Oceania Cruises Announces Inspiring New Voyages on Riviera, Exploring Lesser-Known Ports Across the African and Asian Continents

Set sail on an epic 59-day Grand Voyage from Barcelona to Singapore

 Oceania Cruises announces new voyages on its 1,250-guest Riviera. This re-inspired ship will explore the continents of Africa and Asia at the end of 2024 and into 2025 with three brand new itineraries.

The jewel of these itineraries is a once-in-a-lifetime 59-day Grand Voyage. This voyage offers guests the opportunity to explore the truly off-the-beaten path ports across Africa and Asia. Riviera will sail from Barcelona, call at the Canary Islands, before heading down the western coast of Africa with days at sea punctuating enticing ports in Senegal, Gambia, Ghana, and an overnight stay in Walvis Bay, Namibia.

At the journey’s most southern point, guests will enjoy an overnight stay in Cape Town before heading up the eastern coast via Madagascar, for an overnight stay in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania; and then across to the Seychelles, Maldives, Thailand, Malaysia, before the journey culminates in an overnight stay in Singapore.

“These longer, destination-immersive voyages offer curious, well-traveled guests the chance to explore some of the most off-the-beaten-path ports in the world, all from the elegant surroundings of Riviera. Sailing from Europe to Asia, via both coasts of Africa, is a true bucket list journey, combining iconic cities and unknown gems, with our incredible onboard service and the best value in luxury cruising, these voyages are hard to resist,” stated Frank A Del Rio, President of Oceania Cruises.

Riviera’s New Itineraries:

A Tale of Five Seas

• 59-day voyage departing on November 14, 2024 from Barcelona, and arriving in Singapore on January 12, 2025.
• Ports of call: Seville, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Arrecife, Mindelo, Dakar, Banjul, Abidjan, Sekondi-Takoradi, Lome, Sao Tome, overnight stay in Walvis Bay, Luderitz, overnight stay in Cape Town, Mossel Bay, Port Elizabeth, Maputo, Nosy Be, Mayotte, overnight stay in Dar Es Salaam, Antsiranana, Mahe, overnight stay in Male, Colombo, Hambantota, Phuket, Langkawi, Penang, Melaka, Kuala Lumpur, finishing with an overnight stay in Singapore.

West African Rhythms

• 27-day voyage departing on November 14, 2024, from Barcelona, and arriving in Cape Town on December 11, 2024.
• Ports of call: Seville, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Arrecife, Mindelo, Dakar, Banjul, Abidjan, Sekondi-Takoradi, Lome, Sao Tome, overnight stay in Walvis Bay, Luderitz, finishing with an overnight stay in Cape Town.

Colonial Crowns

• 32-day voyage departing on December 11, 2024 from Cape Town, and arriving in Singapore on January 12, 2025.
• Ports of call: Mossel Bay, Port Elizabeth, Maputo, Nosy Be, Mayotte, overnight stay in Dar Es Salaam, Antsiranana, Mahe, overnight stay in Male, Colombo, Hambantota, Phuket, Langkawi, Penang, Melaka, Kuala Lumpur, finishing with an overnight stay in Singapore.

Oceania Cruises’ simply MORE

All guests sailing on these itineraries benefit from Oceania Cruises’ simply MORE. This offer includes a generous shore excursion credit of up to $2,600 per stateroom, in addition to free roundtrip airfare; free airport transfers; free Champagne, wine and more during lunch and dinner; free soft drinks and specialty teas and coffees; free gourmet specialty dining and free unlimited WiFi – for the best value in luxury cruising.

Riviera, Re-inspired

Beautifully re-inspired, Riviera offers unparalleled experiences to curious world travelers. Her incredibly spacious standard staterooms measure an astounding 291 square feet. And all categories of staterooms have been stunningly reimagined with luxurious furnishings, thoughtful design touches, and larger showers. With 800 officers and crew for 1,250 guests, service levels are second to none. Guests receive a friendly welcome at every turn.

Boasting one chef for every 10 guests, travelers can savor sumptuous dishes at seven open-seating gourmet restaurants. Whether you choose from an array of international and Continental dishes at The Grand Dining Room, the ultimate steakhouse experience at Polo Grill, Pan-Asian fare at Red Ginger, Italian dishes at Toscana, French cuisine at Jacques, Chef’s Market Dinners and ever-changing menus at Terrace Café, or handmade pizzas at the new Waves Grill, every meal aboard Riviera becomes a memorable culinary experience.

Some notable highlights of the reimagined vessel include:

•  Concierge Level Veranda Staterooms and Veranda Staterooms are the largest standard staterooms afloat at 291 square feet.
• Redesigned staterooms bring a chic, warm and comforting sense of home with sleek restyled bathrooms in Italian marble.
• Riviera’s elevated public spaces have all plush new carpets and leather-covered armchairs.
• All restyled lounges, bars, and dining venues elevate social and epicurean experiences while maintaining the home-away-from-home ambiance.
• The Grand Dining Room reflects a renewed sense of grandeur with a glistening chandelier, plush carpets, and butter-soft leather armchairs.
• Dining alfresco in the evening has been completely revamped with a new pizzeria and trattoria. This venue features an array of handmade pizzas, grilled Italian specialties, spicy chicken wings, salads, and indulgent desserts every evening.

SOURCE Oceania Cruises

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