In late July 2027, the boutique luxury vessel Oceania Sirena embarks on an 10-night voyage from Istanbul to Venice, calling at historical ports across Turkey, Greece, Croatia, and Italy. Inside staterooms are currently bookable starting at just €1,236 per person, oceanview staterooms from €1,932 per person, and private veranda staterooms from €2,466 per person (based on double occupancy). Solo travelers face a 100% single supplement.
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Included Services
Oceania Cruises positions itself in the upper-premium luxury tier, meaning several services that incur hefty surcharges on mainstream cruise lines are already included in the cruise fare:
- Full board dining across all venues, including complimentary specialty dining (Tuscan Steak, Red Ginger, etc.; only the wine-pairing experience at La Reserve carries a surcharge)
- All non-alcoholic beverages: soft drinks, specialty barista coffees, teas, and still & sparkling Vero water
- All onboard crew gratuities and service charges
- Two unlimited high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi logins per stateroom
- Complimentary port shuttle buses into city centers (where available)
- 24-hour complimentary room service
In addition, bookings wt Oceania’s Your World Included amenity choice, allowing you to choose between:
- House Select Beverage Package: unlimited complimentary champagne, wine, and beer by the glass during lunch and dinner hours in dining venues and bars
- OR Shore Excursion Credit: $300 USD per person to spend on ship-organized tours
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The Route
The journey departs on July 28, 2027, from Istanbul, Turkey. Arriving early is strongly recommended to explore iconic landmarks such as the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar before the ship sets sail in the late afternoon.
Your first port of call is the Greek island of Lesbos (Mytilene), followed by Kusadasi on Turkey’s Aegean coast—the gateway to the ancient ruins of Ephesus. The ship then visits Chania on Crete, famed for its picturesque Venetian harbor and waterfront restaurants, and Katakolon on the Peloponnese peninsula, the historic birthplace of the Olympic Games.
Entering the Adriatic Sea, the Sirena docks in Dubrovnik, Croatia, where you can walk along the intact medieval defensive city walls. Further stops along the Dalmatian Coast include the island of Korčula and historic Zadar, famous for its Roman ruins and the musical Sea Organ.
In Italy, the ship calls at Ravenna, renowned worldwide for its UNESCO-protected early Christian and Byzantine mosaic art. The voyage concludes in Venice, where the ship remains docked overnight, functioning as a floating luxury hotel and giving you an extra day to wander the canals and alleys before disembarkation on August 7.
| Day | Date | Destination | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Istanbul, Turkey | 17:00 | ||
| 2 | Lesbos (Mytilene), Greece | 09:30 | 19:00 | |
| 3 | Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey | 08:00 | 18:00 | |
| 4 | Chania, Crete (Greece) | 09:00 | 17:00 | |
| 5 | Katakolon (Olympia), Greece | 08:00 | 16:00 | |
| 6 | Dubrovnik, Croatia | 13:30 | 23:00 | |
| 7 | Korčula, Croatia | 08:00 | 18:00 | |
| 8 | Zadar, Croatia | 08:00 | 18:00 | |
| 9 | Ravenna, Italy | 10:00 | 20:00 | |
| 10 | Venice, Italy | 07:00 | Overnight | |
| 11 | Venice, Italy | Disembark |
Editor’s Note: Considering that Oceania is an adults-only cruise line, the price is under €120 a night, and the itinerary has fantastic stops, I’m honestly considering booking this cruise for myself.
The Ship
The Sirena was built in 1999 and extensively refurbished in 2019 as part of the line’s fleetwide OceaniaNEXT modernization program. Measuring 180 meters in length and 26 meters in width, the boutique luxury vessel accommodates just 648 passengers served by 410 crew members, providing an intimate country club casual atmosphere.
Onboard amenities include the Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center, offering wellness treatments, complimentary fitness classes, and a heated pool with sun deck loungers. Guests can also enjoy quiet reading in the English-style library housing over 2,000 volumes, or take in evening entertainment spanning classical string quartets, Broadway-style revues, and guest comedians in the Sirena Lounge.
Culinary excellence is the hallmark of Oceania Cruises. Dining venues onboard feature no seating surcharges, allowing you to dine flexibly in the Grand Dining Room, the Italian-inspired Tuscan Steak, contemporary Asian restaurant Red Ginger, or the casual al fresco Terrace Café.
Below are a few impressions of the ship and cabins:
Flights & Getting There
Because the cruise embarks in Istanbul and disembarks in Venice, you will require an open-jaw or separate one-way flight itinerary. Both cities are major aviation gateways connected across Europe and North America by full-service and low-cost airlines.
Flight schedules for summer 2027 will become available for booking approximately 10 to 12 months prior to departure. You can search and compare flights using our search tool below: