The New Year is always a great time to book a cruise holiday, with lots of sales and promotions available.
This year, seasoned travelers should check out Oceania Cruises New Year Salevalid until January 31, 2025.
Rather than go the usual cut-price route of gastronomic and destination-rich sailings, Gourmet Lines focuses on extras to make your experience even more memorable.
ultimate upgrade
The most exciting part is Oceania Cruises The New Year sale is the promise of upgrades in up to four categories.
You can book a Concierge Balcony Cabin at Balcony Cabin rates, which in addition to the usual amenities and services, provides you with the following:
- Use the expanded room service menu
- Free laundry and shoe shine services
- Priority boarding
- A free bottle of champagne
- Unlimited access to the Acquamar Spa Terrace
- Use iPad throughout your flight
- Oceania Cruise Tote Bag
- A cashmere blanket will keep you warm while relaxing on the balcony.
Or book a penthouse and enjoy 24-hour butler service, a complimentary bottle of champagne and laundry service, plus priority online specialty restaurant reservations. As if that’s not enough, booking a penthouse also comes with unlimited access to the Aquamar spa terrace, free shoe shine, free pressing on board and more
These are just a few examples of the incredible value you get with up to four levels of upgrades. This promotion is available on select sailings and categories.
Pamper yourself at Oceania Spa. Image Source: Oceania Cruises
Free drinks or points
The second part of Oceania Cruises' New Year's sale gives you your choice of unlimited wine, beer and spirits, or up to $1,000 in onboard credits.
Finding it hard to decide? Think about what kind of cruiser you are.
Do you like to end the night with a glass of gold soup at sunset, a glass of wine with dinner and a glass of scotch? If so, your name is on the first option.
On the other hand, if you value experiences, from relaxing spa treatments to exciting shore excursions, choose onboard points.
Everything included in the Oceania Cruises New Year's sale, in addition to the generous “Your World” package, which includes dining at any of the ship's gourmet restaurants (or in your stateroom or suite), unlimited Wi-Fi, gratuities, Group fitness classes, self-service laundry, specialty teas and coffees, Vero sodas, juices, smoothies and gourmet ice cream.
The Oceanian Riviera is located in Malta. Image Source: Oceania Cruises
Wide range of routes
The Oceania Cruises New Year's Sale is running on more than 100 itineraries to Africa, Alaska, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe and more.
While you can’t go wrong booking any of these destinations, we’re particularly fond of Oceania Cruises’ Mediterranean sailings – the small ship’s luxurious approach is perfect for the Mediterranean.
Of course, Oceania Cruises sailings call at some of the major Mediterranean cities, including Barcelona, Dubrovnik, Rome (departing from Civitavecchia), Valencia and Venice.
But it’s much more than just these cities. Oceania Cruises has a fleet of eight small luxury ships, capable of carrying up to 1,250 guests, and offers destination-rich global itineraries, allowing you to explore smaller ports that larger ships cannot reach.
Take Greece, for example: while many operators only call at a handful of ports, Oceania Cruises covers more than 20 ports.
dream trip
If you're still in need of inspiration, we've explored all the sailings on sale in the New Year and picked out a few favorites.
Top of our list are Oceania Cruises’ much-anticipated Allura launches. The six-day cruise starts in Trieste, Italy, and ends in Athens (Piraeus), Greece, with stops in Rijeka (Croatia), Ravenna (Italy), Dubrovnik (Croatia) and Kotor (Montenegro).
Next is Happy Mediterraneana 14-day voyage from Athens (Piraeus) to Rome (Civitavecchia) on Nautica. This cruise is perfect for cruisers who like to explore new places, as you'll stop at 11 ports in Croatia, France, Italy, Malta, Monaco and Tunisia along the way.
Foodies should only watch Hedonistic France and Iberia Sailing at the dock. The 12-day Southampton-Barcelona cruise takes in the culinary and winemaking hotspots of France, Portugal and Spain, including Saint-Malo, Bordeaux, Porto, Lisbon and Valencia.
Finally, a 10-day Canary Islands inspiration Sailing aboard is a classic winter sun cruise. The cruise sets sail in November and visits some great places to enjoy some sunshine when the weather is gloomy back home: the Canary Islands, Morocco and Madeira.
Oceania Cruises offers a variety of excursions. Image Source: Oceania Cruises
Shore excursions offered
As you would expect from a destination-focused cruise line, Oceania Cruises has launched a remarkable program: shore excursion.
While all excursions are opportunities to learn more about a destination, we recommend keeping an eye out for Oceania Exclusive and Oceania Select excursions.
The Oceania Exclusive Tour is ideal for those who prefer a more intimate setting with no more than 16 guests.
Oceania Select Excursions are for those looking for an extraordinary experience – a special treat; these include a private yacht tour of the Dubrovnik Riviera and a visit to an organic farm on the Amalfi Coast with dinner.
Whether you're an experienced Oceania cruise passenger or want to experience this luxury cruise for the first time, the New Year's sale is the perfect time to book your next cruise.
