Unique Cruise from Miami Visits Everything from the Antarctic to Bali

Ever looked at a map and thought, “I want to go there, and there, and there“?  Well, Oceania Cruises is offering a very unique sailing that pretty much covers the map. Everything from the icy Antarctic to Balinese temples will be seen on this voyage, and it all starts in PortMiami.

Departing from Miami on January 6, 2026, the “Around the World in 180 Days” cruise isn’t just a vacation; it’s a global expedition. And on the elegant Oceania Vista, carrying a comfortable 1,200 guests on the 2023 Allura-class ship, passengers will experience it all with Oceania’s signature focus on great food and immersive destinations.

This particular itinerary stands out as very unique.

From the Icy South to Tropical Paradise

It really is a voyage of extremes.  The itinerary will take passengers from the stark landscapes of the Antarctic region (with a call in Punta Arenas, Chile, explicitly linked to Antarctica in the schedule) to the lush beauty of Bali, Indonesia, known for its vibrant culture and temples.

That’s some geographical variety that few single trips ever cover. But this sailing is about far more than just these two very different destinations.

Route of the 180-day Sailing on Oceania Vista

Overnight Stays

One of the most rewarding aspects of this World Cruise is the amount of time spent in port. This isn’t a “drive-by” tour of the globe. The itinerary features a number of overnight stays, allowing passengers to actually experience a destination.

Based on the itinerary, Oceania Vista will spend extra time in the following places with overnight stays:

• Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 2 nights
• Buenos Aires, Argentina: 1 night
• Papeete, Tahiti Island, French Polynesia: 1 night
• Benoa, Bali, Indonesia: 1 night
• Singapore: 1 night
• Mumbai, India: 1 night
• Dubai, UAE: 1 night
• Safaga (for Luxor), Egypt: 1 night
• Bordeaux, France: 1 night

These extended stays provide opportunities for more relaxed sightseeing, experiencing local nightlife, and taking longer excursions inland, like exploring the temples near Safaga or the vineyards near Bordeaux.

Major Phases of 180-Day Cruise

Here is the 180-day world cruise itinerary in a nutshell, breaking it down into major phases:

South America and Caribbean: (Early January – Late February) Following departure from Miami, the cruise visits the Caribbean before sailing along the coasts of South America, with calls including French Guiana, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, the Falklands, and Chile.

Pacific Crossing and Islands: (Mid-March – Early April) After visiting California, the voyage crosses the Pacific, including stops in Hawaii and exploring islands and archipelagos across the South Pacific, from the Marquesas to Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, and French Polynesia.

Australia and Asia: (Early April – Early May) The itinerary includes coastal Australia, followed by visits to Indonesia (Komodo Island is included), Singapore, Phuket, and cities in Sri Lanka and India.

Middle East: (Mid – Late May) Ports of call include Oman, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, featuring an overnight stay near Luxor and a transit of the Suez Canal.

Mediterranean and Europe: (Late May – Early June) Following the Suez Canal portion, the cruise visits ports in Greece, Italy, Spain, Morocco, Portugal, and France in the Mediterranean and Western Europe.

Northern Europe and Atlantic: (June) The journey proceeds north to the British Isles, the Faroe Islands, and Iceland before crossing the Atlantic.

North America: (Late June – Early July) Calls are scheduled in Canada and the US East Coast before the voyage concludes back in Miami.

This 180-day voyage on Oceania Vista from Miami starts at $58,099 per person as part of the promotional fare, but most of the cabins have filled up and require a wait list for those still interested.

The following is included in the cruise fare:

• Free laundry services
• Free visa package
• Free WiFi
• Free pre-paid gratuities
• Free luggage delivery

Oceania Cruises is well known for its epic world cruises, and they often sell out very quickly.  Last year we reported of another 180-day world cruise with the company that sold out in 30 minutes.

Here is the full itinerary of this incredible cruise in 2026: