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GREECE & TURKEY
COUPLES CRUISE
SEPTEMBER 21-28, 2024
CLOTHING OPTIONAL / ALL INCLUSIVE
ATHENS | BOZCAADA | ISTANBUL | KUSADASI |
MYKONOS | SANTORINI| ATHENS
The Desire Greece-Turkey Cruise will be the first-ever Desire itinerary to set sail aboard a lavish Oceania ship, seducing you and your partner along the iconic coastline of the ardent Aegean Sea. This sublime floating sanctuary reflects a new level of effortless elegance and sophistication through its sensuous, intricate design and luxurious amenities.
Each of the ship’s polished staterooms and suites will captivate you with radiance, decadence, and sumptuous comfort, yet with the warmth and joie de vivre of a chic Parisian apartment. Completely refurbished in 2022, these radiant and spacious staterooms feature designer accessories to add an air of elegance and sophistication.
This Oceania ship offers the finest cuisine at sea, taking you to sophisticated levels of ecstasy with gourmet dining experiences in seven exquisite fine dining restaurants that serve up culinary masterpieces. In addition to fine dining, two casual venues, five bars, the Prestige beverage package, and 24-hour room service are included.
While onboard, indulge in designated clothing-optional areas, an exotic playroom full of sensuality, stimulating daytime activities and themed pool parties, couples’ workshops, theme nights, provoking shows and performances, international DJs, and so much more, all inspiring couples to enjoy a new level of experience.
OCEANIA RIVIERA
CABIN CATEGORY |
SPECIAL BENEFITS |
REGULAR PRICE |
DISCOUNTED PRICE |
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Owners Suite |
$43,000 |
SOLD OUT |
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Vista Suite |
$33,000 |
SOLD OUT |
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Oceania Suite |
$20,100 |
SOLD OUT |
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Penthouse Suite |
$14,000 |
SOLD OUT |
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Concierge Level Stateroom |
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$10,612 |
$9,590 |
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Veranda Stateroom |
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$9,650 |
$8,561 |
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Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom |
$8,200 |
SOLD OUT |
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Interior Stateroom |
$6,000 |
SOLD OUT |
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SOLD OUT! *Please note the Concierge Level Stateroom on deck 12 are priced at $9,290 usd + port fees. SOLD OUT
*Rates are subject to change and are based on current availability. Please select your preferred choice above and continue to the booking page to confirm the availability and pricing of the cabin.
Rates are per cabin, quoted in $USD, and based on double occupancy.
Deposit necessary when booking.
Please select your cabin to confirm the deposit required.
Flexible payment schedule available.
All staterooms will have a one-time additional port charge of $400 (USD) p/p, and all suites of $450 (USD ) p/p (not included in the above prices). This charge will cover port fees, taxes, document fees, gratuities, plus administration and security fees.
We strongly encourage to purchase cruise coverage, as well as travel protection insurance.
LAVISH STATEROOMS & SUITES
Each of the ship’s polished staterooms and suites will captivate couples with radiance, decadence, and sumptuous comfort, yet with the warmth and joie de vivre of a chic Parisian apartment. Completely refurbished in 2022 floor to ceiling and wall to wall, these radiant and spacious staterooms feature designer accessories to add an air of elegance and sophistication, creating a harmonious celebration between comfort and style.
ALL STATEROOMS & SUITES INCLUDE:
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Tranquility Bed, an Oceania Cruises exclusive
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Soft drinks replenished daily in your minibar
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Still & sparkling Vero Water
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Bulgari amenities
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Room service menu 24 hours a day
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Twice-daily maid service
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Belgian chocolates with turndown service
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Interactive television system with on-demand movies, weather and more
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Wireless Internet access limited to one device per stateroom
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Writing desk and stationery
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Plush cotton towels
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Thick cotton robes and slippers
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Handheld hair dryer
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Security safe
SUITE LIVING
Owner’s Suite
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Description
Deck(s): 8, 9, 10
Featuring iconic new furnishings, fabrics, and artwork exclusively by Ralph Lauren Home, each of the three Owner’s Suites measures more than 2,000 square feet and spans the entire beam of the ship.
Boasting a large living room, king-size bed, two walk-in closets, whirlpool tubs (one indoors and one outdoors), and a dramatic entry foyer with a music room, these suites also include exclusive card-only access to the Executive Lounge featuring a private library.
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Features
• Complimentary laundry service (up to 3 bags per stateroom) +
• Priority ship embarkation with priority luggage delivery
• Exclusive access to private Executive Lounge featuring complimentary soft drinks, coffees, and snacks
• 24-hour Butler Service
• Complimentary in-suite bar setup with six full-size bottles of premium spirits and wines from the suite beverage menu
• Complimentary welcome bottle of champagne
• Fresh fruit basket replenished daily
• Priority online specialty restaurant reservations
• Unlimited access to the Aquamar Spa Terrace
• iPad® upon request for your enjoyment on board
• Optional private in-suite embarkation day lunch
• Customized entertainment system
• Bulgari gift set and variety of amenities
• Choice of daily printed newspaper
• Complimentary tote bag
• Cashmere lap blankets
• Choice of pillow from a luxurious selection
• Complimentary shoeshine service
• Complimentary pressing of garments upon embarkation
Vista Suite
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Description
Deck(s): 8, 9, 10
Given their lavish interior design that resembles an elegant and luxurious Park Avenue home, along with their premier location overlooking the bow of the ship, the eight Vista Suites are in high demand.
These 1,200- to 1,500-square-foot suites include access to the exclusive Executive Lounge as well as every imaginable amenity, such as a large walk-in closet, king-size bed, second bathroom for guests, indoor and outdoor whirlpool spas, and your own private fitness room.
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Features
• Complimentary laundry service (up to 3 bags per stateroom) +
• Priority ship embarkation with priority luggage delivery
• Exclusive access to private Executive Lounge featuring complimentary soft drinks, coffees, and snacks
• 24-hour Butler Service
• Complimentary in-suite bar setup with six full-size bottles of premium spirits and wines from the suite beverage menu
• Complimentary welcome bottle of champagne
• Fresh fruit basket replenished daily
• Priority online specialty restaurant reservations
• Unlimited access to the Aquamar Spa Terrace
• iPad® upon request for your enjoyment on board
• Customized entertainment system
• Bulgari gift set and variety of amenities
• Choice of daily printed newspaper
• Complimentary tote bag
• Cashmere lap blankets
• Choice of pillow from a luxurious selection
• Complimentary shoeshine service
• Complimentary pressing of garments upon embarkation
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Description
Deck(s): 11, 12
Featuring a luxurious residential design and stylish furnishings, these stylish suites offer a living room, dining room, fully equipped media room, large walk-in closet, king-size bed, expansive private veranda, indoor and outdoor whirlpool spas and a second bathroom for guests. Also included is access to the private Executive Lounge with magazines, daily newspapers, beverages, and snacks.
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Features
• Complimentary laundry service (up to 3 bags per stateroom) +
• Priority ship embarkation with priority luggage delivery
• Exclusive access to private Executive Lounge featuring complimentary soft drinks, coffees, and snacks
• 24-hour Butler Service
• Complimentary in-suite bar setup with six full-size bottles of premium spirits and wines from the suite beverage menu
• Complimentary welcome bottle of champagne
• Fresh fruit basket replenished daily
• Priority online specialty restaurant reservations
• Unlimited access to the Aquamar Spa Terrace
• iPad® upon request for your enjoyment on board
• Customized entertainment system
• Bulgari gift set and variety of amenities
• Choice of daily printed newspaper
• Complimentary tote bag
• Cashmere lap blankets
• Choice of pillow from a luxurious selection
• Complimentary shoeshine service
• Complimentary pressing of garments upon embarkation
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Description
Deck(s): 7, 9, 10, 11
The elegant Penthouse Suites rival any world-class five-star hotel for comfort and beauty. Their design is ingenious, maximizing the generous 420 square feet of space and featuring a dining table, separate sitting area, oversized bathroom with a shower, walk-in closet, and private veranda. Enjoy exclusive card-only access to the private Executive Lounge and the services of a dedicated concierge.
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Features
• Complimentary laundry service (up to 3 bags per stateroom) +
• Priority ship embarkation with priority luggage delivery
• Exclusive access to private Executive Lounge featuring complimentary soft drinks, coffees, and snacks
• 24-hour Butler Service
• Complimentary welcome bottle of champagne
• Priority online specialty restaurant reservations
• Unlimited access to the Aquamar Spa Terrace
• iPad® upon request for your enjoyment on board
• Cashmere lap blankets
• Complimentary shoeshine service
• Complimentary pressing of garments upon embarkationUSD$ 13,400
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Description
Deck(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
These beautifully decorated 282-square-foot staterooms reflect many of the luxurious amenities found in our Penthouse Suites, including a private veranda, plush sitting area, minibar, and an oversized marble and granite-clad bathroom with a shower. Guests also enjoy access to the private Concierge Lounge featuring your own dedicated concierge, magazines, daily newspapers, beverages, and snacks.
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Features
• Expanded lunch and dinner room service menu from The Grand Dining Room
• Complimentary laundry service (up to 3 bags per stateroom) +
• Priority ship embarkation with priority luggage delivery
• Exclusive access to private Executive Lounge featuring complimentary soft drinks, coffees, and snacks
• Complimentary welcome bottle of champagne
• Priority online specialty restaurant reservations
• Unlimited access to the Aquamar Spa Terrace
• iPad® upon request for your enjoyment on board
• Complimentary tote bag
• Cashmere lap blankets
• Complimentary shoeshine service
• Complimentary pressing of garments upon embarkationSUITE FEATURES BY CATEGORY
Complimentary privileges in addition to stateroom amenities:
++Certain limitations apply.
AMENITY | OWNER’S SUITE | VISTA SUITE | OCEANIA SUITE | PENTHOUSE SUITE | CONCIERGE LEVEL VERANDA |
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Expanded lunch and dinner room service menu from The Grand Dining Room | – | – | – | – | |
Complimentary laundry service (up to 3 bags per stateroom) + | |||||
Priority ship embarkation with priority luggage delivery | (no priority luggage delivery) |
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Exclusive access to private Executive Lounge featuring complimentary soft drinks, coffees, and snacks | |||||
24-hour Butler Service | – | ||||
Complimentary in-suite bar setup with six full-size bottles of premium spirits and wines from the suite beverage menu | – | – | |||
Complimentary welcome bottle of champagne | |||||
Fresh fruit basket replenished daily | – | – | |||
Priority online specialty restaurant reservations | |||||
Unlimited access to the Aquamar Spa Terrace | |||||
iPad® upon request for your enjoyment on board | |||||
Optional private in-suite embarkation day lunch | – | – | – | – | |
Customized entertainment system | – | – | |||
Bulgari gift set and variety of amenities | – | – | |||
Choice of daily printed newspaper | – | – | |||
Complimentary tote bag | – | ||||
Cashmere lap blankets | |||||
Choice of pillow from a luxurious selection | – | – | |||
Complimentary shoeshine service | |||||
Complimentary pressing of garments upon embarkation++ |
SEDUCTIVE STATEROOM CATEGORIES
Veranda Stateroom
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Description
Deck(s): 7, 8
Our 282-square-foot Veranda Staterooms are some of the largest at sea. Featuring a comfortably furnished private veranda, our most requested luxury, each stateroom also includes a plush sitting area, minibar, spacious closet, and a marble and granite-clad bathroom with a shower.
USD$ 8,061
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Description
Deck: 7
These comfortable 242-square-foot staterooms with floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows feel even more spacious with the curtains drawn back and the ocean in full view. Features include a generous sitting area, vanity desk, breakfast table, minibar, and a marble and granite-clad bathroom with a shower.
*Category (C1) includes accessibility features in stateroom 7064 and 7067.
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ITINERARY
DAY | DATE | PORT |
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1 | SEPT. 21, 2024 | |
2 | SEPT. 22, 2024 | |
3 | SEPT. 23, 2024 | |
4 | SEPT. 24, 2024 | |
5 | SEPT. 25, 2024 | |
6 | SEPT. 26, 2024 | |
7 | SEPT. 27, 2024 | |
8 | SEPT. 28, 2024 |
*Ports, arrival, and departure times are subject to change without prior notice
SHIP SPECIFICATIONS
SHIPS’ FAST FACTS
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Occupancy: 1,238 (double occupancy)
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Gross registered tons: 66,084
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Length: 785 feet
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Width: 105.64 feet
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Guest decks: 11
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Cruising speed: 20 knots
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Refurbished: 2022
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International staff and crew members: European based
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Ship’s registry: Marshall Islands
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
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Luxurious staterooms & suites
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A choice of 7 fine dining restaurants and 2 casual venues
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Prestige beverage package included
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Complimentary internet service limited to one device per stateroom
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Couples’ playroom & clothing-optional areas
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Sensual daytime & evening entertainment
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Artist Loft, Culinary Center, and casino
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Spa, salon, fitness center, running track, and sports deck
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Duty-free on-board shopping
HOUSE RULES
So that all guests may fully enjoy the Desire Experience, Desire Cruises is committed to providing safe voyages. We ask you to respect the following guidelines throughout the cruise:
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For the comfort of all guests, we ask that you use appropriate attire in all restaurants and other public areas that are not clearly marked as clothing optional.
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Keeping the identity of our guests private is extremely important to us. For this reason, taking photos or videos in any of our ship’s clothing-optional areas or in the playroom is strictly prohibited. Taking photos is permitted in all other areas, just as long as you respect the other guests.
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Our playroom has been designed for sexual, erotic pleasure. We ask that you use this couples-only area to fulfill your intimate desires.
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Please treat all guests with utmost respect and remember the Golden Rule: NO means NO.
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Balance is important, some like to rest while others party, after midnight your fellow sailors would appreciate it if noise levels are kept to a minimum in our ship’s corridors.
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We have created an open-minded ambiance aboard our Desire Cruise; however, drug use will not be tolerated.
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Neither Desire Cruises nor Oceania Cruises will be held responsible for items left outside of your safety deposit box. Please be sure to place valuable items in the safe.
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We are proud to provide you with a safe, open-minded environment in which you may fully enjoy your vacation at Desire Cruises; however, it is a firm company policy that all staff members, Original affiliates, brand representatives, and any person in a commercial relationship with the resort or Original Group, are strictly forbidden from interacting intimately or drinking with guests, doing so will result in the immediate dismissal and/or termination of their contract with the company.
*These conceptual house rules are in addition to all rules and regulations stipulated by Oceania Cruises and local port authorities.
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WHAT’S INCLUDED
The Desire Greece – Turkey Cruise boasts sublime sophistication and sensuality in every detail. While on board, couples can enjoy an array of seductive VIP services and amenities which are sure to please, in addition to exquisite gourmet cuisine, complimentary alcoholic beverages, sensual entertainment, and spicy activities, each designed to captivate the senses and fulfill your every desire.
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PRESTIGE BEVERAGE PACKAGE
The Prestige beverage package, included on this voyage, offers unlimited premium spirits, such as champagne, wine, and beers, wherever and whenever you like.
*Note: The Prestige package does not apply to bottles of wine, private bar (in-room minibar), tobacco products, package sharing, multiple orders, specialty food items, cover charges, or in-room bottles.
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INCLUSIVE FINE-DINING VENUES
You and your partner will enjoy gastronomic ecstasy at sea on a true culinary journey that includes 7 fine dining restaurants and 2 casual venues.
The Grand Dining Room |Elegant main dining room
Terrace Cafe | International dining
Waves Grill | Al fresco American favorites
Polo Grill | Surf & turf
Toscana | Authentic Italian specialties
Jacques | Phenomenal French cuisine
Red Ginger | Contemporary Asian classics
Raw Juice & Smoothie Bar | Healthy breakfast options | Casual venue
Baristas | Specialty coffee, pastries, and finger sandwiches | Casual venue
For an additional fee, passengers can also enjoy La Reserve by Wine Spectator, which offers extraordinary pairing dinners with legendary Oceania partners, such as France’s premier champagne house, Moët & Chandon; or host a private party for up to ten guests in our most exclusive on-board dining venue: Privée.
For detailed information regarding all onboard dining options, click HERE.
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ROUND-THE-CLOCK ROOM SERVICE
After a day of enriching shore excursions or various activities on board, you may dine in the privacy of your suite or stateroom. An extensive room service menu is available around the clock.
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COMPLIMENTARY INTERNET SERVICE
With our complimentary wireless internet service, stay in touch with those back home. Limited to one device per stateroom.
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CLOTHING-OPTIONAL AREAS
The pool deck and sun decks are the designated clothing-optional areas on this voyage.
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STIMULATING POOL PARTIES
A broad array of daring activities and pool parties, each with Desire’s sensual touch, will surprise and seduce you.
To get ready for a wet goodtime, see our program of pool parties HERE.
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COUPLES WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS
The workshops and seminars on board will entertain and educate you with actionable steps and useful information to add some spice to your sex life.
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SENSUAL THEME NIGHTS
To satisfy all of our passengers’ desires, our erotic, enticing theme nights will set the mood for seduction at its finest.
See our program of theme nights HERE.
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PLAYROOM
This intimate, erotic hotspot with a sensual atmosphere is for couples seeking to live out their forbidden fantasies at sea.
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SPORTS DECK
High atop the ship, revel in breathtaking views and refreshing sea breeze with a bit of outdoor activity. Things to do: putting green, shuffleboard, pickleball, fitness track, paddle tennis, bocce, and croquet.
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CONCIERGE SERVICE
For personal guidance and reservations, we are always ready to assist you.
RESTAURANTS & BARS
GASTRONOMIC ECSTASY
Each of the seven fine dining restaurants and two casual venues included on this luxurious ship showcases the creativity of top chefs and the innovative ways they channel their passion into culinary masterpieces that are sure to take you and your partner beyond seduction.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES
**For an additional fee ($) you and your partner can enhance your onboard dining with one of these specialty experiences.
BARS
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
RESERVATIONS
Reservations are required in Polo Grill, Toscana, Jaques, Red Ginger, La Reserve, and Privé; however, reservations are not required in other dining venues. These reservations can be made during the online check-in procedure prior to boarding.
WHAT TO WEAR WHEN DINING
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Good taste and common sense are the key.
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We encourage resort or country club casual outfits while on board.
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For evening dining, elegant casual resort wear is suggested.
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We request that casual jeans, shorts, t-shirts, baseball caps, or tennis shoes not be worn in the restaurants after 6:00 p.m.
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Baseball caps may be worn in the Terrace Café after 6:00 p.m.
PRESTIGE BEVERAGE PACKAGE | INCLUDED
The Prestige Beverage Package is included aboard the Desire Greece-Turkey Cruise. This inclusive feature gives you the freedom to enjoy your favorite cocktail or celebratory drink without having to pay extra. For our full beverage list, CLICK HERE.
24-HOUR ROOM SERVICE | INCLUDED
After a day of enriching shore excursions or various activities on board, you may dine in the privacy of your suite or stateroom. An extensive room service menu is available around the clock.
SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS
Special arrangements can be made if you require diabetic, gluten-free, lactose-free, kosher, vegetarian, and vegan meals. Other diets must be requested for approval and, in some cases, may require additional medical documentation.
Please submit your request in writing to our Reservations Department at least 90 days prior to sailing. E-mail: cruises3@original-group -