Oceania Cruises has unveiled the inaugural sailings for Oceania Aurelia, set to debut in late 2027, which include the launch of two epic 180-day Around the World voyages for 2028 and 2029 and two Grand Voyages of more than 70 days each.
This is the first time that Oceania Cruises has released two world cruises simultaneously.
Hosting fewer than 500 guests served by 400 officers and crew, Oceania Aurelia offers an intimate, residential ambiance where thoughtfully designed spaces encourage relaxation and connection while sailing across the globe.
Guests sailing on the 2028 Around the World cruise will have an extra special addition to their itinerary as they will be invited to join the celebrations as Oceania Aurelia is officially christened in Miami in January 2028, before she sets sail on her first global voyage.
2028 Around the World Voyage: 180 days, Miami to New York, departing January 18, 2028
Passage through the Panama Canal and across the Pacific to Asia and Beyond
After the christening ceremony, this voyage departs Miami and begins passage through the Panama Canal to the Pacific coast, followed by visits to the Hawaiian Islands, French Polynesia and the South Pacific. Next is an Australian exploration, including an overnight stay in Sydney. The journey continues to Southeast Asia, exploring Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand, and then nearly two weeks in Japan. The journey then continues westward to India and the Arabian Peninsula before spending three weeks in the Mediterranean, exploring Greece, Italy, the French Riviera, Spain and Portugal. A transatlantic crossing completes this epic circumnavigation, concluding in New York.
2029 Around the World Voyage: 180 days, Los Angeles to New York, departing January 6, 2029, including Easter Island and Peru with access to Machu Picchu
The 2029 180‑day circumnavigation traces the Pacific coast of the Americas, from Central America to Ecuador, Peru and Chile, with the opportunity to explore of Machu Picchu. The journey then ventures deep into the South Pacific, calling at remote Easter Island before exploring French Polynesia and the South Pacific. An immersive three‑week exploration of New Zealand and Australia follows. The voyage then continues through Southeast Asia – Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand – before sailing on to Sri Lanka, the Maldives, India and the Arabian Peninsula. The voyage will then continue to the Mediterranean covering Greece, Croatia, Italy, Spain and France, culminating with calls in the British Isles and an Atlantic crossing into New York.
Two Grand Voyages:
Alongside these two 180-day odysseys, Oceania Aurelia will also sail two 70-plus day Grand Voyages: one through the Nordic and Baltic seas; the other spanning the Americas, linking the Caribbean, South America and the Pacific.
Grand Nordic & Baltic Discovery: 78 days New York to Boston, departing July 18, 2028
Travellers are invited to enjoy more than two months exploring destinations across Greenland, Iceland and the remote Faroe Islands before venturing to the British Isles and Norway, followed by calls across Scandinavia and the Baltics, from Denmark and Sweden to Latvia and Germany to the shores of Western Europe.
Grand South America Adventure: 71 days Miami to Los Angeles, departing October 27, 2028
This 71-day sailing calls on an array of culture-rich islands across the Caribbean before beginning a circumnavigation of South America, discovering coastal retreats and iconic ports in Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile and Peru. Travelers will also enjoy the unique experience of cruising the Antarctic Peninsula and have the opportunity to explore Machu Picchu.
Inaugural Season Sailings:
Oceania Aurelia’s inaugural season begins in late November 2027 with a collection of European sailings, including the 2027 Oceania Club Reunion Cruise.
Mediterranean Debut: Rome to Trieste, 7 days, Departing Nov 29, 2027
Oceania Aurelia’s inaugural sailing will journey south from Rome to Salerno and on to Messina on the island of Sicily before crossing to Valletta, Malta. The voyage continues to Croatia, calling at Dubrovnik and Zadar before concluding in Trieste, Italy.
Guests embarking on the 2028 or 2029 Around the World voyage will automatically receive Gold level Oceania Club status, with returning guests advancing to Platinum level or higher. Benefits are available from the moment of embarkation, allowing guests to enjoy elevated privileges throughout their journey rather than waiting for a future sailing.
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