Oceania Cruises has announced a new Grand Voyage for 2023. The announcement comes as welcome news for those lovers of long voyages who may still be looking to fill their 2023 travel calendar. Come along and explore the highlights of Oceania’s latest Grand Voyage.
The itinerary will be a 33-day journey featuring an In-depth immersion in the Holy Lands. The “Mediterranean Connection” cruise will board at Venice and disembark in Barcelona, visiting the highlights of the eastern Mediterranean Sea. From October 11th through November 13th, 2023, Oceania Marina will call in 28 ports, with zero ports repeated over the extended voyage. As with many similar itineraries, guests can break the Grand Voyage into one or more 12-day segments.
Grand Voyages are ideal for guests with ample time to experience Oceania’s considerable dining, beverage, entertainment, and onboard enrichments. In between port visits, guests can participate in cooking courses, art classes, cabaret-style entertainment, and enjoy the finest dining at sea.
Mediterranean Connections Highlights
- No repeat ports- Oceania Marina will visit 23 well-known ports and off-the-beaten-path destinations.
- Fall 2023 departure- Enjoy the Eastern Mediterranean and Holy Land during the best seasonal weather.
- Explore 10 Countries- Dive into the diverse cultures and histories of the people and places of the Eastern Mediterranean, Asia Minor, and the Holy Land.
- Overnight stay in Istanbul– Get an additional day to tour the crossroads of continents. Istanbul is a modern and vibrant city with an incredible history.
Highlighted Ports
- Venice, Italy
- Santorini, Greece
- Rome, Italy
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Haifa, Israel
- Ashdod, Israel
- Valletta, Malta
- And More…
Segment Dates
For guests that would like to break the voyage into segments, the following itineraries are available to book:
- Greek & Italian Shores – Venice to Rome – 10 days, October 11 – October 21, 2023
- Legendary Pathways – Rome to Istanbul – 11 days, October 21 – November 1, 2023
- Holy Land & Treasures – Istanbul to Barcelona – 12 days, November 1 – November 13, 2023
- Mediterranean Mystique – Barcelona to Rome – 22 days, September 29 – October 21, 2023
- Icons of Civilizations – Venice to Istanbul – 21 days, October 11 – November 1, 2023
- Seas of Revelation – Rome to Barcelona – 23 days, October 21 – November 13, 2023
The full 33-day Grand Voyage and each segment are already available to book. Allowing guests an opportunity for an extended itinerary in a shorter timeframe than usually available. This is an excellent opportunity if you are looking for a long luxury itinerary on relatively short notice.
To learn more about the Meditteranean Connection itinerary or its segments, call the team at Luxury Cruise Connections. Our experienced travel advisors are long voyage experts. With exclusive priority waiting lists, packing instructions, travel guidance, and preferred partnerships with cruise lines and luxury travel consortia, no one can add more to your cruising experience than our team.
