If your assistant has never cruised, I personally think she would be very impressed with Oceania. In my opinion, it is very comparable to Radisson and lightyears above Celebrity, RCL, NCL, Carnival. Although, I have been on Carnival cruises that I couldn't wait to get off and there were so many people having the time of their life. I certainly have learned the old adage "different strokes for different folks" applies.