Oceania Cruises grand voyages and world cruises

What makes an Oceania grand voyage different from a standard cruise?

Oceania Cruises specialises in longer, destination-rich voyages — the itineraries here run from 32 nights to 244 nights, with a median around 43 nights. Where a typical cruise visits a handful of ports over a week, a grand voyage builds an entire journey: crossing an ocean, threading through a region, or circumnavigating the globe. Fares start from A$12,200 pp* and the fleet is known for its food, its smaller ship sizes and the depth of its port calls. If you are ready to explore further and stay longer, these sailings are built for exactly that.

Where do these sailings go?

The itineraries spread across nearly every part of the world, and the mix is genuinely varied. Below is an overview of what is on offer, grouped by how far you are travelling from Australia.

Close to home — Southeast Asia, Australia and the Pacific

Southeast Asia is the most popular region, with sailings threading through some of the most port-rich waters in the world. These voyages are well suited to Australian travellers: embarkation options include Sydney and Singapore, meaning a short domestic flight or a single international hop gets you to the ship. Several sailings also touch Australia and New Zealand waters, and a handful are routed through Australia itself. For those sailings that depart from Sydney, there is no flight needed at all — you can join the ship directly.

The long haul — transatlantic, Mediterranean, South America and beyond

Transatlantic crossings make up the second-largest group, with sailings connecting Europe and the Americas across open ocean — a style of travel that suits guests who want the journey to be as memorable as the destination. The South America voyages follow some of the most dramatic coastlines in the world, while Mediterranean itineraries call at ports across southern Europe, including departures from Barcelona and Lisbon. For the most ambitious itineraries of all, the full round-the-world voyages call at ports across three or more continents — a true circumnavigation. Transpacific routes and a Mexican Riviera sailing round out the offering.

The British Isles also feature, with sailings calling at ports around the UK and Ireland — worth considering if you are combining the cruise with time in Europe. See our British Isles cruises page for more on what that region covers.

Where do these sailings begin and end?

Nearly every sailing here is one-way: the ship finishes in a different port from the one it leaves. That is important to plan around, and it is exactly the kind of detail our team helps you manage. The main embarkation ports are Sydney, Singapore, Hong Kong, Barcelona and Lisbon, as well as Miami and Los Angeles for sailings originating in the Americas.

The most common disembarkation ports are Miami, New York, Southampton, Rome (Civitavecchia), Sydney and Los Angeles. If you are finishing in Miami, it is worth knowing that Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) is about half an hour away — Miami and Fort Lauderdale are both worth checking for onward connections and prices. For any one-way voyage, our team can book your return flight, pre- or post-cruise hotel and transfers as part of a single booking.

Which ships sail these grand voyages?

Three ships from the Oceania Cruises fleet carry the bulk of these itineraries: Marina, Riviera and Insignia. Nautica, Vista, Sirena and Aurelia also appear across the programme.

Marina

Marina carries something genuinely unique: the only cooking school at sea, with 24 professional cooking stations and courses led by experienced chefs. Six gourmet restaurants are included in the fare — among them La Reserve by Wine Spectator, which pairs exceptional wines with tasting menus — and the Privée private dining room, furnished by architect Dakota Jackson, seats up to 10 guests with 4 bespoke menu options. For guests who want to explore cabin options on Marina, the Marina cabins and deck plans page has the full layout.

Marina cabin grades

• Inside cabin F — 16 m²: Full access to all Oceania amenities, with complimentary soft drinks and Vero Water® daily from the chilled minibar included.
• Ocean-view cabin C — 22 m²: Floor-to-ceiling panoramic window with an unobstructed sea view, noticeably brighter than the inside grade.
• Concierge Balcony cabin A1 — 27 m²: Private teak balcony on the upper decks with sea views right outside your door.
• Owner’s Suite OS — 185 m²: The largest suite on board — twice the living space of the Oceania Suite, sleeping up to 4 guests.

Riviera

Riviera carries 1,250 guests and a crew of 800 — nearly 1 crew member per guest — which gives the service a noticeably personal feel across a long voyage. Six gourmet restaurants, including Polo Grill, Toscana and Jacques, are included in the fare with no surcharges ever. Riviera also has its own Culinary Center cooking school. For cabin choices, see the Riviera cabins and deck plans.

Riviera cabin grades

• Inside cabin F — 16 m²: Entry-level fare with full access to all Oceania amenities, complimentary soft drinks and mineral water included daily.
• Deluxe Ocean-view cabin C — 22 m²: Floor-to-ceiling panoramic window for all-day natural light and sea views.
• Concierge Level Verandah A1 — 27 m²: Private veranda with fresh air and sea views, without needing to cross public decks.
• Owner’s Suite OS — 185 m²: The largest suite on board at 185 m² — more than 4 times the size of a penthouse suite, sleeping 2 guests.

Insignia, Nautica, Vista, Sirena and Aurelia

Insignia rounds out the three busiest ships, offering tailored and exclusive experiences with all culinary amenities included. You can review its layout on the Insignia cabins and deck plans page. Nautica (deck plans), Vista (deck plans), Sirena (deck plans) and Aurelia (deck plans) each sail a selection of the longer itineraries too.

Are there any discounts on these sailings?

A selection of sailings carry a price reduction from the previously listed fare for that cabin grade. The maximum reduction on any single departure is 4%, though most reduced sailings sit closer to 2%. These are targeted reductions rather than a site-wide sale, so it is worth checking individual dates with our team.

How do I get to the ship from Australia?

For the sailings that depart from Sydney — around 1 in 6 itineraries — there is no international flight involved at all. If you are in Sydney, you join the ship directly; if you are in another state, a short domestic hop gets you there. For the majority of sailings, which depart from ports in the United States, Europe or Asia, the cruise sits in the middle of a longer trip. Cruise1st can book your international flights, hotels either side and transfers as a single Cruise1st Package, so you arrive at the ship without having arranged each piece separately.

Because almost every itinerary here is one-way, the voyage also ends somewhere different from where it began. Our team plans the return leg at the same time — whether that is a flight home from Miami, New York or Southampton — so nothing is left unresolved.

Explore world cruises by year and departure

If you are still deciding on timing, our world cruises 2027 and world cruises 2028 pages group sailings by year, and world cruises 2026 covers earlier departures. For Australian departures specifically, round-the-world cruises from Australia and world cruises from Sydney narrow the options further. You can also browse the full long cruises section to compare voyage lengths across all lines, or visit our broader cruises listing to see everything on sale.

*Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing, and are subject to change. This price is not kept up to date and therefore does not reflect live pricing and availability. Prices and any discounts shown were checked on 14 October 2026.

Where a discount is shown, it is a reduction from the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing, not a comparison between cabin grades or against a brochure rate. Discounts and prices shown are not kept up to date: the reduction available now may be smaller, or may have ended, and prices may have changed.