible array of amenities and
benefits for our guests globally," said Frank A. Del Rio, President of Oceania Cruises.
"It also gives us a clearly defined position in the cruise
sector as the leading ultra-premium line of choice, offering
outsized value to our guests."
Based on a 10-day cruise, guests will receive always included
amenities valued at more than $1,800
per stateroom when compared to premium cruise lines. This figure is
based on average charges made for gratuities, WiFi, non-alcoholic
beverage packages, and specialty dining reservations.
"Here at Oceania Cruises, we've always been renowned for our
warm and authentic service; it's part of the intangible magic of
sailing on board one of our small, luxurious ships. I'm delighted
that we are adding in gratuities for all guests, as our dedicated
onboard team is working for guests' smiles – not their tip. Making
every interaction with our guests count is our service culture
mantra," said Del Rio.
The generous suite of always included amenities through the new
Your World Included brand value promise in full:
- Gourmet Specialty Restaurants: A variety of distinctive,
open-seating restaurants, all at no additional charge.
- In-Suite and In-Stateroom Dining: Our hot and cold in-room
dining selections are sublime and complimentary.
- Unlimited WiFi: Starlink® connectivity
affords much quicker upload and download speeds.
- Sodas, Specialty Coffees & Teas: Whether at a restaurant,
lounge or Baristas coffee bar, it's always free.
- Still & Sparkling Vero Water®: Unlimited, eco-friendly
and great tasting, the gold standard of still and
sparkling water.
- Juices, Smoothies & Gourmet Ice Cream: Cold-pressed juices,
fruit smoothies, homemade gelato and gourmet ice creams are
always included.
- Group Fitness Classes: Choose from a selection of free classes
at Aquamar® Spa + Vitality Center.
- Laundry Services: With free launderettes included along with
laundry services and pressing for Concierge and Suite levels,
you'll always look your finest.
- Shipboard Gratuities: Our people make the difference – they
work for your smile, not for your tip.
Guests can personalize their vacation experience with extras
such as air transportation and transfers, shore excursions, or a
beverage package, to be added according to preference.
For additional information on Oceania Cruises' small-ship luxury
product, exquisitely crafted cuisine and expertly curated travel
experiences, visit OceaniaCruises.com, call 855-OCEANIA, or
speak with a professional travel advisor.
About Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises is the world's
leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line. The line's
eight small, luxurious ships carry a maximum of 1,250 guests and
feature The Finest Cuisine at Sea® and destination-rich
itineraries that span the globe. Expertly curated travel
experiences are available aboard the designer-inspired, small
ships, which call on more than 600 marquee and boutique ports in
more than 100 countries on seven continents, on voyages that range
from seven to more than 200 days. Oceania Cruises has two
additional ships on order scheduled for delivery in 2027 and 2028
or 2029[1]. Oceania Cruises is a wholly owned subsidiary of
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH). To learn more,
visit www.nclhltd.com.
[1] Delivery for the second Oceania Cruises ship is contractually
scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2028, but may be delayed to
2029.
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