Oceania releases 2024 and 2025 Christmas and New Year cruises in South Africa and Arabia
Oceania Cruises has released its festive holiday voyages for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 cruise seasons, offering at sea Christmas and New Year celebrations on a variety of itineraries, including cruises departing from Cape Town and Dubai.
The diverse selection of more than 40 voyages invites travelers to explore in whichever corner of the world best inspires their holiday cheer: from a white-sand Christmas in the Caribbean, or an opulent Hanukkah in East Asia, to a colorful New Year’s Eve in South America.
The holiday season aboard Oceania Cruises includes Christmas carolers during embarkation, glistening evening performances on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and a decadent brunch on New Year’s Day, following the Champagne New Year’s Eve celebrations the night prior.
A statuesque menorah stands tall and bright with nightly lighting ceremonies throughout Hanukkah, and classic carols float through the ship throughout the voyage from a nearby string quartet.
Oceania Cruises’ simply MORE value promise means there are holiday gifts for all guests to enjoy as virtually everything is included in the voyage fare: complimentary vintage Champagnes, premium wines and international beers during lunch and dinner; a shore excursion credit of up to $1,400 per stateroom (credit varies by voyage length); all specialty gourmet dining and Wi-Fi.
“There’s no better place to spend the holidays than in your home away from home aboard our beautiful ships,” said Frank A. Del Rio, President of Oceania Cruises. “Leave the stress of the season behind at home when you board Oceania Cruises’ ships and relax and enjoy as lavish festivities are planned, sumptuous meals are cooked, and decadent drinks are poured. Traditional holiday dishes and new favorites can be enjoyed in Oceania Cruises’ always included specialty dining venues and the spectacular Grand Dining Room, or of course in your beautifully appointed stateroom,” he added.
With options from a New Year’s sailing of seven days to grand voyages of more than 30 days, there is a great value holiday journey to suit every explorer’s schedule.
Cross the Drake Passage as you head to Antarctica, tour the southern tip of Africa, explore the Indian coast, recline on white-sand beaches in the Caribbean or French Polynesia, or discover the towering mountains and lush forests of South America with Oceania Cruises’ festive itineraries for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 holiday seasons.
African and Arabian Festive Season Voyages: Colonial Crowns: 32 Days from Cape Town to Singapore aboard Riviera from December 11th, 2024. Explore the headline cities and 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. Spice Route Rendezvous: 30 Days from Dubai to Cape Town aboard Nautica from December 20th, 2025. From Abu Dhabi to Goa, and the Maldives to Tanzania, this voyage is packed with flavor, life, and discovery as guests 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. Indian Ocean Opus: 24 Days from Cape Town to Singapore aboard Sirena from December 2nd, 2025. Explore 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.
Highlighted 2024-2025 Holiday Voyages
Hidden Caribbean Coves: 10 Days from Miami to Miami aboard Vista from December 17th, 2024. Jaunt through the tropical coves of Guadeloupe and Antigua and shop or relax in the luxurious streets of St. Barts and St. Lucia as Vista explores the sandy islands of the Caribbean.
Beyond the Panama Canal: 16 Days from Miami to Los Angeles aboard Nautica from December 23rd, 2024. 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 daylight crossing through the Panama Canal.
Radiant New Year: 7 Days from Miami to Miami aboard Vista from December 27th, 2024. Ring in the New Year in Mexico, Belize, and Honduras, and immerse in the abundant wildlife on this stint through the tropics aboard Vista.
2024/25 Grand Holiday Voyages
Antarctic and Patagonian Joy: 24 Days from Lima to Buenos Aires aboard Marina from December 21st, 2024. Immerse in sprawling rainforests and revered towering mountains before journeying through the legendary Drake Passage on this adventure around the South American coast.
Wonders of Australia: 20 Days from Sydney to Perth aboard Regatta from December 22nd, 2024. Spend Christmas Eve 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.
Highlighted 2025/26 Holiday Cruises
Holiday Havens: 14 Days from Miami to Miami aboard Allura from December 21st, 2025. Guests spend their Christmas and New Year’s in the Caribbean, with a late departure from Antigua on New Year’s Eve providing the chance to enjoy celebrations ashore before retreating to festivities on board.
Pacific and Island Holiday: 17 Days from Los Angeles to Miami aboard Vista from December 20th, 2025. 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.
South Pacific Archipelagos: 19 Days from Sydney to Papeete aboard Riviera from December 10th, 2025. 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.
2025/26 Grand Holiday Voyages
Antarctic Triumph: 20 Days from Santiago de Chile to Buenos Aires aboard Marina from December 21st, 2025. 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 before cruising around the Antarctic peninsula.
