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Epic Continental Explorer - Papeete to Barcelona Cruise

  • Departure DateTue 25th Feb 2025
  • Oceania Cruises Nautica
  • 111 Night Cruise From Papeete
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Itinerary

  • Papeete
  • Moorea
  • Fakarava, Tuamotu Islands
  • Nuku Hiva
  • Rangiroa
  • Bora Bora
  • Raiatea
  • Papeete
  • Huahine, French Polynesia
  • Bora Bora
  • Pago Pago
  • Apia
  • Suva
  • Lautoka
  • Port Vila, Vanuatu
  • Lifou Island
  • Noumea, New Caledonia
  • Whangaroa
  • Auckland
  • Bay of Islands
  • Sydney
  • Townsville
  • Cairns
  • Thursday Island
  • Darwin, Australia
  • Kupang
  • Waingapu, Sumba Island
  • Bali
  • Jakarta
  • Singapore
  • Malacca
  • Kuala Lumpur
  • Penang
  • Langkawi
  • Phuket
  • Hambantota
  • Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Kochi (cochin), India
  • Mangalore
  • Mormugao, Goa
  • Male
  • Praslin Islands
  • Mahe
  • Nosy Be, Madagascar
  • Mayotte
  • Maputo
  • Richard's Bay, South Africa
  • Durban
  • Mossel Bay
  • Cape Town
  • Walvis Bay
  • Luanda
  • Sao Tome
  • Lome
  • Takoradi
  • Abidjan
  • Dakar
  • Porto Grande (Mindelo), Cape Verde
  • La Palma
  • Fuerteventura
  • Agadir
  • Granada
  • Alicante
  • Barcelona

What's Included

  • Gratuities
  • Unlimited WiFi
  • Gourmet Speciality Dining
  • Soft Drinks, Bottled Water, Speciality Tea & Coffee
  • In Suite & Stateroom Dining
  • Luxurious accommodation in stylish staterooms on board Mid-sized, elegant ships
  • Finest cuisine at sea, served in a variety of distinctive open-seating restaurants, all at no additional charge
  • 24-hour room service
  • WiFi
  • Overseas Shuttle Service on selected journeys
  • Concierge Level Staterooms with exclusive Privileges including access to Concierge Lounge
  • 24-hour Butler service & additional amenities in Penthouse Suites and above including: Priority embarkation & luggage delivery, in-suite dining, garment pressing & shoe shine service & welcome bottle of Champagne

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Day 1 - Papeete

Arrive: Tue 25 February 2025

The island of Tahiti's urban center has much to offer visitors. Take a stroll through the new Jardins Paofai, watch the surfers on their longboards, marvel at Faarumai Waterfalls, The Blowhole, Fern Grottos.

Day 2 - Papeete

Depart: Wed 26 February 2025 at 05:00

The island of Tahiti's urban center has much to offer visitors. Take a stroll through the new Jardins Paofai, watch the surfers on their longboards, marvel at Faarumai Waterfalls, The Blowhole, Fern Grottos.

Day 2 - Moorea

Arrive: Wed 26 February 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 26 February 2025 at 16:00

Breathtakingly beautiful, stunning landscapes await, from the verdant mountains to the azure seas and white sand beaches. Take a canoe ride through the lagoon; snorkel, scuba or helmet-dive the reefs, or hike up to the Afareaitu Waterfalls.

Day 3 - Fakarava, Tuamotu Islands

Arrive: Thu 27 February 2025 at 09:00 / Depart: Thu 27 February 2025 at 18:00

Pure, pristine and dreamlike, the ecosystem of this gorgeous island is home to extremely rare birds, plants and crustaceans. Quaint villages, old coral churches and welcoming people are intertwined with a spectacular lagoon creating a paradise like none other in the world.

Day 4 - South Pacific Cruising

Day 5 - Nuku Hiva

Arrive: Sat 01 March 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 01 March 2025 at 18:00

Visit the entrancing Vaipo Waterfalls and Cascade Tevaipo, which is one of the world’s tallest falls at over 1,100 feet. Wander the black sand beaches, marvel at the giant tiki at Piki Vehini, or get adventurous on an all-terrain vehicle excursion around the craggy island.

Day 6 - South Pacific Cruising

Day 7 - Rangiroa

Arrive: Mon 03 March 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 03 March 2025 at 18:00

Stunning, beautiful, this South Pacific atoll is a "natural aquarium," its lagoon filled with colorful undersea life. Visit the pearl farms, dive with manta rays, explore the atoll's unique winery or just choose a calming respite on a pink sand beach.

Day 8 - Bora Bora

Arrive: Tue 04 March 2025 at 11:00

The dramatic Mount Otemanu stands watch over the sparkling turquoise waters and sugary sands of Bora Bora, known as the most romantic island in the world. Snorkel, swim with the manta rays or enjoy an outrigger canoe ride through the lagoon and its lovely coral islands.

Day 9 - Bora Bora

Depart: Wed 05 March 2025 at 19:00

The dramatic Mount Otemanu stands watch over the sparkling turquoise waters and sugary sands of Bora Bora, known as the most romantic island in the world. Snorkel, swim with the manta rays or enjoy an outrigger canoe ride through the lagoon and its lovely coral islands.

Day 10 - Raiatea

Arrive: Thu 06 March 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 06 March 2025 at 18:00

You'll notice the rich scent of vanilla the moment you step off the ship onto this stunning island, with its vanilla plantations scattered throughout. Visit one or two, visit a pearl farm, snorkel the clear waters of the surrounding reef, or take a kayak trip along the Faaroa River.

Day 11 - Papeete

Arrive: Fri 07 March 2025 at 05:00 / Depart: Fri 07 March 2025 at 23:00

The island of Tahiti's urban center has much to offer visitors. Take a stroll through the new Jardins Paofai, watch the surfers on their longboards, marvel at Faarumai Waterfalls, The Blowhole, Fern Grottos.

Day 12 - Huahine, French Polynesia

Arrive: Sat 08 March 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 08 March 2025 at 18:00

"The Garden Island" is filled with easily accessible pristine white beaches kissed by emerald waters; you can rent a bicycle and explore the island, take a boat to the hanging oyster beds to see the black pearl farm, or go on a shark-feeding excursion.

Day 13 - Bora Bora

Arrive: Sun 09 March 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 09 March 2025 at 17:00

The dramatic Mount Otemanu stands watch over the sparkling turquoise waters and sugary sands of Bora Bora, known as the most romantic island in the world. Snorkel, swim with the manta rays or enjoy an outrigger canoe ride through the lagoon and its lovely coral islands.

Day 14 - South Pacific Cruising

Day 15 - South Pacific Cruising

Day 16 - Pago Pago

Arrive: Wed 12 March 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 12 March 2025 at 18:00

Remote, verdant and stunningly beautiful, this island is pure and pristine. Visit one of the many tuna canneries or snorkel in the crystalline waters of one of the protected lagoons. Find a fale, a gazebo where locals perform for visitors.

Day 17 - At Sea

Day 17 - Cross International Date Line

Day 18 - Apia

Arrive: Fri 14 March 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 14 March 2025 at 18:00

Apia is located on the northern shore of Upolu, Samoa's second largest island and home to spectacular rainforests, waterfalls, sand dunes, beaches and brilliant sunrises and sunsets. Writer Robert Louis Stevenson spent the last four years of his life here and is buried on Mount Vaea, overlooking the village of Vailima and the home he built there, which is now a museum in his honor.

Day 19 - South Pacific Cruising

Day 20 - Suva

Arrive: Sun 16 March 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 16 March 2025 at 18:00

Enjoy the tropical rainforest climate of Fiji's capital city, the largest in the South Pacific. Wander the Victoria Parade, the main thoroughfare with shops and restaurants.

Day 21 - Lautoka

Arrive: Mon 17 March 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 17 March 2025 at 18:00

Nicknamed "Sugar City," it's in the heart of the soft coral capital of the world. Snorkel, scuba, take a boat to a nearby deserted island; visit lush rainforests, local potters and orchid farms.

Day 22 - South Pacific Cruising

Day 23 - Port Vila, Vanuatu

Arrive: Wed 19 March 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 19 March 2025 at 18:00

Wander through this capital city's joyous streets; take free ferries to small offshore islands, visit the Vanuatu Cultural Center in town, or snorkel, horseback ride or hike up to the beautiful Cascade Waterfalls.

Day 24 - Lifou Island

Arrive: Thu 20 March 2025 at 09:00 / Depart: Thu 20 March 2025 at 18:00

Lifou Island or Drehu in the local language is the largest, most populous and most important island of the Loyalty Islands, in the archipelago of New Caledonia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. With a total area of 1,207 square kilometers

Day 25 - Noumea, New Caledonia

Arrive: Fri 21 March 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 21 March 2025 at 18:00

Known as "The Paris of the Pacific," the capital city of New Caledonia still maintains a village atmosphere. Visit the new Jean-Marie Tjibaou Cultural Center, try wind-surfing, or share a bottle of vin rouge while relaxing at La Place des Cocotiers.

Day 26 - South Pacific Cruising

Day 27 - South Pacific Cruising

Day 28 - Whangaroa

Arrive: Mon 24 March 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 24 March 2025 at 21:00

Tantalizingly close to New Zealand’s northernmost point, an exquisite landscape revered by the Maori people, subtropical Whangarei beckons with its countless natural attractions, including breathtaking Whangarei Falls and the pristine beaches of Waipu Cove. A bit farther north, the magnificent Bay of Islands evokes a cluster of emeralds that has been cast into the shimmering sea. In the Abbey Caves, feel childlike wonder while exploring passages draped with otherworldly bioluminescent glow worms, and as a quirky diversion, examine over 1,600 historic timepieces at Claphams National Clock Museum. Gaze at the yachts docked next to the splendid Town Basin Marina Village, where you might pick up a memento of this enchanting port of call.

Day 29 - Auckland

Arrive: Tue 25 March 2025 at 07:00

Enjoy this beautiful city, its enormous parks and spectacular views from Mount Eden. Learn about Maori culture; visit the famed Waitomo Glowworm Caves and their fantastic formations. Or head for the coast and the crashing surf, see a gannet colony and admire the sheep farms along the way. Visit an area vineyard or one of sixty volcanoes

Day 30 - Auckland

Depart: Wed 26 March 2025 at 19:00

Enjoy this beautiful city, its enormous parks and spectacular views from Mount Eden. Learn about Maori culture; visit the famed Waitomo Glowworm Caves and their fantastic formations. Or head for the coast and the crashing surf, see a gannet colony and admire the sheep farms along the way. Visit an area vineyard or one of sixty volcanoes

Day 31 - Bay of Islands

Arrive: Thu 27 March 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 27 March 2025 at 15:00

Relish the opportunities in this natural playground as you observe flying dolphins, gannets and blue penguins. The diving is renowned as some of the best in the world. Visit the historic Waitangi Treaty House, where the founding document of New Zealand was signed.

Day 32 - South Pacific Cruising

Day 33 - At Sea

Day 34 - Sydney

Arrive: Sun 30 March 2025 at 09:00 / Depart: Sun 30 March 2025 at 19:00

Visit the famous Opera House, stroll along the harbor or cruise around it. Climb the Harbor Bridge, take a walk through the Rocks where Sydney began, or enjoy celebrated Bondi Beach. Head into the beautiful Blue Mountains for a taste of the country; visit a wildlife park and enjoy Australia’s fabulously unique creatures.

Day 35 - At Sea

Day 36 - At Sea

Day 37 - Townsville

Arrive: Wed 02 April 2025 at 11:00 / Depart: Wed 02 April 2025 at 20:00

Discover the local beaches and enjoy the tropical scenery, the seafront promenade, galleries and shops. Venture out to stunning Magnetic Island with its national park, miles of walking trails, wildlife and magnificent coral reefs.

Day 38 - Cairns

Arrive: Thu 03 April 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 03 April 2025 at 20:00

This is the place to see the magnificent rainforest from the Kuranda Railway and visit local wildlife like koalas and emus in a rainforest habitat. Or learn about Aboriginal tradition at the culture park. Explore the town, its charming homes and the lovely botanical garden.

Day 39 - At Sea

Day 40 - Thursday Island

Arrive: Sat 05 April 2025 / Depart: Sat 05 April 2025

Discover the distinct culture of this remote island and its people, who follow a traditional lifestyle. Enjoy the spectacular scenery and expansive views over the Torres Strait. Visit the impressive fortress, the pearl divers' monument and the historic buildings. Or journey across the strait to Cape York and its wilderness.

Day 41 - At Sea

Day 42 - Darwin, Australia

Arrive: Mon 07 April 2025 / Depart: Mon 07 April 2025

Discover Aboriginal culture and art at the Fine Arts Museum, see the city and its wonderful gardens, or venture into the outback to fabulous Territory Wildlife Park and its many wonders. Or head for the incredible waterfalls at Litchfield National Park. Watch crocodiles at a research station, or take a cruise along the Adelaide River and watch the saltwater crocs leap from the water to catch their prey.

Day 43 - At Sea

Day 44 - Kupang

Arrive: Wed 09 April 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Wed 09 April 2025 at 17:00

Day 45 - Waingapu, Sumba Island

Arrive: Thu 10 April 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 10 April 2025 at 16:00

Day 46 - Bali

Arrive: Fri 11 April 2025

Experience this exquisite island and its gentle people as you explore the lush countryside of terraced rice fields and mountains dotted with temples. Visit a royal palace, watch an entrancing dance performance, or see carvers at work. Enjoy villages filled with beautiful arts and crafts and the daily festivals with villagers parading in their finery to local temples.

Day 47 - Bali

Depart: Sat 12 April 2025 at 17:00

Experience this exquisite island and its gentle people as you explore the lush countryside of terraced rice fields and mountains dotted with temples. Visit a royal palace, watch an entrancing dance performance, or see carvers at work. Enjoy villages filled with beautiful arts and crafts and the daily festivals with villagers parading in their finery to local temples.

Day 48 - Java Sea Cruising

Day 49 - Jakarta

Arrive: Mon 14 April 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 14 April 2025 at 19:00

Day 50 - Java Sea Cruising

Day 51 - Singapore

Arrive: Wed 16 April 2025 at 09:00

Discover a delightful city of contrasts, from its old Chinese quarter and colorful Hindu temples to its modern skyscrapers, famous Tiger Balm Gardens and magnificent National Orchid Garden. Stroll along the Esplanade. Take a short cruise along the Singapore River and a tri-shaw ride through town. Visit the Kranji Memorial and Changi Chapel and Memorial, dedicated to those who lost their lives here during World War II.

Day 52 - Singapore

Depart: Thu 17 April 2025 at 18:00

Discover a delightful city of contrasts, from its old Chinese quarter and colorful Hindu temples to its modern skyscrapers, famous Tiger Balm Gardens and magnificent National Orchid Garden. Stroll along the Esplanade. Take a short cruise along the Singapore River and a tri-shaw ride through town. Visit the Kranji Memorial and Changi Chapel and Memorial, dedicated to those who lost their lives here during World War II.

Day 53 - Malacca

Arrive: Fri 18 April 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 18 April 2025 at 16:00

Day 54 - Kuala Lumpur

Arrive: Sat 19 April 2025 at 10:00

Spend the day discovering this cosmopolitan city and its diversity of cultures, from the soaring Petronas Towers and the royal palace to Gothic churches, colonial remnants and a restored Malay timber house in a lovely heritage center. Experience everyday life as you browse the bustling markets and shops. Shopping: Shop for crafts, fine pewter, jewelry and batik.

Day 55 - Kuala Lumpur

Depart: Sun 20 April 2025 at 17:00

Spend the day discovering this cosmopolitan city and its diversity of cultures, from the soaring Petronas Towers and the royal palace to Gothic churches, colonial remnants and a restored Malay timber house in a lovely heritage center. Experience everyday life as you browse the bustling markets and shops. Shopping: Shop for crafts, fine pewter, jewelry and batik.

Day 56 - Penang

Arrive: Mon 21 April 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 21 April 2025 at 18:00

Visit a batik factory, a butterfly farm, a mosque, church and Indian temple, or just laze around on the beach. Hike the rainforest and waterfall-clad mountains that form the backdrop to the beautiful sandy beaches on the island known as "The Pearl of the Orient." The capital of the island was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its unique culture and architecture.

Day 57 - Langkawi

Arrive: Tue 22 April 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 22 April 2025 at 17:00

Langkawi is the main island in the archipelago of the same name in the Andaman Sea. Stunning natural beauty and unique wildlife will surround you as you snorkel, horseback ride, hike, golf or simply relax on the powdery sands of the island beaches. Experience Langkawi’s wildlife up close on a boat tour of the amazing mangrove forest. Travel by cable car over ancient rainforests to the top of Mount Machincang.

Day 58 - Phuket

Arrive: Wed 23 April 2025 at 07:00

Experience the many aspects of beautiful Phuket, from its lush landscape and gorgeous beaches to its 19th century Chinese and Western architecture and stunning temples. Visit the fascinating Sea Shell Museum, see the ornate Wat Chalong, watch elephants go through their paces at the elephant camp, and explore the unique and breathtaking Phang Nga National Park. Or just play on one of the island's fabulous beaches.

Day 59 - Phuket

Depart: Thu 24 April 2025 at 16:00

Experience the many aspects of beautiful Phuket, from its lush landscape and gorgeous beaches to its 19th century Chinese and Western architecture and stunning temples. Visit the fascinating Sea Shell Museum, see the ornate Wat Chalong, watch elephants go through their paces at the elephant camp, and explore the unique and breathtaking Phang Nga National Park. Or just play on one of the island's fabulous beaches.

Day 60 - Bay of Bengal Cruising

Day 61 - Bay of Bengal Cruising

Day 62 - Hambantota

Arrive: Sun 27 April 2025 at 10:00 / Depart: Sun 27 April 2025 at 19:00

Day 63 - Colombo, Sri Lanka

Arrive: Mon 28 April 2025

Dotted with stately colonial buildings, Sri Lanka’s largest city is quite beautiful and wonderfully frenetic. Explore the museums and temples or watch cricket at Galle Face Green. If the thrilling energy of the city becomes too much, relax under a cinnamon tree in serene Viharamahadevi Park.

Day 64 - Colombo, Sri Lanka

Depart: Tue 29 April 2025 at 14:00

Dotted with stately colonial buildings, Sri Lanka’s largest city is quite beautiful and wonderfully frenetic. Explore the museums and temples or watch cricket at Galle Face Green. If the thrilling energy of the city becomes too much, relax under a cinnamon tree in serene Viharamahadevi Park.

Day 65 - Kochi (cochin), India

Arrive: Wed 30 April 2025 at 10:00 / Depart: Wed 30 April 2025 at 20:00

Discover the amazing contrasts of this cosmopolitan, Portuguese-founded city with its lovely colonial architecture, Dutch-style palaces, historic churches, Jewish quarter and huge Chinese fishing nets. Or explore tranquil canals by boat and see ancient villages, exquisite scenery, plantations and temples. See Indian cotton made in traditional fashion.

Day 66 - Mangalore

Arrive: Thu 01 May 2025 at 10:00 / Depart: Thu 01 May 2025 at 19:00

Enjoy the beautiful beaches on the Arabian Sea, watch the fishing boats and explore the city, especially the 10th century Manjunatha Temple, St. Aloysius College Chapel, the Sultan Battery, Light House Hill Garden, Mangala Devi Temple and the Jumma Masjid. See a traditional South Indian dance performance or perhaps encounter a festival honoring a local deity.

Day 67 - Mormugao, Goa

Arrive: Fri 02 May 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 02 May 2025 at 17:00

Enjoy this marvelous old Portuguese and Hindu city studded with vibrant temples and majestic churches. Visit the stunning Baroque cathedral and quaint, colorful Panjim for a taste of Portugal in India. Explore the countryside and its spice farms, local markets and the region's exquisite beaches.

Day 68 - Arabian Sea Cruising

Day 69 - Male

Arrive: Sun 04 May 2025 at 10:00 / Depart: Sun 04 May 2025 at 20:00

As the capital of the low-lying, coral-bed Maldives, winsome Malé is surrounded by a sea wall, where you might watch the fishing dhonis return with the day's catch. Also be sure to see Friday Mosque, a masterpiece of filigree-curved coral built in the mid-1600s, and the Mulee-aage Palace.

Day 70 - Indian Ocean Cruising

Day 71 - Indian Ocean Cruising

Day 72 - Indian Ocean Cruising

Day 73 - Praslin Islands

Arrive: Thu 08 May 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 08 May 2025 at 15:00

An idyllic tropical island, Praslin is ringed with secluded beaches like magnificent Anse Lazio. Don't miss Vallée de Mai, a virgin palm forest so extraordinary it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The forest supports extremely rare flora and fauna, including the black parrot and exotic coco de mer, the world's largest nut.

Day 73 - Mahe

Arrive: Thu 08 May 2025 at 18:00

Gorgeous and romantic, the Seychelles define tropical beauty. A mountain range runs through the spine of Mahé, the largest island, and scenic national parks have sprung up around it, attracting hikers. Still, it's the idyllic beaches that have immortalized Mahé and its laid-back capital of Victoria, where the Seychellois speak a mellifluous Creole patois.

Day 74 - Mahe

Depart: Fri 09 May 2025 at 16:00

Gorgeous and romantic, the Seychelles define tropical beauty. A mountain range runs through the spine of Mahé, the largest island, and scenic national parks have sprung up around it, attracting hikers. Still, it's the idyllic beaches that have immortalized Mahé and its laid-back capital of Victoria, where the Seychellois speak a mellifluous Creole patois.

Day 75 - Indian Ocean Cruising

Day 76 - Nosy Be, Madagascar

Arrive: Sun 11 May 2025 at 10:00 / Depart: Sun 11 May 2025 at 18:00

Lying off the northern coast of Madagascar, Nosy Be (which means "Big Island" in Malagasy) contains seven volcanic lakes and is blanketed with fragrant flora such as ylang-ylang, frangipani and vanilla. Unusual wildlife flourishes here, as witnessed in Lokobe Nature Reserve, home to maki lemurs, chameleons and paradise flycatchers.

Day 77 - Mayotte

Arrive: Mon 12 May 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 12 May 2025 at 16:00

While the other islands of the fragrant Comoros (known as the "Perfume Islands") gained independence from France in 1975, Mayotte remained under French rule, and you'll welcome the influence. The Petit Terre district boasts fine patisseries, boutiques and art galleries, and there's a French flair everywhere.

Day 78 - Mozambique Channel Cruising

Day 79 - Mozambique Channel Cruising

Day 80 - Maputo

Arrive: Thu 15 May 2025 at 10:00 / Depart: Thu 15 May 2025 at 19:00

Intent on recapturing its former glamour, Maputo once again attracts the rich and famous, whom you may see while sipping a cocktail at the extravagant Hotel Polana. Maputo's struggle for freedom from Portuguese colonialism is recounted in local museums.

Day 81 - Richard's Bay, South Africa

Arrive: Fri 16 May 2025

Take an excursion to one of the nearby game reserves or simply gaze over the surrounding waters, where you might get a glimpse of dolphins, whales and kite-surfers. The best view is from the lookout point at Alkantstrand Beach. Richards Bay is a busy port and the myriad of specialized ships will intrigue marine buffs.

Day 82 - Richard's Bay, South Africa

Depart: Sat 17 May 2025 at 22:00

Take an excursion to one of the nearby game reserves or simply gaze over the surrounding waters, where you might get a glimpse of dolphins, whales and kite-surfers. The best view is from the lookout point at Alkantstrand Beach. Richards Bay is a busy port and the myriad of specialized ships will intrigue marine buffs.

Day 83 - Durban

Arrive: Sun 18 May 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 18 May 2025 at 17:00

British colonial architecture prevails in Durban, yet natural beauty is what characterizes this charming city on the Indian Ocean. Its Golden Mile beach area attracts sunbathers, of course, but also shoppers and those who enjoy walking the promenade. The Juma Masjid deserves a visit, as it's the largest mosque in the southern hemisphere.

Day 84 - Indian Ocean Cruising

Day 85 - Mossel Bay

Arrive: Tue 20 May 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 20 May 2025 at 17:00

With an average of 320 sunny days a year, Mossel Bay has the second mildest climate in the world according to the Guinness Book of World Records. Enjoy walks along the beautiful beaches, horseback riding and whale and dolphin watching. Track big game on a thrilling safari or take a cruise to Seal Island, populated by over 2,500 Cape fur seals.

Day 86 - Cape Town

Arrive: Wed 21 May 2025 at 09:00

It’s difficult to get lost in Cape Town because gorgeous Table Mountain looms above the city as a reference. For breathtaking views, ride the cable car to the top, or explore this urbane city on foot. Visit the fascinating South African Museum and Planetarium and the culturally significant St. George’s Cathedral.

Day 87 - Cape Town

Depart: Thu 22 May 2025 at 17:00

It’s difficult to get lost in Cape Town because gorgeous Table Mountain looms above the city as a reference. For breathtaking views, ride the cable car to the top, or explore this urbane city on foot. Visit the fascinating South African Museum and Planetarium and the culturally significant St. George’s Cathedral.

Day 88 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 89 - Walvis Bay

Arrive: Sat 24 May 2025

Although rimmed by the inhospitable Namib Desert, Walvis Bay boasts a huge natural lagoon that attracts hundreds of thousands of birds, including flamingos, pelicans and migratory species. The desert's Dune 7 is the highest sand dune near town and offers a spectacular view. The wooden Rhenish Mission Church is also noteworthy.

Day 90 - Walvis Bay

Depart: Sun 25 May 2025 at 18:00

Although rimmed by the inhospitable Namib Desert, Walvis Bay boasts a huge natural lagoon that attracts hundreds of thousands of birds, including flamingos, pelicans and migratory species. The desert's Dune 7 is the highest sand dune near town and offers a spectacular view. The wooden Rhenish Mission Church is also noteworthy.

Day 91 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 92 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 93 - Luanda

Arrive: Wed 28 May 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 28 May 2025 at 18:00

Angola’s capital and most populous city, Luanda has enjoyed a massive boom in construction in the last decade following the end of the Angola Civil War. Learn about the history of Angola at the many superb museums, historical sites and monuments throughout the city. The Parque Nacional da Kissama, south of Luanda, is an expansive wildlife park with elephants, water buffalo, antelopes and nesting sea turtles.

Day 94 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 95 - Sao Tome

Arrive: Fri 30 May 2025 at 10:00 / Depart: Fri 30 May 2025 at 19:00

Off the beaten path, São Tomé and Principe is a tropical paradise that offers lush rainforests, birdwatching, secluded waterfalls and pristine, isolated beaches. Enjoy spectacular views on a hike to the peak of Pico de São Tomé, go in search of the 109 species of orchid that decorate the landscape, or marvel at the impressive Boca do Inferno blowhole.

Day 96 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 97 - Lome

Arrive: Sun 01 June 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 01 June 2025 at 18:00

Wedged between a lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean, Togo's convivial, beach-rich capital of Lomé has emerged from its colonial past as pure African. For a glimpse of its history and unique Togolese art, visit the National Museum. The spired Lomé Cathedral is also noteworthy.

Day 98 - Takoradi

Arrive: Mon 02 June 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 02 June 2025 at 19:00

The twin city of Sekondi-Takoradi was Ghana's first deepwater seaport and has prospered greatly. Still, the ambiance is rather laid-back, especially in the inviting beach areas. Monkey Hill, a tropical reserve for primates, lies in heart of city. Nearby Fort Orange was built by the Dutch in the 17th century and now serves as a lighthouse.

Day 99 - Abidjan

Arrive: Tue 03 June 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 03 June 2025 at 16:00

The Ivory Coast's largest city and former capital, skyscraper-studded Abidjan curves around placid Ebrié Lagoon. Being one of the world's largest French-speaking cities, it's often referred to as the "Paris of Africa." Abidjan's more affluent Le Plateau and Cocody neighborhoods exude a palpable European ambiance.

Day 100 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 101 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 102 - Dakar

Arrive: Fri 06 June 2025 at 10:00 / Depart: Fri 06 June 2025 at 21:00

After three centuries of French rule, Dakar can't help but exude a certain French flair, especially architecturally. Senegalese attire tends to be rather formal and conservative, but the city is full of life. Art galleries are plentiful, the beaches inviting, and the views fantastic from the Les Mamelles Lighthouse.

Day 103 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 104 - Porto Grande (Mindelo), Cape Verde

Arrive: Sun 08 June 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 08 June 2025 at 18:00

Enjoy charming São Vicente and the amazing landscape here and on nearby Santo Antão. Stroll through town past vibrant markets and the replica of Lisbon’s Belem Tower. Visit the stark but lovely lunar-like beach at Catfish Bay. On Santo Antão see lush and rugged landscapes and picturesque villages.

Day 105 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 106 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 107 - La Palma

Arrive: Wed 11 June 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Wed 11 June 2025 at 17:00

Stroll along Calle O'Daly, the pedestrian district named after an Irish banana merchant and lined with historic residences. Visit the Town Hall and the church, Iglesia del Salvador, both of the 16th century. There is an interesting museum of natural science as well as a naval museum.

Day 108 - Fuerteventura

Arrive: Thu 12 June 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 12 June 2025 at 17:00

Day 109 - Agadir

Arrive: Fri 13 June 2025 at 09:00 / Depart: Fri 13 June 2025 at 19:00

Agadir is the capital of the Agadir Ida-U-Tanan Prefecture and of the Souss-Massa economic region. The majority of its inhabitants speak Amazigh language, one of the two official languages of Morocco. It was the locale for the Agadir Crisis of 1911 between France and Germany that presaged the First World War.

Day 110 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 111 - Granada

Arrive: Sun 15 June 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 15 June 2025 at 17:00

Marvel at the sumptuous palaces, lush gardens and imposing citadels that are the Alhambra. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the most famous legacies of Moorish rule in Spain. Meander the narrow cobblestone streets of nearby Albaicín, the ancient Arabic quarter, or see a flamenco performance in the whitewashed caves of Sacromonte, originally settled by gypsies.

Day 112 - Alicante

Arrive: Mon 16 June 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 16 June 2025 at 16:00

Lying on Spain's radiant Costa Blanca, Alicante exudes a rare beauty. Lovely Baroque buildings cluster around the historic central district. Marble plazas grace its broad waterfront boulevard, the illustrious Explanada de España. Pristine beaches like San Juan hug the shoreline. It's no surprise that Alicante is popular year-round. Venture to the grand Castle of Santa Barbara overlooking the city and walk from its high towers down into the dungeon. Stop for a glass of refreshing sangria in the Old Quarter. Behold the masterpieces hanging in the Gravina Museum of Fine Arts, a former 18th century palace.

Day 113 - Barcelona

Arrive: Tue 17 June 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 17 June 2025

Visit the magnificent Gothic cathedral and the amazing La Sagrada Familia, Antoni Gaudí's unfinished masterpiece. Enjoy the lovely Montjuic Gardens, Gaudí's other fabulous structures, the charming squares of the old Gothic Quarter and the Ramblas, Barcelona's famed downtown promenade. Or visit beautiful Montserrat and its monastery in a breathtaking setting high in the mountains.

Nautica From Oceania Cruises

Sleek and elegantly charming, Nautica’s decks are resplendent in the finest teak, custom stone and tile work, and her lounges, suites and staterooms boast luxurious, neo-classical furnishings. Nautica offers every luxury you may expect on board one of our stylish ships. She features four unique, open-seating restaurants, the Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center, eight lounges and bars, a casino and 342 lavish suites and luxurious staterooms, nearly 70% of which feature private verandas. With just 684 guests to pamper, our 400 professionally trained European staff ensure you will wait for nothing.

Ship Cabins

Inside Stateroom

Beautifully re-designed with a modern flair, these private retreats boast 160 square feet of luxury. Highlights include a comfortable seating area, vanity desk, refrigerated minibar and plenty of storage. The ingenious use of space is complemented by the re-inspired decor. Inside Stateroom Amenities Ultra Tranquility Bed, an Oceania Cruises Exclusive Complimentary and extensive 24-hour room service menu Plush cotton towels Thick cotton robes and slippers Bulgari amenities Handheld hair dryer Flat-screen television with live satellite news and programming DVD player with extensive media library Wireless Internet access and cellular service Writing desk and stationary Security safe Category (G) includes accessibility features in staterooms #4028, #4034 and #4035. View Features

Ocean View (Porthole)

The light from a classic porthole illuminates the stunning decor in these 165-square-foot staterooms, tastefully designed to maximize space and convenience. Enjoy a comfortable seating area with a sofa on which to stretch out, as well as a vanity desk, breakfast table and refrigerated mini-bar. Ocean View Stateroom Amenities Ultra Tranquility Bed, an Oceania Cruises Exclusive Complimentary 24-hour room service Signature Belgian chocolates with nightly turndown service Plush cotton towels Thick cotton robes and slippers Bulgari amenities Handheld hair dryer Wireless Internet access and cellular service Writing desk and stationary Flat-screen television with live satellite news and programming DVD player with extensive 24-hour room service menu Security safe

Solo Oceanview Stateroom

These charming 143-square-foot staterooms are the perfect retreat for the solo traveler. Amply spacious and centrally located on Deck 6, each is equipped with a sublimely plush Tranquility Bed, refrigerated mini-bar, writing desk and abundant storage space. Solo Oceanview FREE Amenities: FREE soft drinks replenished daily in your refrigerated mini-bar FREE still & sparkling Vero Water FREE room service menu 24 hours a day Solo Oceanview Included Amenities: Tranquility Bed, an Oceania Cruises Exclusive Bulgari amenities Twice-daily maid service Interactive television system with on-demand movies, weather and more Wireless Internet access and cellular service Writing desk and stationery Plush cotton towels, robes and slippers Handheld hair dryer Security safe Belgian chocolates with turndown service

Penthouse Suite

Our collection of 322-square-foot Penthouse Suites is designed with splendid décor and exquisite furnishings in serene shades of the sea and sun. Spacious enough for private in-suite dining the living area features a refrigerated mini-bar and vanity desk, and the granite-clad bathroom is large enough for an indulgent full-size bathtub/shower. Relax on the beautifully furnished private teak veranda. Penthouse Suite Privileges In addition to Suite & Stateroom Amenities Free laundry service – up to 3 bags per stateroom+ Priority 11 am ship embarkation with priority luggage delivery 24-hour Butler service Priority online specialty restaurant reservations Unlimited access to the Aquamar Spa Terrace iPad upon request Variety of Bulgari amenities Cashmere lap blankets Complimentary shoe shine service Complimentary pressing of garments upon embarkation++

Vista Suites

Named for their sweeping views over the ship's bow, the four Vista Suites each sprawl over 786 square feet. Every imaginable comfort is here, including a second bathroom for guests as well as a master bathroom newly redesigned in onyx and granite with a luxurious new shower. Relax on the private teak veranda, listen to music in enhanced surround sound or watch a movie on one of two flat-screen televisions. Access wireless Internet on a complimentary iPad. Vista Suite Privileges In addition to Suite & Stateroom Amenities Free laundry service – up to 3 bags per stateroom+ Priority 11 am ship embarkation with priority luggage delivery 24-hour Butler service Complimentary in-suite bar setup with 6 full-size bottles of premium spirits and wines from our suite beverage menu Complimentary welcome bottle of Champagne Fresh fruit basket replenished daily Priority online specialty restaurant reservations Unlimited access to the Aquamar Spa Terrace Complimentary iPad Bulgari gift set and variety of amenities Choice of daily printed newspaper Complimentary Oceania Cruises logo tote bag and personalized stationery Cashmere lap blankets, perfect for relaxing on your veranda Complimentary shoe shine service Complimentary pressing of garments upon embarkation++ Choice of pillow from a luxurious selection
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