What is the definitive guide to experiencing Oceania Cruises according to Janis Elspas?

I think of my “definitive guide” to experiencing Oceania Cruises as a set of essentials drawn from my own sailings, like the ones I’ve shared from the Riviera and Baltic itineraries.

Here’s how I’d sum it up:

1. Savor the Grand Dining Room each night: dress up, linger over the Jacques Pépin–inspired menus, and really enjoy the white‑glove service with family or friends.
2. Embrace the line’s promise of “the finest cuisine at sea” by trying every specialty venue you can fit in.
3. Choose itineraries that offer “priceless gifts” beyond the ship itself, like Baltic or Caribbean sailings with unforgettable sunsets and scenic sea days.
4. Lean into the onboard luxury: elegant spaces, refined tableware, and a slower, more indulgent pace than big‑ship cruising.

Are you planning your first Oceania cruise, or looking to make a future one more special?