Oceania Cruises has included a Cape Town departure in its new 2025/26 Fleetwide Sale, offering up to 30% off more than 200 itineraries across its eight-ship fleet.
The Indian Ocean Opus, a 24-day voyage aboard Oceania Sirena, departs Cape Town on December 2ⁿᵈ, 2025, and sails to Singapore via a mix of Indian Ocean islands and Southeast Asian ports.
The itinerary includes calls in Richards Bay, South Africa; Maputo, Mozambique; Nosy Be, Madagascar; and several remote island destinations such as the Seychelles, Maldives, and Sri Lanka.
The voyage concludes with stops in Malaysia and Thailand before arriving in Singapore. Overnight stays in Mahé (Seychelles) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) offer extended time ashore.
This itinerary forms part of a broader trend of cruise lines rerouting voyages around the Cape of Good Hope due to ongoing security concerns in the Red Sea.
The increase in cruise traffic has bolstered Cape Town’s role as a strategic port, with the city experiencing significant growth in cruise ship calls and passenger numbers.
The enhanced cruise activity has also contributed positively to the local economy, supporting jobs and tourism-related businesses.
Other regional sailings include:
Pacific Pathways – 12 days from Los Angeles to Colón aboard Oceania Regatta, departing November 2ⁿᵈ, 2025, with calls along Mesoamerica’s Pacific coast and a daytime Panama Canal transit.
South Pacific Archipelagos – 19 days from Sydney to Papeete aboard Oceania Riviera, departing December 10ᵗʰ, 2025, exploring Melanesia and Polynesia.
Azure Atolls to Auckland – 18 days from Papeete to Auckland aboard Oceania Riviera, departing January 6ᵗʰ, 2026.
Lands of Buddha – 15 days from Hong Kong to Bangkok aboard Oceania Sirena, departing February 6ᵗʰ, 2026, with overnight stays in Hong Kong, Hanoi, Hue, Ho Chi Minh City, and Bangkok.
The Fleetwide Sale includes departures through March 31ˢᵗ, 2026. Bookings made by June 30ᵗʰ, 2025, include a free beverage package, shipboard credit of up to $800, 50% reduced deposits (excluding Brazil), and added onboard benefits such as Starlink-powered WiFi and specialty dining.
Other featured itineraries:
Vikings & Bon Vivants – 16 days from Reykjavik to Montreal aboard Oceania Marina, departing July 11ᵗʰ, 2025.
Northern Vistas – 12 days from Reykjavik to London aboard Oceania Marina, departing August 12ᵗʰ, 2025.
Greco-Roman Holiday – 12 days from Athens to Rome aboard Oceania Allura, departing August 15ᵗʰ, 2025.Ode to Canada – 14 days roundtrip from New York aboard Oceania Allura, departing October 4ᵗʰ, 2025.
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