Around the world in 80 Days? How about around the world in 180 days?
Oceania Cruises announced today an epic 180-day Around the World cruise aboard the 684-guest Insignia, setting sail round-trip from Miami on January 10, 2015. The extraordinary voyage includes stops in 89 ports in 44 countries and will feature 11 overnight calls plus 4 two-night calls in Cape Town, South Africa; Yangon, Myanmar (Burma); Singapore, Singapore; and Shanghai, China.
“We wanted to create a unique port-intensive voyage that reflects the dreams of the true explorer, rather than speed across the seas racing to the next convenient port as is the norm in a typical 100- to 110-day world cruise,” said Kunal S. Kamlani, the line’s president. “By eliminating the 100-day time constraint, we freed ourselves to conceive a remarkable dream voyage designed to visit the world’s most fascinating destinations.”
Insignia’s 180-day journey begins in Miami, FL, heads to the Caribbean then steers south to South America and east to Africa before heading to India, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific and Hawaii before returning via the Panama Canal to Miami on July 8, 2015.
“A journey of this scale cannot be rushed. Unlike the Jules Verne characters who were given just 80 days to circumnavigate the globe, you will enjoy a leisurely voyage of 180 days, with ample time to explore each fascinating destination and indulge in all of the luxurious amenities onboard. Relax in elegance and comfort, savor exquisite cuisine and relish the fact that it all comes at the extraordinary value for which Oceania Cruises is renowned.”
Ocean view staterooms start at $41,999 based on double occupancy. I know you all have been dying to buy me something special so here’s your chance. Maybe I’ll open a Kickstarter or Indiegogo account.
