Oceania Cruises Announces 2026 Around the World Voyage Aboard Its Newest Ship, Vista
Set sail on an epic 180-day world journey
across six continents visiting 43 countries, 101 ports and 81 UNESCO World
Heritage sites
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MIAMI, March 5, 2024
- Opening up the world to a new era of global exploration, Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise
line, welcomes guests on board its newest ship, Vista, for its highly anticipated inaugural 180-day 2026 Around the
World voyage. Having set the standard for extraordinary sailings for over a
decade with destination-immersive global journeys, Oceania Cruises sets a new
bar with unparalleled comfort and convenience, electing Vista to host this year's circumnavigation visiting 101 ports across
43 countries. Now open for preview, bookings for this unique, all-encompassing
journey officially open on March 13, 2024.
Setting sail from
Miami on January 6, the boutique 1,200-guest vessel will cross three oceans and
18 seas, exploring the jewels of Southeast Asia and Australia, island-hopping
in the South Pacific, calling on unique ports in Europe, and exploring favorite
South American cities. Fully charting entire continental coastlines, the
journey features both off-the-beaten-path secrets and impressive cities
embracing cultural immersions, epicurean discoveries and breathtaking natural
wonders.
"After
the remarkable success of our most recent world cruises, we have been eagerly
anticipating the opportunity to present travelers with an even more
extraordinary experience for our 2026 voyage,” remarked Frank A. Del Rio,
President of Oceania Cruises. “With that, we are excited to announce that Vista, Oceania Cruises’ pinnacle of
luxury and newest ship, will circumnavigate the globe artfully intertwining
diverse continents, enriching cultures, and mouthwatering cuisines, creating an
unforgettable tapestry of exploration for our guests. With this new voyage, we
are excited to offer a rare chance to experience the world from an entirely new
perspective – and further forward the future of global cruising."
Around the World in 180
Days
The
2026 Around the World journey weaves together a lineup of destinations into a
brilliant kaleidoscope of world wonders, marvelous attractions, and exceptional
encounters. Vista will start its
six-month sojourn with a sweeping six-week exploration of South America, fully
charting the continent’s western coast before continuing to Mexico and
California, and then will island-hop in the dazzling South Pacific and call on
unique Australian ports such as the Whitsunday Islands. Farther west,
off-the-beaten-path secrets will come to life in Southeast Asia and across
India. Toward the end of the voyage, Vista
will call into enchanting coastal villages and iconic cities throughout the
Mediterranean, British Isles and Nordic region before crossing back over to the
United States.
Continuing
to elevate The Finest Cuisine at Sea®, Vista features 11 onboard culinary venues including the lines’
newest additions: Aquamar Kitchen, offering an array of wellness-inspired
dishes with a hint of indulgence; The Bakery at Baristas, serving tempting
freshly baked pastries; and new signature restaurant, Ember. At 791 feet (241
meters) long and more than 67,000 tons, Vista
offers a market-leading staffing ratio with two crew members for every
three guests. On board, culinary aficionados will delight in the gourmet
experiences curated by Oceania Cruises’ two resident Master Chefs of France,
Alexis Quaretti and Eric Barale. From immersive Culinary Discovery Tours™
ashore to hands-on cooking classes back on board, guests will have the
opportunity to savor the flavors of cultures from around the world alongside
Director of Culinary Enrichment Kathryn Kelly, an Oceania Cruises Around the
World first. Vista additionally
offers an elevated variety of onboard activities including eight bars, lounges
and entertainment venues, including the new Founders Bar, the luxurious Aquamar
Spa + Vitality Center and Aquamar Spa Terrace.
This
epic voyage features over 80 UNESCO World Heritage sites across 101
destinations, with 11 overnight stays and a series of curated complimentary
special onshore events and optional multi-day overland programs. Starting at $59,699
per person for the French Veranda Stateroom category, the 180-day world cruise
boasts free first-class roundtrip airfare and transfers, an array of included
amenities with the Exclusive Prestige Package such as free laundry services, a
free visa package, free Internet, free pre-paid gratuities, free luggage
delivery, as well as inclusive simply
MORE™ amenities including a generous shore excursion credit of $8,800 per
stateroom and a comprehensive beverage package available during lunch and
dinner.
World Odyssey and Global
Wanderlust Voyages
In
addition to Vista’s Around the World
in 180 days cruise, Oceania Cruises is offering more flexibility than ever by
offering Global Wanderlust, a 120-day voyage from San Diego to Miami, as well
as World Odyssey, a 197-day cruise from Los Angeles to Miami. While the global
destinations are naturally the star attraction on this journey, the luxurious
ambiance of Vista welcomes guests to
the ultimate home at sea. With staterooms among the most spacious ever to be
offered on a world journey, Oceania Cruises provides the space for a ritual of
rejuvenation before exploring each day.
A
detailed brochure for Oceania Cruises’ 2026 Around the World journeys may be
found here. 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 simply MORE
Oceania Cruises offers travelers simply MORE™, with virtually everything included in the
voyage fare: free roundtrip airfare; free airport transfers; a generous shore
excursion credit of up to $1,400 per stateroom to be spent on tours of their
choice; and a comprehensive beverage package available during lunch and dinner
at onboard restaurants featuring dozens of vintage Champagnes, premium wines
and international beers. Created to elevate the guest experience, simply MORE™ means travelers
receive the greatest value in luxury cruising.
About Oceania Cruises
Oceania
Cruises is the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line.
The line’s eight small, luxurious ships carry a maximum of 1,250 guests and
feature The Finest Cuisine at Sea® and destination-rich itineraries
that span the globe. Expertly curated travel experiences are available aboard
the designer-inspired, small ships, which call on more than 600 marquee and
boutique ports in more than 100 countries on seven continents, on voyages that
range from seven to more than 200 days. Oceania Cruises is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH). To learn more,
visit OceaniaCruises.com.
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