Oceania Cruises has launched the OceaniaNEXT initiative, an array of enhancements to upgrade ships and improve the overall passenger experience.

The first part of the project is a $100 million investment in the line’s four 684-guest ships, Regatta, Insignia, Sirena, and Nautica.

The line will add 342 new designer suites and staterooms to each ship, as well as improvements in the restaurants, lounges and bars.

Insignia will be the first to debut on 7 December 2018, followed by Sirena in May 2019, Regatta in September 2019 and Nautica in June 2020.

“OceaniaNEXT will be the most extensive and comprehensive suite of product and guest service enhancements that we have ever undertaken,” said Bob Binder, president and CEO of Oceania Cruises.

“Our Regatta-class ships are like second homes to our loyal guests and travel partners. They don’t build ships like these anymore, which is why this re-inspiration project is such an important milestone in our company’s 15-year history.

“We are maintaining the intimate surroundings and personal attention that our guests love, while at the same time setting a new standard of style and elegance for small ship cruising. We have opened a new chapter, innovating in every way as we look to the future and the way our guests want to travel. We can’t wait for our ‘new’ ships to launch.”

Oceania is working with Studio DADO, a Miami-based design studio, as part of the project.

Across the four ships there will be 1,368 new suites and staterooms, 1,400 new marble bathrooms, and 12,000 new sofas and chairs.

“The staterooms and suites are the most dramatic of the transformation,” said Yohandel Ruiz, founding partner of Studio DADO.

“They now feature a very clean design with a sophisticated air. Enhanced by nuanced shades of the sea and sky, the tones are warm and soothing, incorporating silvery greys and greens alongside vivid sapphires and taupes.”

USB ports will also be added in each of the staterooms, as well as a television system with movies on demand in multiple-languages, live stations and a programme guide, plus itinerary information and weather updates.