Oceania 2007 Europe Open For Booking

OCEANIA CRUISES’ 2007 EUROPEAN COLLECTION IS OPEN FOR SALE

New Ports, New Itineraries and Fewer Sea Days Highlight the Collection.

Voyages Open For Sale Today With Free Air and 2 For 1 Cruise Fares.



Miami, FL, April 3, 2006 — Oceania Cruises is pleased to announce the release of the new 2007 European Collection voyages. With three ships positioned in Europe for the season, Oceania Cruises will offer guests an unrivaled array of itineraries that set a new standard of excellence for destination cruising. Recognizing that discerning travelers are constantly seeking new adventures and a more in-depth travel experience, Oceania Cruises crafted the 2007 European Collection to offer 53 departures with 20 distinct itineraries to sate even the most seasoned traveler. Sailing to the Western Mediterranean, the Greek Isles and Scandinavia, Regatta, Insignia and Nautica will sail to more than 70 ports throughout Europe. 



New Ports, More Destinations, Fewer Sea Days

As the industry leader in destination cruising, Oceania Cruises has elevated the cruise experience to new heights with more than 80 overnight port stays in the greatest destinations in Europe such as Athens, Dubrovnik, Istanbul, Sorrento, St. Petersburg, Stockholm and Venice. 



In addition to such treasured favorites as Barcelona, Portofino, Athens, Monte Carlo, Rome and Provence, to name but a few, we have added an astounding and eclectic array of new ports. Loyal repeat guests and first-time guests alike will be awe struck by the ancient beauty of Cinque Terre, which is easily accessible from the Ligurian port of La Spezia. The charming Albanian seaside port of Sarande beckons with its story-book charm as do the dramatic Roman ruins of Butrinti, a UNESCO World Heritage site on the Albanian coast. Other new and noteworthy ports include Mitilini, on the Greek isle of Lesbos; historic Cagliari, on the Italian isle of Sardinia; the yachtsman’s haven of Portoferraio on Italy’s stunningly beautiful isle of Elba and captivating Mahon, the jewel of Spain’s Balearic Islands. 



2007 European Collection voyages range from 10 to 16 days in length and feature an overabundance of port time and a minimum number of sea days. On average, 10- and 12-day itineraries will feature no more than one sea day and 14-day itineraries will feature no more than two sea days. 



· The Greek Isles are more popular than ever and in 2007, we offer 25 sail dates with nine distinctly different itineraries. 

· Insignia’s 12-day sailings between Rome and Venice on April 28 and May 10 feature 11 ports of call with three overnight port calls and no sea days. 

· Insignia’s new 14-day voyages between Rome and Athens feature calls in Sorrento, Italy; Messina, on the Italian isle of Sicily; Valletta, Malta; La Goulette, Tunisia; Heraklion, on the Greek isle of Crete; Alexandria, Greece; Limassol, Cyprus; Antalya, Turkey; Rhodes, Greece and Kusadasi, Turkey. 

· A new 14-day Istanbul to Barcelona voyage calls upon the great wonders of the archeological world – Mitilini, on the Greek isle of Lesbos; Kusadasi, Turkey; Rhodes, Greece; Antalya, Turkey; Limassol, Cyprus; Alexandria, Egypt; Heraklion, on the Greek isle of Crete; Valletta, Malta; La Goulette, Tunisia; Cagliari, on the Italian isle of Sardinia; and Mahon, Spain. 

· Nautica leaves virtually no port unexplored in the Mediterranean, Greek Isles or Black Sea. Sailing 15 voyages that range from 10- to 14-days in length, many of her voyages combine the best of Greece, Turkey and Italy. 

· Regatta traverses virtually all of Europe with voyages to the Greek Isles, Mediterranean, Western Europe and the glittering, great northern cities of St. Petersburg, Russia; Stockholm, Sweden; Copenhagen, Denmark; Berlin, Germany; Amsterdam, Netherlands; Gdansk, Poland; Tallinn, Estonia; and Bruges, Belgium. 



“Oceania Cruises has deftly crafted each 2007 European voyage to provide our guests the richest combination of destinations, overnight port stays and enriching shore side exploration opportunities,” stated Bob Binder, Executive Vice President of Oceania Cruises. Voyages begin and end in the great cities of Europe, affording guests the opportunity to extend their stay in Stockholm, London, Barcelona, Rome, Venice, Athens and Istanbul. “Whether taking a shorter 10-day cruise or combining several of our unique voyages to create the ultimate European travel experience, discerning travelers will enjoy the grandeur of Europe amidst the warmth and casual elegance that is unique to the Oceania Cruises experience,” added Binder. 



Free Airfare and 2 for 1 Cruise Fares Start at $1,999 Per Guest

With Free Airfare from 20 North American gateways and 2 for 1 cruise fares, these extraordinary voyages are the pinnacle of value. 2 for 1 cruise fares start at just $1,999 per guest and guests are urged to make their reservations as early as possible to ensure that they take advantage of the free airfare and receive the accommodations of choice on their preferred voyage. 



Detailed itineraries and pricing for Oceania Cruises’ 2007 European Collection are available online at OceaniaCruises.com. As many 2006 European Collection voyages sold out so quickly, guests are urged to make their reservations as quickly as possible to avoid disappointment. The 2007 European Collection opened for reservations today and the offer of Free Airfare and 2 for 1 Cruise Fares expires August 31, 2006. 



About Oceania Cruises

Oceania Cruises is the world’s largest upscale cruise line. Featuring a fleet of intimate and luxurious 684-guest ships, Regatta, Insignia and Nautica, Oceania Cruises sails to the most alluring ports in Europe, China and the Far East, South America and the Caribbean. Combining the finest cuisine at sea, exceptional personalized service, luxurious accommodations and extraordinary value, Oceania Cruises is setting a new, worldwide standard for luxury cruising. 

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