Oceania Cruises opened bookings on September 15, 2026 for 12 separate segments of the inaugural 180 day Around the World voyage aboard Oceania Aurelia in 2028, giving travelers the option to sail a chapter of the global itinerary instead of the full half year circle. The company announced the segments as on sale today in an official release issued in Miami.
Each segment runs 10 to 19 days, and the choice you make now decides which region you see, from a Panama Canal transit to the South Pacific, Southeast Asia, Japan and the Mediterranean. If you are new to this style of trip, read our guide on what a world cruise is, how segments work and how to plan one before comparing dates.
- On sale date: September 15, 2026, when Oceania Cruises opened the 12 segments for booking.
- Ship and voyage: Oceania Aurelia, inaugural 180 day Around the World voyage departing Miami in January 2028.
- Segment range: 12 sailings of 10 to 19 days each across six continents.
- How to reserve: Book through the official Aurelia reserve page or call 855-OCEANIA.
What Oceania Put on Sale
The release frames the 12 segments as flexible ways to join the inaugural journey of Oceania Aurelia, the line’s latest vessel built for long destination rich itineraries. Rather than committing to all 180 days, travelers can select one 10 to 19 day portion that matches their calendar, budget and preferred region. The full world sailing departs Miami in January 2028 and later stretches across the Pacific, Asia, the Indian Ocean, the Middle East and Europe.
Oceania Cruises describes itself as a destination and culinary focused luxury line, and the segment details follow that pattern, with port heavy routings and overnight stays in marquee cities. Across the entire world voyage the ship is scheduled to call on destinations on six continents, with overnights in places such as Papeete, Bora Bora, Sydney, Bali, Tokyo, Bangkok and Mumbai. The company says thousands of small group shore excursions will be available fleet wide during the sailing, with nearly 100 UNESCO World Heritage sites within reach of the full itinerary.
Jason Montague, Chief Luxury Officer of Oceania Cruises, said in the announcement that the ship was designed for travelers who want to explore the world in comfortable elegance, and that the 12 segments give guests the chance to experience one chapter of the 180 day journey, whether tracing South Pacific atolls or threading through Mediterranean ports. Context on the line hardware helps here, and our Oceania Riviera ship review explains the style of cruising this brand delivers, from dining venues to stateroom comfort.
Highlighted Segments and Departure Dates
The announcement details six of the 12 segments with firm departure dates and port lineups. Two Oceans Odyssey is a 17 day voyage from Miami to Los Angeles departing January 19, 2028, crossing through the Panama Canal and calling along the coasts of Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua and Mexico before arrival in Los Angeles. It suits travelers who want the canal transit plus a one way transcontinental sailing without leaving North American departure convenience.
South Pacific Serenade is a 19 day voyage from Papeete to Sydney departing February 23, 2028, threading Bora Bora, Pago Pago, Vavau, Lautoka, Port Vila and Noumea before finishing in Sydney. Isles of the Orient follows as a 14 day sailing from Bali to Taipei departing March 27, 2028, with calls at Jakarta, Singapore, Puerto Princesa, Coron, Manila, Salomague and Hualien. These two segments pair naturally for travelers considering a longer South Pacific to Asia combination, since the dates run back to back from late February into April.
Pearls of East Asia is a 12 day voyage from Taipei to Tokyo departing April 10, 2028, visiting Busan in South Korea plus Kagoshima, Nagasaki, Kochi and Osaka in Japan. Treasures of Southeast Asia is a 12 day sailing from Hong Kong to Bangkok departing May 2, 2028, calling at Hanoi by way of Ha Long Bay, Ho Chi Minh City, Sihanoukville and Ko Kood. Timeless Mediterranean closes the highlighted set as a 14 day voyage from Istanbul to Barcelona departing June 20, 2028, with calls including Athens, Katakolon, Messina, Salerno, Rome by way of its coastal port, Florence and Pisa by way of Livorno, Nice, Saint Tropez, Sete and Palamos.
The remaining six segments complete the count of 12, and travelers who want the entire menu should check the official listings rather than assuming the highlighted six are the only choices. This segment release also extends a busy Oceania pipeline, after the line opened more than 230 sailings across its 2028 and 2029 voyage collection for booking. Shoppers comparing a short segment against a longer voyage should weigh total nights, per night value and which ports repeat across the line brochures.
Booking Details From the Official Sources
The company release states plainly that the 12 segments are opening for sale today, September 15, 2026, which makes this a live booking event rather than a preview. Full itineraries, stateroom categories and fares live on the line own booking pages, including the dedicated page the company set up for this voyage at OceaniaCruises.com Aurelia reservations. The investor version of the same announcement is published by the parent company at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings on the Aurelia world voyage segments, which confirms the September 15 date and the segment count.
Oceania directs all reservations to OceaniaCruises.com or to 855-OCEANIA. Travelers flying into embarkation cities such as Miami, Papeete, Sydney, Bali, Taipei, Hong Kong or Istanbul should price flights separately and early, since segment departures are fixed and the ship will not wait for delayed inbound flights. Travel insurance that covers missed embarkation is worth quoting at the same time as the cruise fare, especially for the fly heavy Pacific and Asia segments.
| If you… | What to do |
|---|---|
| Want the Panama Canal with a United States round trip feel | Book Two Oceans Odyssey, 17 days Miami to Los Angeles from January 19, 2028. |
| Want the South Pacific islands in one sailing | Book South Pacific Serenade, 19 days Papeete to Sydney from February 23, 2028. |
| Want Japan in cherry blossom season timing | Book Pearls of East Asia, 12 days Taipei to Tokyo from April 10, 2028. |
| Want Europe in early summer | Book Timeless Mediterranean, 14 days Istanbul to Barcelona from June 20, 2028. |
September 15, 2026 is the on sale gate. Segments are bookable now, so preferred stateroom categories on popular sailings such as the canal transit and Japan can sell out before brochure shoppers act.
January 19, 2028 is the voyage start gate. Two Oceans Odyssey departs Miami on this date, so lock flights, hotels and transfers for the embarkation city before fares rise.
Final payment and visa windows are the hidden third gate. Confirm final payment dates plus any visa needs for Vietnam, Cambodia, China region ports and the Mediterranean when you reserve, not at sailing time.
When did the 12 Oceania Aurelia world voyage segments go on sale?
September 15, 2026, according to the official Oceania Cruises announcement issued that morning in Miami.
How long is each segment?
Each of the 12 segments runs 10 to 19 days, drawn from the 180 day inaugural world voyage departing Miami in January 2028.
Which segment includes the Panama Canal?
Two Oceans Odyssey, the 17 day Miami to Los Angeles sailing departing January 19, 2028, transits the canal and calls in Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua and Mexico.
Where do I book?
Through the official Aurelia reservations page on OceaniaCruises.com or by calling 855-OCEANIA, as directed in the company announcement.
