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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 2 0345 505 1920 | OCEANIACRUISES.COM
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, TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: FACEBOOK: 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. OCEANIACRUISES.COM | 0345 505 1920 3
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 4 0345 505 1920 | OCEANIACRUISES.COM
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. OCEANIACRUISES.COM | 0345 505 1920 5
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. 6 0345 505 1920 | OCEANIACRUISES.COM
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. OCEANIACRUISES.COM | 0345 505 1920 7
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. 8 0345 505 1920 | OCEANIACRUISES.COM
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. OCEANIACRUISES.COM | 0345 505 1920 9
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 10 0345 505 1920 | OCEANIACRUISES.COM
D E S T I N AT I O N S 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. OCEANIACRUISES.COM | 0345 505 1920 11
NO-FLY 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 12 0345 505 1920 OCEANIACRUISES.COM
D E S T I N AT I O N S 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 OCEANIACRUISES.COM 0345 505 1920 13
GRAND 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. 14 0345 505 1920 | OCEANIACRUISES.COM
D E S T I N AT I O N S 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. OCEANIACRUISES.COM | 0345 505 1920 15
EXOTIC ESCAPES 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. 16 0345 505 1920 | OCEANIACRUISES.COM
D E S T I N AT I O N S 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 OCEANIACRUISES.COM | 0345 505 1920 17
SOPHISTICATED 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. 18 0345 505 1920 | OCEANIACRUISES.COM
THE FLEET 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. OCEANIACRUISES.COM | 0345 505 1920 19
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