It’s always a treat sailing away past the magical skyline of Venice. And Sirena’s crew makes it even more special with trays heaping with fresh-made Italian-inspired treats they’re almost begging us to sample. From the time we boarded Oceania Cruise’s newest addition, it seems the crew has been saying “welcome to our world and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do.”

The name is pronounced Sir-ena, with the accent on Sir. But the name is inspired by siren–an irresistible temptress who holds your attention–and serene–the way you feel while on board.
The 684-guest ship (that was originally built for the long-gone Renaissance Cruises and later was the Ocean Princess) joined Oceania’s fleet in mid-2016 after a $40-million refit that’s made her feel as perky as new. Here’s a look at some of the impressive new features that make the ship a destination in itself.