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Oceania Cruises (oceaniacruises.com) is a Miami -based passenger shipping company operating a fleet of upper-premium, mid-sized vessels. Between April 2007 and September 2014, Oceania was owned by Apollo Management. The company's owner since 2014 is NCLH (Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings) - also the owner of NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line and RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises , Oceania as a cruise line brand offers a luxury product with relatively shorter itineraries but is also well-known for its Around The World voyages lasting up to 180 days.

Since January 2023, Oceania's President and CEO is Frank A. Del Rio (Frank Del Rio Jr/former NCLH's President's son), who succeeded Howard Sherman. The latter succeeded (in January 2022) Bob Binder (Oceania's co-founder, currently NCLH's Vice Chairman). Between 2016-2021, Howard Sherman was NCLH's Executive VP (Onboard Revenue and Destination Services). Oceania's and RSSC-Regent's Presidents both report to NCL's President (currently Harry Sommer).

As a travel brand, Oceania is widely recognized for having the finest cuisine at sea.

Company history and changes

The Oceania cruise line was founded in 2002 by travel industry veterans Frank Del Rio (former VP of Renaissance Cruises/1989-2001- defunct ) and Joseph Watters (Independent Director of the brokerage company MarineMax).

Oceania initially chartered the ex-Renaissance vessel "R Two" (from Cruiseinvest), which in October 2002 was renamed Insignia . In April 2003, the boat was 3-month chartered to TRM France (travel agency), and during that period Oceania had no fleet. On June 15, 2003, the company restarted services with 2 vessels - Insignia (renamed Regatta ) and a new vessel (R One, sistership of Regatta, also chartered from Cruiseinvest) that debuted as the current Insignia.

At the end of 2005, a third (ex-Renaissance) vessel entered Oceania's fleet when from CruiseInvest was chartered R-Five (renamed Nautica ). At the naming ceremony, Frank del Rio announced a plan to add a fourth boat ( Marina ) in July 2007. However, this didn't come to pass.

The majority of Oceania's stock was sold in February 2007 to the NYC -based Apollo Management. The next month Oceania made a memorandum agreement with the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to construct two 1260-passenger newbuilds . The contract was finalized in June 2007, with delivery dates scheduled for January and July 2011. The contract also included an option for a 3rd unit of the same design/sistership to be delivered in May 2012, but Oceania declined that option.

After being leased out to Hapag-Lloyd (as Columbus 2) for two years, Insignia returned to Oceania in 2014. In May 2014, Oceania and Fincantieri were close to making a deal on two additional ships. On September 2, 2014, NCLH purchased "Prestige Cruise Holdings" (the parent company of Oceania and RSSC-Regent) for USD 3,025 billion, thus becoming the official owner of all vessels in both fleets.

On November 25, 2014, NCLH revealed an agreement with Princess Cruises to purchase Ocean Princess (now Sirena ) for Oceania, upon delivery in March 2016. The ship underwent a 35-day drydock refit (US$40 million) in Marseille France and was renamed "MS Sirena".

In September 2018, Oceania partnered with Luggage Forward (USA-based luggage shipping company). The new service allows passengers to ship their luggage doorstep-to-stateroom (and back home again), thus truly traveling light. Luggage Forward provides premier door-to-door shipping services to 200 countries worldwide (including over 150 cruise ports). The company's own team of Customs specialists handles the country-specific paperwork to ensure on-time deliveries. Travelers can track the shipment in real-time. Luggage Forward service can be booked online or via phone. Rates are fixed, without additional charges or fees applied. Luggage's arrival on time and safety is guaranteed. Luggage Forward offers money-back plus US$500 on-time guarantee.

On June 6, 2022, NCLH announced an expansion of its fleetwide sustainability program "Sail & Sustain". Extending its animal welfare policy, the shipowner is now fully committed to responsible animal food sourcing practices (regarding pork, chicken, eggs, and seafood) within the global fleet's supply chain. The goal is by the year 2025, fleetwide (NCL, Oceania, Regent) to be sourced only cage-free eggs, crate-free pork, certified sustainable seafood, and chicken purchased from American and Canadian suppliers who meet GAP (Global Animal Partnership) standards.

In April 2023, Oceania signed a partnership with the 2014-established premium brand "Chapter 7 Whisky" to create an exclusive 20-year aged Chapter 7 special cask whisky (batch of a total of 304 bottles) to celebrate its 20th anniversary as well as the launch of the Vista ship. The exclusive bottles are available for onboard purchase (via Harding+/part of Harding Retail UK) only during Oceania Vista's inaugural season (2023).

In June 2023 Oceania introduced fleetwide a rare collection of premium vintage wines (80 new labels) from winegrowing regions in France, Italy and Chile. The new collection includes varieties like Moet & Chandon Cuvee Dom Perignon (from Epernay), Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1er Cru Classe (from Pauillac), Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore (from Tuscany), Vina Errazuriz Kai Carmenere (from Chile's Aconcagua Valley). The rare wines can be tasted at all shipboard restaurants and bars as well as in the staterooms (fleetwide).

In August 2023, Jason Worth was appointed VP of International Sales (newly created position) who reports to Nikki Upshaw (Oceania's Senior VP of Global Sales since 2011, in 2001-2011 employed as Director of Global Sales and Marketing for ResidenSea The World . Jason Worth is with Oceania since 2011, and in the period 2019-22 served as VP of Sales for Australia and New Zealand.

All Oceania-operated ships are currently Marshall Islands - flagged and registered in Majuro .

On January 8, 2019, Oceania's parent company NCLH announced a shipbuilding order with Fincantieri for two units planned for Oceania. Both vessels are of the new ALLURA-Class - the next stage of the fleet expansion project OceaniaNEXT. The new boats are designed and built by Fincantieri (in Ancona Italy ), with scheduled deliveries in 2023 ( Vista ) and 2025 ( Allura ).

Each of the 67000 GT-ton ALLURA-Class vessels (Vista, and Allura) has max capacity 1470 passengers plus 800 staff/crew. These are mid-sized ships similar in design and amenities to Oceania's 2011-2012-built Riviera and Marina .

The contract price for each of the newbuilds is ~EUR 575 million (per unit). NCLH obtained export credit financing with favorable terms to fund 80% of the total contract price, subject to certain Italian government approvals.

As of 2019, NCLH had 10 ship orders with planned deliveries thru 2027. Of those, 7x units were for NCL-Norwegian, 2x for Oceania, 1x for RSSC-Regent.

Cruising experience

The Oceania cruise line serves the industry's upper-premium market, and as a brand is positioned between its luxury and premium segments. The shipboard experience is country club-like, the atmosphere is elegant and relaxed, never formal or stuffy. The company's customers are well-traveled, looking for top-class cuisine, personalized service, destination-focused travel experience.

Oceania offers exotic itineraries to remote destinations worldwide. Often, port calls are with overnight stays so passengers can enjoy local cuisine, nightlife, culture.

Oceania's current Executive Culinary Directors (since March 2024) are Alexis Quaretti and Eric Barale (both French master chefs) who succeeded Jacques Pepin. Master Chef Pepin (now Oceania's Executive Culinary Adviser) created a premier menu of gourmet delights highlighted during each shipboard dinner. In April 2024, Giada Pamela De Laurentiis (1970-born Italian chef, entrepreneur, writer, and TV personality) was appointed the company's Brand and Culinary Ambassador, as well as Co-Chairman of Oceania’s Culinary Advisory Board (together with Jacques Pepin). Giada De Laurentiis is also Oceania Vista ship's godmother.

Oceania ships serve an extensive vegan menu and offer smoothie bars with cold-pressed raw juices at Lido Deck.

Pool Deck's raw juice and smoothie bar serve a variety of healthy drinks - like cold brew lattes, green smoothies, chia cashew yogurt bowl, acai berry bowl. Oceania's new vegan menu has over 250 dishes and is featured in Main Dining Rooms of all ships. It includes appetizers, salads, soups, entrees, and desserts. Vegetarian, kosher and gluten-free meals are also offered.

The vegan menu has 5 dishes and 4 sides offered at each breakfast, such as Spanish tortilla dish (tofu, potatoes, onions), vanilla waffles (fresh berries), cream of wheat or oatmeal, apricot and pistachio muffins, sides (Lyonnaise potatoes, sauteed mushrooms, grilled tomatoes, vegan sausage). At lunch are offered Italian salad (assorted greens), Tuscan-style bean soup, toasted garlic bread, spinach-stuffed involtini (with pasta and tapenade sauce), tofu, chocolate ricotta pie. The dinner menu is 5-course and include truffle-flavored parsnip soup, quinoa salad, vegetable tartare, Thai red curry with rice, shortbread dessert (strawberries, passion fruit cream).

OceaniaNEXT ship refurbishments (fleet-renovation project)

In August 2018 was announced OceaniaNEXT fleet renovation project budgeted USD 100 million. It includes drydock refurbishments of all four R-Class liners - Regatta (September 2019), Insignia (December 2018), Sirena (May 2019) and Nautica (June 2020).

As supervision company for the project was contracted Studio DADO Inc (Miami-based designer firm). Other contractors include Baker and Donghia (furnishings), and Rubelli and Kravet (fabrics, custom-made carpets). As result, the fleet was expanded with 1368 new staterooms, and all shipboard restaurants, bars, and lounges will be redesigned and redecorated. New public spaces on these ships include open-floor designed Lobby with Reception Hall (lower level) with Upper Hall (2nd level). They are connected with Grand Staircase (decorated with railings and balustrades) and featuring a large crystal chandelier (with hanging pieces of hand-painted glass).

Grand Dining Room (aft restaurant on Deck 5) on each ship received new premium dining furniture (leather chairs with metallic bronze threading) and new crystal chandelier. Martinis (piano bar lounge on Deck 5) was redesigned, new silver-white marble bar top and walnut paneling were added.

All staterooms were completely overhauled (redesigned and re-furnished) and upgraded with custom-made furniture, polished wood, stone finishes, designer accessories, smart HDTVs (infotainment system with movies-on-demand and Internet), USB ports, LED lighting. All cabin bathrooms were overhauled and received new tiling, surfaces, fixtures, designer accessories, vanities, glass shower enclosures. Penthouse-Vista-Owner suite bathrooms were enlarged and upgraded with Carrara marble tops, onyx, polished granite.

Works on the fleetwide refurb project involved over 1000 artisans and craftsmen and resulted in 1368 new cabins, 8000 new light fixtures, 12000 new sofas and chairs.

In September 2018, as part of OceaniaNEXT program, the company's website was redesigned and upgraded. Now customers (travel agents and cruise passengers) can use shipboard credits before departure. OBC can be used for purchasing tours/excursions and shipboard activities and amenities (culinary classes, drink packages, specialty dining at the Privee and La Reserve).

As part of OceaniaNEXT, on January 31, 2019, the company announced its partnership with Vero Water (eco-friendly bottled water supplier) to eliminate plastic water bottles fleetwide. In the period April-June 2019, all Oceania liners were outfitted with Vero Water systems eliminating around 3 million plastic bottles annually. By 2020, all Oceania cruise customers are provided complimentary with re-useable Vero Water bottles (Oceania-branded, 1 per person) to be used ashore and after the voyage to take home as a souvenir. The new water bottles will be available on each ship since April 2, 2019 (Riviera), April 19, 2019 (Marina), May 1, 2019 (Regatta), May 19, 2019 (Sirena), May 30, 2019 (Nautica), and June 19, 2019 (Insignia).

In May 2019, by the OceaniaNEXT program were introduced fleetwide 200+ plant-based dining menus. The new items are available (upon request) in "Grand Dining Room" and "Terrace Cafe" at breakfast-lunch-dinner, and also dinner-only in all specialty restaurants.

• Breakfast items include Banana-Oatmeal Pancakes, Muesli with Pistachios, Avocado Toast on Rustic Bread.
• Lunch items include Chilled Melon Soup, Korean Kimchi Soup, Wakame-Sesame Salad, Poke Bowl, Penne au Pistou.
• Dinner items include Green Papaya Kelp Noodle Salad, Roasted Butternut Squash, Sweet Potato-Oat Tarte (with Mushrooms and Truffle Cheddar Sauce), Falafel Fritters, Crespelle alla Fiorentina (with Mushrooms), Green Curry Stir Fry.
• Pnat-based desserts include Vanilla Mango Ice, Romanoff Vodka-Marinated Strawberries, Berry Pudding with Chantilly Cream, Shortbread (with Cream Cheese and Raspberries).

In 2019, Oceania's new website has greatly improved navigation via groups of 4 tabs (at page top) - "Plan Your Cruise", "Onboard Experiences", "Explore Ashore" and "Ultimate Value". The website's "Travel Agent Center" was also updated (marketing tools, tips, and training, travel advisor benefits). Oceania also launched new pre-cruise savings program, allowing customers booking within 30-days prior departure to receive in advance savings and "Best Price Guarantee". Repeat travel agency bookings are credited back automatically.

Why choose Oceania ships?

• Cuisine: Oceania's chefs prepare noteworthy cuisine in all onboard restaurants.
• Destinations: Oceania itineraries offer overnights in top ports and are destination-oriented.
• Midsize Ships: The deluxe ships of Oceania are quite manageable in size: even the largest one has fewer than 1,300 guests.
• No Smoking: Oceania vessels are almost entirely smoke-free. There are small, designated areas for smokers.
• Surprisingly Affordable: Oceania cruises approach true luxury in style, but are quite affordable when it comes to fares.

The sophisticated ambiance of Oceania extends to the entertainment provided onboard. Guests can listen to a jazz band or 12-piece orchestra, watch a cabaret show or enjoy regional entertainment from the ports of call. The line regularly hosts guest lecturers, from former ambassadors to famous authors. Oceania cruises combine the best of new and old, preserving classic traditions, such as afternoon tea while offering contemporary services like 24-hour Internet access.

Oceania voyages are adult-oriented. These are not a good pick for families, particularly those sailing with infants and toddlers. There are no dedicated kids' facilities available onboard, and parents are completely responsible for children's behavior and entertainment. Some teenagers who don't mind the absence of video arcades might enjoy the unique ports of call.

Other advantages of Oceania include:

• Many Oceania cruises include airfare in pricing.
• Pre-/postcruise Hotel Collection Packages include private group transfers.
• There is no dining charge on Oceania Cruises ships, but wine and cocktail prices are relatively high.
• Guests may bring up to 3 bottles of wine per stateroom from ports of call, but have in mind the corkage fee - it is $25 per bottle to bring wine to the restaurant.
• Oceania offers shore excursion collections. These have to be reserved prior to sailing and save a lot.
• Oceania Cruises was the first line to upgrade bedding to the highest standard. Passengers can count on a good sleep on these ships.

Early-booking cruise discounts (OLife Advantage)

Since September 2015, Oceania Cruises offers an extended early booking program (OLife Advantage). Discounts and benefits by this incentive program are available to all Oceania customers booking itineraries in Europe, Alaska and Canada-New England.

OLife Advantage rewards all booked passengers, regardless of stateroom category. The list of bonus perks (complimentary amenities) may include unlimited internet, pre-paid gratuities, onboard credit, free cabin upgrades. The OLife Advantage program also provides free (complimentary) shore excursions per cruise, depending on itinerary's length: 3 tours (itineraries up to 9 days), 4 tours (itineraries 10-13 days) and 5 tours (itineraries 14+ days).

Wavenet (free, high-speed Internet) fleetwide

In April 2018, Oceania Cruises introduced the Wavenet (high-speed internet) fleetwide / on all ships. The service allows faster uploading/downloading of big files, watching Netflix movies, social media sharing, music, and video live streaming (Spotify Facetime, Skype).

Oceania's new Wavenet Internet service is free of charge and unlimited. As for amenities, it is included in the ticket prices for all staterooms (suite and cabin categories) and on all itineraries.

The "Wavenet Prime" (Internet upgrade) is available for purchase at USD 10 pp per day. It allows passengers to stream music, videos, movies.

(Coronavirus crisis) passenger shipping pause 2020-2021

Due to the COVID pandemic, NCLH's entire fleet (all vessels of the brands NCL-Norwegian, RSSC-Regent and Oceania) is with an expanded cancellation policy. All bookings on pre-scheduled itineraries (departures March 15, 2020, through May 31, 2021) were given the option to cancel (up to 48 hours prior departure) without penalties.

Eventually, NCLH canceled all Oceania cruise itineraries leaving between March 14, 2020, and September 2021.

Operations resumed in 2021-2022 with the ships MARINA (August 29, 2021/Europe-Baltic from Copenhagen), REGATTA (March 7, 2022/French Polynesia from Papeete Tahiti), NAUTICA (February 24, 2022/Southeast Asia from Singapore), RIVIERA (Oct 18, 2021/Europe-Mediterranean from Istanbul), INSIGNIA (January 6, 2022/World Cruise from Los Angeles), SIRENA (March 29, 2022/Transatlantic from Bridgetown Barbados to Barcelona).

• All affected bookings received a full refund (100%) transferred as FCC (future cruise credit) with rebooking made within 1 year (any itinerary, fleetwide) departing between March 17, 2020, and December 31, 2022.
• In early-May 2020, Oceania Cruises launched "The Ultimate Sale" promotion, with significant booking price reductions (~70% lower than the brand's regular rates). Promo's fares per person started at USD 999 (inside cabin) and USD 1399 (balcony cabin).

NAUTICA's program for 2021-2022 (fall-Mediterranean, winter-spring-Asia) was canceled. The ship restarts operations in April 2022 (Mediterranean-Europe) following an extensive drydock refurbishment.

REGATTA's "World Cruise 2021" (Los Angeles to Sydney Australia) was canceled. The ship restarts operations in March 2022 (Tahiti French Polynesia) following an extensive drydock refurbishment.

Itinerary of Oceania Cruises

Oceania Cruises ship itineraries visit 300+ ports in Europe, the Americas, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The company's cruise vessels stand apart from other midsized liners with low (1-to-2) crew-to-passenger ratios and unique voyages.

During warm weather months, Oceania Cruises ships ply the waters of Eastern and Western Mediterranean, Western Europe and the British Isles, Northern Europe's Baltic Sea and Norwegian Fjords. During the winter, Oceania spans the globe with sailings to Asia, Australia, South America, Panama Canal , and the Caribbean.

Oceania Cruises appeals to affluent retirees who look for a no-frills and refined experience. That said, the sophisticated atmosphere of the line also attracts solo travelers and young couples who are looking for an experience sans kids. Regardless of which voyage you choose, expect to sail with the American crowd.

Itineraries 2024-2025

Oceania's 2024-2025 "Tropics & Exotics Collection" features 300+ ports (7 continents), 157 voyages of which 123 with 451 port overnights. The itineraries range from 7- to 200 days in length (70x Grand Voyages/world cruises and longer segments) and include 14 new ports for Oceania (like Camarones Argentina, Champagne Bay Vanuatu, Hambantota Sri Lanka, Hualien Taiwan).

2024-2025 fleet schedule includes popular regions and destinations like South America (Amazon River, Uruguay's and Brazil's coasts, Patagonia), Arabian Peninsula, Southeast Asia, Japan, Caribbean, Mexico, Panama Canal transits , circumnavigation of Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific Islands, French Polynesia, Melanesian islands.

In August 2023 was announced 2024-2025 program which includes 100 voyages in the Caribbean and the Pacific visiting 60+ different ports, including lesser-known islands.

The sailings were planned for the ships Marina , Nautica , Sirena , and the Vista , with departures from PortMiami Florida , Cartagena Colombia , NYC New York , Los Angeles CA , Bridgetown Barbados , Panama City , and Papeete Tahiti .

The itineraries range between 7 and 16 days, some transit the Panama Canal during daylight.

The featured destinations include the Caribbean's Barbuda , Dominica, and BVI/British Virgin Islands as well as French Polynesia's Moorea , Raiatea , and Rangiroa .

Nautica ship has scheduled 10-day itineraries in French Polynesia, and a 31-day journey to Sydney NSW Australia via New Zealand, departing on February 19th, 2024.

The new Allura ship 's inaugural cruise program was announced in September 2023. For the inaugural season (2025) Allura is deployed in Europe/Mediterranean. Allura's schedule (opened for booking on September 13, 2023) listed a total of 26 voyages (7- to 43-day long itineraries) visiting a total of 92 different ports/destinations.

Allura's Maiden Voyage is a 7-day Eastern Mediterranean/Aegean itinerary (departure June 8, 2025) from Piraeus-Athens (Greece) to Istanbul (Turkey). The Mediterranean program features popular port cities like Cádiz-Sevilla, Cagliari (Sardinia), Messina and Palermo (Sicily), Palma de Mallorca (Majorca Island), the Italian Riviera (Cinque Terre). Overnight ports are Istanbul, Monte Carlo (Monaco), Quebec City and Montreal ((Canada) and NYC (New York USA).

After the 43-day Transatlantic crossing from Europe to North America (August 27th, from Civitavecchia-Rome to NYC) starts the mini-season in Canada and New England, followed by the winter 2025-2026 Caribbean season. In the Caribbean, Allura is homeported in Miami (starting December 21st, 2025) and visits destinations like The Netherlads' ABC Islands (Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao), Grenada, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados, Dominica, Antigua, St Maarten.

In September 2023, Oceania announced 7 new summer 2025 voyages to French Polynesia and Hawaii scheduled for the Regatta ship . The summer 2025 program (August, September, October) encompasses destinations like Bora Bora, Tahiti, Raiatea , Nuku Hiva/Marquesas , and the Hawaiian archipelago.

Departing from either Papeete or Honolulu, the 7 new voyages range 10 to 18 days, with the accessibility facilitated by direct flights to Papeete and Honolulu from major cities like NYC , Los Angeles , Paris , London , Sydney NSW . For instance, direct flights from LA to Papeete take ~8 hours, flights from Auckland NZ to Papeete are ~5 hours. Honolulu is reachable via a direct 6-hour flight from LA and an 8,5-hour direct flight from Auckland.

Oceania Regatta in 2024-2025 also offers various itineraries throughout the South Pacific, Australia, and New Zealand.

The new summer 2025 itineraries include:

• Polynesian Dreams: A 15-day voyage from Honolulu to Papeete, visiting various enchanting destinations, departing on August 1 and September 15, 2025.
• Tahitian Legends: A 10-day journey from Papeete to Papeete, featuring visits to idyllic locales, with departures on August 16, 26, and September 5, 2025.
• Divine Pacific Oases: A 15-day itinerary from Honolulu to Papeete, offering an array of experiences, departing on September 30, 2025.
• Song of Polynesia: An 18-day expedition from Papeete to Los Angeles, allowing for extensive exploration of the region, departing on October 15, 2025.

Oceania's 2025 summer program consists of 100+ different itineraries and encompasses 70 voyages in Europe (Mediterranean and Baltc) planned for 3 ships ( Marina , Vista , and Allura ) as well as ~50 Grand Voyages.

The European itineraries include 10 new for Oceania ports of call - Cesme (Turkey) , Kemi (Finland) , Lulea (Sweden) , Maniitsoq (Greenland) , Pozzallo (Sicily Italy) , Samos (Greece) , Scrabster (Scotland) , Sibenik (Croatia) , Sundsvall (Sweden) , and Vaasa (Finland) .

In 2025, the Riviera ship makes a debut in Alaska, offering 7 to 12 days itineraries. In July and August, Oceania has 16-19-day sailings to Iceland and Greenland, followed by 11-15 day voyages departing from NYC, Boston , and Montreal , with overnights in Montreal, Quebec , and NYC.

Regatta ship 's maiden season in French Polynesia and Hawaii (August-October) has 7 itineraries spanning 10-18 days.

Oceania's Grand Voyages include ports across Europe (Southern and Northern), all with extended evening and overnight port stays.

World Cruises 2025

In September 2022 were announced World and Grand Voyages for 2025. The "Around the World in 180 Days" voyage for 2025 is an east-to-west itinerary. Oceania also introduced 7x Grand Voyages (ranging between 50-111 days), including the 111-day expedition across the South Pacific, Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, Africa, and Europe-Mediterranean.

(December 22, 2024 - March 6, 2025) "The Ultimate Odyssey" (74 days, 2 ships, 5 countries, 3 continents) starts with a 50-day circumnavigation of Indonesia-Australia-New Zealand (roundtrip from Sydney NSW ). The itinerary visits South America (Antarctica, Patagonia/Chilean Fjords ). Linking the 2 extraordinary voyages are 2 overland tours that passengers will get to choose from - 6 days in the Blue Mountains of Australia/6 days in the Andean Lakes District of Chile and Argentina. The journey stretches to Ushuaia Argentina , Antarctica and Patagonia.

(January 5, 2025 - July 3, 2025) The "Around The World in 180 Days" voyage visits 89 ports in 32 countries (5 continents). Leaving from PortMiami, Oceania Insignia heads south to Brazil's Amazon before crossing the Atlantic for Africa. En route to South Africa, the Atlantic crossing visits Tristan da Cunha . Insignia then continues to Asia visiting Indian Ocean islands (French Comoros, Seychelles, Maldives), Southeast Asia's Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan. Follows cruising along Western Australia's coast, the South Pacific islands (Vanuatu, French Polynesia), then north to the Hawaiian Islands to conclude the global journey.

Grand Voyage segments include:

• 79-day Ultimate Pacific Traveler from Los Angeles to Sydney (October 3 - December 22, 2024)
• 50-day South America Kaleidoscope from Miami to Rio de Janeiro (December 7, 2024 - January 26, 2025)
• 78-day Grand Eastern Reflections from Abu Dhabi to Singapore (December 22, 2024 - March 10, 2025)
• 111-day Epic Continental Explorer from Papeete to Barcelona (February 25 - June 17, 2025)
• 63-day Patagonia to Iberia Mosaic from Santiago de Chile to Barcelona (March 6 - May 8, 2025)
• 72-day Asia & Oceania Odyssey from Tokyo to Honolulu (May 22 - August 1, 2025).

New shore excursions and land tours

In mid-November 2018, Oceania introduced 86x pre-, post-, and mid-cruise land tours in Asia, Australia, Africa, Egypt and Holy Land, South America, Europe, Canada, and Alaska. Ranging from 1 to 5 nights in length, the new excursions options offer overnights in metropolises, overland explorations in Southeast Asia, luxury safaris in premium private reserves in Africa, the Italian and Swiss Alps, the Arabian Desert, even expeditions to the Himalayan Mountains (Mount Everest and Kathmandu). Program's highlights include:

• "The Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal and Mount Everest" is a 4-night expedition centering on Mumbai and Kathmandu. It includes flightseeing over Mt Everest and visits to Bhadgaon City, Bodhnath Stupa, Pashupatinath, Patan, visiting a Tibetan monastery, evening prayer ritual, and private audience at the Living Goddess.
• "Taj Mahal: Eternal Masterpiece" is available with 2- and 3-night packages. Tour's highlights include visits to Agra Fort and Itmad-Ud-Daulah, Kathak dance performance (at the hotel in Agra).
• "Luxury Safari: White Elephant Safari Lodge" is an overnight at White Elephant Lodge and features guided nature walks, 2 game drives, afternoon tea, sundowners, dusk birdwatching or Lake Jozini boat cruise.
• "Luxury Safari: Belmond Eagle Island Lodge" in Okavango Delta offers game drives and wildlife viewing (hippos, elephants, crocodiles, big cats). The luxury lodge is included with 2 overnights, plus 2 overnights (in Johannesburg and Cape Town ).
• "Glaciers, Lagoons, and Waterfalls" is an Iceland tour visiting Langjokull Glacier's ice cave, ice-walk at Solheimajokull, Hraunfoss and Barnafoss waterfalls, Deildartunguhver's hot springs, Blue Lagoon bathing. There is also a culinary tour of Reykjavik and overnights in Husafell and Stracta.
• "Royal London and The English Countryside" combines historic London with England's countryside (Cotswolds, Burford, Bibury). The 3-night tour visits Tower of London, viewing of Crown Jewels along with Changing of the Guard and Thames River cruise.
• "Rome and Tivoli Treasures" is a 3-night tour in Rome, plus an insider tour with private access to Vatican Museum and St Peter’s Basilica, plus Tivoli and Villa D'Este.
• "Canadian Rockies by Rocky Mountaineer" are exclusive tours of Sulphur Mountain, Banff, and Vancouver . Rocky Mountaineer is the world's largest private train. Along the way, Oceania cruise tourists enjoy Silver Leaf Service with gourmet meals and snacks.

Oceania Cruises to Cuba

In December 2016, the company's owner NCLH (Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings) received permission to operate cruises to Cuba, with two Oceania ships - Marina (starting at the end of 2016) and Regatta (starting in 2017). Cuba currently lacks the infrastructure to support large cruise ships, so the 684-passenger Regatta and 1,258-passenger Marina are small enough to work with what exists there now. Both ships sail a variety of itineraries, including a circumnavigation of Cuba (with stops in Cienfuegos and Havana) and visiting Cuba as part of some Panama Canal transition cruises .

The company offers a number of departures from PortMiami in 2019, including the “Timeless Cuba” itinerary, sailing 7 days with visits to Havana, Santiago de Cuba, and Cienfuegos. A twice-offered 10-day cruise adds a visit to Great Stirrup Cay.

The list of passenger shipping lines offering cruises to Cuba included:

• Carnival Paradise leaving from Tampa Florida - cheapest prices (from USD 480 pp)
• Royal Caribbean (ship Empress of the Seas , leaving from Miami Florida)
• Holland America (ship Veendam ) leaving from Fort Lauderdale since December 2017
• NCL (ship Norwegian Sky , 4-day itineraries with Havana overnights - starting May 2017.
• MSC Cruises (ship MSC Opera , leaving from Havana)
• Azamara Cruises (ship on Azamara Quest from Miami)
• Thomson UK / Marella Cruises (ship Marella Dream ) 7-day, leaving roundtrip from Jamaica (Montego Bay) to Havana
• Ponant Cruises (superyacht Le Ponant , leaving from Miami Florida)
• Pearl Seas Cruises (ship Pearl Mist , leaving from Fort Lauderdale Florida)
• Lindblad Expeditions (chartered sailing ship MS Panorama II, leaving from Havana)
• Celestyal Cruises (ship Celestyal Crystal , leaving from Havana and Montego Bay Jamaica)
• Grand Circle Cruise Line (ship MV Clio / ex Tere Moana ) one-way from Miami to Havana, or the reverse from Havana to Miami (embarkation/disembarkation in port Cienfuegos ).
• International Expeditions (leaving from Havana, charter flights out of Miami)
• Victory Cruise Lines - MS Victory I - fly-cruises from Miami to Havana (homeport Cienfuegos /departures)

Note: According to the current Cuban law, US citizens of Cuban origin (born in Cuba) are not allowed to visit the island country (including on cruise ships). Regardless of their US citizenship status, Cuban-born Americans were denied booking on cruise itineraries visiting ports in Cuba. However, the situation changed in April 2016, after Carnival Corporation negotiated with the Cuban government to allow ships with Cuban-born passengers, as such US citizens are allowed to visit the country on USA-Cuba charter flights. The Carnival-fathom line started Miami to Cuba cruises in May 2016.

Alaska Airlines offers regular nonstop flights to Havana from Los Angeles (California USA). An 80-min ling JetBlue flight from Fort Lauderdale (Florida) to Havana costs less than USD 100. Previously, air travel from the USA to Cuba was thought charter flights only.

IMPORTANT: On June 4, 2019, the US Government announced new regulations (economic sanctions) that ended group travel to Cuba, including via US-homeported cruise liners, effective immediately. The ban relates to "private and corporate aircraft, cruise ships, sailboats, fishing boats, and other similar aircraft and vessels". The US travel restrictions impacted hundreds of pre-scheduled cruise itineraries, which were adjusted to no longer stop in Cuban seaports.

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Oceania cruises announces 2024 voyage collection.

Line's Largest Itinerary Launch to Date with More Than 350 Voyages Voyages Open for Sale May 4, 2022

MIAMI , April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oceania Cruises, the world's leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, revealed its 2024 Collection of voyages to Europe, Alaska, Canada, Asia, Australia & New Zealand, Africa, South America, the South Pacific, and the Caribbean. The Collection encompasses more than 350 itineraries including over 130 Grand Voyages across seven ships and all seven continents. The itineraries are available to preview online at www.OceaniaCruises.com and open for reservations on May 4, 2022.

"Next to our reputation for serving The Finest Cuisine at Sea, Oceania Cruises is widely acclaimed for developing the most enticing and destination-rich itineraries in the cruise industry," said Howard Sherman, President and CEO of Oceania Cruises. "With our 2024 Collection, we have set a whole new standard for destination innovation with an astounding mix of marquee destinations and exotic new locales blended together in creatively crafted voyage offerings."

EUROPE Europe 2024 will be the brand's most expansive and diverse European season to date. With six ships positioned around the continent, the destinations are as diverse as Greenland and Iceland in the north and west to the Holy Lands of Egypt and Israel in the south and east and everywhere in between. Every voyage is a celebration of history, culture, and cuisine in myriad mesmerizing destinations. From the glittering jewels of the Greek Isles, Italian Riviera and France's famed Côte d'Azur to the delightful hidden gems of Norway's fjord-lined coast and the rugged outposts of Greenland and Iceland, these 2024 European itineraries are a study in diversity. Insignia , Nautica , Marina , and Sirena will spend the majority of the season exploring Europe's northern reaches and the western wine countries. Riviera and Vista will call the Mediterranean home with a seemingly endless bounty of voyages to Spain, France, Italy, Croatia, Greece, Turkey, Malta, Israel, Egypt and more.

NORTH AMERICA Regatta , Insignia , and Nautica will offer close to three dozen enticing explorations of Alaska, New England, Canada, Bermuda, and the United States' colonial south. Regatta will reprise her perennially popular Alaska season with a series of voyages that showcases the region in all its glory. Must-see destinations include Icy Strait Point, Kodiak, Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, Sitka, Wrangell, Prince Rupert and Victoria. On the East Coast, Insignia and Nautica will offer sailings to Bermuda, New England, and Canada's maritime provinces from New York City, Boston, and Montreal.

SOUTH AMERICA From the lush and verdant tropical clime of the Amazon to the rugged, glacially carved coastline of Chile, South America is a vast continent brimming with thrilling explorations and vibrant heritage. Marina will sail the entire continent and will even take a breathtaking diversion down to Paradise Bay, Admiralty Bay, and Half Moon Island in Antarctica.

ASIA & AFRICA With more than three dozen sailings in the regions, Oceania Cruises showcases these intriguing lands in a fashion that has no peer. Riviera will chart her inaugural season in the region sailing from Arabia to India, to southeast Asia, the Philippines, Vietnam, China, South Korea, and Japan. Nautica will explore the Far East while also offering up a delightful array of voyages that showcase South Africa, Mozambique, Mayotte, and the Seychelles, and Regatta will offer a series of voyages that is a literal kaleidoscope of these fabled countries. There are also copious opportunities to explore singular countries or regions with in-depth immersions of Japan, Arabia, and Indochina.

SOUTH PACIFIC, AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND Oceania Cruises is greatly expanding its offerings by having two ships in the region – Regatta and Nautica . Regatta presents an intense focus on New Zealand and Australia, including a 35-day holiday circumnavigation of the continent. There is also a cornucopia of voyages that follows the Southern Cross across the Pacific and up to Polynesia where Nautica offers a series of four 10-day sailings roundtrip from Papeete.

CARIBBEAN, PANAMA CANAL & MEXICO Renowned for creative, immersive itineraries, Oceania Cruises presents an uncommonly diverse and creative roster of sailings to the Caribbean, Panama Canal, and Mexico. Itineraries include off-the-beaten-path destinations such as Bonaire, Dominica, Guadeloupe, and St. Vincent along with the beguiling yacht harbors of Gustavia, Rodney Bay, Tortola, and Port Royal, to name a few. Sailing westward, travelers can immerse themselves in the storied cultures of Mexico, Belize, Honduras, and Guatemala. Panama beckons with its world-changing canal, the colonial charm of Colón and the glittering, cosmopolitan modernity of Panama City.

2024 Collection Highlights

• New ports of call include Beppu, Japan; Bluff, New Zealand; Castro, Chile; Coron, Philippines; Djupivogur, Iceland; Gatun Lake, Panama; Heimaey, Iceland; Port Royal, Jamaica; Kumamoto, Japan; Limerick, Ireland; São Francisco do Sul, Brazil; Seydisfjordur, Iceland; Szczecin, Poland; Taranto, Italy; and
• Itinerary lengths range from 7 to 82 days.
• Hundreds of overnight and extended port stays.
• Riviera  charts her inaugural season of sailings to Arabia, India, Asia, Japan, and the Philippines.
• Regatta  and Nautica offer two dozen sailings to Australia, the South Pacific, and Polynesia.
• Marina , Riviera , Sirena , and Vista offer 99 voyage choices throughout the Mediterranean.
• Insignia, Nautica , Marina , and Sirena present more than 60 cruise options to the splendors of Iceland, Greenland, the British Isles and Ireland, the Norwegian Fjords and North Cape, and the wine countries and great capitals of Europe.
• Regatta  reprises her perennially popular Alaska cruises in 2024 with a selection of 7- to 23-day itineraries sailing from Seattle, Vancouver, Seward, and Los Angeles.  
• Insignia  and Nautica offer fifteen 7- to 18-day voyages to Bermuda, New England, and Canada with departures from New York City, Boston, and Montreal.
• Nautica  and Marina offer 15 South America voyages ranging from 10 to 51 days.
• Regatta , Insignia , Nautica , Sirena , and Vista offer an epic selection of more than 50 departures to the Caribbean, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera, and California wine country.

THE EVOLUTION OF PERFECTION – A BETTER-THAN-EVER EXPERIENCE  Oceania NEXT is Oceania Cruises' continual quest to evolve and elevate the guest experience. It focuses on the hallmarks that inspire guests to return to Oceania Cruises time and again: Exquisitely Crafted Cuisine, Curated Travel Experiences and Small Ship Luxury. Reflecting the crisp sophistication of Regatta ,  Insignia , Nautica, Sirena and Vista , the sweeping Re-inspiration of Marina and Riviera presents a symphony of  entirely new suites and staterooms as well as elegant public spaces imbued with a new light, airy ambiance. The signature onboard experience is better than ever too, with the addition of an extensive collection of new flavors and culinary experiences that transforms dining into a sublime experience and service into an art form. The gourmet cuisine has been entirely reimagined, from a bounty of new flavorful dishes at The Grand Dining Room to a Dom Pérignon pairing dinner that is the only one of its kind. Oceania Cruises' newest ship Vista offers multiple unique firsts in the realms of dining and guest experience. Across all ships, holistic wellness encounters at Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center encourage a lifestyle of health and longevity, while new destination experiences such as Go Green, Go Local, Beyond Blueprints, Culinary Discovery Tours, Food & Wine Trails tours, and Wellness Discovery Tours by Aquamar encourage deeper explorations. 

THE HEART OF THE EXPERIENCE  One aspect of the Oceania Cruises experience remains constant and unchanged: the trademark warm and personalized service. Whether guests are sailing for the first time or the fifteenth, they will note the ease with which the staff remembers their names and their preferences along with the genuine smiles and enthusiasm that can only come from the heart.

For additional information on Oceania Cruises' small-ship luxury product, exquisitely crafted cuisine, and expertly curated travel experiences, visit OceaniaCruises.com, call 855-OCEANIA, or speak with a professional travel advisor.

About Oceania Cruises  Oceania Cruises is the world's leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line. The line's seven small, luxurious ships carry a maximum of 1,210 guests and feature the finest cuisine at sea and destination-rich itineraries that span the globe. Expertly curated travel experiences aboard the designer-inspired, small ships call on more than 450 marquee and boutique ports across Europe, Alaska, Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, New England-Canada, Bermuda, the Caribbean, the Panama Canal, Tahiti and the South Pacific in addition to the epic 180-day Around the World Voyages. The brand has a second 1,200-guest Allura Class ship on order for delivery in 2025. With headquarters in Miami, Oceania Cruises is owned by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., a diversified cruise operator of leading global cruise brands which include Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands. With a combined fleet of 28 ships with nearly 60,000 berths, these brands offer itineraries to more than 490 destinations worldwide. The Company has nine additional ships scheduled for delivery through 2027, comprising of approximately 24,000 berths.

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Released April 27, 2022

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Oceania Cruises announces its biggest ever itinerary launch for 2024

Author: Lucy Abbott

Published on: 05 May 2022

Updated on: 05 May 2022

With more than 350 voyages to Europe, Alaska, Canada, the Caribbean and more, Oceania Cruises impresses with the 2024 itinerary release.

Oceania Cruises has revealed its impressive 2024 collection of sailings across all seven continents and seven ships.

Jump at the opportunity to visit the likes of Europe, Alaska, Canada, Asia, Australia & New Zealand, Africa, South America, the South Pacific and the Caribbean onboard one of Oceania Cruises' stunning vessels.

Reservations are open now and if you book directly with Oceania Cruises, you can enjoy complimentary airport transfers - sign us up.

What's more, over 130 Grand Voyages are included in Oceania Cruises' new 2024 itineraries, so you can explore more of the world by sea.

Caught your fancy? Read on to discover more about the itineraries up for grabs.

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Oceania Cruises has committed to an expansive European cruise season in 2024, with six ships positioned around the continent.

The destinations visited are varied and go beyond your typical European cruise by visiting Greenland and Iceland in the north and west before heading over to the Holy Lands of Egypt in the south and east.

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Every destination is specially selected for its wide range of history, culture and cuisine - eat your way around the Italian Riviera or embrace the history of Norway's fjord-lined coast.

Four ships, Insignia, Nautica, Marina and Sirena, will spend the majority of the 2024 season in Northern Europe and western wine countries whereas Riviera and Vista will explore the Mediterranean.

North America cruises 2024

Once-in-a-lifetime destinations such as Icy Strait Point, Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan are visited on Oceania's North America cruises

Embark on Regatta, Insignia and Nautica for one of almost three dozen explorations of Alaska , New England, Bermuda , Canada and the colonial south of the United States.

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Regatta will focus on her ever-popular Alaska season and showcase the region in all its glory.

Whereas Insignia and Nautica will stay on the East Cost and visit the likes of Bermuda, New England and Canada.

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South America has plenty to offer with its gorgeous coastline of Chile and tropical paradise of the Amazon - what more could you want?

Oceania Cruises' Marina will sail the entire continent - even bringing you down to Paradise Bay, Admiralty Bay and Half Moon Island in Antarctica.

Africa and Asia cruises

Embark on either Riviera, Regatta or Nautica to experience the very best of Asia and Africa with Oceania Cruises

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Riviera will sail her inaugural season in the region visiting Arabia, India , Southeast Asia, the Philippines, Vietnam , China, South Korea and Japan .

Or if you fancy exploring Africa , embark on Nautica to journey to South Africa, Mozambique, Mayotte and Seychelles as well as exploring the Far East - the best of both worlds.

If you just can't decide where you would like to visit then Regatta is the ship for you, visiting an array of highlights throughout Africa and Asia.

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South pacific, australia and new zealand cruises.

Lucky you - Oceania Cruises have expanded its Australia , New Zealand and South Pacific cruising options by having two ships in the region in 2024.

To get a true feel of Australia and New Zealand hop-on Regatta's 35-day cruise circumnavigating the continent.

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You can also follow the Southern Cross across the Pacific and up to Polynesia onboard Nautica for one of four 10-day sailings.

Caribbean, Panama Canal and Mexico cruises

Escape to the sunshine with a Caribbean cruise - we can't think of anything better.

Boasting a set of incredibly diverse and creative itineraries, Oceania Cruises brings you to countless off the beaten path destinations.

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Dominica, Guadeloupe and St. Vincent are only a few stand-out ports of call.

After discovering these stunning ports you'll sail westwards to admire the culture of Mexico, Belize, Honduras and Guatemala as well as the truly beautiful Panama Canal.

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Immerse yourself in rich heritage and culture where you’ll be astonished with the activities of European countries like Sweden, Russia and Germany on a cruise to the Baltics with Oceania Cruises. You’ll enjoy riding through the Dutch landscape of canals, bridges and windmills in Amsterdam. You can feast your mind upon the rich history of the Berlin Wall and Jewish museum in Germany. In addition, it will be like a trip back in time when you come across the parks, palaces and medieval museums of Stockholm on an Oceania Cruises Northern Europe and Scandinavia cruise.

Things to Do on a Northern Europe Cruise with Oceania Cruises

From the inspiring fjords to the intriguing story behind the bestseller The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, you’ll find a variety of interesting excursions and activities that help you delve deep into Northern Europe – all from the nearby luxury of your Oceania Cruises ship.

• Cruise on the Oslofjord (Oslo, Norway) Experience the beauty of Norway’s fjords up close as you board a classic wooden sailing ship that takes you along the Oslofjord. This gorgeous fjord is surrounded by islands that are dotted with summer houses and cabins. On this cruise you’ll enjoy a traditional prawn buffet in the brisk air before heading back to the pier.  

• Copenhagen Brewery Experience (Copenhagen, Denmark) You’ll visit two of Denmark’s famed breweries on this trip. The first stop is at the Carlsberg Brewery where your tour will begin at the old granary. Then you’ll walk through a museum dedicated to the development of the beer and a sculpture garden, featuring a Rodin. Your last stop is the Jacobsen Brewhouse and Bar in an old warehouse overlooking the bottling line. Then you’ll head to Norrebro Bryghus and tour this microbrewery that likes to experiment with new recipes.  

• Behind the Iron Curtain (Berlin, Germany) Explore life in East Germany, which was controlled by Communist Russia after World War II. Your first stop is at a hands-on museum where you’ll see government cars from the era. Then you’ll visit Rostock to see the Stasi Prison where you’ll see pictures and artifacts describing life in East Germany. During this excursion you’ll learn more about the differences between the two sides of Germany.  

• Traditional Folkloric Performance (Murmansk, Russia) Located in the Northwestern corner of Russia, Murmansk is home to the elegant Palace of Culture. Here you’ll watch a traditional performance of Russian song and dance. Russian culture is quite different from most other cultures, and this is an amazing chance to experience those traditions you’ve only seen in movies or read about in Tolstoy novels.  

• Wilderness Center and City Tour (Longyearben, Norway) Longyearben is situated way up North in the Arctic Circle. This town was once an important coal mining site, but now is more known for its wildlife. You’ll first head to the Dog Farm where you’ll learn about polar dogs and play with the puppies. Then you’ll warm up by the fireplace with coffee and cake and learn more about life in the arctic from your hosts.  

• Stieg Larsson’s Stockholm (Stockholm, Sweden) If you are one of the millions who were entranced by Stieg Larsson’s best-selling Millennium book series about the mysteries that surround Lisbeth Salander, you won’t want to miss this tour. You’ll visit City Hall, where the annual Nobel Prize banquet is held. Then head to Sodermalm where the books start and tour through the streets with a guide giving insight into Larsson’s life and exchanges in his novels.  

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• Sirena 11 NIGHT Europe - Northern CRUISE Departing From Southampton, England (Apr 2024)
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• Marina 12 NIGHT Europe - Northern CRUISE Departing From Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Jun 2024)
• Sirena 12 NIGHT Norway CRUISE Departing From Copenhagen, Denmark (Jun 2024)
• Nautica 9 NIGHT Europe - Northern CRUISE Departing From Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Jul 2024)
• Marina 10 NIGHT Europe - Northern CRUISE Departing From Oslo, Norway (Jul 2024)
• Sirena 10 NIGHT Norway CRUISE Departing From Reykjavik, Iceland (Jul 2024)
• Nautica 10 NIGHT Europe - Northern CRUISE Departing From Southampton, England (Jul 2024)
• Marina 10 NIGHT Europe - Northern CRUISE Departing From Southampton, England (Jul 2024 - Aug 2025)

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Learn more about each of the possible departure ports for a Northern Europe cruise with Oceania Cruises. Your Oceania Cruises Northern Europe cruise could begin in any of the following cities:

With Amsterdam’s beautiful canals and an open attitude you’ll find no shortage of interesting attractions in the capital of The Netherlands.

Antwerp, Belgium

Uncover Belgium’s sparkling jewel: Antwerp, home of famed painter Peter Paul Reubens, amazing architecture and the country’s all important diamond trade center.

Discover imaginative architecture, impressive Spanish dishes and beautiful excursions into nature when you cruise to Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia.

Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen is a delightful city with some of the world’s most interesting places, like the longest pedestrian street and one of the oldest amusement parks in the world.

Dublin, Ireland

Dublin’s streets are filled with interesting stories and charming people, including a long, celebrated line of writers. Cruise to Dublin and you’ll find something interesting around each corner of this Irish jewel.

Hamburg, Germany

A large city, Hamburg offers visitors an array of attractions. From the old buildings of the past to the vibrant red light district, there’s something for everyone cruising to Hamburg, Germany.

Leith/Edinburgh, Scotland

Discover the beautiful Scottish capital of Scotland, Edinburgh with its exquisite natural background and creative hometown heroes, like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Alexander Graham Bell.

Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon has deep cultural roots that are exposed through ruins and museum artifacts. Cruise to Lisbon and discover the culture and history of Portugal in its capital city.

Montreal, Quebec

Montreal combines Old World style and New World cosmopolitan inspirations, along with a French culture, for a beautiful all-encompassing city and cruise destination.

Take in the incredible art scene of New York City, expand your cultural horizons in the city’s diverse neighborhoods and marvel at the architectural wonders.

Oslo, Norway

Enjoy the great outdoors in Oslo, the beautiful and spacious capital of Norway, where the city includes lakes, forests and lots of history.

Reykjavik was just a small village until seeing a major expansion after World War II, but this popular cruise destination still offers a small town feel different than any other European capital.

The cruise port of Southampton features tons of diverse attractions that provide insight into England’s culture and storied past, including fortresses, gardens and national parks.

Whether looking out into the city’s waterways, ancient castles or modern buildings, you’ll always have a great view when cruising to Stockholm, Sweden.

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Browse our photo gallery of Northern Europe cruising photos from Oceania Cruises. Keep in mind, this is only a small preview of the many sights waiting for you on an Oceania Cruises Northern Europe cruise vacation.

Drottningholm Palace in Sweden

Aurora above Fjords in Norway

Brandenburg gate of Berlin, Germany

Nyhavn seafront in Copenhagen, Denmark

Oslofjord, an inlet in the south-east of Norway

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2023/24 Europe and 2024 North America Collection

Discover Oceania Cruises’ new 2023/24 Europe & 2024 North America Collection, including Vista’s highly anticipated Inaugural Season.

Choose a departure range of up to 1 month if you have not selected a specific cruise line or Choose a departure date range of up to 3 months if you have selected a specific cruise line

Tropics & Exotics 2023/24 & Europe & Americas 2024

Oceania Cruises’ 2024 Collection encompasses two full seasons of journeys spanning the globe and includes their largest release of Grand Voyages to date. When you step aboard one of their small and luxurious ships, you will discover an Oceania Cruises experience that is truly better than ever.

Reflecting the crisp sophistication of Regatta, Insignia, Nautica and Sirena, the sweeping Re-inspiration of Marina and Riviera will reveal entirely new suites and staterooms with designer furnishings, custom lighting and fresh fabrics, and the light, airy ambience of the public spaces will be as inviting as ever. The OceaniaNEXT enhancements will continue to elevate your onboard experience too – showcasing new dining experiences, curated travel experiences and much more in the coming months. TO BOOK YOUR 2024 CRUISE CALL US ON 0330 094 8387 OR CLICK HERE TO ENQUIRE

Our 2024 Handpicked Highlights

1. windward islands explorer - miami to miami.

Vista 11 nights 31 Jan 2024

• Fares inc flights, speciality restaurants & WiFi
• Small, luxurious cruise ship
• Gourmet dining experiences
• Free soft drinks, bottled water, specialty coffees and teas 

2. Incandescent Amazon - Rio De Janeiro to Miami

Marina 21 nights 15 Mar 2024

3. Edinburgh Leith) to Boston

Nautica 18 nights 24 Aug 2024

4. Inspired Atlantic - London to New York

Insignia 15 nights 17 Aug 2024

5. Caribbean to the Canaries

Sirena 14 nights 27 Mar 2024

6. Trail of Antiquity - Rome to Seville

Sirena 10 nights 25 May 2024

7. Awe of Australia - Sydney to Bali

Regatta 14 nights 21 Dec 2023

8. Cape Horn Mariner

Marina 24 nights 21 Jan 2024

9. Trail of Captain Cook - Sydney to Papeete

Regatta 21 nights 10 Mar 2024

10. Pacific Passion - Papeete to Los Angeles

Regatta 21 nights 30 Mar 2024

11. Icelandic Revelation - Reykjavik to Reykjavik

Sirena 10 nights 07 Jul 2024

12. Dynastic Treasures - Tokyo to Hong Kong

Insignia 14 nights 25 Mar 2024

13. Lands of Lore - Singapore to Dubai

Insignia 20 nights 23 Apr 2024

14. Land Of The Rising Sun - Tokyo to Tokyo

Riviera 12 nights 01 Apr 2024

Early Booking Offer

FREE Airfare* FREE Airport Transfers* Plus choose one: FREE Shore Excursions FREE Beverage Package FREE Shipboard Credit up to $800

Plus book today with a 10% low deposit!

TO RESERVE YOUR 2023 CRUISE CALL US ON   0330 094 8387   OR   CLICK HERE TO ENQUIRE

- 355 itineraries featuring more than 230 cruises with overnight stays and 138 Grand Voyages spanning the globe - Uncover more options than ever before in Europe, ranging from enchanting French and Italian Riviera escapes, blissful sailings among the Greek Isles and Holy Land discoveries to thrilling explorations of Iceland and cruises to the best of Scandinavia and the Baltic - Enjoy expansive opportunities for adventure in North America with both Insignia and Nautica in Canada and New England, and the perfect blend of off-the-beaten-path ports in Alaska such as Homer and Kodiak and must-see destinations like Icy Strait Point and Ketchikan - Delight in a wide array of tropical escapes to the Caribbean and South America with a selection of voyages ranging from 7 to 51 days in length - Choose from an intriguingly diverse spectrum of exotic odysseys across Asia, Africa, the South Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, including focused journeys that offer deeper surveys of Japan, the Arabian Peninsula, New Zealand or French Polynesia, as well as epic Grand Voyages linking multiple distinct regions

Reservations Open 4th May at 2pm. For exclusive early access contact us today!

To ensure you are at the front of the queue when reservations open on the 4th May, we would like to invite our customers to contact us today to pre-book your chosen voyage and stateroom, plus take advantage of a low 10% deposit.

What's included with Oceania Cruises?

• Return flights from the UK
• All meals & entertainment on board your cruise
• Still and sparkling waters, soft drinks, specialty coffees and teas
• Wi-Fi internet access
• Butler service in suites
• Suite / Concierge lounges
• In-port shuttle services (where available)
• Some of the finest cuisine at sea, including dishes created by world-renowned Master Chef Jacques Pépin
• Open-seating restaurants at no extra charge
• Engaging enrichment, including special guest lecturers, wine tastings and more
• Incredible port-intensive cruises with overnight visits and extended evening port stays
• Exceptional service and Country club casual ambience
• Intimate, luxurious ships catering to just 684 or 1,250 guests

Oceania Cruises - 2024 Collection

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Oceania riviera cruise ship, oceania sirena cruise ship, oceania vista cruise ship, oceania insignia cruise ship, oceania marina cruise ship, oceania nautica cruise ship, oceania regatta cruise ship, terms & conditions*.

*Offers and fares expire on 30th June 2022. All fares are per person in Pounds Sterling, valid for residents of the United Kingdom, based on double occupancy. OLife Choice amenities are per stateroom, based on double occupancy and subject to change. Free Internet amenity does not include streaming and includes one login per stateroom, except Owner’s, Vista & Oceania Suites, which receive two logins per suite. OLife Choice Free Shore Excursions vary by voyage and exclude Oceania Select, Oceania Exclusive, Executive Collection, Food & Wine Trails, Wellness Discovery Tours by Aquamar, Go Local, and Culinary Discovery Tours. Voyages up to 9 days receive 4 free excursions; 10-13 days receive 6 free excursions; 14+ days receive 8 free excursions, except for a single traveller booked in a Concierge Level Solo Veranda, amenity is at the per guest rate. If shore excursion amenity is selected, all excursions must be chosen at least 14 days prior to sailing. †OLife Choice Beverage Package amenity is House Select and is one per full-fare paying adult of 21 years of age or older with a maximum of two per stateroom. Free Shipboard Credit is one per stateroom, based on double occupancy and subject to change. Guests in the same stateroom must choose the same OLife Choice amenity. Not all promotions are combinable. Oceania Cruises reserves the right to correct errors or omissions and to change any and all fares, fees, offers and surcharges at any time. Free Internet usage is subject to time and data limitations; Internet usage fees may apply. Airfare programme is limited to flights originating or terminating in London, regional connections are available at additional cost. Free transfers offer applies to coach, and is limited when Airfare is purchased. To use our standard transfers guest must arrive on the day of embarkation or depart on the day of disembarkation. For select sailings, a pre-cruise hotel may be required, depending on flight allocation. If so, this will be available at an additional supplement. Additional Terms and Conditions may apply. Ships’ Registry: Marshall Islands.

Oceania Cruises 2024

Get a luxury cruise in the diary for 2024 with Oceania Cruises. Start your year off with an island-hopping adventure in the Caribbean, enjoy the summer holidays with a classic Mediterranean voyage, or head somewhere new with Oceania’s exciting tropics and exotics collection. Scroll down to view all Oceania Cruises in 2024.

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Oceania Cruises Announces New 2025-26 Tropics and Exotics Collection

• April 14, 2024

Oceania Cruises unveiled its 2025-26 Tropics and Exotics Collection which opens for sale on April 17, 2024.

The new collection features 135 itineraries ranging from seven to 180 days, including Vista’s debut Around The World Voyage. Oceania will visit five continents and a total of 329 ports, including new overnight destinations in Willemstad, Curacao; San Juan, Puerto Rico and Port Louis, Mauritius, the company announced in a press release.

“Our new Tropics and Exotics Collection is one of our most exciting yet, featuring a heady mix of iconic cities, remote islands and hidden gems to discover for the very first time,” commented Frank A Del Rio, resident of Oceania Cruises.

“With various voyages allowing guests to explore a region for weeks or months at a time, and several new overnight port stays, the collection offers a wealth of opportunities for our guests to explore further than ever before, savoring the many flavors of the world and enjoying uniquely curated experiences ashore in these exotic and tropical regions.”

Highlights of Oceania’s 2025-26 Tropics and Exotics Collection:

• Asia Odysseys: The Regatta will explore Japan and Southeast Asia while the Riviera offers five additional voyages in these regions. Sirena’s lineup of 10- to 24-day sailings explores Southeast Asia and Japan with select voyages featuring India and China.
• Oceania Discoveries:  Guests aboard the Riviera will explore Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific on 14- to 22-day sailings.
• Africa Adventures: The Nautica will delve deep into Africa with a series of five voyages ranging from 11 to 30 days.
• Panama Canal and Caribbean Retreats: The Allura, launching in summer 2025, will sail across both the Eastern and Western Caribbean with a series of nine sailings, ranging from seven to 14 days.
• South America Explorations: The Marina will sail a series of six voyages ranging from 10 to 24 days exploring Patagonia, Brazil, the Amazon and beyond, before crossing to the Mediterranean in April.

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The new collection includes 135 itineraries that span 329 ports and visit five continents on voyages ranging from seven to 180 days, including Vista’s debut Around The World Voyage. 

More than 90 sailings feature overnight stays, allowing guests to immerse themselves in ports of call as diverse as Panama City, Bali, and Melbourne, plus new overnight destinations including Willemstad, Curacao; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Port Louis, Mauritius.

Travellers seeking to explore more of the world can choose from 40 Grand Voyages that afford epic journeys across distinct regions and multiple continents. These Grand Voyages explore the wonders of Asia, the stunning topography of the Oceania region, vibrant African cities, tropical Caribbean island retreats, and South America’s dramatic terrain.

Visitors wanting to focus on a specific region of the world choose itineraries to discover the South American continent’s dramatic landscapes, make exotic visits to Japan and Southeast Asia, and have adventures through Australia and New Zealand.

2025-26 Tropics and Exotics Collection Highlights — Asia and Oceania  

Asia Odysseys: Experience Asia’s unique icons, cultural traditions and incredible landscapes with a broader array of sailings in the region than ever before. Regatta focuses on Japan and Southeast Asia, many with multiple overnight stays ranging from 12 to 16 days, while Riviera offers five additional voyages in these regions. Sirena’s exotic lineup of 10- to 24-day sailings explores the diverse locales of Southeast Asia and Japan, with select voyages featuring India and China.

Oceania Discoveries: Riviera’s 14 to 22-day sailings in the Oceania region bring to life the spectacular topography, remote islands, and isolated beauty of Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific. The finale is an adventurous Bering Sea crossing to Alaska.

Vista’s First Around the World Journey:   Experience an Oceania Cruises first as Vista becomes the ultimate home at sea for an epic 2026 sojourn that explores South America for nearly six weeks before discovering jewels across Australia, the South Pacific and Southeast Asia, continuing onwards to spend a memorable month in Europe.

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How to save on cruises with AARP Travel

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Savings-conscious consumers have long gravitated toward AARP. The advocacy organization for older Americans negotiates discounts on everything from mobile phone plans and drug prescriptions to restaurants, hotels and, yes, cruises. While “older” generally connotes seniors ages 65 and above, AARP membership is open to Americans who are considerably younger. But is it worth subscribing if you’re looking to save money on your next cruise?

I remember feeling insulted when right before my 50th birthday I received an invitation by mail to join AARP. “I’m nowhere near retirement,” I thought as I crumpled it, mumbled something about ageism and tossed it in the trash. This was years after AARP (pronounced A-A-R-P with the letters sounded out) officially changed its name to its acronym. It was founded in 1958 as the American Association of Retired Persons, but as leading-edge baby boomers began retiring in their 50s, AARP started to engage with them to encourage younger membership.

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More than a decade later I’m still not retired, but this assignment gave me an excuse to finally join AARP. When I did, I took a look at the perks of membership to see which benefits would be useful to my travel plans. Here’s what I learned about how to save on cruises with AARP Travel.

You don’t have to be retired or age 50-plus to join AARP

You do need to be age 50 or older to reap full benefits, but Americans ages 18 to 49 can also join AARP. Folks under 50 can receive most member benefits, aside from those restricted by law or contract, such as certain insurance products.

To sign up, simply visit AARP.org and click “Join Now.” Membership is $16 per year, although rates can be as low as $9 per year if you sign up for a multiyear membership term.

Related: This annual membership can save you hundreds on flights and hotels

When you join, you’ll also get a second free membership for another adult in your household, as well as a monthly AARP Bulletin and the bimonthly AARP The Magazine.

You can book cruise travel via the AARP Travel Center Powered by Expedia

The booking engine that offers member discounts for cruises, as well as hotels and rental cars, is the AARP Travel Center Powered by Expedia . This is where you can search for ocean or river cruises, just as you would on Expedia, with an added bonus: AARP members can receive up to $100 onboard credit on more than 15 cruise lines and up to $200 onboard credit on select Holland America Line cruises.

You can search for a cruise by using a drop-down menu of almost two dozen destinations (you have to pick one to search) and then plugging in your desired travel dates.

The ocean cruise options are fairly extensive but not deeply discounted

Since Expedia powers the AARP Travel Center, it offers access to an extensive range of cruises to global destinations, from a three-night Caribbean sailing from Miami on Norwegian Sky to an 80-night world cruise on Cunard ‘s Queen Victoria. In all, I found thousands of sailings offered by most major cruise lines through mid-2025.

When I searched for Caribbean cruises during the period from Jan. 1 to April 30, 2024, the booking engine returned more than 800 options offered by 13 cruise lines. When I narrowed my search to just premium and luxury cruise lines, I saw a seven-night Caribbean itinerary from Miami on Oceania ‘s new cruise ship Vista in mid-February priced at $2,599 per person for a balcony cabin with bonus shore excursion, beverage, specialty dining and Wi-Fi inclusions. This Western Caribbean itinerary calls on Cozumel, Mexico; Roatan, Honduras; Costa Maya, Mexico; and Harvest Caye, Belize, with two sea days.

That seemed like a terrific deal, but when I checked Oceania’s website, I found the same price with all the included bonuses. The only difference was the “up to $100” onboard credit available with AARP membership. In this case, the credit was the full $100 because the cruise fare was more than $2,000. Cruises priced below $2,000 per person get a $50 credit.

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Other deals in the luxury category included a seven-night Caribbean cruise in late February 2024 in a verandah suite aboard Seabourn Ovation for $3,249 per person. The cruise departs from St. Maarten and calls on the British Virgin Islands, St. Kitts and Nevis, Dominica, Guadeloupe and Martinique before ending in Barbados. On Seabourn ’s website, verandah suites for this itinerary started at $3,419 per person. So, the AARP price did offer a savings of $150 per person — plus the $100 onboard credit.

Budget-minded cruisers can also find plenty of three-night sailings for $300 per person or less (for an inside or ocean-view cabin on Norwegian Sky with free drinks, dining and excursion credits) and even some seven-night sailings for under $500 per person (for an inside cabin on Royal Caribbean , MSC Cruises and Princess Cruises ships). All were similar to what’s available on the cruise lines’ websites, but with AARP qualified for an onboard credit of $50.

Cruisers who prefer Holland America also have plenty of choices. They can, for example, book a seven-night Caribbean cruise from Fort Lauderdale in early March 2024 aboard Nieuw Statendam that visits Jamaica; Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands; Cozumel; and Half Moon Cay, Bahamas. The price? An inside cabin was priced at $614 per person (comparable to what HAL offers on its website) and came with a $50 onboard credit.

What I discovered is that the $200 onboard credit deal with AARP links directly to Holland America’s website for booking and is valid only for balcony and suite bookings on select cruises lasting 10 days or more.

AARP members can also book expedition cruises , such as 12-night Antarctic Explorer itineraries on Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris, via the AARP Travel Center. These are priced at $11,995 per person (the same price as on Viking’s website) with just a $25 deposit. Again, the only savings is the $100 onboard credit.

Basically, the AARP Travel Center seems to be an expedient way to compare ocean cruise deals as they are offered by individual cruise lines via the booking engine Expedia — with the chance of scoring a slightly discounted cruise fare and the added bonus of a $50, $100 or $200 onboard credit, depending on the cruise booked.

AARP Travel Center has offers from 4 major river cruise lines

The AARP Travel Center also allows you to search and compare river cruises by searching the destination “Europe” and a specific date range.

A search for European river cruises in 2024 and 2025 turned up hundreds of options on river ships operated by AmaWaterways, Avalon Waterways, Uniworld River Cruises and Viking. Itineraries ranged from a seven-night Rhine River cruise from Amsterdam to Basel, Switzerland, in late March 2024 aboard Avalon Panorama for $1,949 per person to several sailings of 20 nights or more priced at $15,000 per person and above for suite accommodations.

There were also more than a dozen Viking itineraries on the Rhine in March and early April 2024 for $1,999 per person, which is the same price featured on Viking’s website. Uniworld prices start at $2,999 per person, also comparable to its website, while AmaWaterways ’ value fares ($1,919 to $2,159 per person for Rhine cruises) all matched the cruise line’s pricing — and were in February 2024. Brrr!

A search for river cruises in Asia in 2024 and 2025 turned up more than 300 sailings on AmaWaterways, Avalon Waterways and Uniworld, most 12 to 14 nights in length with prices ranging from $6,999 to $8,399 per person.

Once again, the AARP Travel Center seems to be an efficient aggregator, pulling deals from Expedia’s booking engine. River cruise fares also are eligible for a $50 or $100 onboard credit.

River cruise fans can find additional members-only deals beyond onboard credit

AARP members also have access to specific deals on river cruises offered by AARP-preferred travel providers.

Offers include saving up to $100 per person on river cruises booked via Grand European Travel. These are aboard luxury river cruise ships in Europe operated by Uniworld, and the $100 discount per person is off prices comparable to those listed when booking directly with Uniworld.

For example, the eight-day Enchanting Danube itinerary in March and April 2024 aboard S.S. Maria Theresa starts at $3,299 per person, the same as on Uniworld’s website. The total savings? A $100 per person discount if booked with Grand European Travel.

Another savings opportunity is $50 off per person on Collette cruisetours . Cruise options here are more limited and are mostly on Amadeus River Cruises ships on the Rhine and Danube, plus some small-ship coastal cruising in Croatia and tours in Egypt featuring a four-night cruise.

Members-only benefits also include 5% off select rail-and-cruise vacations with Vacations by Rail . The discount is offered on a variety of itineraries in Europe that combine rail travel with cruises aboard river ships operated by CroisiEurope and Amadeus. The catch: All tours begin in London (Vacations by Rail’s parent company is British), which can be a detour for American travelers because it’s simpler to arrive by air in Amsterdam, Basel, Budapest or Bordeaux, France, where these cruises begin.

Some guided tours are 12 days, with four days of rail travel and hotel stays in advance of a seven-night cruise. Reviews, however, mention the hassle of getting luggage on and off trains by yourself (there are no porters).

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The cost of the four-day rail/hotel portion of Vacation by Rail’s 12-day Glacier Express & the Majestic Rhine cruise-and-rail tour also seems to account for about half of the overall cost for one-third of the days. The price is $5,095 per person for a June 2024 package, but the seven-night Classical Rhine itinerary on board MS Amadeus Star from Basel to Amsterdam that is included can be booked on the Amadeus website for about $2,600 per person on dates in May and July or $1,913 per person in April.

Both the agility required for train travel and the cost of the four-day rail tour are something to consider when weighing the value of a 5% discount.

Discounted cruise line gift cards are available to AARP Rewards members

Members who sign up for AARP Rewards — which lets you earn points by taking knowledge-boosting quizzes or using fitness-tracking or money-crunching tools — can also purchase gift cards for five cruise lines at a 10% discount. Applicable lines include Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Holland America, Princess and Royal Caribbean.

AARP Rewards members have two options: $100 gift cards priced at $90 ($92 for Princess) and $500 gift cards priced at $450 ($460 for Princess). You can use these gift cards to pay for a portion of your cruise fare or, on some lines, onboard expenses.

Card availability and amounts may change at any time. You can purchase a maximum of 25 gift cards each month.

You can find deals for pre- or post-cruise hotel stays and get a discount on British Airways

You might save the most money by booking a pre- or post-cruise hotel stay with one of AARP Travel Center’s dozens of hotel partners, most of which offer a 10% discount off the best available nightly rate. The list includes Hilton, InterContinental, Radisson, Holiday Inn, Best Western, Embassy Suites, Wyndham, Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, Kimpton and Hotel Indigo.

AARP also has partnered with British Airways. Members save $65 off World Traveller (economy) and World Traveller Plus (premium economy) or $200 off Club World (business class) fares when they purchase round-trip transatlantic tickets online to more than 130 destinations, including Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Restrictions do apply.

You can save money with AARP, but you should also do your homework

The AARP Travel Center seems to be a terrific place to compare fares when deciding which cruise line and month best suits your budget. Whether you eventually book via AARP, the cruise line’s website or elsewhere depends on your preference. (Remember, travel agents and advisers often have deals with extras that websites don’t.)

With similar pricing, it probably depends on whether the onboard credit is a better bonus than perks offered elsewhere.

Signing up for email offers from your preferred cruise line and checking its “deals” or “offers” tab on a regular basis might be your best bet for scoring a top deal. However, there’s no doubt that AARP’s $9 to $16 annual membership fee quickly pays for itself with even a one-time onboard credit — and there is a potential for additional savings. No matter your age, it can’t hurt to sign up.

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