MIAMI — Oceania Cruises has unveiled an array of new Mediterranean sailings for 2025.
Ranging from 9-56 days, the 16 new voyages visits such cities as Athens, Barcelona, Istanbul, Rome and Lisbon, not to mention resort towns like Monte Carlo, Cannes, Positano and Sorrento and hidden gems including Tirana and Sarande in Albania, and Sibenik in Croatia.
“Oceania Cruises is rightly renowned for its inventive and captivating itineraries, and our array of 2025 Mediterranean sailings is the perfect way to spotlight one of the most popular and exciting cruise regions of the world,” stated Frank A. Del Rio, President of Oceania Cruises. “With shore excursions to inspire everyone, from active adventurous types to history buffs to foodies, our small, luxurious ships are the perfect way to discover this majestic region of the world.”
The 1,250-guest ship Marina will undergo an expansive refurbishment in May 2024, which will include the addition of two new dining options, an expanded poolside ice cream parlour, and refreshed public areas, Penthouse Suites and bathrooms. New 2025 Mediterranean itineraries aboard the Marina include:
- Barcelona to Athens, May 26, 2025, 9 days: Barcelona, Valletta, Rhodes, Ephesus (Kusadasi), overnight in Istanbul, Mitilini (Lesbos), Athens
- Istanbul to Athens, October 16, 2025, 11 days: One overnight stay in Istanbul, Pergamum (Dikili), Bodrum, Ephesus (Kusadasi), Santorini, Rhodes, Limassol, Marmaris, Heraklion (Crete), Mykonos, Athens.
- Athens to Barcelona, October 27, 2025, 11 days: Athens, Split, Kotor, Corfu, Katakolon, Messina (Sicily), Valletta, Tunis, Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona.
- Athens to Santa Cruz de Tenerife, October 27, 2025, 21 days: Athens, Split, Kotor, Corfu, Katakolon, Messina (Sicily), Valletta, Tunis, Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona, Malaga, Seville (Cadiz), Casablanca, Agadir, Arrecife (Lanzarote), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Funchal (Madeira), Santa Cruz de la Palma, Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
The 670-guest Nautica features four restaurants, the Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center, eight lounges and bars and a casino. New 2025 Mediterranean itineraries aboard the Nautica include:
- Istanbul to Athens, July 27, 2025, 12 days: Istanbul, Pergamum (Dikili), Izmir, Samos, Bodrum, Rhodes, Antalya, Alanya, Limassol, Kos, Heraklion, Santorini, Athens
- Athens to Rome, August 8, 2025, 14 days: Athens, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Bari, Valletta, Tunis, Trapani (Sicily), Porto Cervo (Sardinia), Propriano (Corsica), Monte Carlo, Portofino, Florence / Pisa / Tuscany (Livorno), Rome.
- Athens to Valletta, September 11, 2025, 14 days: Athens, Mykonos, Mitilini (Lesbos), Bozcaada (Troy), overnight in Istanbul, Ephesus (Kusadasi), Marmaris, Antalya, Limassol, Rhodes, Santorini, Heraklion (Crete), Valletta.
Grand Voyages in the Mediterranean for 2025 include:
- Rome round-trip, July 7, 2025, 46 days
- Venice to Rome, July 17, 2025, 36 days
- Rome to Athens, October 4, 2025, 23 days
- Athens round-trip, August 8, 2025, 34 days
- Athens to Malaga, September 11, 2025, 26 days
- Athens to Lisbon, September 11, 2025, 36 days
- Rome to Miami, October 4, 2025, 56 days
- Istanbul to Barcelona, October 16, 2025, 22 days
- Istanbul to Tenerife, October 16, 2025, 32 days
Oceania Cruises’ simply MORE value means virtually everything is included in the voyage fare: free roundtrip airfare and airport transfers; complimentary vintage Champagnes, premium wines and international beers during lunch and dinner; and a shore excursion credit of up to US$1,400 per stateroom (credit varies by voyage length).
