Refurbished R cruise ships R as classy as ever – Oceania’s smallish Sirena shines after $50 million upgrade (but most of the bathrooms still are tiny)
Anchored in the Mediterranean off Saint-Tropez, Oceania Cruise’s sparkling Sirena looked like it belonged near the beaches and playgrounds of the French Riviera this summer. The 17-year-old ship, fresh from a $50-million drydock makeover, was as good, if not better than it has ever been. The 684-passenger Sirena, which was built as one of the famed R-class ships of the old Renaissance Cruises line, is comfortable and intimate. The ship, which arrives in Miami Nov. 25 (2016), …