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:

• 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.
• Embrace the line’s promise of “the finest cuisine at sea” by trying every specialty venue you can fit in.
• Choose itineraries that offer “priceless gifts” beyond the ship itself, like Baltic or Caribbean sailings with unforgettable sunsets and scenic sea days.
• 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?