Not up to Oceania standards
Nautica Cruise Review to Europe - Mediterranean
22 Night Domes Of Discovery (Jerusalem To Barcelona)
Sail date: September 04, 2022
Ship: Nautica
Cabin number: 7064
Traveled as: Large Group
Reviewed: 2 years ago
Review summary
I have vacationed on Oceania multiple times and this was, by far, the worst experience I have had. We travelled from Haifa to Trieste in Sept of 2022. That said, it was still good, but for the money, I could have gotten a nicer ship, better service, BETTER FOOD, and a better experience for a lot less. One thing about Oceania is that their buffet is (was) better than most ships' specialty restaurants. Well, not on the Nautica. Not only was the food average but the selection was limited, and the food was poorly prepared. On my past Oceania cruises, this had been the highlight of the cruise. In this Polo Grill, the preparation of food left much to be desired. The oysters Rockefeller was half frozen when served. They ran out of jumbo shrimp a number of days before the cruise ended. The quality of the meat and other items also deteriorated before the end of the cruise as you could tell that the prime beef had also run out. Taking into account that Oceania prides itself on being a line for foodees, this was shocking. Another benefit of Oceania was the ratio of service people to passengers. On this trip, there were very few passengers and even with that, there was a shortage of crew. We had 4 cabins at around $11,000 a piece. For that money, we could have gotten suites on most ships. After this trip, I do not think I will be paying the premium for Oceania any longer.Embarkation
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
Polo Grill
On my past Oceania cruises, this has been the highlight of the cruise. In this Polo Grill, the preparation of food left much to be desired. The oysters Rockefeller was half frozen when served. They ran out of jumbo shrimp a number of days before the cruise ended. The quality of the meat also deteriorated before the end of the cruise as you could tell that the prime beef had also run out. Taking into account that Oceania prides itself on being a line for foodees, this was shocking.
Toscana
One thing about Oceania is that their buffet is (was) better than most ships' specialty restaurants. Well, not on the Nautica. Not only was the food average but the selection was limited, and the food was poorly prepared. While better than most, still below their past standards.
Terrace Café
Much better than the Polo Grille. The food was consistently good.
Onboard Activities
Oceania @ Sea Internet Center
Many time, we lost internet. Plus, the people who fix the connection are often off duty. It was not good.
Entertainment
Service and Staff
Ship Quality
Cabin / Stateroom
Ship tip
Don't go. I have vacationed on Oceania multiple times and this was, by far, the worst experience I have had.
Ports of call
Syros, Greece
Disembarkation
6 Comments
KirbyandGary 6 months ago