Oceania features Cape Town cruises in 2026 collection of itineraries

Oceania Cruises has unveiled the second portion of its 2026 Collection of Voyages which are now available to book and feature cruises to and from Cape Town, South Africa.

Guests can choose from more than 60 itineraries, including 17 Grand Voyages, across the Caribbean, Asia, Africa, Mediterranean, and Northern Europe, aboard three of Oceania Cruises’ smallest ships, Nautica, Regatta, and Sirena, which carry just 670 guests.

“We are thrilled to offer this expansive collection of sailings for 2026, giving our curious guests the luxury of choice – from a seven-day roundtrip cruise from Miami sailing the Caribbean aboard Nautica, to a 69-day epic adventure spanning multiple continents sailing from Istanbul to Singapore aboard Sirena,” said Frank A. Del Rio, President of Oceania Cruises.

Oceania’s smaller boutique cruise ships will be sailing the African coast in 2026

“Small-ship cruising with Oceania Cruises is magical, and the onboard experiences travelers will enjoy while sailing these corners of the world are just as exceptional as each destination visited,” he added. 

“Thanks to their boutique size, Nautica, Regatta and Sirena can access ports of call which simply aren’t accessible to larger vessels, giving our well-travelled guests many opportunities to discover new favourite destinations,” said Del Rio.

Framed by iconic cities such as Mumbai, Cape Town, Rome, and Singapore, the new sailings offer travellers the perfect opportunity to explore further, with the line’s ultra-premium small ships also visiting places rather less expected. 

Oceania Cruises guests can delight in lesser-known destinations such as yachting haven Tortola in the British Virgin Islands; the Turkish island of Bozcaada; Maputo, the charismatic capital of Mozambique; and Karlskrona, a Swedish city spread over 30 islands.

Oceania Cruises’ small ships spend between 30 and 50 percent more time in each port than premium cruise lines, including many overnight stays, to encourage in-depth exploration. Once ashore, guests can choose from hundreds of excursions in each port of call catering to a wealth of interests, including food, wine, history, architecture, and local culture.

V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

Cape Town cruises in the 2026 collection:

West African Gems – 24-Day sailing from Cape Town to Lisbon, departing May 31, 2026, aboard Regatta. Itinerary highlights include Lomé, Banjul, and Dakar.

Safari & Spice Routes – 30-Day sailing from Cape Town, South Africa, to Singapore, Singapore, departing October 5, 2026, aboard Sirena. Itinerary highlights include Maputo, Zanzibar, Mombasa, and Penang; plus an overnight stay in Phuket.

Other Highlight Voyages: 

Nautica

Reefs of the Maya – 7-Day sailing roundtrip from Miami, departing March 10, 2026, aboard Nautica. Itinerary highlights include Cozumel and Costa Maya.

Eastern Atlantic Crossing – 15-Day sailing from Miami to Lisbon, departing March 27, 2026, aboard Nautica. Itinerary highlights include Funchal, Arrecife, and Agadir.

Charmed Rivieras – 10-Day sailing from Barcelona to Rome, departing April 21, 2026, aboard Nautica. Itinerary highlights include Palamos, Portofino, and Portoferraio.

Regatta

Exotic Odyssey – 54-Day sailing from Singapore to Lisbon, departing May 1, 2026, aboard Regatta. Itinerary highlights include Langkawi, Malé, Maputo, and Mindela; plus an overnight stay in Phuket and a two-night stay in Cape Town.

Minarets & Mosaics – 12-Day sailing from Athens to Monte Carlo, departing July 5, 2026, aboard Regatta. Itinerary highlights include Mykonos, Canakkale, Ephesus, and Palermo; plus an overnight stay in Istanbul.

Bridge to the Bosphorus – 10-Day sailing from Dubrovnik, to Istanbul, departing August 17, 2026, aboard Regatta. Itinerary highlights include Kotor, Katakolon, Santorini, and Bozcaada; plus an overnight stay in Istanbul.

Sirena

East African Majesty – 20-Day sailing from Mumbai to Cape Town, departing March 11, 2026, aboard Sirena. Itinerary highlights include Nosy Be, Mayotte, and Durban; plus overnight stays in Malé and Cape Town.

Jewels of Northern Europe – 12-Day sailing from Stockholm to London, departing July 24, 2026, aboard Sirena. Itinerary highlights include Tallinn, Helsinki, Karlskrona and Antwerp.

Extravagant Explorer – 69-Day sailing from Istanbul to Singapore, departing August 27, 2026, aboard Sirena. Itinerary highlights include Rhodes, Cannes, Barcelona, Abidjan, Port Elizabeth, Dar es Salaam and Colombo; plus an overnight stay in Phuket and a two-night stay in Cape Town.

Shaun Ebelthite

Founder and editor of Cruise Arabia & Africa. I try to create the best news and information specifically for cruise passengers taking cruises to and from Dubai (where I live) and South Africa (where I was born). You can contact me at shaun(at)cruisearabiaonline.com.

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