Oceania Cruises Unveils 2026–28 Festive Holiday Voyages

Festive Seasons at Sea with Oceania Cruises

Oceania Cruises has announced two series of Holiday and New Year voyages for the 2026–27 and 2027–28 festive seasons, sailing across Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas. Ranging from one‑week escapes to nearly 40‑day journeys, these itineraries offer an elegant alternative to land‑based celebrations, blending global exploration with the line’s hallmark residential comfort and fine dining.

On board, guests can expect live holiday music and performances, festive menus, Champagne toasts on Christmas and New Year’s Eve, and nightly menorah lightings during Hanukkah, all framed by Oceania’s refined seasonal décor. Holiday sailings span almost the entire fleet, including the intimate Oceania Insignia, the new Oceania Allura in 2026–27, and debut festive seasons for Oceania Sonata and Oceania Aurelia in 2027–28.

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Culinary‑Led, Destination‑Rich Holiday Voyages

True to its positioning as a culinary‑ and destination‑focused luxury line, Oceania’s festive sailings are built around immersive ports and food‑forward experiences. Itineraries touch sun‑drenched Caribbean islands, the biodiverse coasts of Peru and Chile, Southeast Asia’s cultural capitals, the Mediterranean and New Zealand’s dramatic fjords.

Many voyages feature overnight stays in cities such as Barcelona, Bali, Singapore, Istanbul or Ho Chi Minh City, or scenic transits through the Panama Canal and Milford Sound. On board, guests can deepen their connection to the regions visited through hands‑on cooking classes at The Culinary Center and chef‑led Culinary Discovery Tours, alongside small‑group excursions to archaeological sites, markets and natural wonders.

2026–27 Holiday Highlights

The 2026–27 festive collection showcases everything from warm‑weather Caribbean sailings to long, destination‑intensive routes across Asia, South America and Australasia.

• Australasian Allure – Sydney to Perth (23 days, Riviera, departs 15 Dec 2026)
  This voyage charts a wide arc around Australia and into Indonesia, including an overnight stay in Darwin over Christmas Eve and another in Bali for an extended island experience.
• Caribbean to Cape Horn – Miami to Buenos Aires (36 days, Insignia, departs 19 Dec 2026)
  A near‑40‑day South American odyssey with a Panama Canal transit, multiple days in Peru for access to Machu Picchu, and scenic cruising through Chilean fjords before ending in Argentina.
• Legends of Jade – Hong Kong to Singapore (15 days, Nautica, departs 21 Dec 2026)
  A Southeast Asia journey featuring overnights in Hue and Singapore, plus calls across Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia and Brunei, ideal for pairing city energy with coastal escapes.
• Iberia & Italian Treasures – Lisbon to Rome (14 days, Sirena, departs 21 Dec 2026)
  This Mediterranean itinerary includes an overnight in Barcelona over New Year’s Eve, calls along the coasts of Spain, Portugal and the French Riviera, and a finale with an overnight in Rome.
• Tropical Serenade – roundtrip Miami (17 days, Allura, departs 21 Dec 2026)
  A Caribbean holiday cruise visiting a blend of Eastern and Western islands, including St. Barts, St. Kitts and St. Maarten, for a relaxed, beach‑forward festive break.

2027–28 Holiday Highlights

For the 2027–28 holiday season, guests can celebrate aboard the new Oceania Sonata and Oceania Aurelia, alongside other fleet favourites.

• Holiday Harbors & Hollywood – Miami to Los Angeles (29 days, Sonata, departs 6 Dec 2027)
  A coast‑to‑coast sailing with a Panama Canal transit, Christmas at sea and New Year’s Eve along Mexico’s Pacific coast.
• Heavenly Holidays – Athens to Rome (26 days, Allura, departs 8 Dec 2027)
  A wide‑ranging Mediterranean voyage through Greece, Turkey, Spain and North Africa, including spending Christmas in Morocco.
• European Holiday – Athens to Barcelona (10 days, Aurelia, departs 18 Dec 2027)
  A shorter Mediterranean option through Greece, Malta, Italy, France and Spain, with Christmas at sea and calls in Florence, Rome and Barcelona.
• Holiday Horizons – roundtrip Miami (17 days, Marina, departs 20 Dec 2027)
  A mid‑length Caribbean itinerary blending Western and Eastern islands, including St. Barts, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
• A Holiday to Remember – Barcelona to Rome (14 days, Allura, departs 20 Dec 2027)
  A culturally rich festive sailing with ports in Spain, Morocco, Tunisia and Italy, ideal for guests seeking markets, medinas and Mediterranean cuisine.
• Fairytale Holiday – Hong Kong to Singapore (14 days, Riviera, departs 21 Dec 2027)
  A Southeast Asia festive voyage featuring an overnight in Ho Chi Minh City and another in Bangkok on New Year’s Eve.
• A Kiwi Holiday – Sydney to Auckland (12 days, Vista, departs 23 Dec 2027)
  A scenic Australia–New Zealand route that includes cruising Milford Sound and celebrating New Year’s Eve in Wellington.
• Iberian New Year – Barcelona to Lisbon (7 days, Aurelia, departs 28 Dec 2027)
  A New Year’s sailing along the Iberian Peninsula with a New Year’s Eve overnight in Málaga and an additional overnight in Seville.
• Iberia to New World Passage – Barcelona to Miami (21 days, Aurelia, departs 28 Dec 2027)
  This longer itinerary layers New Year’s celebrations in Málaga with calls in the Canary Islands and a relaxing transatlantic crossing to Florida.

Celebrating in Oceania Style

Oceania Cruises positions these voyages as a way to honour festive traditions while exploring new parts of the world in comfort. As Chief Luxury Officer Jason Montague notes, guests might toast the New Year in a vibrant city, spend Christmas Day in a remote tropical bay or mark Hanukkah at sea, all while enjoying the service, cuisine and warm ambiance that define the brand.

Between imaginative itineraries, enrichment programs, hands‑on culinary experiences and a strong sense of place on board, the line aims to offer a distinctive, slow‑luxury way to mark the holiday season. For travellers looking ahead to 2026–28, the festive programme provides options from compact getaways to grand, nearly 40‑day journeys that turn the holidays into a true voyage of discovery.

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