Meet Oceania Aurelia: The Ultimate Explorer
Imagine a ship designed around one idea: giving you more space, more time, and more of the world. That's Oceania Aurelia. She debuts in late 2027 as the home at sea for Oceania's 2028 and 2029 Around the World voyages, along with a series of Grand Voyages. At Expedia Cruises of OVC, we're excited to share everything that makes her special.
🎥 Take a look inside: Oceania Aurelia
A Beloved Ship, Beautifully Reimagined
Longtime Oceania fans will recognize her roots. Aurelia is a complete reinvention of Oceania Nautica, one of the line's four small R-class ships, which has sailed with the fleet since 2005. Rather than a standard refurbishment, she's being transformed under the OceaniaNEXT program with redesigned accommodations, new suite categories, enhanced dining, upgraded wellness, and a more residential, club-like feel. The result blends the intimate scale guests love about the R-class ships with the elegant design touches of Oceania's newest vessels.
Where Aurelia Will Take You
Choose from 12 inaugural 2028 voyages, 10 to 19 days each, including a Miami departure through the Panama Canal. From there, Aurelia sails to Hawai'i, Tahiti and Bora Bora, on through Australia, Japan and Southeast Asia, and finishes with the Mediterranean and a crossing to New York, with overnight stays in ports like Sydney, Tokyo and Bangkok.
What's New Aboard Aurelia
More suites than ever. Of her 238 accommodations, 179 are suites with dedicated butler service. Most measure over 300 square feet, some reach up to 1,000 square feet, and new categories include Oceania Suites and Horizon Suites alongside remastered Owner's, Vista and Penthouse Suites.
Delicious new dining spots. Favorites like The Grand Dining Room, Polo Grill, Toscana, Terrace Café and Waves Grill return, while Baristas moves into Horizons and gains a new Bakery and Crêperie. Expect fresh European pastries, plus crêpes, waffles, and ice cream.
Craft cocktails and creative classes. A new Founders Bar hosts mixology experiences, and enrichment expands with the Chef's Studio for culinary workshops, an Artist Loft for hands-on creative sessions, the LYNC Digital Center, and a guest speaker program.
Spa access for everyone. For the first time, every guest enjoys unlimited access to the Aquamar Spa Terrace.
Service that feels personal. With fewer than 500 guests and 400 officers and crew, there's nearly one crew member for every guest.
Why Travelers Will Love Aurelia
Aurelia is made for travelers who want to truly experience a destination, not just visit it. Overnight stays in places like Papeete, Bora Bora, Sydney, Bali, Tokyo, Singapore, Mumbai, Seville and Bordeaux give you evenings to explore, and optional overland programs reach Machu Picchu, Petra and the Taj Mahal. Close to 100 UNESCO World Heritage sites are within reach along the way. World cruisers get a bonus too: guests on the 2028 or 2029 Around the World voyage automatically receive Gold level Oceania Club status, with returning guests reaching Platinum or higher.
Ready to Explore?
Inaugural sailings are a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and suites on a ship this intimate are limited. Contact your Expedia Cruises of OVC travel advisor today to reserve your spot aboard Oceania Aurelia and start planning the journey of a lifetime!