Oceania Nautica

Nautica's main pool has two hot tubs and a ledge that wraps around the water, so guests can sit and dip their toes in to cool off. Tables, chairs and loungers sit in sun or shade, with drink service from the pool bar. Next door, Waves Grill takes the pool grill to another level, with a surf and turf Wagyu burger, a fish burger, Reubens, a salad bar and a barbecue station. Order, grab a seat and they bring it to you.

The Terrace Café is Nautica's main casual restaurant, buffet style for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with made-to-order options too. A small coffee shop and bar sit at the entrance, followed by a pizza spot, a salad bar, made-to-order pasta, a fresh bakery, charcuterie, a falafel bar, desserts, and ice cream and gelato made fresh on board. Out back, the aft terrace has tables for two, four and more, with umbrellas and covered seating.

Above the pool, Nautica keeps plenty of outdoor space for sea days. On the starboard side there are two cornhole setups for a friendly tournament, and all the way forward at the top of the ship a sun deck fills with loungers when the weather is warm. A golf putting green wraps all the way around the deck, so golfers can keep their stroke sharp on the way to some of the world's best golf destinations.

Perched all the way forward at the top of the ship like a crown, Horizons is a classic observation lounge, with floor-to-ceiling windows wrapping around 270 degrees. It is the place to be when Nautica cruises the most scenic parts of the world. A bar anchors the middle, a small food line puts out snacks, and a live band plays for dancing before or after dinner. By day it is a quiet spot to read a book.

Polo Grill is Nautica's steakhouse, and Danny says there isn't a more delicious steakhouse at sea. The menu is expansive, with a large assortment of appetizers, soups and salads, a wide variety of steaks, and seafood from shrimp cocktail to fish entrées. Like all of Oceania's specialty restaurants, it is included in the fare, with reservations based on category and voyage length. On longer cruises, guests get to come back several times.

Toscana is Nautica's Italian restaurant, with an expansive menu made from scratch, from steaks and seafood to risotto, pastas and a Caprese salad to start. Seating wraps around the room, with window tables for two and larger tables for four up to ten, so groups can dine together. It is included in the fare like Polo Grill. Guests in the top suites get priority access, and everyone else can return based on availability.

Oceania is known for its libraries, and Nautica's has a massive curated collection plus a book exchange, with shelves wrapping around the room and large comfortable chairs, a sofa and loungers for a sea day. Nearby, the card room stays busy on longer cruises with bridge, mahjong, a closet full of board games and a communal puzzle or two. An internet café next door helps guests with the included Starlink logins and has a printer.

All the way aft, the Grand Dining Room is Nautica's main restaurant, complimentary for all guests, with dinner every night and breakfast and lunch most days. Windows wrap around for 270-degree views, with tables for two, four or up to ten. Just outside, the double staircase is a signature of this class of ship and a favorite photo spot. It leads down to reception, the concierge desk and destination services.