Karl WP Beyer August 4, 2023 - In 2024/25, Oceania Cruises will offer more than 100 voyages to lesser-known destinations in the Caribbean and Tahiti. The shipping company promises its guests over 60 ports and carefully prepared routes. The journeys last between seven and 16 days.
For the trips, the brand new Oceania Vista and the Marina, Nautica and Sirena selected.
Oceania Marina - in the port of Montevideo
Caribbean highlights
Select destinations from the variety of Caribbean offers are Cartagena de Indias, the Panama Canal, the islands of St. Lucia and St. Barts.
Cartagena de Indias
The Colombian metropolis and UNESCO World Heritage city of Cartagena de Indias is one of the most beautiful cities in South America. The lively, historic old town, the massive ramparts and the Castillo San Felipe de Barajas invite you to visit. The nearby Islas del Rosario and Isla de Barú offer white sandy beaches and coral reefs.
Cartagena de Indias - Church of San Pedro Claver
Matching cruises: Reefs & Rhythms on Sirena commencing 7 March 2024, Island Tapestry on Sirena commencing 17 March 2024, Beyond the Panama Canal on Nautica commencing 23 December 2024 and Radiant New Year" with the Vista from December 27, 2024.
Panama Canal and Gatun Lake
A highlight of a trip to Central America is the trip through the Panama Canal and Gatun Lake. The 425 square meter artificial lake is home to wild animals such as sloths, capuchin and howler monkeys, iguanas and toucans, even manatees can be spotted.
Panama Canal - Miraflores Locks and Miraflores Lake
Gatun Lake
Matching cruise: "Beyond the Panama Canal" with Nautica from December 23, 2024.
St. Lucia Island
Castries, the capital of St. Lucia is a well-known Caribbean destination. The island offers lush vegetation, the historic La Toc Battery Fort, banana plantations or the two uniquely beautiful Piton Mountains near Soufrière.
Matching cruises: "Golden Sands & Sunsets" on Vista from February 18, 2024, "Caribbean Splendor" on Sirena from March 4, 2024 and "Island Tapestry" on Sirena from March 17, 2024.
St Barts Island
The Lesser Antilles island of St Barts, one of France's overseas territories, has an authentic, upscale atmosphere unique to the Caribbean due to its Swedish and French heritage. During their stay guests can enjoy spectacular beaches and resorts, snorkel in the crystal clear waters or view the underwater wonders from a semi-submersible vessel.
Matching cruises: "Golden Sands & Sunsets" with Vista from February 18, 2024, "Caribbean Panorama" with Nautica from December 3, 2024 and "Joyful Caribbean" with Vista from December 17, 2024.
Tahitian highlights
The main tourist destination is Papeete in Tahiti. Papeete is the capital of French Polynesia. The Marche de Papeete, the Robert Wan Pearl Museum and the Jardins Paofai are important there. Local highlights include Faarumai Falls, Arahoho Blowhole and Maraa Fern Grottoes.
On the island of Nuku Hiva—one of the most remote islands in French Polynesia—passengers visit the mesmerizing Vaipo Falls and Cascade Tevaipo. The latter is one of the highest waterfalls in the world at over 335 meters. Or they travel to the black sand beaches and XNUMXxXNUMX tours around the rugged island.
On Tahiti's sister island, Moorea, visitors enjoy the beautiful landscapes. Let nature enchant you with a canoe trip through the crystal-clear lagoon, snorkeling in the reefs or hiking to the Afareaitu waterfalls.
And I would also like to mention Bora Bora with Mount Otemanu. Guests choose from a variety of activities: lagoon tours through the reefs, jet ski adventures or off-road adventures.
The pristine, dreamlike ecosystem of Fakarava Island is home to extremely rare birds, plants and crustaceans. You can see picturesque villages, old coral churches and hospitable people.
The South Pacific Atoll of Rangiroa is a natural aquarium with a lagoon full of colorful sea creatures. Highlights include visiting pearl farms, diving with manta rays, exploring the atoll's unique winery, or relaxing on a pink sand beach.
Oceania Nautica
Oceania Nautica - Grand Dining Room
Matching cruises: Tahitian Legends embarking on Nautica 20 January 2024, Lands of Captain Cook embarking on Nautica 19 February 2024 and Tahitian & Hawaiian Hues embarking on Nautica 08 January 2025.
