Oceania Cruises has announced its inaugural 180-day 2026 Around the World voyage will be onboard its newest ship, Vista. During the circumnavigation, Vista will call on 101 ports throughout 6 continents, and 43 countries which includes 11 overnight stays and visits to 81 UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Guests can view the itinerary in preparation for the bookings opening on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at the Oceania Cruises website. The 1,200 guest boutique vessel will embark from Miami, Florida on January 6, 2026 and begin her voyage across 3 oceans and 18 seas.
“After the remarkable success of our most recent world cruises, we have been eagerly anticipating the opportunity to present travelers with an even more extraordinary experience for our 2026 voyage,” remarked Frank A. Del Rio, President of Oceania Cruises. “With that, we are excited to announce that Vista, Oceania Cruises’ pinnacle of luxury and newest ship, will circumnavigate the globe artfully intertwining diverse continents, enriching cultures, and mouthwatering cuisines, creating an unforgettable tapestry of exploration for our guests. With this new voyage, we are excited to offer a rare chance to experience the world from an entirely new perspective – and further forward the future of global cruising.”
Guests aboard Vista will begin their journey by exploring South America for six weeks before sailing to Mexico and California. Next up is island-hopping in the South Pacific as well as unique ports of call in Australia. Following Australia will be the off-the-beaten-path secrets of Southeast Asia and across India. Rounding out the itinerary, Vista will sail the Mediterranean, the British Isles and the Nordic region for over a month before crossing the Atlantic to arrive back in the United States and Miami, Florida on July 6, 2026.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites include the Great Barrier Reef and Sydney Opera House in Australia, Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis in Egypt, Banks of the Seine in France, Thingvellir National Park in Iceland, Komodo National Park in Indonesia, the Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and Saint Margaret’s Church in the United Kingdom, and so many more.
This once-in-a-lifetime voyage starts at $56,699 per person in the French veranda stateroom and includes free first-class roundtrip airfare and transfers, free laundry service, a free visa package, free internet, free pre-paid gratuities, free luggage delivery, a shore excursion credit of $8,800 per stateroom and a beverage package available during lunch and dinner.
Oceania Cruises is also offering Global Wanderlust, a 120-day voyage from San Diego to Miami and World Odyssey, a 197-day cruise from Los Angeles to Miami.