Silversea, Oceania reveal months-long world cruises in 2027, 2028
Two upscale cruise lines announced globe-spanning cruises this week, each visiting dozens of countries.
Silversea Cruises revealed the details of its 2028 World Cruise on Thursday, which will visit 29 countries over 132 days. “Our 2028 World Cruise, An Ode to the Moment, is designed to slow time, offering deeper exploration of each destination,” Bert Hernandez, the line’s president, said in a news release. “With our unrivaled destination expertise, we guide guests to both iconic landmarks and hidden gems, ensuring they experience the world at its finest.”
Oceania Cruises also announced a lengthy new itinerary on Wednesday, with its 2027 Around the World cruise scheduled to sail for 180 days with stops in 46 countries.
“Spanning six months at sea, this extraordinary voyage offers the rare opportunity to circumnavigate the globe while seamlessly connecting diverse continents, rich cultures, and authentic cuisines, creating an unforgettable experience for our guests,” Jason Montague, the line’s Chief Luxury Officer, said in a separate release.
Here’s what to know about the itineraries.
When are Silversea and Oceania’s new world cruises?
Silversea’s cruise will depart from Miami on Jan. 5, 2028, on the line’s 392-guest Silver Shadow ship. Oceania’s sailing will also begin in Miami on Jan. 6, 2027, aboard Oceania Vista, which can accommodate 1,200 passengers at double occupancy.
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Where will the cruises go?
Silversea’s itinerary will be divided into nine chapters, beginning with a deep exploration of the Caribbean en route to Cartagena, Colombia, followed by visits to the Panama Canal, Rio de Janeiro for Carnival, Mauritius, Abu Dhabi and more. Passengers will stop in 58 destinations in total, with 17 overnight stays, and can partake in activities like a Columbian Coffee Workshop and an exclusive evening of cuisine, music and dancing at Peru’s Pedro de Osma Museum. The cruise will end in Nice, France.
Oceania’s cruise will also explore the Caribbean and make its way to the Panama Canal, “island-hop” from Hawaii to Fiji, per the line’s release, and transit along the coast of Australia to cities like Sydney, Cairns and Darwin. Guests will also spend over two months in Asia sailing around Thailand, Japan and more. Shore excursions for small groups, onboard art classes and more will be on offer, as well. Guests will disembark in London (they can also choose from longer 244-day and shorter 127-day options).
How much do the cruises cost?
Silversea’s cruise currently starts at $74,900 per guest, based on double occupancy. Oceania’s 180-day itinerary currently starts at $76,199 per person, based on double occupancy.
Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at ndiller@usatoday.com.
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