Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading- culinary and destination-focused cruise line, invites travellers to experience a once-in-a-lifetime festive season voyage aboard seven of its small, luxurious ships. With over 40 sailings departing from Miami, Lima, Sydney, Singapore, Abu Dhabi or Dubai during the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 holiday seasons, guests can immerse themselves in the cultural richness of a myriad of enticing destinations.
This captivating collection of diverse itineraries offers a holiday getaway for every type of traveller, from exploring the pristine beaches of the Caribbean to discovering the vibrant energy of Latin America and from enjoying exotic islands across Polynesia and top destinations in Australia to setting off on enticing Arabian adventures.
The holiday festivities begin the minute guests step aboard one of Oceania Cruises’ intimate ships, which are festooned with enchanting seasonal decorations, glittering lights, festive garlands, elegantly dressed trees and showstopping gingerbread villages.
Joyful entertainment includes a reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas on Christmas Eve, visits from Santa Claus and his helpers, charming carol singing, glistening evening shows on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, a beautiful display for the lighting of the Menorah, and special dedicated services on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Travellers can also ring in the New Year in style with ship-wide entertainment, including incredible countdown parties with a special Champagne toast to mark the midnight hour, and a decadent gala brunch on New Year’s Day, featuring lavish desserts ranging from tarts and tortes to cheesecakes, macarons, and light and fluffy profiteroles.
Festive feasts on board the fleet of small, luxurious ships live up to the line’s promise of The Finest Cuisine at Sea®, from traditional eggnog with breakfast on Christmas Day to an exquisite Hanukkah dining menu in The Grand Dining Room, delightful high teas and a multi-course traditional Christmas Day dinner, flawlessly prepared by the finest chefs at sea.
“Cruising aboard a luxurious ship replete with celebratory menus, glistening decorations and festive entertainment is an extraordinary way to spend the holiday season,” said Frank A. Del Rio, President of Oceania Cruises. “Our collection of festive itineraries explores enticing locales the world over, creating memories to last a lifetime.”
Headlining this 2023-2024 season is an exotic 12-day Caribbean Wanderlust adventure aboard the line’s new ship, Vista, starting and finishing in Miami and calling on the tempting islands of Dominica, St. Lucia and beyond, departing 18 December, 2023. However, now is also a great time to look ahead and plan for next year’s holiday season, with a variety of captivating destinations to choose from .
simply MORE
This Holiday Season
Oceania Cruises will continue offering travellers simply MORE during the festive season. The new value promise means travellers seeking holidays at sea will receive the greatest value in luxury cruising, with virtually everything they desire included in their voyage fare: with a generous shore excursion credit of up to $1,600 per stateroom to be spent on tours of their choice; and more occasions to celebrate the season with 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 as well as create long-lasting memories in enticing destinations and provide access to exquisite indulgences, simply MORE makes the holidays even brighter aboard Oceania Cruises. Available on all new reservations on sailings departing 1 October, 2023, or later.
