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CRUISING
LUXURY
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
STYLE AT SEA AWARD-WINNING CUISINE PORT-INTENSIVE ITINERARIES
CONTEMPORARY DESIGN, SUPERB ONBOARD DINING SAIL TO EUROPE, ASIA,
ELEGANCE & COMFORT & PERSONALISED SERVICE THE CARIBBEAN & MORE
EDITOR'S LETTER
S
tepping on board an
Oceania Cruises' ship
is like walking into a
luxury boutique hotel;
the quality of the service, the
outstanding food, and the recent
enhancements to the fleet under
the extensive OceaniaNEXT
initative makes this cruise line
one of the best at sea.
And with carefully curated
itineraries to take you to some
of the world's most exciting
destinations, every sailing with
Oceania Cruises is exceptional.
From seeing the Big Five on
safari in Africa, to exploring the
magnificent Alaskan coastline,
visiting the intriguing temples
of Asia, or kicking back with a
refreshing cocktail on an idyllic
beach in the Caribbean, an
Oceania Cruises' voyage will
give you memories to treasure.
Liz Jarvis, Editor
Contents liz.jarvis@cruise-international.com
3 THE OCEANIA 9 RELAX AT SEA 14 GRAND ADVENTURES
CRUISES EXPERIENCE Treat your getaway as a wellbeing Exciting new ports and itineraries
Your introduction to the cruise line retreat with these superb spa facilities await across Europe and America
4 STYLE AND 10 THE WORLD AWAITS 16 EXOTIC ESCAPES
ELEGANCE ENHANCED Uncover Oceania Cruises' eclectic Venture even further afield with the
Find out more about OceaniaNEXT collection of destinations new Tropics and Exotic Collection
6 CULINARY PERFECTION 12 NO-FLY GETAWAYS 18 SOPHISTICATED
Discover why the cruise line excels A wealth of destinations are on your SAILING
with its cuisine and dining offerings doorstop with these no-fly cruises Take a closer look at the elegant fleet
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OCEANIA CRUISES
The OCEANIA CRUISES
EXPERIENCE
Every Oceania Cruises voyage is an invitation to discover your
next travel story. Experience faraway places that you have always
dreamed of and encounter new ways of looking at the world
FINE CUISINE DESTINATION INTIMATE &
Winner of the Best Culinary Experience LED CRUISING LUXURIOUS SHIPS
accolade at the British Cruise Awards Expertly crafted voyages on board You can sail to the far corners of the
for several years running, the cuisine on designer-inspired, intimate ships globe on Oceania Cruises’ fleet of
board Oceania Cruises’ fleet of elegant call at more than 450 ports across luxurious ships, but you’ll always feel
ships is created using only the very best Europe, Alaska, Asia, Africa, Australia, like you’re coming home to family.
ingredients and the most talented chefs New Zealand, New England-Canada, Their personalised service means staff
from around the globe. Bermuda, the Caribbean, the Panama and crew are genuinely welcoming,
From Castilla-La Mancha saffron Canal, Tahiti and the South Pacific and and attend to your every request with
to French flour custom-milled to their epic 180-day Around the World Voyages. a smile. From the moment you step on
specifications, artisanal ingredients Cruises are port-intensive, and feature board, you’ll feel cared for because their
echo the dedication poured into each overnight visits and extended evening dedication to service comes from the
and every dish. In galleys evoking those port stays so you can explore at your heart. And you’ll love the elegant casual
of Michelin-starred restaurants, the own relaxed pace, and really get to know ambience of travelling with Oceania
cruise line’s gifted chefs create absolute the incredible places you’re visiting. Cruises – no jacket or tie is required.
culinary masterpieces.
There are a variety of distinctive
open-seating restaurants, all at no FOLLOW US
additional charge, including Jacques,
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created by world-renowned Master
Chef Jacques Pépin, Oceania Cruises’
Executive Culinary Director. There’s
also an excellent epicurean enrichment
programme, featuring immersive @OceaniaCruises @oceaniacruises @OceaniaCruisesUK
culinary discovery tours.
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STYLE and
ELEGANCE
ENHANCED
OceaniaNEXT is elevating every aspect
of sailing with Oceania Cruises
A
sweeping array of
delightfully dramatic
enhancements, the
line's OceaniaNEXT
initiative is designed to elevate
every single detail of the entire
guest experience, setting a new
standard in small ship cruising,
while maintaining the intimate
surroundings and unfaltering
personal attention that Oceania
Cruises’ guests know and love.
FOUR SHIPS IN THE CRUISE LINE'S FLEET HAVE BEEN 'RE-INSPIRED',
RESULTING IN 342 BRAND NEW DESIGNER SUITES AND STATEROOMS
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ON BOARD
$100 MILLION PLUS
'RE-INSPIRATION'
Four of the cruise line's ships – Insignia,
Sirena and Regatta (followed by Nautica
in 2020) – have been 're-inspired',
resulting in 342 brand new designer
suites and staterooms, and stunning
new décor in the restaurants, lounges
and bars, all inspired by the Oceania
Cruises's 450 ports of call.
A sparkling Grand Staircase framed
by intricate railings and balustrades
inset with crystal accents gives the
ultimate welcome, while The Grand
Dining Room features buttery soft
leather chairs accented with metallic
bronze threading to catch the light from
the stunning new crystal chandelier.
Popular bar Martinis has a colour
palette inspired by Santorni; think hues
of deep Grecian blue, sienna, chocolate
brown and stately pewter. Silver-white
marble and tobacco quartz accent
the bar, while the trademark walnut
panelling whispers of familiarity. furnished exclusively with the Ralph SAIL & SUSTAIN
Lauren Home Collection. The grand As part of the OceaniaNEXT updates
RALPH LAUREN HOME suite features dramatic sea-views from and the Sail & Sustain environmental
OWNER'S SUITES floor-to-ceiling windows dressed with programme, the use of plastic bottles is
Not to be outdone, Oceania Cruises’ Ralph Lauren Home Grimaldi-weave sail being eliminated by introducing Vero
1,250-passenger ships, Marina and fabric and a self-playing ebony piano. Water’s eco-friendly distilled water, and
Riviera, are also being enhanced as Marina will be remastered in May 2020. re-usable Vero Water bottles.
part of the OceaniaNEXT initiative.
After renovations in May, Riviera's BRAND NEW SHIPS PLAN, SAVE & TRAVEL
Concierge and Veranda staterooms, and Oceania Cruises will also be expanding There are also some exciting new guest
Penthouse Suites now radiate a stylish their fleet with two new Allura Class service enhancements, such as the
new air while the Bar Istas lounge also ships. Due to be delivered in 2022 and chance to spend onboard credit on tours
wows with its elegant new look. 2025, the two 1,200-passenger vessels and excursions prior to departure, while
But most impressive of all are the will retain elements guests know and there's a new luggage valet service and a
three next-generation Owner’s Suites love while offering many new amenities. new pre-cruise savings programme too.
UNRIVALLED
CULINARY CHOICE
OceaniaNEXT has also introduced
innovative and delicious additions to the
already outstanding culinary experience
on board its fleet of fabulous ships.
The line partnered with Moët &
Chandon to create the Dom Pérignon
Experience at La Reserve, a six-course
gustatory indulgence that pairs each
course with a Dom Pérignon vintage.
And remaining at the forefront
of culinary development, Oceania
Cruises now features more than 200
new healthy menu selections, having
recently unveiled the most extensive
and creative plant-based menu at sea.
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CULINARY
PERFECTION
From the finest ingredients and most talented chefs to
gourmet dining galore, it's clear why Oceania Cruises
claim to have the Finest Cuisine at Sea™
W
ith delicious cuisine
that rivals the best
shore-side restaurants,
always prepared fresh
to order, Oceania Cruises sets the bar
high. The cruise line is committed
to delivering culinary excellence
and authentic tastes, all exquisitely
presented. And what’s more, guests have
the chance to dine in each speciality
restaurant at least once per cruise, the
price of which is included in the overall
fare, and they can even book their
choices before coming on board.
The quest for gourmet distinction
begins with the ingredients: all flour
and butter is imported from the very
finest French suppliers. An incredible
selection of fish, fruit and vegetables
is sourced locally to the port wherever
possible; the lobster comes from Maine
and the lamb is sourced from a family
company in Colorado.
Accomplished chefs from around the
globe then put their culinary genius to
work in galleys evoking those found in
Michelin-starred restaurants. Dedication
is poured into every dish, with some
chefs even recreating treasured family
recipes for guests to enjoy on board.
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GOURMET EXCELLENCE
AWARD-WINNING
CUISINE AT SEA
The restaurants and speciality dining
found across the Oceania Cruises’ fleet
are some of the best travellers will
experience at sea or on land, which is
why the cruise line has won the coveted
Best for Culinary Excellence award at
the British Cruise Awards for several
years in a row. All restaurants have a
welcoming ambience of casual elegance,
and you can always choose where and
with whom you are seated.
The Grand Dining Room is decorated
in rich woods, designer tapestries and
oversized armchairs. It’s the perfect
setting to feast on the amazing courses
of European-inspired cuisine.
Embodying all the
elements of a classic
steakhouse is the Polo
Grill, while Toscana is
the place to go to indulge
in masterfully prepared
Italian specialities served
on Versace china.
A tranquil waterfall
wall, ebony woods and
striking artwork in Red
Ginger create a soothing
backdrop in which to
dine on contemporary
interpretations of Asian
classics, such as Thai vegetable enjoyed in the sun-infused dining room
curry and Malaysian beef penang. or al fresco on the terrace. Meanwhile,
In the Terrace Café sumptuous all-American favourites are on offer in
breakfasts, internationally-inspired laid-back Wave Grill and the cherished
lunches and fancy evening options tradition of afternoon tea draws guests
such as lobster tails and sushi can be to Horizons at 4pm every day.
For an extra-special, exculsive
dining experience, at an additional fee,
guests can enjoy private dining for 10
in Privée, or an intimate tasting menu
in La Reserve, which stands out for its
partnerships with renowed names such
as Champagne house, Moët & Chandon.
PLANT-BASED BLISS
Oceania Cruises also offers the most
extensive and creative plant-based
menus at sea, with more than 200
healthy menu selections available at
breakfast, lunch and dinner in the
Grand Dining Room and Terrace Café
while, in the speciality restaurants,
plant-based options are available
upon request during dinner service.
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GOURMET EXCELLENCE
INGREDIENTS: 6 centre-cut sea bass
BAKED CHILEAN SEA BASS
225g white miso paste fillets, 225g each,
IN MISO SAUCE 120g coarsely chopped boned and trimmed
Serves 6 palm sugar 3 Limes, halved
his is the most re ueste fish reci e at ceania ruises, an is 60g dry sake 1 to 2 banana
served in abundance at Red Ginger. It is simple to make but the 75ml mirin leaves, optional
marina e can o er ower the fish, so on t marinate for too long
METHOD:
• Combine all of the marinade ingredients and place in a
heatproof bowl over a saucepan. As the mixture heats, whisk until
the sugar and miso melt and the mixture is smooth. Do not allow
to boil. Remove from the heat and let it cool completely.
lace the fish in a large resealable lastic bag, our the
marina e o er the fish, ress out e cess air an seal the bag
Refrigerate for six to eight hours.
emo e the fish mins before coo ing reheat the o en to
Arrange the fillets in a ba ing ish our in the marina e
to reach a quarter of the way up, bake in top third of the oven.
aste the fish with the marina e in the ish after mins, until
ust coo e through about mins
• Preheat a two-burner grill pan until very hot. Cut the limes in half
an i in oli e oil rill the limes for min, or until caramelise
otate an coo for another min, for a cross-hatch esign
hen coo e , lace fish un er o en grill if esire
• Wrap with a trimmed banana leaf and secure with small peg.
CULINARY ENRICHMENT
With expert-led cooking classes, exclusive tasting menus and immersive food tours,
Oceania Cruises’ culinary prowess is perfect for foodies with a taste for adventure
CULINARY CENTER CLASSES LA RESERVE TASTING MENUS
Food enthusiasts can get hands-on in Pairing together seven classic dishes
the Culinary Center, a custom-designed with excellent wines, the Odyssey
cooking school on board Riviera and Menu and La Cuisine Bourgeoise
Marina. Chefs teach you how to prepare are two of Oceania Cruises' brilliant
exquisite dishes at your own work La Reserve Tasting Menus, while the
station, offering guidance so you can exclusive Dom Perignon Experience
fine-tune your techniques along the way. pairs six palate piquing courses with
a different expression.
CULINARY DISCOVERY TOURS
Get a deeper insight into the local food SPECIALITY CRUISES
scene on one of the exclusive Culinary company, to offer Esteemed French-
Discovery Tours™. Available on Marina tours to sites not American chef Jacques
and Riviera, these tours take you ashore usually visited by Pépin has been the cruise
to visit traditional markets and dine at tourists. A local line's Executive Culinary
renowned restaurants before you hone sommelier, food Director since 2003,
your skills in the ship's Culinary Center. expert or chef and on a Jacques Pépin
introduces you to cruise, guests are treated
FOOD AND WINE TOURS some of the most to a variety of specially
Oceania Cruises has partnered with authentic food in the region, providing a designed signature menus, engaging
Food & Wine Trails, a top culinary travel unique behind-the-scenes experience. lectures and culinary demonstrations.
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WELLNESS
RELAX at SEA
Soothe mind, body and soul and elevate your wellbeing to new
heights with Oceania Cruises’ holistic wellness programme
W
hether it's indulging use of the fitness facilities, you can join Ranch spa. Pick from a variety of
in a rejuvenating spa more than two dozen exercise classes facials, massages, shower rituals and
treatment or opting led by professional instructors, for free. body scrubs, as well as reflexology and
for a wellness tour, Appropriate for all levels of fitness, Ayurveda services. There’s also a team
there are a host of wonderful health and classes include bootcamp, indoor of experts in the hair and beauty salon
wellbeing focused activities and options cycling and strength-building sessions, dedicated to making you look and feel
on board an Oceania Cruises sailing. as well as sunrise stretching and yoga. your best, no matter whether you’re
treating yourself to a haircut, manicure
MORE THAN TANTALISING or make-up consultation.
JUST A SPA TREATMENTS Purchase a daily pass to the Canyon
Think of your Oceania Cruises voyage What better way to treat yourself after Ranch spa and you’ll have access to
as a wellness retreat. It’s the perfect an invigorating work out than with exclusive areas including a private sun
opportunity to prioritise your health a relaxing treatment in the Canyon deck and aromatic steam room.
and wellbeing thanks to a dedicated
Canyon Ranch spa, which offers an WELLNESS TOURS
array of healing therapies, first-class From ancient baths outside of Rome to
gym facilities, fitness consultations, tai chi in Myanmar, Oceania Cruises'
and light and healthy spa cuisine. exclusive Wellness Tours inspired by
Canyon Ranch offer inspiring and
FITNESS FOR ALL one-of-a-kind wellbeing explorations
Work up a sweat on state-of-the-art ashore. With more than 50 options
cross-trainers, indoor cycling machines available in hand-picked locales around
and treadmills or tone up with a full the world, there is bound to be one to
range of the latest weight machines. help you achieve your wellness goals
And in addition to the complimentary while on a cruise of a lifetime.
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The WORLD Awaits
Whether you’re drawn to the culture of Europe, the epic natural
wonders of Canada and North America or the abundant sunshine of
the Tropics, Oceania Cruises offers a holiday of a lifetime
A
s superior destination
specialists and calling
at more than 450 ports
worldwide, Oceania
Cruises invites you to discover
some of the best destinations on
the planet, all from the comfort of
luxurious and elegant ships.
Each day of an Oceania Cruises
voyage enables you to experience
the history, culture and cuisine
of an incredible new destination,
whether it’s an historic city,
modern mecca or charming
seaside village. The cruise line’s
fantastic fleet of ships are compact
enough to reach remote harbours
and smaller ports larger vessels
cannot access, and with evening
departures and extra overnight
stays, there’s even more time for
guests to fully immerse themselves
in a location.
Clockwise, from right:
The temple of Angkor
Wat in Cambodia; a
tropical Caribbean
beach; dog sledding in
Alaska; fishing village
Portofino in Italy
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DREAM DESTINATIONS
OCEANIA CRUISES With Oceania Cruises, you can visit
CURATES IMAGINATIVE the destinations you’ve always dreamt
of seeing, from in-demand ports across
EXPERIENCES FOR the Mediterranean and Caribbean to
GUESTS TO ENJOY AT cruising hotspots Alaska and Canada to
the far-flung waters of Africa, Asia, the
EVERY PORT OF CALL South Pacific and South America.
The most prized getaways of all are
the epic 180-day Around the World
voyages. When you long to travel,
these extended journeys present a
life-changing exploration with the 2021
global circumnavigation taking in 100 tours. Over 120 of these small-batch
destinations in 43 countries. visits will run throughout Europe, South
America and Alaska, offering the chance
EXPLORE ASHORE to be welcomed into local homes and
The expert team at Oceania Cruises businesses and immersed into a new
curates imaginative experiences for way of life on your cruise.
guests to enjoy at every port of call. You can learn the intricacies of
Designed for seasoned travellers sheep farming from a local shepherd in
seeking out a slice of the local culture, Mahon, Spain, or discover traditional
these shore excursions reveal the true fishing methods from Portofino natives,
essence of a destination. Whether you while in Buenos Aires, a local resident
love active outdoor adventures, delving will invite you into their home and cook
into a region’s history or sampling the you a traditional Argentine dinner.
local cuisine, Oceania Cruises’ diverse
collection of excursions will introduce STAY FOR MORE
you to the very best of what’s on shore. With over 80 pre-, post- or mid-cruise
land tours to choose from, there is a
GO LOCAL TOURS fantastic array of historic cities, famous
If you want to go landmarks and
beyond the typical natural wonders
tourist sites and to visit when
delve deeper into travelling with
a local community, Oceania Cruises.
Oceania Cruises Lasting from one
have launched a to five nights,
new collection of land tours range
immersive Go Local from overnight
experiences
in the world’s
most exciting
metropolis, such
as Hong Kong, Sydney and Cape
Town, to overland excursions
to Cambodia’s Angkor Wat and
luxury safaris across Africa.
Whether you want to undertake
a luxury safari on a private reserve
in Africa, an adventure into the
Arabian Desert or an expedition
into the Himalayan Mountains,
the wonderfully diverse collection
of land tours from Oceania Cruises
will have the ideal option to add
a special touch to your holiday.
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Getaways
Step straight on board Oceania Cruises' no-fly cruises in
Southampton and head off to some of Europe’s most in-demand
destinations, whether it’s Spain, France or the British Isles
EUROPEAN QUEST Clockwise, from this
Depart Southampton on board Marina image: The Louvre in
Paris; a wine-tasting
and wake up the next day in Honfleur,
tour; the streets of
the gateway to Paris and its iconic sites. Lisbon; vineyards near
Swap city life for the quiet fortified Bordeaux; cycling in
town of Saint-Malo the next day and the city of Bordeaux
continue your cruise to the lively port
cities of Brest and La Rochelle. Then
spend two days in Bordeaux strolling
along pretty avenues and wine-tasting at
the region’s renowned vineyards. Famed
for its surfing, Biarritz is the final French
port of call before arriving in Bilbao, a
charming 700-year-old Spanish city, and
ending your cruise back in the UK.
A 10-day European Quest cruise,
departing on 25 May 2020, costs
from £3,499pp based on two people
sharing a veranda stateroom.
Shore excursion: SPEND TWO DAYS IN BORDEAUX STROLLING
Mystical Mont St Michel
An island topped by a gravity-defying ALONG PRETTY AVENUES AND WINE-TASTING
monastery, Mont St Michel never
AT THE REGION'S RENOWNED VINEYARDS
fails to wow. From Saint-Malo port,
walk up the steep, narrow cobblestone
streets towards the medieval abbey Cork concludes the Irish leg of the CIRCLING THE BISCAY
itself, where an expert guide will lead cruise, followed by a day in Portland, The first stop on this 10-day itinerary
you around the maze-like passages. an idyllic isle along the Jurassic Coast. on board Marina is Honfleur. From here
A 10-day British Isles Tapestry cruise, you can visit Paris, Le Havre or Rouen.
BRITISH ISLES departing on 28 July 2020, costs from Visit the medieval town of Dinan in
TAPESTRY £4,109pp based on two people sharing Saint-Malo, before calling at Brest, La
This 10-day round-trip cruise from a veranda stateroom. Rochelle and Bordeaux. Arriving in
Southampton on board Marina is the Spain don’t miss the atmospheric Old
Shore excursion: Ballymaloe
perfect way to see the British Isles. Quarter or architecturally stunning
Cooking School & Lunch
Cruise the North Sea and arrive in Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, nor the
In Cork learn more about Irish
Edinburgh for some sightseeing. Get old palaces and fine churches of historic
Country cuisine from your ship’s chef
your dose of Scottish countryside in town La Coruña, before cruising the Bay
instructor, then visit culinary hotspot
Invergordon and on the Isle of Skye of Biscay back to Southampton.
Ballymaloe House. Tour the estate
before visiting three incredible cities on A 10-day Circling the Biscay cruise,
before feasting on a delicious lunch.
the trot: Glasgow, Belfast and Dublin. departing on 7 August 2020, costs
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from £3,569pp, based on two sharing
a veranda stateroom. WINE WONDERS
Shore excursion:
Oenophilists will love exploring the wine countries of
Bordeaux Biking Western Europe with Oceania Cruises and whether
Pedal at your own pace through the going to or from Southampton, an overnight in wine
capital Bordeaux is always a given.
enchanting streets of Bordeaux and see
one of the world’s most bike-friendly
cities from a different perspective.
WINE, ART & ARISTOCRATS TASTE OF EUROPE
EMERALD ISLES Set sail to Seville from Barcelona, then Cruise from Barcelona to Cartagena,
After cruising the North Sea on board call at two Portuguese cities, Lisbon then onto Gibraltar and Casablanca
Sirena, wake up in Edinburgh to see and Porto, followed by more Spanish in Morocco on board Sirena. Next up
sights such as the Royal Mile and the stops: La Coruña and Gijón. Visit is Seville, Ferrol and Bilbao in
Palace of Holyroodhouse. Watch out for Biarritz and Bordeaux in Spain, and Portiamão,
bottlenose dolphins as you cruise into France, then Guernsey. Lisbon and Porto in
Invergordon in the Scottish Highlands, A 12-day Wine, Art Portugal. Finish with a
and the beautiful scenery continues as & Aristocrats cruise, night in Bordeaux.
you move onto Stornoway in the Outer on board Marina A 14-day Taste
Hebrides. Architecture old and new departing on of Europe cruise,
and world-class museums are features 13 May 2020, costs departing on
of the next two destinations: Glasgow from £3,879pp, 31 August 2020,
and Liverpool. Dublin’s cobbled streets based on two sharing costs from £5,209pp,
and classic pubs are up next, followed a veranda stateroom. based on two sharing
by fellow Irish port of call Cork and Shore excursion: Vineyard a veranda stateroom.
the lovely town of Dartmouth, before Walk & Tasting with Nathalie Shore excursion: Marques
returning to Southampton. Complete your Bordeaux de Riscal and the Rioja
A 10-day Emerald Isles cruise, visit with a vineyard Wine Region (Bilbao)
departing from 14 September 2020, tour at Château de Embrace the flavours
costs from £4,369pp, based on two Boutinetled led by of the Rioja Alavesa
people sharing a veranda stateroom. Nathalie Escuerdo. countryside during
this tour of the City
Shore excursion: WINE & of the Wine complex.
Highland Castles & Loch Ness ARTISTRY
Visit romantic Cawdor Castle with its Embark Nautica and VINEYARDS
authentic drawbridge before driving marvel at Barcelona AND VIGNETTES
past rolling hills and alongside and Seville before being Lisbon and Porto are
the legendary Loch Ness to reach wowed by Lisbon and Porto. followed by Spanish ports
500-year-old Urquhart Castle. Visit beach hotspots La Ferrol and Bilbao. A night in
Coruña and Gijón before Bordeaux gives ample
All offers shown are subject to availability. Fares are valid until 30 September 2019.
reaching Bordeaux. time to see the French
A 10-day Wine & city before cruising
Artistry cruise, back to the UK.
departing on A seven-day
23 June 2020, Vineyards and
costs from Vignettes cruise on
£4,059pp based on Sirena, departing
Full terms can be found at oceaniacruises.com
two sharing a veranda on 7 September 2020,
stateroom. WiFi plus costs from £2,849pp,
all three OLife Choice based on two people
ALL CRUISES INCLUDE OLIFE CHOICE amenities and gratuities included. sharing a veranda stateroom.
Airfare, internet plus choose one: Shore excursion: Sand Dune Hike & Shore excursion: Ferrol, Betanzos and
• Free Alcoholic House Oyster Farm the Cheese House
Beverage Package From Bordeaux, visit sand dunes and Discover Betanzos' rich history before
• Free Shore Excursions an oyster farm near Arachon Bay. watching a cheese-making demo.
• Free Shipboard Credit
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ADVENTURES
Delve deeper into even more destinations with Oceania Cruises’
fantastic voyages to Europe and the Americas in 2020 and 2021
T
he 2020 Europe Clockwise, from this
and Americas image: Istanbul's Blue
Mosque, beautiful fall
Collection is not foilage in Quebec; New
only the first full York's Times Square
season of itineraries offered
on board a fleet of completely
re-inspired ships, but it is
also jam-packed with new
destinations, amazing shore
excursions and even more
options for exploring the
world in style.
EAST MEETS WEST Shore excursion: Istanbul reached, and calls at Ashdod, too. This
Oceania Cruises has added 10 new Rich in history, culturally diverse is in-between seeking out Greek islands
voyages to Turkey for 2020, so you and teeming with grand architecture, such as Santorini and Rhodes and the
can now explore vibrant metropolis Istanbul has much to offer. Among the likes of Sicily and Sorrento in Italy.
Istanbul, UNESCO-listed Ephesus and must-sees are Topkapi Palace, Hagia A 12-day Monuments in Time cruise,
beautiful resort Antalya. The 12-day Sophia and the Blue Mosque. departing on 25 May 2020, costs
Medieval Medley cruise on board from £4,769pp based on two sharing
Riviera visits two of these Turkish a veranda stateroom.
gems (Ephesus and Istanbul) as well HOLY LAND CRUSADE
as Mediterranean hotspots such as Three coveted cruises to the Holy Land Shore excursion: Eternal Jerusalem
Barcelona, Rome and Greek islands. have joined Oceania Cruises' line-up, Trace the ancient route from Jaffa to
A 12-day Medieval Medley cruise, opening up the chance to visit Israel. Jerusalem to visit Yad Vashem. Then
departing on 7 June 2020, costs Monuments in Time, a 12-day voyage on tour the Old City, taking in the Zion
from £4,549pp, based on two board Sirena, for example, overnights Gate and the Jewish Quarter, before
sharing a veranda stateroom. in Haifa, from where Jerusalem can be descending into the lower city.
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EVEN MORE ALASKA
There’s now even more choice when it
comes to cruising in Alaska as Oceania
Cruises has added more voyages to the
spectacular region on board Regatta.
Pick from a variety of 10- to 14-day
voyages, such as the popular 11-day
Enchanting Alaska. A round-trip from
Vancouver, it calls at Ketchikan, Juneau,
Skagway, Sitka and Icy Strait Point in
Alaska, cruises the Hubbard Glacier and
Outside Passage, and includes a port of
call at Victoria in British Columbia.
An 11-day Enchanting Alaska cruise,
departing on 14 May 2020, costs from
£4,294pp based on two sharing. OLife
Ultimate is valid on this cruise until
30 September and includes all of the INSIGNIA’S ESCAPADES Suggested excursion:
following: wifi, plus all three OLife Insignia has a busy 2020 season in Behind the scenes – Lobster Pound
Choice amenities and gratuities. store. Alongside undertaking two new Learn about the bygone era of the
voyages which call at Iceland (New Gilded Age in Bar Harbor as well
Shore excursion:
York to Reykjavík and Reykjavík to as another town staple – the lobster
Dog sledding on the Mendenhall
Southampton), the ship will also resume industry. A veteran lobsterman will
Glacier via helicopter
its seven-day Bermuda sailings from explain more about American lobsters
Admire Mendenhall Glacier's ethereal
Manhattan and four signature fall foliage before a tour of family-owned Beal’s
beauty, as well as Alaska’s luscious
voyages. One of these, the 10-day Fall Lobster Pier. Here, you’ll be able to
rainforest, deep blue crevasses and
Splendors cruise, visits cities New York, try the tasty crustaceans for lunch.
glacier-carved peaks on a helicopter
Boston, Quebec and Montreal as well
tour. There could be no better way to
as the likes of Maine, seaside town Bar ALL CRUISES INCLUDE OLIFE CHOICE
arrive at the glacier’s dog sled camp,
Harbor, Saint John in the Bay of Funday Airfare, free internet plus choose one:
where you’ll be treated to an Alaskan
and Nova Scotia in Canada. • Free Alcoholic House
dog sled tour, where you can sit back
A 10-day Fall Splendors cruise, Beverage Package
and relax while the sublime scenery
departing on 26 September 2020, • Free Shore Excursions
slides by as well as have fun driving
costs from £5,419pp based on two • Free Shipboard Credit
the team itself.
people sharing a veranda stateroom.
2021 EUROPE & NORTH AMERICA COLLECTION
All offers shown are subject to availability. Fares are valid until 30 September 2019.
More adventures are in store for Oceania Marina will be based in the Baltic
Cruises in 2021 with its recently released too, as well as Northern Europe, before
Europe & North America Collection. visiting the Greek Isles, the Adriatic, and
Out of the 110 itineraries on offer, 97 the French and Italian rivieras, Meanwhile,
are brand new, and there are 15 exciting Riviera will be based in the Mediterranean
new ports to explore, from the dramatic sailing to the most in-demand hotspots.
fjord of Eskifjördur in Iceland to Italy's Nautica will be nearby calling at
Full terms can be found at oceaniacruises.com
UNESCO-protected town of Alberobello. new boutique ports in Italy, Greece and
Regatta will be showcasing the very Turkey, and wowing with a new Istanbul
best of Alaska throughout the summer to Dubai Ancient Discoveries itinerary.
before concluding the season with two After navigating the British Isles,
round-trip Los Angeles sailings taking in for Insignia. One particular highlight is Ireland, Northern Europe and the Baltic,
the best of California’s wine region. a 12-day Boundless Baltic cruise, which Sirena will voyage to the Holy Lands of
Bermuda, New York, Canada, the features visits to the new ports of Turku Egypt, Israel and Turkey, and beyond as
Baltic and Greenland is on the cards in Finland and Liepaja in Latvia. part of its exciting Exotic Collection.
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From Asia to Africa to South America, explore some of the most
far-flung places on the planet with Oceania Cruises
A
s always, Oceania from £5,519pp based on two sharing Shore excursion:
Cruises triumphs a veranda stateroom. Uruguayan Cooking Experience
with its line up of At a Uruguayan farm, learn the art of
Shore excursion: preparing asado – the traditional style
itineraries. With a
Kariega Private Game Reserve of barbecue, then enjoy your creations.
huge selection of new cruises as Spend three hours on a 4x4 game
well as 11 new ports of call in the drive through the Kariega Game SOUTH PACIFIC
2020 and 2021 Tropics and Exotics Reserve in search of the Big Five. Discover reef-fringed lagoons teaming
Collection, the cruise line ensures with colourful marine life and dreamy
even the most well-travelled SOUTH AMERICA white-sand beaches on a South Pacific
cruiser can visit somewhere Those seeking out a South American voyage, such as the Legends to Lagoons
escape now have eight new voyages on cruise on board Regatta, which takes
they’ve never been before.
board Marina to pick from, including in idyllic islands such as Moorea, Bora
the 10-day Brazilian Spotlight cruise. Bora and Raiatea, sure to fulfil your
AFRICA Depart Buenos Aires for Montevideo definition of a tropical paradise.
Some new voyages will be heading to and Punta Del Este in Uruguay before A 10-day Legends to Lagoons cruise,
Africa. The 14-day Wonderous Wildlife exploring seven different ports in Brazil, departing on 5 March 2021, costs from
cruise on board Nautica visits big name one of which is capital Rio de Janeiro, £6,409pp based on two sharing a
places in South Africa, such as Durban ensuring an in-depth exploration of veranda stateroom.
and Cape Town, as well as coastal spots the endlessly fascinating country. Shore excursion:
Richards Bay and Mossel Bay. There are A 10-day Brazilian Spotlight cruise, Snorkelling Safari and Pearl Farm
stops in Mozambique and Namibia, too. departing on 8 January 2021, costs Explore Tahiti’s most sought-after
A 14-day Wonderous Wildlife cruise, from £3,469pp based on two people gems on a visit to a black pearl farm.
departing on 5 January 2021, costs sharing a veranda stateroom.
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Clockwise, from far
left: A beautiful bay
in Moorea, Tahiti;
penguins in Cape Town;
Mount Fuji at Lake
Kawaguchiko in Japan;
a chestnut-mandibled
toucan in Costa Rica
to Northland cruise on board Regatta.
Also call at Sydney, Melbourne and
a fine selection of other must-see
destinations throughout New Zealand,
including the Milford Sound, Bay of
Islands, Auckland and Wellington.
A 14-day Northwest to Northland
CARIBBEAN Shore excursion: cruise, departing on 5 January 2021,
One of the new Caribbean voyages is Horseback Riding Adventure costs from £8,029pp based on two
the Atlantic & Amber Gems cruise. Be led by a local horseman through sharing a veranda stateroom.
Visit popular islands as well as the the Costa Rican countryside.
Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. Shore excursion: Whangarei
A 10-day Atlantic & Amber Gems ASIA Remote Whangarei beckons with its
cruise, departing on board Riviera New ports in Asia include Surabaya and exquisite Whangarei Falls and the
All offers shown are subject to availability. Fares are valid until 30 September 2019.
on 13 November 2020, costs from Bali in Indonesia and the seaside town pristine beaches of Waipu Cove.
£2,949pp based on two sharing a of Miyako in Japan. Opt for the Sacred
veranda stateroom. Skylines to see Japanese cities as well as SIRENA SAILINGS
Hong Kong, Shanghai and Seoul. Perfect for intrepid explorers, the Sirena
Shore excursion: Puerto Plata A 14-day Sacred Skylines cruise on Exotic Collection, starting in November
See the entire Amber Coast by taking board Nautica, departing on 18 March 2020, is made up of nine sailings and
the cable car up Pico Isabel de Torres. 2021, costs from £6,579pp based on sees Sirena cruise from Jerusalem and
Full terms can be found at oceaniacruises.com
two sharing a veranda stateroom. Istanbul, to Qatar, Bahrain and Oman, to
PANAMA CANAL India, the Maldives and Myanmar.
Insignia's Beaches to Boulevards cruise Shore excursion: Shanghai Delight
is a fantastic way to see the Panama Visit city sites, such as Yu Garden
ALL CRUISES INCLUDE OLIFE CHOICE
Canal as well as Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and the Old Town, on a guided tour.
Airfare, free internet plus choose one:
Mexico, Miami and Los Angeles. • Free Alcoholic House
The 16-day Beaches to Boulevards AUSTRALIA & Beverage Package
cruise departing on 4 December 2020, NEW ZEALAND • Free Shore Excursions
costs from £4,719pp based on two Other new ports include New Zealand's • Free Shipboard Credit
sharing a veranda stateroom. Whangarei. Visit here on the Northwest
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SAILING
Wherever you choose to travel, you can do so in style and comfort with
Oceania Cruises thanks to their fleet of elegant and intimate ships
Y
The flagship of the fleet, Regatta
ou can sail to the far MARINA will show off its highly-anticipated
corners of the globe • 1250 Guests re-inspired look, which will run
on Oceania Cruises' • 800 Staff Members across its gourmet restaurants, spa,
RE-INSPIRATION MAY 2020 bars and lounges, in autumn 2020.
intimate and luxurious
Featuring multiple gourmet dining
ships, but you’ll always feel like
venues as well as a cooking school, RIVIERA
you’re coming home to family. Marina will be more sophisticated than • 1250 Guests
Here's a snapshot of the cruise ever after its re-inspiration next year. • 800 Staff Members
line's six ships, including when RE-INSPIRATION MAY 2019
each will be undergoing the NAUTICA The remastered Riviera features an
• 684 Guests array of enhancements as well as a
re-inspiration treatment, if it
• 400 Staff Members few surprising new elements including
hasn't already been transformed.
RE-INSPIRATION JUNE 2020 the new look Bar Istas Lounge.
Nautica will complete its re-inspiration
INSIGNIA in June 2020 setting a new standard SIRENA
• 684 Guests of style, while still offering the warm, • 684 Guests
• 400 Staff Members country club atmosphere guests love. • 400 Staff Members
RE-INSPIRATION DECEMBER 2018 RE-INSPIRATION JUNE 2019
Following a dramatic re-inspiration in REGATTA Sirena boasts unique dining venue
December 2018, Insignia was the first • 684 Guests Tuscan Steak and is the only ship in
ship to debut Oceania Cruises’ dazzling • 400 Staff Members the smaller Regatta Class to feature
array of enhancements. RE-INSPIRATION SEPTEMBER 2020 Asian eatery Red Ginger on board.
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SUITES & STATEROOMS
Oceania Cruises know how important comfortable and stylish accommodation is to
their guests and that's why each suite and stateroom offers the ultimate in luxury
Whether you're Clockwise, from far
staying in a suite left: Grand Dining
Room on board
or stateroom, the
Insignia; Owner's Suite
accommodation on Living Room on board
an Oceania Cruises' Riviera; Insignia's
ship has designer luxe Penthouse Suite;
furnishings, an Ultra Canyon Ranch Spa; the
elegant Martinis bar
Tranquillity Bed, a
modern bathroom
and a soothing and
calm atmosphere.
REGATTA PREMIER
CLASS PRIVILEGES
The Owner’s Suites, Vista Suites and
Penthouse Suites on board Insignia, Across both classes, guests benefit
Sirena, Regatta and Nautica are the from a number of privileges.
epitome of luxury with exclusive Depending on the ship, among
privileges such as butler service. York designer Dakota Jackson and the suite privileges are priority
The Concierge Level Veranda with large living areas and private embarkation, exclusive access to a
Staterooms and Veranda Staterooms verandas are the Vista Suites and private Executive Lounge, unlimited
combine luxury and value and boast Oceania Suites. Penthouse Suites access to the Canyon Ranch private
teak balconies. The Deluxe Ocean View are of ingenious design, maximising Spa Terrace© and 24-hour butler
Staterooms, Ocean View Staterooms space and featuring a full bath. service. Concierge Level Veranda
and Inside Staterooms, meanwhile, are Luxury and value combine in the Staterooms also benefit from a
tastefully designed to maximise space. Concierge Level Veranda Staterooms, number of privileges, including free
and the Veranda Staterooms are some laundry, while all accommodation
OCEANIA CLASS of the largest in their class within the still comes with a number of first-rate
Each Owner’s Suite on Riviera and industry. The Deluxe Ocean View amenities, such as unlimited soft
Marina spans the beam of the ship, with Staterooms wow with their huge drinks and complimentary
whirlpool spas and Ralph Lauren Home windows and the Inside Staterooms 24-hour room service.
furnishings. Similarly styled by New impress with thoughtful touches.
BARS & ENTERTAINMENT
Oceania Cruises also offers an alluring line-up of bars
and lounges in which guests can relax and socialise
Among the bars and lounges on the Marina and Riviera similarly boast
Regatta Class are Martinis, which offers Martinis, Grand Bar, Theatre, Horizons
an atmosphere reminiscent of a private and Waves Bar, as well as La Reserve,
gentleman's club; the opulent Grand where guests can enjoy wine and tapas,
Bar; entertainment in the cabaret-style and Casino Bar, ideal for ordering a
Lounge; laid-back Waves Bar, located cocktail while playing poker.
just steps from the swimming pool and artists-in-residence offer step-by-step
Horizons, an elegant observation lounge ARTIST LOFT instruction to budding artists, from
with dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows The two Oceania Class ships are also painting with oils or watercolours to
and a country club casual ambiance. home to the Artists Loft, where talented sketching and creating collages.
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