Oceania Cruises invites travelers 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 holiday season, guests can immerse themselves in the cultural richness of myriad enticing destinations. 

This captivating collection of diverse itineraries offers a holiday getaway for every type of traveler, from exploring the pristine beaches of the Caribbean to discovering the vibrant energy of Latin America and 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. Travelers 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.

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 Dec. 18. Now is also a great time to look ahead and plan for next year’s holiday season, however, with a variety of captivating destinations to choose from.

Simply more

Oceania Cruises will continue offering travelers “Simply More” during the festive season. The new value promise means travelers 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.

2023-2024 voyage highlights

Gems of the Leewards: 12 days from Miami to Miami aboard Insignia, beginning Dec. 12.

Raise a glass to the holidays amid the inviting Leeward Islands of the Caribbean, a dazzling combination of wave-kissed beaches, yacht-strewn harbors, dramatic landscapes and a captivating dash of European sophistication. 

Caribbean Wanderlust: 12 days from Miami to Miami aboard Vista.

Departing from Miami on De. 18, revel in the sun-splashed pleasures of the Caribbean on this revitalizing holiday season escape to the carefree islands of the Eastern Caribbean.

Legendary Latin America: 24 Days from Lima to Buenos Aires aboard Marina departing on Dec. 18.

Celebrate the joyous spirit of Latin America, from the otherworldly deserts of Peru to the multifaceted sophistication of Uruguay and Argentina, on a journey punctuated by an extraordinary passage to Antarctica. 

Awe of Australia: 14 days from Sydney to Bali aboard Regatta

Revel in the myriad delights of Australia’s eastern coast – think renowned vineyards, cutting-edge galleries, the iconic Gold Coast, the Great Barrier Reef and more – as you sail towards Indonesia and the abundance of beauty that is Bali. Departs 21 December, 2023.

Sapphire Seas Holiday: 12 days from Miami to Miami aboard Sirena departing Dec. 22

Revel in the joyous Caribbean this holiday season in festive destinations such as the playful Dominican Republic, très-chic St. Barts, breathtaking Dominica, bountiful Barbados, and luminescent Guadeloupe.

Tropics of Capricorn: 24 days from Singapore to Papeete aboard Nautica departing on Dec. 28

For nearly a month, weave around the Tropic of Capricorn and discover a constellation of verdant islands and Australian gems. Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, delight in rich Polynesian traditions, or simply float peacefully in a crystalline lagoon.

Sumptuous Arabia: 10 days from Abu Dhabi to Mumbai aboard Riviera departing Dec. 29

Marvel at the desert cities of Oman and the UAE, where sleek architecture sits beside sumptuous palaces and mosques. Relish an overnight stay in vibrant Mumbai and a visit to remote Sir Bani Yas, home to more than 17,000 free-roaming exotic animals. OceaniaCruises.com