Oceania Cruises unveils festive sailings for next two seasons

Oceania Cruises has released more than 40 festive sailings for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 seasons.

The voyages will include a welcome performance from carollers as guests embark, festive performances on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, a champagne toast and countdown to mark the New Year, and a menorah lighting throughout Hanukkah.

The festivities will be available across a variety of trips. Highlights of the 2025-26 festive season include a 14-day sailing round-trip from Miami departing on December 21 on new ship Oceania Allura, which launches in July; a 24-day Indian Ocean Opus itinerary from December 2 on Oceania Sirena; and a 19-day journey from Sydney to Papeete onboard Oceania Riviera, departing on December 10.

Grand Voyages for the 2025-26 festive season will include a 77-day Spanning the Americas sailing from Los Angeles to San Diego on board Oceania Vista from December 20.

In 2026-27, the festive programme includes Oceania Insignia’s 15-day Antilles to Andes itinerary, departing December 19; a 15-day sailing from Hong Kong to Singapore on board Oceania Nautica from December 21; and a 40-day Grand Voyage on Oceania Riviera, travelling from Sydney to Auckland on December 15.

Jason Montague, chief luxury officer at Oceania Cruises, said: “Our festive holiday voyages are meticulously crafted to deliver the magic of the joyful season in an elegant, luxurious setting wherever you’re sailing in the world.

“Guests will enjoy inclusive celebrations that honour beloved traditions – from festive décor and holiday entertainment to lavish meals – alongside our signature heartfelt onboard service and the elegant ambiance of Oceania Cruises’ ships, creating a truly memorable journey at sea.”