Oceania Cruises, the deluxe, intimate line recognized for its gastronomy and diverse travel plans, disclosed a range of holiday trips extending through 2026. Over 40 cruises aboard various vessels present travelers with a wide variety of global routes.
Voyagers during the holiday season have the option to select from journeys covering the Caribbean, South America, Far East Asia, Africa, the Southern Pacific, and even Antarctica, with durations ranging from 7 to over 30 days.
Every ship of the company will be embellished with festive decorations and will feature numerous events and programs aimed at commemorating the season, including Christmas vocalists entertaining passengers during boarding and exclusive theatrical productions on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Moreover, an extravagant brunch will enchant voyagers on New Year’s Day, following the lively Champagne celebrations on New Year’s Eve. Vessels will conduct nightly lighting rituals at the displayed menorahs, while string quartets will perform at various locations.
“Escape the seasonal pressures at your residence when you step on board the vessels of Oceania Cruises and unwind and relish in the elaborate festivities, exquisite meals, and luxurious beverages that are prepared,” expressed Frank A. Del Rio, head of Oceania Cruises.
“There is no superior place to spend the holidays than in your secondary abode aboard our magnificent vessels,” added Del Rio.
All holiday season cruises are eligible for booking using the company’s “simply More” package that includes additional perks. These consist of wine, beer, and champagne during lunch and dinner, along with excursion credits for different cruise durations. Additionally, special fares cover all dine-in experiences at specialty restaurants and a WiFi package.
One of the numerous itineraries lined up for the forthcoming 2024-25 holiday season is the “Concealed Caribbean Coves,” a 10-day cruise departing from Miami aboard the company’s latest vessel, Vista, which commenced service in May 2023.
Stops on this voyage, initiating on December 17, 2024, include Guadeloupe, Antigua, St. Barts, and St. Lucia.
A more extensive excursion, the 32-day “Colonial Crowns” voyage on Riviera, starts from Cape Town, South Africa, to Singapore, setting sail on December 11, 2024.
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This voyage takes you along the East African coastline, letting travelers rejoice in Madagascar on Christmas Eve and in the Maldives on New Year’s Eve.
If you want to explore Antarctica, you can reserve a 24-day journey, titled “Antarctic and Patagonian Joy,” sailing from Lima, Peru, to Buenos Aires on board Marina. The departure is on December 21, 2024.
The cruise entails scenic routes around Antarctica and crossing the Drake Passage, alongside visits to the South American shores.
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Vacations during the 2025-26 season offer trips to exotic harbors in the Southern Pacific, Caribbean, and secluded isles in the Indian Ocean.
Some of the voyage possibilities include a 14-day “Holiday Havens” journey departing and returning to Miami on December 21, 2025, aboard Allura. Allura is the most recent addition to the fleet, scheduled to commence operations in July 2025. It’s the second vessel in the Allura class, following Vista.
The vessel will dock at ports in the ABC Islands — Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao, alongside Antigua, where a late-night departure is arranged on New Year’s Eve by Allura.
Vista will navigate a 17-day “Pacific and Island Holiday” journey from Los Angeles to Miami, setting off on December 20, 2025. Passengers will revel in Christmas Eve at Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and experience a Panama Canal transit and a stopover at Cartagena, Colombia.
A more extensive expedition, the 24-day “Indian Ocean Opus,” is set to leave from Cape Town to Singapore aboard Sirena on December 2, 2025. The ports on the route will include destinations in Africa, Thailand, and Malaysia.
Oceania Cruises, operating under the umbrella of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, currently manages eight vessels across varied travel itineraries.
