To celebrate the complete renovation of a classic ship, Oceania Cruises announced a classic voyage: Around the World in 180 days. The cruise is aboard the 684-guest Insignia, which has just completed a rebuilding of all accommodations and décor as part of a $100-million OceaniaNext upgrading of the fleet.
The epic journey that’s longer than any other world cruise visits 100 ports in 44 countries on six continents. Highlights include three days in Yangon, Myanmar; three days in Istanbul, Turkey, and overnight stays include Bora Bora, Cairns, Hong Kong, Saigon, Bangkok, Singapore, Mumbai, Dubai, Luxor, Jerusalem, Venice, Lisbon, Seville, and Bordeaux.
Among the optional overland tours are three nights at Ayers Rock, two nights at Angkor Wat, a three-day excursion to the Taj Mahal, and Luxor & the Pyramids. Among a host of special events for world guests will be a visit to a resort outside Livorno owned by Andrea Bocelli and family. After lunch, the guests will retire to the family villa for a concert and performance by Andrea’s son, Matteo Bocelli.
The cruise fare includes a choice of a shipboard credit, 70 free shore excursions or a free beverage package. Gratuities are included as well as onboard laundry services and internet.
“It’s an itinerary designed to appeal to the Kipling in all of us, matching our famous on-board luxury with personal and profound visits to the world’s most compelling destinations,” stated Bob Binder, president and CEO of Oceania Cruises. The cruise departs Miami on January 9, 2021 and ends in New York on July 9, 2021.
