Oceania Rides A Wave!

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OCEANIA CRUISES RIDES A WAVE OF NEW BOOKINGS IN 2004

Miami, FL, January 13, 2004
Oceania Cruises is pleased to announce that it experienced a record
setting week for phone volume during the first week of January.
Booking levels far exceeded management’s expectations and were among
the top five in the company’s history with overall call volume
exceeding the previously set record by 25%.

Oceania Cruises is experiencing heavy demand for the Insignia’s
inaugural season of sailings to the Mediterranean, Greek Isles and
Northern Europe and Regatta’s summer season of cruises to Scandinavia
and the Baltic is experiencing unprecedented demand. Many 2004 cruises
are already heavily sold with some completely sold out.

“There’s an increased demand and renewed confidence among consumers
for travel to Europe in 2004 with the Mediterranean and Greeks Isles
proving exceptionally popular. Last week’s booking activity only
serves to bolster our confidence and tells us that wave season has
already begun,” stated Frank Del Rio, President and CEO of Oceania
Cruises. “I see last week’s phone volume as the harbinger of the
massive wave of European business that is soon to follow,” added Del
Rio.

Launched on January 6, 2003 by well known industry veterans Frank Del
Rio and Joe Watters, Oceania Cruises has quickly evolved from an
ambitious dream into a very successful and dynamic company. Best in
class cuisine, destination driven itineraries, and outstanding value
define Oceania Cruises’ five-star product and has quickly positioned
the company as the cruise line of choice for traditional premium and
luxury category cruisers. Oceania Cruises’ second vessel, Insignia,
will debut in Europe on April 3, 2004 followed by Nautica in the
spring of 2005.

“I’m delighted that Oceania Cruises has received such a terrific
response and the traveling public has been so quick to embrace our
product,” said Joe Watters, Chairman of Oceania Cruises. “Outstanding
value is one of our points of distinction. Travel Agents and guests
have been very quick to recognize that fact,” added Watters.

Oceania Cruises features three intimate and luxurious 684-guest ships,
REGATTA, INSIGNIA and NAUTICA. Oceania Cruises is setting a new,
worldwide standard for luxury cruising with the finest cuisine at sea,
exceptional personalized service, grand style, and luxurious
accommodations coupled with extraordinary value.

For additional information on Oceania Cruises or to make a
reservation, please contact your Travel Agent. To request a brochure,
call 800-531-5658 or visit www.OceaniaCruises.com.