Life aboard the beautiful Nautica: a mother's perspective. After 20 hours of flight, 4 connections and 3 airplane meals, I boarded the Oceania Nautica ship in Singapore and laid eyes on my darling daughter. Wow. There she was in her crisp navy skirt and blazer looking so official and well, so grown up, greeting each guest as they arrived. A long hug and a few tears later, I began my first ever nautical journey. The Nautica is a luxury cruise ship. Maybe all cruise ships are l