Expertise the Magic of Small Ship Voyages Exploring Lesser-Recognized Ports, Iconic Cities, and Vibrant Resort Cities
COURTESY OCEANIA CRUISES: Miami, FL – October 16, 2024 – Oceania Cruises®, the world’s main culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has revealed its 2026 Assortment of Voyages that includes a unprecedented breadth of sailings throughout Alaska, the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, and past.
The 2026 Assortment of Voyages options greater than 100 attractive itineraries, plus 35 Grand Voyages, providing essentially the most fulfilling technique of prolonged exploration by sea aboard six of the road’s ultra-premium, small ships.
The thoughtfully deliberate voyages encourage vacationers to ignite their ardour for discovery by visiting each famend and off-the-beaten-path locations, from Alaska’s rugged wilderness to the sun-drenched Mediterranean and the splendors of Northern Europe.
“Oceania Cruises is about discovering the magic of small-ship cruising, the place the onboard experiences are simply as distinctive because the locations visited,” mentioned Frank A. Del Rio, President of Oceania Cruises. “On board our intimate ships, friends can tailor their expertise precisely as they want, whether or not that be indulging in a connoisseur meal created by our esteemed onboard culinary group or setting out on a shore tour – the selection is totally theirs. The comfort of small-ship cruising permits our friends to unpack solely as soon as and seamlessly discover iconic cities and hidden treasures; with no traces, they’re in a position to step ashore rapidly, and they’re all the time warmly greeted again aboard with a heartfelt welcome from our onboard group.”
Small Ships, Large World
With bucket record journeys overlaying essentially the most unbelievable places from Vancouver to Papeete, Istanbul to Barcelona and Reykjavik to London, Oceania Cruises friends can savor the fun of touring the world on sailings starting from seven to 67 days. Irrespective of how lengthy their chosen crusing, Oceania Cruises friends scan dive deeper into every vacation spot, as the road’s small ships spend between 30 and 50 p.c extra time in every port than premium cruise traces, together with many in a single day stays. As soon as ashore, friends can select from a whole bunch of excursions in every port of name catering to a wealth of pursuits, together with meals, wine, historical past, structure, and native tradition.
Intriguing itineraries discover world-famous cities equivalent to London, Copenhagen, Seattle, Berlin, Stockholm, and Reykjavik alongside vacation islands together with Ibiza, Mykonos, Crete, Rhodes, and Santorini. Moreover, these itineraries supply the prospect to discover additional, with the road’s small ships visiting locations reasonably much less anticipated, equivalent to Trapani, Sicily; Tórshavn, Faroe Islands; Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands; Mandal, Norway; Liepaja, Latvia; and Lysekil, Sweden.
The 2026 Assortment Highlights
The return of Riviera™ to Alaska in 2026, the place 14 itineraries will showcase the native tradition, hovering glaciers, and pristine wilderness of “The Final Frontier.”
Vacationers can sail the Mediterranean aboard Allura™, Insignia™, and Nautica™, providing greater than 50 distinct itineraries starting from seven to 14 days.
Vista™, Marina™, and Insignia will reign supreme within the Baltics, Scandinavia, British Isles, Iceland, and Greenland with greater than two dozen itineraries starting from seven to 18 days.
A particular spotlight of the gathering contains Marina’s Photo voltaic Eclipse Cruise crusing from Copenhagen to Reykjavik departing on July 30, which positions vacationers within the path of totality for the 2026 Photo voltaic Eclipse. Visitors will take pleasure in intensive onboard programming together with an onboard eclipse viewing celebration, signature cocktail choices, and particular cooking demonstrations. As well as, famend knowledgeable astronomer Dennis Mammana will probably be on board because the visitor enrichment speaker and will probably be narrating the precise eclipse.
Alaska
Season: Might – September
Discover the perfect of Alaska in distinctive fashion aboard the intimate, 1,250-guest Riviera. Uncover the hovering glaciers, pristine wilderness and distinctive native tradition of the area paired with Riviera’s luxurious ambiance and lots of connoisseur culinary experiences. Every new day brings thrilling adventures equivalent to witnessing the great thing about Hubbard Glacier from aboard the ship; whereas days ashore imply alternatives for helicopter flightseeing with native consultants, Zodiac boat expeditions, wildlife safaris in old-growth rainforests and a lot extra.
The 2026 Assortment gives 14 various itineraries aboard Riviera, that includes marquee ports of name together with Juneau, Ketchikan, and Sitka and boutique ports together with Klawock, Wrangell, and Haines are featured.
Mediterranean
Season: April – December
From spectacular ruins and atmospheric previous quarters to thriving meals scenes and sun-drenched seashores, our Mediterranean cruises supply the right mixture of old-world magnificence and trendy charisma. Go to a vineyard overlooking the caldera in Santorini and journey again in time to the traditional Greco-Roman world whereas in Ephesus. Drive into the hills of medieval Èze, glide by means of Capri’s magical Blue Grotto and savor lunch with chilled rosé overlooking the ocean. Famed sights equivalent to Istanbul’s Blue Mosque, the Vatican Museums in Rome, and La Sagrada Família in Barcelona are however the starting of adventures. The slopes of Sicily, the whitewashed villages of Andalusia and the Italian Riviera change into playgrounds on these unforgettable Mediterranean voyages.
With sailings aboard Allura, Insignia, and Nautica, vacationers can select from over 50 itineraries starting from seven to 14 days, framed by iconic cities together with Barcelona, Rome (Civitavecchia), Athens (Piraeus), Istanbul, Lisbon, and Monte Carlo.
Baltic, Scandinavia, and Northern Europe
Season: Might – September
A area of epic tales the place rolling forests give method to stylish cities, the Baltic, Scandinavia and Northern Europe areas are a vibrant mix of medieval previous cities, cutting-edge tradition capitals and majestic pure magnificence. Marvel at dramatic landscapes of sprawling lava fields and imposing glaciers in Iceland, sail the breathtaking fjords of Norway and unlock the secrets and techniques of the Scottish Highlands and Shetland Islands. These voyages invite you to expertise a number of the most memorable and various treasures in these iconic locations that are finest explored by sea.
With sailings aboard Vista, Marina, and Insignia, vacationers can select from greater than 25 voyages starting from seven to 18 days with in a single day stays in cities together with Stockholm, Berlin, and Reykjavik.
Canada & New England
Season: September – October
Oceania Cruises’ itineraries in Canada and New England are thoughtfully designed to showcase the sweetness and breadth of those distinctive and enchanting areas. Discover the highlights of ever-popular locations equivalent to Portland, with its vibrant culinary scene, the fascinating maritime heritage of Halifax, and the storied structure of Quebec Metropolis.
Vacationers can select from 4 totally different 11-day itineraries aboard Vista, that includes calls in Montreal, Sydney and Boston, alongside lesser-known ports equivalent to Charlottetown and Havre-Saint-Pierre.
Transoceanic
Season: October – November
Whereas the indulgence of days at sea to benefit from the ship’s ample facilities, enrichment, and leisure is incentive sufficient, transoceanic journeys supply the unparalleled alternative to expertise a number of the most distant ports of name. Alongside Bora Bora in French Polynesia and San Juan, Puerto Rico, are unique and off-the-beaten-path boutique jewels that provide excellent additions to your journey diary – assume the adventure-laden Kauai, dramatic Raiatea, unique Tangier, and the gorgeous Canary Islands. These thoughtfully curated locations create excellent voyages providing you the perfect of each worlds, a harmonious mix of luxurious leisure on board and immersive experiences ashore.
Oceania Cruises gives 4 transoceanic itineraries starting from 14 to fifteen days with boutique ports of name together with Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; Arrecife (Lanzarote), Canary Islands; and Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia.
About Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises® is the world’s main culinary- and destination-focused cruise line. The road’s eight small, luxurious ships carry a most of 1,250 friends and have The Best Delicacies at Sea® and destination-rich itineraries that span the globe. Expertly curated journey experiences can be found aboard the designer-inspired, small ships, which name on greater than 600 marquee and boutique ports in additional than 100 nations on seven continents, on voyages that vary from seven to greater than 200 days. Oceania Cruises® has two further ships on order scheduled for supply in 2027 and 2028 or 2029[1]. Oceania Cruises® is a completely owned subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH).
Supply for the second Oceania Cruises ship is contractually scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2028, however could also be delayed to 2029.
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