Practice the Magic of Small Ship Voyages Exploring Lesser-Known Slots, Iconic Cities, and Vibrant Resort Towns
COURTESY OCEANIA CRUISES: Miami, FL– October 16, 2024 – Oceania Cruises®, the nation’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise series, has revealed its 2026 Collection of Voyages featuring an extraordinary depth of sailings across Alaska, the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, and above.
The 2026 Collection of Voyages functions more than 100 appealing itineraries, plus 35 Grand Voyages, offering the most pleasant means of extended investigation by water aboard six of the train’s ultra-premium, small boats.
From Alaska’s tough forest to the sun-soaked Mediterranean and the splendors of Northern Europe, the carefully planned voyages encourage travelers to kindle their love for discovery by taking them both to recognized and off-the-beaten-path locations.
” Oceania Cruises is about discovering the secret of small-ship travelling, where the onboard activities are just as remarkable as the spots visited”, said Frank A. Del Rio, President of Oceania Cruises. On our personal ships, guests can tailor their knowledge to their liking, whether it’s ordering a gourmet dinner prepared by our professional onboard culinary team or embarking on a beach excursion. With no lines, no lines, no waiting, and the ease of small-ship cruising means that our guests are often cordially welcomed back aboard with a heartfelt welcome from our onboard team, making it possible for them to analyze only once and easily discover memorable cities and buried treasures.
Smaller Boats, Big World
Oceania Cruises visitors can enjoy the pleasure of sailing the world on sailings ranging from seven to 67 times, with bucket list visits covering the most remarkable locations from Vancouver to Papeete, Istanbul to Barcelona, and Reykjavik to London. Oceania Cruises guests scan deeper into each destination no matter how long their chosen sailing is, as the line’s small ships spend between 30 and 50 % more time in each port than premium cruise lines, which include many overnight stays. Once ashore, guests can choose from hundreds of excursions in each port of call catering to a wealth of interests, including food, wine, history, architecture, and local culture.
Intriguing itineraries explore world-famous cities such as London, Copenhagen, Seattle, Berlin, Stockholm, and Reykjavik alongside holiday islands including Ibiza, Mykonos, Crete, Rhodes, and Santorini. Additionally, these itineraries offer the chance to explore further, with the line’s small ships visiting places rather less expected, such as Trapani, Sicily, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Mandal, Norway, Liepaja, Latvia, and Lysekil, Sweden.
The 2026 Collection Highlights
The return of Riviera to Alaska in 2026, where 14 itineraries will showcase the local culture, soaring glaciers, and pristine wilderness of” The Last Frontier”.
Travelers can sail the Mediterranean aboard Allura, Insignia, and Nautica, offering more than 50 distinct itineraries ranging from seven to 14 days.
Vista, Marina, and Insignia will reign supreme in the Baltics, Scandinavia, British Isles, Iceland, and Greenland with more than two dozen itineraries ranging from seven to 18 days.
Marina’s Solar Eclipse Cruise, which sails from Copenhagen to Reykjavik on July 30 and places passengers in the path of totality for the 2026 Solar Eclipse, is a special highlight of the collection. Guests will enjoy extensive onboard programming including an onboard eclipse viewing party, signature cocktail offerings, and special cooking demonstrations. Dennis Mammana, a renowned expert astronomer, will be on board as the guest enrichment speaker and will be the one to narrate the actual eclipse.
Alaska
Season: May – September
The 2026 Collection offers 14 diverse itineraries aboard Riviera, featuring marquee ports of call including Juneau, Ketchikan, and Sitka and boutique ports including Klawock, Wrangell, and Haines are featured.
Mediterranean
Season: April – December
Our Mediterranean cruises are the ideal blend of ancient beauty and contemporary charisma, with impressive ruins and atmospheric old quarters, vibrant food scenes, and sun-soaked beaches. While in Ephesus, visit a winery overlooking the caldera of Santorini and travel back in time to the prehistoric Greco-Roman world. Enjoy lunch with a chilled rosé overlooking the sea and a stroll through Capri’s enchanting Blue Grotto. Famed attractions such as Istanbul’s Blue Mosque, the Vatican Museums in Rome, and La Sagrada Família in Barcelona are but the beginning of adventures. On these unforgettable Mediterranean voyages, the whitewashed villages of Andalusia, Sicily, and the Italian Riviera transform into playgrounds.
With sailings aboard Allura, Insignia, and Nautica, travelers can choose from over 50 itineraries ranging from seven to 14 days, framed by iconic cities including Barcelona, Rome ( Civitavecchia ), Athens ( Piraeus ), Istanbul, Lisbon, and Monte Carlo.
Baltic, Scandinavia, and Northern Europe
Season: May – September
The Baltic, Scandinavia, and Northern Europe regions are a vibrant blend of medieval old towns, cutting-edge culture capitals, and majestic natural beauty. They are a region rich in epic tales where rolling forests give way to fashionable cities. Explore Iceland’s breathtaking fjords and the Scottish Highlands and Shetland Islands, cruise the stunning landscapes of the sprawling lava fields and imposing glaciers, and discover the secrets of Scotland’s Highlands and Shetland Islands. These voyages invite you to discover some of the most enduring and diverse treasures in these well-known and diverse locations.
With sailings aboard Vista, Marina, and Insignia, travelers can choose from more than 25 voyages ranging from seven to 18 days with overnight stays in cities including Stockholm, Berlin, and Reykjavik.
Canada &, New England
Season: September – October
Travelers can choose from four different 11-day itineraries aboard Vista, featuring calls in Montreal, Sydney and Boston, alongside lesser-known ports such as Charlottetown and Havre-Saint-Pierre.
Transoceanic
Season: October – November
Transoceanic journeys provide the unmatched opportunity to experience some of the most remote ports of call, despite the incentive of days at sea to enjoy the ship’s abundant amenities, enrichment, and entertainment. Alongside Bora Bora in French Polynesia and San Juan, Puerto Rico, are exotic and off-the-beaten-path boutique jewels that offer perfect additions to your travel diary – think the adventure-laden Kauai, dramatic Raiatea, exotic Tangier, and the beautiful Canary Islands. These expertly selected destinations create ideal voyages that combine the best of both worlds, offering you the best of both worlds, a harmonious blend of luxurious relaxation on board and immersive experiences ashore.
Oceania Cruises offers four transoceanic itineraries ranging from 14 to 15 days with boutique ports of call including Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, Arrecife ( Lanzarote ), Canary Islands, and Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia.
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 ® has two additional ships on order scheduled for delivery in 2027 and 2028 or 2029]1]. Oceania Cruises ® is a wholly owned subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. ( NYSE: NCLH).
The second Oceania Cruises ship’s delivery date is contractually scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2028, but it may be delayed to 2029.
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