Save Up to $4,600 Per Person
on Included Pre- and Post-Cruise Programs to World Famous Cities
Like Tokyo and Singapore Plus UNESCO Sites Including Taj Mahal,
Angkor Wat and Nazca Lines
MIAMI, Oct. 3, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- For a limited time, Oceania Cruises, the world's
leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, invites
guests on select 2023 voyages to delve deeper into the world's most
exotic destinations and treasured wonders with its Free Land
Program. Available on 15 featured sailings reaching Africa, Asia,
Australia, the Middle East and more, guests who book by
January 8, 2023, can choose an
immersive pre- or post-cruise add-on to coveted places like Cape
Winelands, Taj Mahal, Angkor Wat, the Blue Mountains, Nazca Lines
and more, a savings of up to $4,600
per person.
"Each of our land programs delve deep into the rich history,
culture, nature and architecture of these destinations," said
Howard Sherman, President and CEO of
Oceania Cruises. "There are some places in the world we just
can't reach by ship, but are must-sees when cruising the region, so
our immersive land programs are the best opportunity for guests to
visit these remarkable places and do it for free."
Please see Free Land Tour offerings below. Each tour offering
has limited capacity and are each subject to availability.
ANCIENT INCAS & PRISTINE PARACAS
1 Night |
Overland in Lima (Callao),
Peru
View ancient Peruvian wonders by flying over the enormous drawings
that the pre-Columbian Nazca people created in the desert and by
meandering through the 15th-century ruins of the coastal community
Tambo Colorado. The latter is notable for being the only example of
an Incan settlement constructed entirely of adobe and compacted
soil known as rammed earth. Wildlife is the draw of both the
Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve, a desert landscape
along the sea. Humboldt penguins,
sea lions and bright-pink flamingos are commonly seen there.
The 'Ancient Incas & Pristine Paracas' program is available
as part of Oceania's Free Land Tour Program as an overland
excursion aboard the Insignia's Pacific Panorama Cruise
departing January 15, 2023, 24 day
voyage from San Francisco to
Santiago De Chile.
CHILEAN WONDERS & WINE
3 Nights | Post-Cruise
Santiago de Chile, Chile
Savor characteristic Chilean wines and drink in the country's
wondrous natural beauty. The foothills on the outskirts of
Santiago contribute to an inland
terroir that produces enviable wines, as a tasting at Viña
Santa Rita confirms. With the
towering Andes as a backdrop, the sky-high ski resort Portillo
offers spectacular views. The watershed Battle of Chacabuco was
fought nearby, leading to Chile's
independence. Colonial architecture clings to the steep hills of
Valparaiso, a lovely seaport that
earned a UNESCO World Heritage designation for its 19th-century
urban landscape.
The 'Chilean Wonders & Wine' program is available as part of
Oceania's Free Land Tour Program as a post-cruise offering aboard
Insignia's Pacific Panorama Cruise departing January 15, 2023, 24 day voyage from San Francisco to Santiago De Chile.
WINELANDS & WILDLIFE
3 Nights | Pre- or
Post-Cruise Cape Town, South
Africa
Enjoy inspired wine tastings in the epicenter of the esteemed Cape
Winelands, paired with opportunities to view animals synonymous
with Africa. Dutch-influenced
towns and country estates dot the fertile wine region, ensuring an
experience that is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.
Not far away lies Aquila, a private game reserve where you may spot
the Big Five – lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and Cape buffalo.
Look for other species at the Cape of Good Hope nature reserve and
penguins at Boulders Beach.
The 'Winelands & Wildlife' program is available as part of
Oceania's Free Land Tour Program as a pre-cruise or post-cruise
offering aboard Insignia's Safaris & Global Gems Cruise,
departing April 5, 2023, 21 day
voyage, Cape Town to Dubai. and Atlantic Expedition Cruise
departing March 4, 2023, 32 day
voyage Rio De Janeiro to
Cape Town. It is also offered as
part of the program on board Nautica's South Africa
Spotlight departing January 6, 2023,
12 day voyage from Capetown to Capetown, and Indian Ocean Escapade
Cruise departing January 18, 2023, 18
day voyage from Capetown to Mumbai.
INDIA'S CROWN JEWEL
3 Nights | Pre- or Post-Cruise
Mumbai, India
Although watching a radiant sunrise and sunset at the Taj Mahal may
well be the highlight of this exploration, it is by no means the
only attraction that will leave an indelible impression. The time
between these two spectacles can be spent at the UNESCO World
Heritage site Agra Fort or at the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah, a marble
mausoleum known as the "Baby Taj" as it is considered to be the
model for the Taj Mahal. Delhi
also delights through architecture such as the triumphant arch
India Gate.
The 'India's Crown Jewel' program is available as part of
Oceania's Free Land Tour Program as an pre-cruise or post-cruise
offering aboard Nautica's Indian Ocean Escapade Cruise
departing January 18, 2023, 18 day
voyage from Capetown to Mumbai and
Far East Interlude Cruise departing February
5, 2023, 14 day voyage from Mumbai to Bangkok.
ANGKOR WAT
3 Nights | Pre- or Post-Cruise Bangkok, Thailand
Meandering through the ruins of the Angkor Archaeological Park is
mesmerizing as it transports you back to the heyday of the Khmer
empire. Not to be outdone by the dozens of Hindu-Buddhist temples
at renowned Angkor Wat, the 12th-century temple complex at Angkor
Thom stuns in its own way. Its Terrace of the Elephants and huge
stone faces only touch upon the curiosities. A look at contemporary
life in a craft school for underprivileged children and in a
thriving marketplace add cultural context to the experience.
The 'Angkor Wat' program is available as part of Oceania's Free
Land Tour Program as an pre-cruise or post-cruise offering aboard
Nautica's Far East Interlude Cruise departing February 5, 2023, 14 day voyage from Mumbai to Bangkok, and Fortunes Of The East Cruise
departing February 19, 2023, 10 day
voyage from Bangkok to
Singapore.
EXPLORE SINGAPORE
3
Nights | Pre- or Post-CruiseSingapore, Singapore
Prepare to be captivated by the wonders of Singapore, a city state that rapidly
transitioned from a British trading post into an ultra-modern
destination. Its multicultural past comes to life in the
traditional temples and synagogues on Waterloo Street and in
Chinatown's bewitching maze of narrow roads. Cruising the Singapore
River presents yet another perspective of the metropolis while
sustainably powered Gardens by the Bay celebrates the bullish
future. What better wrap-up than toasting the experience with a
Singapore Sling in the legendary Raffles Hotel.
The 'Explore Singapore' program is available as part of
Oceania's Free Land Tour Program as a pre-cruise or post-cruise
offering aboard Nautica's Fortunes Of The East Cruise
departing February 19, 2023, 10 day
voyage from Bangkok to
Singapore, East Asia Enclaves
Cruise departing March 1, 2023, 10
day voyage Singapore to
Hong Kong, Highlights Of The East
Cruise departing April 22, 2023, 18
day voyage Tokyo to Singapore. It is also offered as part of the
Free Land Program on Insignia's Far East Legends departing
April 26 , 2023, 22 day voyage
Dubai to Singapore and Southeast Asia Array Cruise
departing May 18, 2023, 15 day voyage
Singapore to Hong Kong.
THE JEWELS OF HONG
KONG
3 Nights | Pre- or Post-Cruise Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong dazzles, especially when
you see it from the most captivating vantage points. Ride the
funicular to soaring Victoria Peak,
a sampan boat past Chinese junks in Aberdeen Harbour and a cable
car up to Ngong Ping village, home
to the once-remote Buddhist monastery Po Lin. Every cherry-picked
highlight reveals another fascinating facet of Hong Kong, a metropolis equally proud of its
soaring skyscrapers and traditional neighborhoods. Exploring
vibrant Stanley Market and watching craftsmen turn gemstones into
finished jewelry add cultural nuance.
The 'Jewels of Hong Kong'
program is available as part of Oceania's Free Land Tour Program as
a pre-cruise or post-cruise offering aboard Nautica's East
Asia Enclaves Cruise departing March 1,
2023, 10 day voyage Hong
Kong to Tokyo and Eastern
Endeavor Cruise departing March 11,
2023, 12 day voyage Hong
Kong to Tokyo. It is also
offered as part of the Free Land Program on Insignia's
Southeast Asia Array Cruise departing May
18, 2023, 15 day voyage Singapore to Hong
Kong, and Spiritual Shrines Cruise departing June 2, 2023, 18 day voyage Hong Kong to Tokyo.
TRIBUTE TO TOKYO
3
Nights | Pre- or Post-Cruise Tokyo,
Japan
Only icons can truly encapsulate a metropolis as big and bold as
Tokyo, especially ones that
represent the capital's extraordinary diversity. For a historical
perspective, the 7th-century Sensoji Temple and the Edo Tokyo
Museum speak volumes. The Imperial Palace bridges the past and
present, as samurai warriors lived in the castle that once stood
where Japan's imperial family now
resides. The ultimate view of the city and Mt. Fuji in the distance
is from atop Tokyo Tower, a symbol of Japan's rebirth as an economic powerhouse.
The 'Jewels of Hong Kong'
program is available as part of Oceania's Free Land Tour Program as
a pre-cruise or post-cruise offering aboard Nautica's
Eastern Endeavor Cruise departing March 11,
2023, 12 day voyage Hong
Kong to Tokyo and
Highlights Of The East Cruise departing April 22, 2023, 18 day voyage Tokyo to Singapore. It is also offered as part of the
Free Land Program on Insignia's Aleutian Bridgeway Cruise
departing June 20, 2023, 24 day
voyage Tokyo to San Francisco, and Spiritual Shrines Cruise
departing June 2, 2023, 18 day voyage
Hong Kong to Tokyo.
GLIMPSE OF ARABIA
3 Nights | Post-Cruise Dubai,
UAE
See the United Arab Emirates
through landmarks that best express its richly layered history and
audacious vision for the future. The Emirates' cultural heritage is
engagingly displayed within the waterfront Museum of Islamic
Civilization in Sharjah, while the
capital of Abu Dhabi showcases
more modern attractions, including its Grand Mosque, which holds
40,000 worshipers. The Louvre Abu Dhabi reflects the country's deep
devotion to the arts. Still, the desert dominates most aspects of
life, which is why a Bedouin-style dinner amid the sand dunes seems
so appropriate.
The 'Glimpse of Arabia' program is available as part of
Oceania's Free Land Tour Program as a post-cruise offering aboard
Insignia's Safaris & Global Gems Cruise, departing
April 5, 2023, 21 day voyage,
Cape Town to Dubai.
EMIRATES: PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE
3 Nights |
Pre-Cruise Dubai, UAE
Gain a remarkably comprehensive understanding of the United Arab Emirates by visiting three cities,
each wonderfully distinct. In the capital of Abu Dhabi, the Grand Mosque salutes cultural
diversity through its unexpected blend of architectural styles.
Dubai celebrates the bold and
unusual in landmarks such as the arresting Swiss Cheese Building
and spire-shaped Burj Khalifa, once the world's tallest building.
The heritage of the emirates is proudly displayed in Sharjah's esteemed Museum of Islamic
Civilization and Souk Al Arsa, the country's oldest such
marketplace.
The 'Emirates: Past, Present & Future' program is available
as part of Oceania's Free Land Tour Program as a pre-cruise
offering aboard Insignia's Far East Legends departing
April 26, 2023, 22 day voyage
Dubai to Singapore
CULTURAL SYDNEY
3
Nights | Pre- or Post-Cruise Sydney,
Australia
Become immersed in Sydney's
extraordinary Aboriginal culture for a glimpse into an ancient
lifestyle that still flourishes today. Take the ferry to Goat
Island and discover its significance to the Aboriginal people, who
own it once again. Wander about the Royal Botanic Garden and the
national park Ku-Ring-Gai Chase for
an understanding of herbal medicines and how the indigenous people
nurtured the land. Deepen your insight even further by browsing
Aboriginal artwork and listening to Elders tell spiritual Dreamtime
stories.
The 'Cultural Sydney' program is available as part of Oceania's
Free Land Tour Program as a pre- or post-cruise offering aboard
Regatta's Fjords & Tasman Tales Cruise departing
February 13, 2023, 15 day voyage
Sydney to Sydney.
SCENIC BLUE MOUNTAINS
3 Nights | Post-Cruise
Sydney, Australia
Nature dominates this adventure into the Blue Mountains, a massive
UNESCO World Heritage site blanketed with eucalypt forest and
pristine bushland. Explore Jenolan Caves, a labyrinth of limestone
chasms that underground rivers carved over eons. Behold roaring
Wentworth Falls and hear Aboriginal
legends about the weathered Three Sisters peaks. Options in Scenic
World alone include riding the world's steepest incline railway,
traveling between clifftops in a glass-bottom tram and descending
into the ancient Jamison Valley by
cableway. Stroll Australia's most
elevated botanical gardens for good measure.
The 'Scenic Blue Mountains' program is available as part of
Oceania's Free Land Tour Program as a post-cruise offering aboard
Regatta's Fjords & Tasman Tales Cruise departing
February 13, 2023, 15 day voyage
Sydney to Sydney.
A PASSION FOR RIO
3 Nights | Pre-Cruise Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
It's hard not to fall in love with Rio, especially when this
irrepressible city is presented so beautifully. What better
introduction than seeing the highlights from every conceivable
angle, including from atop Sugarloaf Mountain, which you reach via
cable car. Rio is synonymous with the uber-exuberant festival
Carnival, and a behind-the-scenes look divulges exactly how the
outlandish floats and lavish costumes are made. Even a taste of Rio
leaves you wanting more, so an entire day is devoted to independent
exploration.
The 'A Passion For Rio' program is available as part of
Oceania's Free Land Tour Program as a pre-cruise offering aboard
Insignia's Atlantic Expedition Cruise departing March 4, 2023, 32 day voyage Rio De Janeiro to Capetown.
SAN FRANCISCO &
SAUSALITO
2 Nights | Post-Cruise San Francisco, California
The San Francisco Bay Area flaunts
its finest as you take in the most alluring attractions in the
heart of downtown and in the artsy suburb of Sausalito. The destinations are so iconic that
you can't help but come away with a true picture of San Francisco. The world's largest Chinatown
outside of Asia. The hairpin turns
of Lombard Street. Bustling Fisherman's Wharf. The attractions
simply don't get more emblematic and they are nonstop. The laidback
vibe of Sausalito adds the perfect
counterpoint.
The 'San Francisco &
Sausalito' program is available as part of Oceania's Free Land Tour
Program as a post-cruise offering aboard Insignia's Aleutian
Bridgeway Cruise departing June 20,
2023, 24 day voyage from Tokyo to San
Francisco.
About Oceania
Cruises
Oceania Cruises is the world's leading culinary- and
destination-focused cruise line. The line's seven small, luxurious
ships carry a maximum of 1,210 guests and feature the finest
cuisine at sea and destination-rich itineraries that span the
globe. Expertly curated travel experiences aboard the
designer-inspired, small ships call on more than 450 marquee and
boutique ports across Europe,
Alaska, Asia, Africa,
Australia, New Zealand, New England-Canada, Bermuda, the Caribbean, the Panama Canal, Tahiti and the
South Pacific in addition to the epic 180-day Around the World
Voyages. The brand has a second 1,200-guest Allura Class ship on order for delivery in 2025.
With headquarters in Miami,
Oceania Cruises is owned by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., a
diversified cruise operator of leading global cruise brands which
include Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven
Seas Cruises.
About Norwegian Cruise Line
Holdings Ltd.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading
global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line,
Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands. With a
combined fleet of 28 ships with nearly 60,000 berths, these brands
offer itineraries to more than 490 destinations worldwide. The
Company has nine additional ships scheduled for delivery through
2027, comprising of approximately 24,000 berths.
For additional information on Oceania Cruises' small-ship luxury
product, exquisitely crafted cuisine, and expertly curated travel
experiences, visit OceaniaCruises.com, call 855-OCEANIA, or speak
with a professional travel advisor.
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