European Grand Dames from Antwerp, 22 September 2025 (12 nights)

First time back on Sirena since it was refurbished and they made a great job of updating the cabins and providing the showers with glass doors. The overall ship was in great condition and the itinerary was also great, apart from the souless port near Amsterdam, where we disembarked after an overnight stay in port. I was disappointed with only two things: 1 The toiletries have had a massive downgrade and the Aquamar Spa toiletries now being supplied are not fit for purpose, in my opinion. 2 Still great food, but the menus were at times disappointing, in the Grand Dining Room. Overall, a great cruise with an excellent cruise line that provides high standards and great value.

North Atlantic Adventure - 11th August 2025 Oceania’s Sirena cruise ship is very well turned out with quality fittings throughout. It is beautifully clean and we know it’s not young. 700 or so passengers so a nice size for us. Our fortnight trip was in two halves – over in Greenland unfortunately it was cold and foggy but when back to the Scotland area, although a bit cool was much more pleasant, and we got into every port. Generally, the food is very good and also the Service is very good throughout. The ship could not handle the cold weather and a few people were sleeping fully clothed and having to move cabins and also public area were cold. We were in a penthouse cabin and surprisingly there was no coffee machine in the room and we all know the bathroom is quite small. And no champagne on arrival. Also we were not told that wine & beer with meals had been stopped, so that was a shock. I think the competition all provide this still – Viking/Azamara. This is exacerbated by the fact that a bottle of wine is say $50 +20% for which I assume Oceania buys for $5. Stuff that wasn’t so good listed below:- No port talks No night light Rubbish toilet flush No church service on Sundays Wi-fi was poor Safe too old Vegetables were usually cold, in all restaurants No hot deserts anywhere, eg crumble and custard No (9. 30) shows on last TWO nights – simply some unpopular films

Very friendly helpful staff. I was in a single cabin that only had a stool, no chair, but they provided one for me with a back so I could sit comfortably without being on the bed. Excellent food, but excursions are expensive. Sound level in the shows was overly loud.

The overall feel is relaxing because of the ship's size. Also, the decor is not overtop. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Everywhere was clean and hygienic with the cabins well looked after. Music was ok but the String Quartet was fabulous. The only downside were the repetitious menus in all restaraunts. The Grand Dining room menu was basically repeated in the self service rather demeaning 'The Grand'.