Oceania Cruises exceeded its previous record of single day bookings yesterday by nearly 25 percent as a result of the opening of reservations for Riviera – Marina’s sister ship – and simultaneous launch of the line’s 2012 European Collection of sailings, operating April through December.

2012 European Collection highlights include the April 2012 addition of Riviera to Oceania Cruises’ fleet as well as a new promotional offer that includes a free deluxe hotel stay before every Europe voyage, an overnight stay on every itinerary, more late-night departures, the addition of the line’s first ever seven-night voyages and 12 new ports of call.

“The tremendous response we received yesterday from our travel agent partners and loyal guests was outstanding,” states Bob Binder, president of Oceania Cruises. “They demand quality and value and we strive to exceed their expectations, so they, in turn, surpass ours with their support.”