World travellers wanting to experience more travel milestones during a single journey than many do in an entire lifetime can achieve their dreams with Oceania Cruises’ announcement of another awe-inspiring 180-day world cruise for 2019. With the unveiling of this global odyssey, the line is offering guests the flexibility of embarking the full world cruise in New York, Miami or Los Angeles.
“Our exciting 2019 Around the World journey offers guests an expertly crafted route spanning the four corners of the globe, touching on nearly 100 captivating destinations and dozens of UNESCO World Heritage sites. It’s truly the journey of a lifetime,” said Steve Odell, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Asia Pacific of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. “The added convenience of three departures, new for 2019, brings guests greater flexibility and can help simplify their travel plans.”
Aboard the elegant and intimate 684-guest Insignia, the Around the World voyage brings travellers the journey of a lifetime, sailing more than 45,000 nautical miles across two oceans and 16 seas while visiting 90 fascinating destinations in 36 countries. Departing New York on January 11, 2019; Miami on January 14, 2019; or Los Angeles on January 30, 2019, this epic five-continent expedition invites seasoned travellers to explore the far corners of the world in luxury and style.
The Ultimate Route
The line’s new 180-day epic route for 2019 follows the sun west to the beautiful islands of Hawaii and the deep blue South Pacific before heading Down Under for adventures across New Zealand and Australia. Insignia then explores the vast marvels of Asia, the Holy Land and classics throughout the Mediterranean before crossing the high seas to New England, Canada and Bermuda.
To further enhance this incredible travel experience aboard Insignia, the itinerary features a total of 14 overnight stays including:
– Bali (Benoa), Indonesia – In this veritable paradise, guests can experience soaring volcanoes and ancient Hindu temples during adventures into the lush countryside, along with traditional Balinese dance.
– Hong Kong, China – A unique juxtaposition of the ancient and modern, this buzzing mecca reveals its personality in its lively markets, soaring skyscrapers, a floating village and renowned monasteries.
– Yangon, Myanmar – A faraway city of golden temples, Yangon teems with shrines, colonial-era buildings and open-air markets; the pinnacle is the enormous gilded 2,500-year-old Shwedagon Pagoda.
– Luxor (Safaga), Egypt – Often referred to as the world’s greatest open-air museum, Luxor brings guests to the foot of ancient monuments such as the majestic Karnak and Luxor temples, the famed Valley of the Kings with the tomb of Tutankhamun, the Colossi of Memnon and more.
The Around the World journey also includes a host of free exclusive shore side events for guests booked on one of the full world cruises. Highlights include:
– Tokyo, Japan – Guests will step back in time during an authentic tea ceremony and stunning Kabuki and ninja performances at the historic Meguro Gajoen hotel, which is filled with verdant gardens, art-adorned halls and stunning woodwork.
– Jerusalem, Israel – Recent excavations of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Old Acre revealed a mysterious complex of halls built by the Templars, where guests will be welcomed with a memorable cocktail hour before enjoying an exquisite dinner and entertainment in the central court.
– Bordeaux, France – Epicureans will delight in this experience at an 18th-century family-owned wine estate, offering the chance to sample distinctive vintages and a delicious three-course dinner of farm-to-table Bordelais delicacies.
Oceania Cruises’ Around the World 2019 journey opened for reservations on March 1, 2017. For more information about Oceania Cruises call 1300 355 200 or visit www.OceaniaCruises.com.
SOURCE: Oceania Cruises