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Oceania Vs Azamara! are they LUXURY or DELUXE? You Need to Know THIS!

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Oceana is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 23 after carving out a travel Niche defined by Country Club casual cruising and the claim the finest Cuisine sea

I have Crews personally on Azamara and found it to be a truly outstanding standing experience they definitely belong in that Deluxe category alongside of Oceana

the mashed potatoes that are served tableside now that sounds ridiculous but they're the best mashed potatoes I have ever eaten

you need to book early you need to be on top of it because for example the pricing that you'll see with uh Oceana they'll introduce a new itinerary or or open it up for bookings and every three months until it is sold out the price goes up

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Book early to avoid price increases
โœ“Consider if the all-inclusive package makes sense for your needs
โœ“Choose Oceania for a more personal, culinary-focused experience

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Understanding the difference between luxury and deluxe cruise lines โ€” Consider Oceania and Azamara as deluxe brands, with Oceania offering a broader range of ships and culinary experiences

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QIs Oceania a luxury or deluxe cruise line?
QHow does Oceania compare to Azamara?
QWhat distinguishes Oceania's cuisine and onboard experience?

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Oceania Vs Azamara! are they luxury or deluxe? and one of them claims to have the finest cuisine at sea. Luxury travel advisor Bob Shaffer of Vacations by Cruise & Travel Experts joins Ken to delve into the question: is Oceania actually as luxury cruise line or do they compare more to Azamara? And just how do you define these two cruise lines in today's market? Bob takes time to 1) review the restaurants onboard Oceania Cruises and his favorite dishes; 2) what you can expect on board both Azamara and Oceania; 3) plus one of the unique destinations to which they sail. Of particular interest Bob gives us a history of the R-Class ships that both lines have in common and what to expect with regard to stateroom size when you select an R-Class ship - a good cruise tip for guests coming on board for the first time. Hint: the staterooms run small as compared to the O-Class for Oceania and other premium cruise lines. Bob also previews the upcoming ships for Oceania the Oceania Vista and the coming A Class. Bob explains why he is partial to Oceania Cruises for his guests but advises that you will have a great experience on both. And finally, a cruise tip to remember when looking at either of these cruise lines: the benefits of having an expert travel advisor in your corner. Contact Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.com https://realtravelexperts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts/ Contact: Bob is currently not accepting new clients. Go to https://realtravelexperts.com/ to find another Real Travel Expert in your Area Video & Image Credits: Video Clips Courtesy of Azamara & Oceania Cruises Images : Courtesy of Azamara & Oceania Cruises RTE Travel Talk does not endorse any of their guests' products or services. The opinions of the guests may or may not reflect those of the host and RTE Travel Talk. 00:00 Introduction 00:15 Guest Bob Shaffer 00:39 Oceania & Azamara- luxury or premium? 03:41 Oceania cuisine 07:04 Oceania special learning options on board 07:38 Oceania ships decor 08:40 Origin of the R Class ships 10:40 Tip: Book early 11:14 Oceania's O Class Ships 13:16 Upcoming new Vista class, Oceania 14:17 OLife Choiceยฎ 15:34 Tip: All inclusive options, land or sea 16:44 Itineraries 17:40 On Board Activities 19:07 Demographics - kid friendly? 19:52 Contact info for Bob