Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading destination-focused cruise line, has unveiled the inaugural season itineraries for Vista, the company’s newest ship. The 18 first-season cruises will begin in April 2023 and will visit more than 24 countries across four continents, from the ancient shores of Asia in the east to the glittering Hollywood Hills in the west.
The itineraries are now available to clients and travel agents and will go on sale on September 15, 2021. In addition, President's Circle and Diamond Club members enjoy exclusive privileges that allow them to book their preferred suite or stateroom starting September 14, 2021.
“Every detail of Vista’s inaugural season has been designed to offer immersive destination experiences through new and exclusive perspectives. From the heart of iconic cities like Venice and London to the secluded shores of Stornoway or Kavala, guests will be captivated by the wealth of memories they collect along the way,” said Bob Binder, President and CEO of Oceania Cruises.
Highlights of the inaugural season
– The inaugural gala cruise will depart from Rome to Barcelona on April 14, 2023
– 18 cruises that travel to more than 24 countries on 4 continents
– Spain, France and Italy; Greek Islands; Holy Lands of Turkey and Israel; Canary Islands; Wine regions of Spain, Portugal and France; British Isles and Ireland; Colonial America; and the Panama Canal
– Nights in Lisbon, Venice, Istanbul, Jerusalem, Bordeaux, Montreal and New York
– Unusual treasures such as Port-Vendres, Bodrum, Kavala/Philippi, Bozcaada, Chania, Izmir, Salerno, Kirkwall, Stornoway, Killybegs, Saint-Pierre, Shelburne, Martha's Vineyard and Corinth
Vista's inaugural voyages
- Inaugural trip – Rome to Barcelona, April 14, 2023, 12 days. Sorrento/Capri, Messina, Valletta, Florence/Pisa/Tuscany, Monte Carlo, Toulon, Port-Vendres, Palma de Mallorca, Ibiza, Valencia
- Barcelona to Lisbon, April 26, 2023, 10 days. Alicante, Granada, Arrecife, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Tangier, Lisbon (overnight on board)
- Lisbon to Venice, May 6, 2023, 14 days. Seville, Malaga, Cartagena, Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona, Marseille, Monte Carlo, Rome, Sorrento/Capri, Messina, Dubrovnik, Venice (overnight on board)
- Venice to Athens, May 20, 2023, 12 days. Split, Bari, Kotor, Mykonos, Kavala/Philippi, Istanbul (overnight), Ephesus, Rhodes, Santorini
- Athens to Istanbul, June 1, 2023, 10 days. Santorini, Heraklion, Bodrum, Antalya, Limassol, Rhodes, Ephesus, Bozcaada, Istanbul (overnight on board)
- Istanbul to Rome, June 11, 2023, 14 days, Istanbul (overnight), Izmir, Santorini, Rhodes, Limassol, Jerusalem (overnight on board in Haifa and visit to Ashdod), Chania, Argostoli, Taormina, Salerno
- Rome to Athens, June 25, 2023, 10 days. Naples/Pompeii, Messina, Valletta, Mykonos, Istanbul (overnight on board), Ephesus, Santorini
- Athens to Venice, July 5, 2023, 10 days. Mykonos, Istanbul (overnight on board), Ephesus, Corfu, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Venice (overnight on board)
- Venice to Rome, July 15, 2023, 10 days, Split, Dubrovnik, Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Argostoli, Taormina, Salerno
- Rome to Barcelona, July 25, 2023, 10 days. Naples/Pompeii, Messina, Valletta, Florence/Pisa/Tuscany, Monte Carlo, Saint-Tropez, Marseille, Palma de Mallorca
- Barcelona to London, August 4, 2023, 14 days. Malaga, Tangier, Seville, Lisbon (overnight on board), Porto, A Coruña, Bilbao, Bordeaux (overnight), Saint-Malo
- London to London, August 18, 2023, 12 days. Edinburgh, Kirkwall, Stornoway, Glasgow, Belfast, Liverpool, Dublin, Holyhead, Waterford, Portland
- London to New York, August 30, 2023, 18 days. Paris, Saint-Malo, Torbay, Cork, Belfast, Dublin, Killybegs, St. John's, Saint-Pierre, Saint John, Bar Harbor, Boston, Newport
- New York to Montreal, September 18, 2023, 11 days. Newport, Boston, Bar Harbor, Saint John, Shelburne, Sydney, Saguenay, Quebec City, Montreal (overnight on board)
- Montreal to Miami, September 29, 2023, 15 days. Montreal (overnight on board), Quebec City, Saguenay, Sydney, Shelburne, Bar Harbor, Portland, Martha's Vineyard, New York (overnight on board), Charleston
- Miami to Los Angeles, October 16, 2023, 16 days or Los Angeles to Miami, November 3, 2023, 16 days. George Town, Cartagena, Panama Canal, Puntarenas, Corinto, Puerto Quetzal, Acapulco, Cabo San Lucas, Ensenada (the November 3 trip operates in reverse order)
Vista Highlights
- 12 restoration options, four of them completely new
- 1,200 passengers served by 800 crew members = two crew members for every three guests
- The most spacious standard cabins at sea – over 27 square meters
- All suites and Penthouse staterooms feature large bathrooms with spacious rain showers.
- In addition, all Owner's, Vista and Oceania Suites feature luxurious bathtubs.
- The palatial Owner's Suites and the Library at the top of the ship are exclusively designed by Ralph Lauren Home
- New Concierge Veranda staterooms for solo travelers
- Eight bars, lounges and entertainment venues
- Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center and Aquamar Spa Terrace
- Concierge and Executive Lounges for Concierge cabins and suites, respectively
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