SPONSORED: Around the world in 180 days!

Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary-and-destination-focused cruise line has announced its highly anticipated 2024 “Around the World in 180 Days” itinerary. This cruise is in addition to Oceania’s four 72- and 82-day Grand Voyages. It will feature more than 100 UNESCO World Heritage sites across 96 destinations in 34 countries, with 24 overnight stays, as well as a series of curated on-shore events and optional multi-day overland programmes.

Howard Sherman, president and CEO of Oceania Cruises, says, “While a globe-circling journey is the pinnacle of life-changing travel experiences, we have specially curated a set of Grand Voyages for seasoned and time-rich travellers to navigate storied seas, straits and oceans that boldly connect diverse and exotic corners of the globe.”

These Grand Voyages are highly recommended for South African travellers. They range from 72 to 82 days and feature extended evening port stays plus meaningful shore excursions that connect you to the place, culture and people visited.

Each cruise has the OLife Choice offer, which includes internet onboard plus one of the following for free:

• Shore excursions
• Beverage package
• Shipboard credit

In addition, each cruise includes:

• Accommodation in your chosen category
• All meals onboard
• Entertainment onboard
• Free shuttles from port to city centre in many ports of call
• Free speciality restaurants all at no additional charge
• Free room service menu available 24 hours a day

Ultimate Exotic Traveller

79 days | French Polynesia: Tahiti to Cape Town

Sail aboard the Nautica along the coastlines of American Samoa, Samoa, New Zealand, Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, India, Maldives, Seychelles, French Comoros, Mozambique, and South Africa.

Sailing February to May 2024

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Atlantic Africa & Europe

34 days | Cape Town to Paris (Le Havre)

Sail aboard the Nautica, cruising the Atlantic Ocean from South Africa to Namibia, São Tomé and Príncipe, Togo, Ghana, Ivory Coast, the Gambia, Senegal, Cape Verde, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, and France.

Sailing May to June 2024

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Sands to Safaris

30 days | Dubai to Cape Town

Sail aboard the Nautica from the UAE to India, Maldives, Seychelles, Kenya, Tanzania, French Comoros, Mozambique, and South Africa.

Sailing from December 2022 to January 2023

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Safaris & Global Gems

21 days | Cape Town to Dubai

Sail aboard the Insignia from South Africa to Mozambique, French Comoros, Madagascar, Seychelles, Oman, and Dubai.

Sailing April 2023

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Ivory to Iberia

24 days | Cape Town to Lisbon

Sail aboard the Nautica from South Africa to Namibia, São Tomé and Príncipe, Togo, Ghana, Ivory Coast, the Gambia, Senegal, Cape Verde, Spain, Morocco, and Portugal.

Sailing May to June 2024

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Want a taste of what’s to come? Explore the flavours of Europe from the comfort of your kitchen with our roundup of the delicious dishes you can expect to discover on your excursions.