Oceania Cruises announced its 2024 "Around the World in 180 Days" world cruise itinerary in addition to four distinct Grand Voyages of 72 to 82 days in length. Featuring 96 destinations in 34 countries, the world cruise aboard the 684-guest Insignia departs Los Angeles for New York on 14JAN 2024, crossing three oceans and 15 seas from the South Pacific to the coasts of Europe.
"Incredibly, last year our 2023 world cruise sold out in just one day, so for 2024 we are providing guests more extended voyage options to deeply and meaningfully rediscover the world," said Howard Sherman, President and CEO of Oceania Cruises.
Around the World in 180 Days
Commencing a westward route, Insignia sails across the Pacific to the Hawaiian Islands, French Polynesia and the Samoan Islands. The ship will continue south toward the fjords of New Zealand and on to adventures Down Under in Australia. Navigating Asia, guests will have the chance to immerse themselves in Bali, the Japanese culinary hotspots of Tokyo and Kyoto, to the landscape of Ha Long Bay, and Yangon. More explorations await in India and the Arabian Peninsula, followed by experiences in destinations across the Mediterranean and the northern reaches of Europe before crossing the Atlantic to end the journey on the Eastern Seaboard with the final call in New York.
This voyage features over 100 UNESCO World Heritage sites across 96 destinations, with 24 overnight stays and a series of complimentary special onshore events and optional multi-day overland programs. Starting at USD $48,499 per person, the world cruise boasts free first-class roundtrip airfare, an array of included amenities with the Exclusive Prestige Package such as free laundry services, a free visa package, free Internet, free pre-paid gratuities, free luggage delivery, plus Oceania Cruises' inclusive OLife Choice amenities.
Four New Grand Voyages
In addition to Insignia's Around the World itinerary, Oceania Cruises' four new Grand Voyages range from 72 to 82 days and feature extended evening port stays plus excursions ashore.
- Grand Pacific Expedition from Los Angeles to Sydney: This 77-day voyage departs 04OCT 2023, on Regatta and visits 12 countries with 10 overnights in ports such as Kyoto, Shanghai, Bali and Perth. From USD $15,199 per person.
- Odyssey of Discoveries from Abu Dhabi to Tokyo: This 82-day voyage departs 29DEC 2023, on Riviera and visits 18 countries across the Arabian Peninsula, India and Asia, plus calls at less-trodden corners such as Sri Lanka and the Maldives. From USD $21,199 per person.
- Epic Eastern Explorer from Mumbai to Tokyo: This 72-day journey departing 08JAN 2024, on Riviera visits 15 countries with calls in the Maldives, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Bangkok and Seoul while also exploring Myanmar's monasteries, rural and city life in Vietnam, experiencing culinary traditions in Japan and more. From USD $19,599 per person.
- Ultimate Exotic Traveler from Papeete to Cape Town: This 79-day voyage departs19FEB 2024, on Nautica with a 15-country itinerary featuring an array of attractions such as the lagoons of Moorea, the geothermal landscapes of Rotorua, the Sydney Opera House, the UNESCO-protected Komodo National Park and the game reserves of South Africa. From USD $19,999 per person.
These Grand Voyages feature amenities such as free business-class airfare, free airport transfers, free pre-paid gratuities, free luggage delivery and Oceania Cruises' inclusive OLife Choice amenities like the choice of either free shore excursions, a beverage package or shipboard credit.
For more information, visit Oceania Cruises' web site.
