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Oceania Marina Heads to Dry Dock for Stem-to-Stern Transformation

Apr 15, 2026
Cruise  Oceania Cruises  Travel News  
Oceania Marina Heads to Dry Dock for Stem-to-Stern Transformation
Category B Veranda Staterooms will be among those redesigned on Oceania Marina.
Credit: 2026 Oceania Cruises

Oceania Cruises has revealed plans to fully re-inspire Oceania Marina, with the 1,250-guest ship set to enter dry dock in October 2026 for an extensive redesign of staterooms, dining venues and public spaces throughout the vessel.

The project is part of the line's OceaniaNext program, a fleet-wide initiative intended to align the look, feel and onboard experience of existing ships with Oceania's planned new-builds.

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Every stateroom onboard Marina will be redesigned with new layouts and furnishings, along with entirely new bathrooms featuring marble finishes and rainforest showers. Penthouse, Oceania, Vista and Owner's Suites will receive targeted refreshes to bring them in line with enhancements already completed in those categories.

Across public areas, guests can expect updated furnishings, new carpeting and refined lighting throughout bars and lounges. An enlarged Grand Lounge will include the Founders Bar, serving artisanal cocktails including barrel-aged Negronis and small-batch gin creations.

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Dining and culinary programming will also see notable changes. A new Chef's Studio will take over the space formerly occupied by the Artist Loft, housing cooking demonstrations, tastings and opportunities to learn from culinary experts. Baristas, the onboard coffee house, will expand to include a bakery, adding French and Italian pastries and fresh baked goods to its daily offerings. Specialty restaurants Polo Grill, Red Ginger, Toscana and Jacques will be updated with refreshed interiors and new galley equipment.

On deck, all sun loungers and day beds in the pool area will be replaced.

"At Oceania Cruises, raising the bar is not an initiative — it is our mindset," said Jason Montague, chief luxury officer of Oceania Cruises. "With OceaniaNext, we are reaffirming our commitment to modern luxury by ensuring every ship in our fleet reflects the refined style, attention to detail and thoughtful innovation that define our brand."

Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a press release distributed by Oceania Cruises. It was fact-checked and reviewed by a TravelAge West editor.

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