Snowbirds Can Have the Ultimate Winter Vacation Home

Oceania Cruises is proud to introduce a groundbreaking new concept in extended vacations for snowbirds, residents of northern climes looking to escape the cold and snow for warm tropical breezes and swaying palm trees.

Beginning January 3rd, you can kick off the New Year enjoying a tropical ultimate vacation home for 58 or 72 days with no need to worry about meals, housekeeping or even laundry. Instead, they are free to bask on sugar-sand beaches, indulge in gourmet meals, or relax and rejuvenate at the Canyon Ranch Spa Club. Of course, this winter home also comes with a gracious staff of more than 800 to look after every detail from laundry and housekeeping to keeping your refrigerator stocked with your favorite libations and snacks.

You can flee the cold and gloom of the wintry north can enjoy the vacation home of your dreams, a home that takes you to one carefree Caribbean destination after the next and affords you the luxury of being as active or laid-back as you wish.

Snowbirds in Residence is offered on two exclusive departures and guests will enjoy a wealth of amenities and added-value extras to ensure total comfort in your home away from home, all for a price that is extraordinarily affordable.

• Veranda Stateroom fares at only $15,999 per guest for Marina’s 58 day voyage departing January 22nd and $19,999 per guest for Riviera’s 72 day voyage departing January 3rd
• Free Economy or low-cost First-Class Airfare from only $499 per guest
• Free Pre-paid Gratuities, a value of up to $1,656 per guest
• A choice of:
• Up to $4,200 Shipboard Credit
  Up to 42 Free Shore Excursions
  Free Beverage Package

Highlights of Riviera’s 72 day January 3, 2017 departure include:

Gustavia, St. Barts

Tour this beautiful island and marvel at the rugged coastline and its unspoiled, upscale atmosphere, unique in the Caribbean for its Swedish and French heritage. Enjoy the spectacular beaches and resorts, snorkel or dive in the crystalline waters, or see underwater wonders from a semi-submersible marine vessel. Shopping: Lovely jewelry, local art and elegant European fashions fill the shops. Dining: Sample spicy Creole dishes like stuffed crab or indulge in the creations of young French chefs.

Bridgetown, Barbados

Highlights: Discover the many beautiful aspects of this island, from its rugged Atlantic coastline to its beautiful Great Houses, cane fields, exquisite gardens and glorious beaches. See the island’s spectacular underwater treasures on your own snorkeling expedition. Shopping: Buy duty-free treasures in Bridgetown, from Scottish woolens and cashmere to fine porcelain and jewelry as well as local crafts and pottery. Dining: Enjoy freshly prepared flying fish and myriad other delicacies from the sea.

Highlights of Marina’s 58 day January 22, 2017 departure include:

Harvest Caye, Belize

Featuring an enchanting range of environments such as tropical rainforests, marshes and coral reefs, Harvest Caye offers both relaxation and adventure amid lush landscapes. This 75-acre paradise invites you to explore its incredibly biodiverse surroundings, witnessing exotic wildlife or perhaps discovering the world’s second largest coral reef. Shopping: Contemporary art with ancient designs, weavings, bark paintings, hand-embroidered items and clothing all make wonderful souvenirs. Dining: Savor delicious native dishes of fish, chicken and local vegetables.

George Town, Grand Cayman

Swim and snorkel with shy and gentle stingrays, see the underwater world from a semi-submersible sub, send a postcard from “Hell,” visit a turtle farm where green sea turtles are raised, or just relax on miles and miles of exquisite white sand beach. Shopping: Jewelry, cashmere, British woolens, resort wear and an extraordinary variety of luxury goods as well as fine art and Tortuga Rum fill the duty-free shops. Dining: Sample West Indian fare and savor fresh snapper, conch or marlin prepared Cayman style with tomatoes, peppers and onions.