Oceania Cruises to Offer Two Around the World Cruises for the First time

Oceania Cruises has unveiled the inaugural sailings for Oceania Aurelia, set to debut in late 2027, will include the launch of two 180-day Around the World voyages for 2028 and 2029 and two Grand Voyages of more than 70 days each.

Now available for preview online with reservations opening 13 May 2026, this is the first time that Oceania Cruises has released two world cruises simultaneously.

“We are thrilled to welcome Oceania Aurelia, The Ultimate Explorer, to the fleet next year. She will be perfectly designed for extended global travel, so to be able to launch two Around the World voyages plus spectacular Grand Voyages at the same time is a true milestone for us. These incredible itineraries will pique the interests of curious travellers who want to explore the world in elegant comfort with the chance to enjoy more time ashore and experience well-loved and new favourite destinations in depth,|” said Jason Montague, Chief Luxury Officer of Oceania Cruises.

Hosting fewer than 500 guests served by 400 officers and crew, the two Around the World voyages is a series of overnight port stays that allow for more time ashore for deeper exploration in destinations including Papeete, Bora Bora, Sydney, Bali, Tokyo, Singapore, Mumbai, Seville and Bordeaux.

Additionally, select Mid‑Cruise Overland Programs take guests beyond the coastline, unlocking wonders such as Machu Picchu in Peru, the ancient city of Petra in Jordan and the majesty of the Taj Mahal in India. Across each circumnavigation, nearly 100 UNESCO World Heritage sites are within reach.

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.

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.