Unwrap Travel Bliss: Holiday Voyages that Celebrate the Spirit of the Season

What better present to give yourself than the gift of travel with Oceania Cruises? Leave the stress of the holidays behind and embrace the joyful spirit of the season as you explore exciting new destinations or return to favorite hideaways. And on these voyages, your holiday to-do list can stay at home – sailing aboard one of our small, luxurious ships is the perfect chance for you to relax and enjoy a host of festive entertainment, savor sumptuous meals including decadent gala brunches and traditional Christmas Day dinners, ring in the New Year with a Champagne toast and delight in an array of glittering decorations that will envelop you in the warmth of the season. At the end of an exciting day ashore and celebrations on board, you can return to one of our spacious suites and staterooms, reflecting on the hassle-free holiday escape you’ve longed for.

With more than 40 voyages spanning the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 holiday seasons, you can celebrate a white-sand Christmas in the Caribbean, an opulent Hanukkah seeing the enchanting snowcapped mountains in Asia, a colorful New Year’s cruise in South America or spend Christmas week snorkeling the radiant waters of the South Pacific islands. Discover some of our favorite holiday and winter season voyages across the globe with our guide below:

List of Featured 2024-2025 Holiday Voyages

1. Hidden Caribbean Coves: 10 Days from Miami to Miami aboard Vista
   Jaunt through the tropical coves of Guadeloupe and Antigua and shop or relax in the luxurious streets of St. Barts and St. Lucia as beautiful Vista explores the sandy islands of the Caribbean. Departs December 17, 2024.
2. Beyond the Panama Canal: 16 Days from Miami to Los Angeles aboard Nautica
   Sail up the Latin American coasts from the sunny shores of Miami on this festive adventure that features an unforgettable Christmas Eve in the Bahamas, New Year’s Eve in Nicaragua and a magical daylight crossing through the Panama Canal. Departs December 23, 2024.
3. Radiant New Year: 7 Days from Miami to Miami aboard Vista
   Ring in the New Year in the vibrance of Mexico, Belize and Honduras, and immerse yourself in the abundant wildlife on this stint through the tropics aboard luxurious Vista. Departs December 27, 2024.

List of Featured 2024-2025 Grand Holiday Voyages

4. Colonial Crowns: 32 Days from Cape Town to Singapore aboard Riviera
   Explore the fabulous headline cities and remarkable hidden corners of Africa and Asia on this expedition up the East African coast. Learn new Christmas Eve customs in Madagascar and celebrate New Year’s Eve on a Maldives beach, cocktail in hand, on this spectacular grand voyage. Departs December 11, 2024.
5. Antarctic and Patagonian Joy: 24 Days from Lima to Buenos Aires aboard Marina
   What better way to emanate holiday cheer than with a turn around the Antarctic peninsula – but not before you have had your fill of the tropics. Immerse yourself in sprawling rainforests and revered towering mountains before journeying through the legendary Drake Passage on this incredible adventure around the South American coast. Departs December 21, 2024.
6. Wonders of Australia: 20 Days from Sydney to Perth aboard Regatta
   Get whisked away to the Coral Sea on an Australian holiday with Oceania Cruises. Spend Christmas Eve spreading cheer in Brisbane and discover the celebrations of a New Year’s Eve in Darwin. Then, experience the first few days of 2025 reclining on a beach in Bali and exploring the streets of Komodo, Indonesia. Departs December 22, 2024.

List of Featured 2025-2026 Holiday Cruises

1. Holiday Havens: 14 Days from Miami to Miami aboard Allura
   Take part in beautiful Allura’s first-ever holiday voyage as she explores the splendid Caribbean isles. Steel drum carols ring through the A-B-C (Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao) islands as you spend Christmas and New Year’s rejoicing on shimmering shores. A late departure from Antigua on New Year’s Eve means the chance to enjoy celebrations ashore before retreating to festivities on board. Departs December 21, 2025.
2. Pacific and Island Holiday: 17 Days from Los Angeles to Miami aboard Vista
   A holiday voyage has never sounded more alluring as you are invited to explore the exciting ports along Latin American coasts in world-class comfort. Enjoy a sun-soaked Christmas Eve on the beaches of Puerto Vallarta, a daylight transit of the Panama Canal and an exploration of Cartagena’s charming Old Town. Departs December 20, 2025.
3. South Pacific Archipelagos: 19 Days from Sydney to Papeete aboard Riviera
   Escape to the South Pacific on this sailing featuring famous island ports from Fiji to French Polynesia and remote destinations like Vanuatu’s Mystery Island and Tonga’s Nuku’alofa, the last monarchy of the Pacific. Departs December 10, 2025.

List of Featured 2025-2026 Grand Holiday Voyages

4. Spice Route Rendezvous: 30 Days from Dubai to Cape Town aboard Nautica
   From Abu Dhabi to Goa, and the Maldives to Tanzania, this voyage is packed with flavor, life and discovery as you have the opportunity to find new holiday traditions and celebrate ancient customs. Spend a relaxing New Year’s Day in the Maldives and explore exotic destinations like Zanzibar and Mumbai. Departs December 20, 2025.
5. Antarctic Triumph: 20 Days from Santiago de Chile to Buenos Aires aboard Marina
   Marvel at South America’s stunning beauty – from the spectacular Chilean fjords to Patagonia’s wildly diverse landscapes – and spend an extraordinary New Year’s Eve sailing the Drake Passage on the way to a once-in-a-lifetime journey cruising around the Antarctic peninsula. Wildlife abounds as the voyage rounds out with visits to the Falkland Islands and Puerto Madryn. Departs December 21, 2025.
6. Indian Ocean Opus: 24 Days from Cape Town to Singapore aboard Sirena
   The most valuable holiday gift is undoubtedly the memories of an adventure like this one – exploring the gemstones of Africa and remote islands sprinkled across the Indian Ocean before taking in the unique customs of Thailand and Malaysia, spending Christmas Day discovering the vibrant culture of Kuala Lumpur. Departs December 2, 2025.

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