Oceania Allura ship in port Split, Croatia
Despite bucket-list itineraries remaining a top priority and quick interstate escapes the new weekender; travellers are increasingly trading speed for substance. With that, a new kind of luxury is emerging — one that is slow, considered and mindful.
For Australians seeking to linger rather than rush, Oceania Cruises has unveiled its 2027-28 Collection of Voyages, a season designed for those who value unhurried, immersive experiences. Each journey allows time to truly savour a place — from detours to local markets and immersive shore excursions, to onboard indulgences like masterchef-led cooking classes and intimate wine tastings. The luxury of travel is no longer measured in miles, but in moments.
The art of travelling slowly
Oceania Cruises is renowned for The Finest Cuisine at Sea, but its true signature lies in time — time to wander, dine, and discover at your own pace. Days unfold unhurried aboard boutique luxury ships: visit a UNESCO World Heritage site at sunrise, join an interactive cooking session, or enjoy a twilight walk along lantern-lit harbours. Every itinerary is crafted to deepen connection with both place and people.
The 2027-28 Collection features 230 thoughtfully curated itineraries across seven continents. From grand tours with abundant overnight stays to seven-day escapes, these journeys celebrate the luxury of slowing down and exploring the world more meaningfully.
Voyages worth savouring
Mediterranean winter:
Wish to experience Europe at a gentler pace with fewer crowds? Oceania Allura will sail the line’s first-ever winter season in the Mediterranean, calling at unique ports off the typical cruise route, including Melilla on the Moroccan coast and Salerno in southern Italy. It’s a quieter, more intimate way to explore Europe’s iconic shorelines. From festive winter markets in Rome’s Piazza Navona, truffle season in Italy, guests can savour the region’s flavours like a local.
Culinary Asian odyssey:
Taste your way through Bangkok’s floating markets, Tokyo’s omakase counters or Singapore’s vibrant hawker stalls with an Oceania Vista and Oceania Riviera itinerary. Onboard, Oceania Cruises signature Pan-Asian restaurant, Red Ginger, debuts an elevated new menu — from soft-shell crab tempura bao buns and yuzu cheesecake to finish. Whether discovering street-food secrets ashore or joining master-level cooking classes at sea, every moment is a celebration of flavour.
Tropical delights:
Sailing from Miami to Sydney, this 59-day South Pacific Grand Voyage aboard Oceania Vista, is the definition of considered travel. Journey through top island paradises including Hawaii, French Polynesia and Fiji, tracing a route of turquoise waters and tropical flavours, all without stepping inside a plane. On board, indulge in experiences such as, sommelier-led pairing lunches or host of cooking classes at the Culinary Center. It’s the ideal way to truly embrace the art of slow, island living.
The grand tour:
Grand is an understatement for this 96-day voyage aboard the elegant Oceania Vista — a once-in-a-lifetime journey designed to see the world in luxurious, unhurried style. Explore extraordinary ports such as Komodo in Southeast Asia, sail onward to Egypt’s ancient wonders, then glide into the Mediterranean with calls to hidden gems including the charming harbour town of Gythion in Greece. With slow mornings, late nights, and time to savour each destination — this is world travel, redefined.
The luxury of time
In addition to its new itineraries, Oceania Cruises enhances the experience with its generous choice of amenity for all guests. Choose to unwind at sea with complimentary wine and beer by the glass or apply a generous shore excursion credit to one of Oceania Cruises’ small-group immersive tours or private, custom experiences ashore.
In an era where everything is instant, Oceania Cruises offers something far rarer: the freedom to slow down. To dine, daydream and discover at your own pace. Because true luxury isn’t about excess, it’s about meaning.
Explore Oceania Cruises’ 2027-28 Collection Of Voyages at Oceaniacruises.com, call 1300 355 200 or contact your travel advisor
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. Expertly curated travel experiences are available aboard the designer-inspired, small ships, which call on more than 600 ports in more than 100 countries, on voyages that range from seven to 200+ days.
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