The Lounge offers a single deck of tiered seating with chairs, sofas and banquettes. It’s here where the “headline” entertainers appear. Besides offering excellent orchestral music – the ship employs a 12-piece orchestra – or comedic presentations, Oceanic recognizes that their guests also appreciate a mix of enriching guest lecturers. Authors, Broadway and Hollywood celebrities, politicians and historians are frequent invitees of The Lounge.

Horizons, the ship’s alternative entertainment venue, lends itself to jazz jam sessions and cabaret performers. Late night disco dancing is available here, too, and there’s even the occasional karaoke night! Classical string quartets perform throughout the ship, particularly during early evening before dinner. But entertainment isn’t confined to the indoors; Oceania cruises often offer a classical “concert under the stars.”

The Casino is small but richly appointed. Despite its size it still manages to include a roulette wheel, blackjack tables, poker tables and several banks of slot machines. And it also includes one of the ship’s “hot spots” – Martini’s. This handsome, wood-paneled bar serves up Martinis as you like them. Located midway between the Grand Dining Room and The Lounge, Martini’s makes for a great meet-and-connect place.  

The Grand Bar, at the entrance to the Grand Dining Room, is another of the ship’s “hot spots,” and for the very same reason Martini’s is so popular: location, location, location! In keeping with the ship’s overall décor, the atmosphere is cushion-y elegant, with crystal chandeliers, rich brocaded fabrics, and wood paneling throughout.

As with al Onboard the Oceania, you’ll also have plenty of opportunities to involve yourself in one or all of the following:

• Wine & Cheese Tastings!

• Self-improvement, motivational and wellness lectures

• Computer Learning Programs

• Dance lessons

• Culinary demonstrations

• Art auctions

• Trivia contests