Oceania Cruises is inviting travellers to explore the wonders of the globe’s largest cities and unique corners through its meticulously designed free land programs.

At no extra cost on select 2023 sailings, and now extended into 2024 voyages, the free land programs are available on 24 featured sailings reaching Africa, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and beyond.

Travellers who book by 30 June 2023, may lengthen their voyage to include immersive pre- and post-cruise land programs with award-winning itineraries featuring more than 600 alluring destinations. Valued at up to US$5,000 per stateroom, these Land Programs explore coveted places like the Cape Winelands, Taj Mahal, Jerusalem’s Old City and more.

“Our Land Programs are designed to deepen our guests’ travel experiences by introducing them to the cultural and culinary discoveries, breathtaking landscapes, wildlife encounters and architectural awes of some of the world’s most faraway corners,” president, Oceania Cruises, Frank A. Del Rio, said.

“We are thrilled to share our guests have the continued opportunity to dive further into several iconic destinations and do it for free through the extension of our Free Land Programs.”

2023 Cruises:

• Rio – A Cidade Maravilhosa
• Authentic Buenos Aires
• Chilean Wonders & Wine
• Lima Mosaic
• Singapore Heritage Holiday
• Jerusalem: A Holy Sanctuary
• Dubai Discovery
• India’s Crown Jewel
• An Edo Experience Of Tokyo
• Cape Winelands & Wildlife

Stand Out Offerings:

Lima Mosaic 

Lima, Peru. (Supplied)

3 Nights | Pre- or Post-Cruise Lima (Callao), Peru

Delve into the history, heritage and traditions of Peru as you visit top Lima landmarks, discover the ruins of a pre-Columbian city and enjoy a demonstration by Peruvian Paso horses. The archaeological complex of Pachacámac, spanning more than 1,400 acres, happens to be one of Peru’s unsung treasures, and you’ll have the opportunity to stroll the site’s adobe and stone palaces and temple pyramids. Explorations of Lima’s atmospheric main square, lined with stately palaces and ornate churches, and Callao’s colourful and creative epicentre round out this cultural mosaic.

The Lima Mosaic program is available as part of Oceania Cruises’ Free Land Tour Program as a pre-cruise or post-cruise offering on board Marina’s Maya & Inca Origins Cruise departing 3 December, 2023, 15-day voyage from Miami to Lima, and Legendary Latin America Cruise departing 18 December, 2023, 24-day voyage from Lima to Buenos Aires.

Jerusalem: A Holy Sanctuary 

Jerusalem. (Supplied)

3 Nights | Post-Cruise Jerusalem (Haifa), Israel

The Holy Land becomes even more meaningful upon viewing its most hallowed destinations, Jerusalem, which holds great symbolic significance for Jews, Christians and Muslims and is a World Heritage site designation. The fortress-like Church of Nativity in Bethlehem is another sacred Christian landmark, believed to mark the birthplace of Jesus. The ruins in Caesarea attest to the former grandeur of the seaport that Herod the Great built to honour Emperor Augustus Caesar.

The Jerusalem: A Holy Sanctuary program is available as part of Oceania Cruises’ Free Land Tour Program as a post-cruise offering on board Riviera’s Sheiks & Pharaohs Cruise departing 14 May, 2024, 15-day voyage Dubai to Jerusalem.

An Edo Experience Of Tokyo 

Tokyo City. (Supplied)

3 Nights | Post-Cruise Tokyo, Japan

From your base in Tokyo, you will visit some of the most impressive sights of Japan, including various ancient temples as well as some of its modern and natural wonders. Discover Tokyo’s fascinating Shogun history and Japan’s rich tradition of art at superb museums, stroll through beautiful Edo-period gardens and feel like a local as you visit Tsukiji Outer Market. During your leisure time, explore the colourful market street Ameyoko and take in the high-energy atmosphere of Ginza, Tokyo’s upscale shopping and entertainment district.

The An Edo Experience of Tokyo program is available as part of Oceania Cruises’ Free Land Tour Program as a post-cruise offering on board Riviera’s Land of The Rising Sun Cruise departing 20 March, 2024, and 1 April, 2024, 12-day voyage from Tokyo to Tokyo.