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She originally entered service as the R% for Renaissance Cruise Lines and will begin sailing for Oceania Cruises in November of 2005.

She and her sisters are oddities in new ship building in that they are not mega-ships nor are they yacht-sized. They occupy an interesting middle-ground at just over 30,000 tons. She is large enough to provide many of the services expected on upscale ships, but still small enough to visit many of the smaller ports around the world.

On board passengers have the choice of open-seating in any of her 4 restaurants: The Grand Dining Room, Toscana (Italian), Polo Grill (Black Angus Steakhouse), Tides Cafe. Other public rooms include a Showlounge Eight Bars, Observation Lounge, Casino, Spa, Fitness Center, Jogging Track, Beauty Salon, 2 Shops, Library, Card Room, Photo Gallery, 4 Elevators, Self Service Launderette, Medical Center, Internet Cafe.

Sixty-eight (68%) of her staterooms have private terraces. Cabins range in size from 160 for a standard cabin, to 322 square feet for a Penthouse Suite, to 962 square feet for the six Owner's Suites.

VACATION & CRUISE SPECIALS
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Carnival - 4-Day Bahamas from $249 per person
Description:	Enjoy a wonderful 3 Day cruise to the fun-loving playground of Nassau, Bahamas. Discover Nassau, the capital city as well as the cultural, commercial and financial heart of the Bahamas. Meet the Atlantic Southern Stingrays, the guardians of Blackbeard's treasure.
Royal Caribbean - Bahamas Getaway from $129 per person
Description:	Experience the beautiful ports of Nassau and Royal Caribbean's private island - CocoCay on a 3-night Weekend Getaway to the Bahamas. Absorb everything island life has to offer as you snorkel with the stingrays, parasail above the serene blue waters and walk the endless white sand beaches. From Miami.
Carnival - 4-Day Bahamas from $249 per person
Description:	Enjoy a wonderful 3 Day cruise to the fun-loving playground of Nassau, Bahamas. Discover Nassau, the capital city as well as the cultural, commercial and financial heart of the Bahamas. Meet the Atlantic Southern Stingrays, the guardians of Blackbeard's treasure.
NCL - Bermuda - 7 Day from $599 per person
Description:	What a charming little chain of islands. Walk on pink sand beaches. Swim and snorkel in turquoise seas. Take in the historical sights. They're stoically British and very quaint. Or explore the coral reefs. You can get to them by boat or propelled by fins. You pick. Freestyle Cruising doesn't tell you where to go or what to do. Sure, you can plan ahead, or decide once onboard. After all, it's your vacation. There are no deadlines or must do's.
Holland America - Eastern Caribbean from From $599 per person
Description:	White sand, black sand, talcum soft or shell strewn, the beaches of the Eastern Caribbean invite you to swim, snorkel or simply relax. For shoppers, there's duty-free St. Thomas, the Straw Market in Nassau, French perfume and Dutch chocolates on St. Maarten. For history buffs, the fascinating fusion of Caribbean, Latin and European cultures. For everyone, a day spent on HAL's award winning private island Half Moon Cay.
Royal Caribbean - 7-Night Greek Isles from $699 per person
Description:	For centuries people have traveled to Europe to see magnificent ruins, art treasures and natural wonders. And the best way to do so is by cruise ship. Think of it - you pack and unpack only once. No wasted time searching for hotels and negotiating train stations. Instead, you arrive at romantic ports of call relaxed, refreshed and ready to take on the world.
Celebrity - 7 Day Western Med from $699 per person
Description:	Different cultures, colour contrasts, varied countryside: these are just some of the things you will find in this extraordinary cruise that will spend the summer taking you from the glamor of Cannes to the relaxed seaside village of Portofino. You will also take in the splendid art of Florence and explore the history of Rome and Venice before returning to your departure port of Barcelona.