Oceania Cruises has been chosen by the editors of TravelAge West magazine as the cruise line with the Highest Client Satisfaction (less than 1,100-passenger category). The magazine’s annual WAVE (Western Agents’ Vote of Excellence) Awards were announced in Beverly Hills on June 2 with a “who’s who” of the travel industry in attendance.

The awards were chosen by Editor-in-Chief Ken Shapiro and the entire editorial team of TravelAge West. Review methods included product analysis, on-site visits, a survey of select travel agents and online research.

“We are pleased to earn this recognition from the editors of TravelAge West,” said Bruce Himelstein, president of Oceania Cruises. “From onboard guest service providers to our sales team working with our valued travel agents, the brand continues to raise the bar and redefine the upper-premium cruise category.”

A leader in destination cruising, Oceania Cruises delivers gourmet cuisine, gracious service and award-winning itineraries at an exceptional value. Five-star menus are crafted under the watchful eye of renowned master chef, Jacques Pepin, the line’s executive culinary director. Travelers cruise the world aboard the elegant, 684-guest Regatta, Insignia and Nautica, as well as Marina – Oceania Cruises’ new 1,250-guest flagship, which joined the fleet in January 2011.

The new Marina is currently setting cruise industry standards with elegantly appointed and custom-crafted accommodations that are among the most spacious at sea. Specifically designed for epicureans, Marina features a total of 10 dining venues, six of which are open-seating gourmet restaurants; all at no additional charge. Riviera, a sister ship to Marina, is scheduled to debut in April 2012.