Hays Travel and cruise.co.uk have announced six chartered sailings aboard Oceania Nautica for summer 2027, designed specifically for a UK market.
The exclusive sailings between 17 July and 26 August 2027, will offer a five-star luxury cruising experience for 650 passengers per itinerary, offering mainly no-fly options from Southampton.
This marks the first time Hays Travel Group has chartered a vessel for a complete UK summer season and comes almost a year on since Hays Travel acquired Victoria Travel Group, the parent company of cruise.co.uk, back in July 2025.
Dame Irene Hays said: “We are delighted to be collaborating with Chris [Gardner, CEO], Tony [Andrews, MD] and the cruise.co.uk team on this exclusive charter with Oceania Cruises. Cruise continues to be a key strategic growth area for Hays Travel, and we know our customers will appreciate the luxury experience on board Oceania Nautica and the excellent choice of itineraries.”
Jason Montague,Chief Luxury Officer, Oceania Cruises, said: “The British market has long been important to Oceania Cruises, and these exclusive sailings reflect a clear desire for luxury experiences closer to home. Sailing from Southampton aboard Oceania Nautica, our UK guests can enjoy the hallmarks of our brand while exploring some of Europe’s most compelling destinations.”
