Set sail on an epic 59-day Grand Voyage from
Barcelona to Singapore
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MIAMI, Jan. 4, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Oceania Cruises, the world's leading culinary- and
destination-focused cruise line, has announced that its 1,250-guest
ship Riviera will explore the continents of Africa and Asia at the end of 2024, and into 2025 with
three brand new itineraries.
The jewel of these itineraries is a once-in-a-lifetime 59-day
Grand Voyage which offers guests the opportunity to explore the
truly off-the-beaten path ports across Africa and Asia. Riviera will sail from
Barcelona, call at the Canary
Islands, before heading down the western coast of Africa with days at sea punctuating enticing
ports in Senegal, Gambia, Ghana
and an overnight stay in Walvis Bay, Namibia. At the journey's most southern point,
guests will enjoy an overnight stay in Cape Town before heading up the eastern coast
via Madagascar, for an overnight
stay in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania;
and then across to the Seychelles,
Maldives, Thailand, Malaysia, before the journey culminates in an
overnight stay in Singapore.
"These longer, destination-immersive voyages offer curious,
well-traveled guests the chance to explore some of the most
off-the-beaten-path ports in the world, all from the elegant
surroundings of Riviera. Sailing from Europe to Asia, via both coasts of Africa, is a true bucket list journey,
combining iconic cities and unknown gems, with our incredible
onboard service and the best value in luxury cruising, these
voyages are hard to resist," stated Frank A Del Rio, President of
Oceania Cruises.
Offering the largest standard staterooms at sea and
home-away-from-home residential-style luxury, Riviera will
explore bucket list African ports such as Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Walvis Bay and
Dar Es Salaam as well as stopping
in the iconic Asian ports of Phuket, Penang, Colombo and Malé. Her new itineraries range
from 27 to 59 days, traveling from Europe across Africa and Asia.
Riviera will also take guests to smaller, more niche
ports across the globe, stopping at Antsiranana in Madagascar, Hambantota in Sri Lanka, Sao
Tome and Lome in
Togo. Travelers will have the
opportunity to delve deeper into the natural wonders and local
cultures of these destinations with more than 400 shore excursions
to choose from.
Riviera's New Itineraries:
A Tale of Five Seas, 59-day voyage departing on November 14, 2024 from Barcelona, and arriving in Singapore on January
12, 2025.
Ports of call: Seville, Las Palmas
de Gran Canaria, Arrecife, Mindelo, Dakar, Banjul, Abidjan, Sekondi-Takoradi, Lome, Sao
Tome, overnight stay in Walvis Bay, Luderitz, overnight stay
in Cape Town, Mossel Bay, Port
Elizabeth, Maputo, Nosy Be,
Mayotte, overnight stay in
Dar Es Salaam, Antsiranana, Mahe,
overnight stay in Male, Colombo,
Hambantota, Phuket, Langkawi,
Penang, Melaka, Kuala Lumpur, finishing with an overnight stay
in Singapore.
West African Rhythms, 27-day voyage departing on November 14, 2024, from Barcelona, and arriving in Cape Town on December
11, 2024.
Ports of call: Seville, Las Palmas
de Gran Canaria, Arrecife, Mindelo, Dakar, Banjul, Abidjan, Sekondi-Takoradi, Lome, Sao
Tome, overnight stay in Walvis Bay, Luderitz, finishing with
an overnight stay in Cape
Town.
Colonial Crowns, 32-day voyage departing on December 11, 2024 from Cape Town, and arriving in Singapore on January
12, 2025.
Ports of call: Mossel Bay, Port Elizabeth, Maputo, Nosy Be, Mayotte, overnight stay in Dar Es Salaam, Antsiranana, Mahe, overnight
stay in Male, Colombo, Hambantota,
Phuket, Langkawi, Penang, Melaka, Kuala Lumpur, finishing with an overnight stay
in Singapore.
All guests sailing on these itineraries benefit from Oceania
Cruises' simply MORE™ offering, which includes a generous
shore excursion credit of up to $2,600 per stateroom, in addition to free
roundtrip airfare; free airport transfers; free Champagne, wine and
more during lunch and dinner; free soft drinks and specialty teas
and coffees; free gourmet specialty dining and free unlimited WiFi
– for the best value in luxury cruising.
Beautifully re-inspired, Riviera offers unparalleled
experiences to curious world travelers. Her incredibly spacious
standard staterooms measure an astounding 291 square feet and all
categories of staterooms have been stunningly reimagined with
luxurious furnishings, thoughtful design touches and larger
showers. With 800 officers and crew for 1,250 guests, service
levels are second to none and guests receive a friendly welcome at
every turn.
Boasting one chef for every 10 guests, travelers can savor
sumptuous dishes at seven open-seating gourmet restaurants as they
marvel at the turquoise sea in Thailand, or relax after a day's safari in
Tanzania.
Whether you choose from an array of international and
Continental dishes at The Grand Dining Room, the ultimate
steakhouse experience at Polo Grill, bold Pan-Asian fare at Red
Ginger, masterfully prepared Italian dishes at Toscana, delectable
French cuisine at Jacques, hallmark Chef's Market Dinners and
ever-changing menus at Terrace Café or handmade pizzas at the new
alfresco pizzeria at Waves Grill, every meal aboard Riviera
becomes a memorable culinary experience.
Riviera, Re-inspired
Riviera had
a sweeping rejuvenation with all suites and staterooms being
restyled with new custom furnishings, wood finishes and designer
accents radiating Oceania Cruises' signature essence of elegance.
Some notable highlights of the reimagined vessel include:
- Concierge Level Veranda Staterooms and Veranda Staterooms are
the largest standard staterooms afloat at 291 square feet
- All Penthouse Suites and staterooms are beautifully redesigned,
bringing a chic, warm and comforting sense of home with sleek
restyled bathrooms in Italian marble
- Riviera's public spaces have all been elevated with
plush new carpets and leather-covered armchairs
- All the convivial lounges and bars, and decadent dining venues
have been elegantly restyled, elevating social and epicurean
experiences while maintaining the home-away-from-home ambiance
- The Grand Dining Room reflects a renewed sense of grandeur that
radiates from the glistening chandelier, plush carpets and
butter-soft leather armchairs
- Dining alfresco in the evening has been completely revamped
with a delightful new pizzeria and trattoria, featuring an array of
handmade pizzas, succulently grilled Italian specialties, spicy
chicken wings, tantalizing salads and indulgent desserts every
evening
For additional information on Oceania Cruises' small-ship luxury
product, exquisitely crafted cuisine, and expertly curated travel
experiences, visit OceaniaCruises.com, call 855-OCEANIA, or speak
with a professional travel advisor.
About simply MORE
Oceania Cruises offers
travelers simply MORE™, with virtually everything included
in the voyage fare: free roundtrip airfare; free airport transfers;
a generous shore excursion credit of up to $1,400 per stateroom to be spent on tours of
their choice; and a comprehensive beverage package available during
lunch and dinner at onboard restaurants featuring dozens of vintage
Champagnes, premium wines and international beers. Created to
elevate the guest experience, simply
MORE™ means travelers receive the greatest value in
luxury cruising.
About Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises is the world's
leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line. The line's
eight small, luxurious ships carry a maximum of 1,250 guests and
feature The Finest Cuisine at Sea and destination-rich itineraries
that span the globe. Expertly curated travel experiences are
available aboard the designer-inspired, small ships, which call on
more than 600 marquee and boutique ports in more than 100 countries
on seven continents, on voyages that range from seven to more than
200 days. Oceania Cruises is a wholly owned subsidiary of Norwegian
Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH). To learn more,
visit www.nclhltd.com.
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