Oceania Sirena: November 12 2026 – December 21 2026

About Istanbul

Istanbul spans Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus, layering Byzantine, Ottoman and modern city life around a busy natural waterway. Sultanahmet brings together Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapı Palace, while the Grand Bazaar, Galata lanes, waterfront neighborhoods and ferry crossings reveal a city shaped by trade, faith and migration.

November 12 2026: Embark 1:00 PM · Depart 5:00 PM

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About Bozcaada (Troy)

Bozcaada is a breezy Aegean island where a formidable harbor castle overlooks whitewashed lanes and traditional stone houses. Greek and Turkish influences remain visible in its architecture, food and relaxed townscape. Vineyards spread across the interior, while uncrowded coves and wind-shaped countryside give the island an easygoing, distinctive character.

November 13 2026: Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 7:00 PM

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About Mykonos

Mykonos Town's whitewashed lanes connect small chapels, shops and sheltered squares before opening onto the waterfront at Little Venice. Windmills stand above the coast, while beaches offer a different island experience. Excursions to nearby Delos depend on boat schedules and conditions; allow time for tender transfers and the return aboard.

November 14 2026: Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 7:00 PM

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About Athens (Piraeus)

Piraeus is Athens' maritime gateway, with busy ferry basins and smaller harbors along its coast. Inland, the Acropolis rises above the capital, while Plaka's lanes, museums and ancient sites reward a longer stay. Arrange transfers with city traffic in mind, particularly when combining sightseeing with disembarkation or an onward flight.

November 15 2026: Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 7:00 PM

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About Gythion

Gythio is a small harbor town on the southern Peloponnese, known in antiquity as the port of Sparta. Neoclassical houses, fishing boats, and a long waterfront frame the modern settlement, while nearby ancient sites connect it with Mani and Laconia. Mavrovouni Beach, olive-covered hills, and the road toward Mystras broaden the excursion landscape.

November 16 2026: Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 7:00 PM

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About Katakolon

Katakolon is a compact harbor village on the western Peloponnese, with a waterfront of cafés, shops and fishing boats facing the Ionian Sea. Its principal cultural context lies inland at Ancient Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games, where temple ruins, a stadium and archaeological collections illuminate classical Greek ritual and competition.

November 17 2026: Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 7:00 PM

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About Igoumenitsa

Igoumenitsa is a working port on Greece's northwestern coast, framed by hills and the waters facing Corfu. The town offers a waterfront introduction to the Epirus region, while coastal villages and inland landscapes invite longer outings. Plan transfers carefully when heading beyond the port, keeping the ship's departure firmly in view.

November 18 2026: Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 5:00 PM

Shore planning

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About Kotor

Kotor lies at the end of a mountain-ringed bay, its fortified old town compressed between steep limestone slopes and the Adriatic waters of Montenegro. Medieval lanes connect Romanesque churches, small squares and stone palaces within UNESCO-listed defenses. A climb toward the hillside fortifications opens wide views across the Bay of Kotor.

November 19 2026: Arrive 8:00 AM · Depart 7:00 PM

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About Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik's limestone walls enclose a compact Adriatic city of baroque churches, polished lanes and terracotta roofs. The Stradun crosses the old town between gates, fountains and civic palaces shaped by the former Republic of Ragusa. Fortifications, nearby islands and Dalmatian seafood offer perspectives on its maritime independence and coastal setting.

November 20 2026: Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 4:00 PM

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About Zadar

Zadar's peninsula preserves a Roman forum, medieval churches and Venetian defensive walls beside the Adriatic. The circular Church of Saint Donatus anchors the historic core, while the waterfront's Sea Organ turns wave movement into sound near the solar-powered Greeting to the Sun. Markets and nearby islands add a distinctly Dalmatian dimension.

November 21 2026: Arrive 9:00 AM · Depart 6:00 PM

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About Venice

Venice unfolds across a lagoon in canals, stone bridges and neighborhoods shaped by centuries of maritime trade. Piazza San Marco, the Doge's Palace and basilica form its ceremonial core, while quieter sestieri reveal workshops, churches and local squares. The Rialto market and lagoon islands of Murano and Burano extend the city's cultural landscape.

November 22 2026: Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 5:00 PM

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About Koper

Koper occupies a historic peninsula on Slovenia's short Adriatic coast, where Venetian-influenced façades gather around Tito Square. The Praetorian Palace, cathedral and bell tower reflect centuries of maritime trade, while narrow lanes lead toward a working harbor and modern promenade. Nearby vineyards, olive groves and villages introduce the landscapes of Slovenian Istria.

November 23 2026: Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 7:00 PM

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About Rijeka

Rijeka's busy harbor reflects its role as a Croatian maritime crossroads at the head of Kvarner Bay. Central streets mix grand facades, shops and cafes, while surrounding hills offer wider coastal perspectives. Nearby resort towns provide alternative outings, provided road transfers fit comfortably within the ship's published arrival and departure times.

November 24 2026: Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 6:00 PM

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About Split

Split grew within and around the Roman emperor Diocletian's vast waterfront palace, now the living heart of its UNESCO-listed old city. Stone passages open onto cafes, markets and the Cathedral of Saint Domnius, while the Riva promenade faces the harbor. Marjan Hill adds pine-shaded paths, viewpoints and small historic chapels.

November 25 2026: Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 7:00 PM

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About Bari

Bari's old town occupies a maze of stone lanes beside the Adriatic, where residents still shape orecchiette pasta outside their homes. The Basilica of Saint Nicholas draws pilgrims, while the Norman-Swabian castle recalls the city's strategic past. A long seafront promenade, lively markets and Puglian seafood complete its practical, lived-in character.

November 26 2026: Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 5:00 PM

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About Corfu

Corfu Town layers Venetian arcades, British civic buildings and Orthodox churches between two coastal fortresses. The UNESCO-listed old town opens into the broad Spianada, with cafés beneath the Liston colonnade. Beyond the center, olive-covered hills, pale beaches, kumquat products and village tavernas express the island's Ionian character.

November 27 2026: Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 7:00 PM

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About Crotone

Crotone faces the Ionian Sea on Calabria's eastern coast, near the site of ancient Kroton, a powerful Greek colony associated with Pythagoras. The old quarter, cathedral and Castle of Charles V frame the historic center. Capo Colonna's archaeological remains, Calabrian peppers, local wine and seafood broaden the area's cultural profile.

November 28 2026: Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 5:00 PM

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About Valletta

Valletta is a compact fortified capital built in honey-colored limestone above Malta's Grand Harbour. Its UNESCO-listed grid contains ornate churches, auberges and balconies, with Saint John's Co-Cathedral displaying a richly decorated interior. Upper Barrakka Gardens survey the harbor and Three Cities, while steep streets reveal the island's layered maritime history.

November 29 2026: Arrive 10:00 AM · Depart 6:00 PM

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About Messina (Sicily)

Messina stands at Sicily's northeastern tip beside the narrow strait separating the island from mainland Italy. Its cathedral square is known for an elaborate astronomical clock, while broad avenues and waterfront monuments reflect reconstruction after major earthquakes. The surrounding hills offer strait views, and local cooking highlights swordfish, citrus and granita.

November 30 2026: Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 6:00 PM

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About Naples/Pompeii

Naples is an exuberant southern Italian city of layered streets, baroque churches, archaeological treasures and powerful culinary traditions beneath Mount Vesuvius. Nearby Pompeii preserves an extraordinary Roman city halted by the eruption of 79 CE. The bay also opens possibilities toward elegant coastal towns, depending on timing and traveler priorities.

December 1 2026: Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 5:00 PM

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About Rome (Civitavecchia)

Civitavecchia is the principal Tyrrhenian port for Rome, connecting a working waterfront and historic center with the Italian capital inland. Travelers can explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Vatican Museums and baroque piazzas in Rome, or remain near the coast for Civitavecchia's Michelangelo Fortress, market streets and seafront promenade.

December 2 2026: Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 5:00 PM

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About Bastia (Corsica)

Bastia is Corsica’s principal port and a center for the island’s wines. Above the old harbor of Terra Vecchia, the Genoese citadel encloses Terra Nova and the former governors’ palace, now a museum of Corsican ethnography. Its fortress, keep and sixteenth-century bell tower frame expansive views toward the coast, mountains and nearby village of Erbalunga.

December 3 2026: Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 8:00 PM

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About Florence/Pisa/Tuscany (Livorno)

Livorno is the Tuscan port for Florence, but has its own network of Medici canals, market halls and seafood traditions around the Venezia Nuova district. Inland, Florence presents Renaissance landmarks including the Duomo, Uffizi and Ponte Vecchio. Together they contrast a working maritime city with Tuscany's art-rich regional capital.

December 4 2026: Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 8:00 PM

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About Cinque Terre (La Spezia)

La Spezia is a Ligurian port and a gateway to the five coastal villages of Cinque Terre. Its waterfront and town center offer a local alternative to traveling farther along the coast. Village visits require onward transport; choose a realistic route, checking train or boat arrangements and the ship's departure time.

December 5 2026: Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 7:00 PM

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About Toulon

Toulon curves around one of the Mediterranean’s finest natural harbors, long associated with the French navy. The old town’s market streets, waterfront and cable car toward Mont Faron provide contrasting perspectives. Provençal villages, coastal scenery and local museums offer alternatives beyond the city, depending on the ship’s time in port.

December 6 2026: Arrive 9:00 AM · Depart 7:00 PM

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About Palamos

Palamós is a working fishing port on Catalonia's Costa Brava, centered on a broad bay, marina and waterfront promenade. Its fishing museum and daily auction explain a maritime economy especially associated with prized local prawns. Beaches, coastal paths and nearby medieval villages reveal the varied landscapes and culinary traditions of the Empordà.

December 7 2026: Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 7:00 PM

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About Palma de Mallorca

Palma gathers around a magnificent Gothic cathedral rising above Mallorca’s broad bay. Behind the waterfront, stone lanes connect courtyards, artisan shops, markets and traces of the city’s Arab and Jewish heritage. Modernist architecture and lively tapas bars enrich the center, while the island beyond offers mountain villages, olive groves and secluded coves.

December 8 2026: Arrive 8:00 AM · Depart 8:00 PM

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About Barcelona

Barcelona pairs a Mediterranean waterfront with a layered cityscape of Roman remains, Gothic lanes and Catalan modernist architecture. Gaudí's Sagrada Família and Park Güell contrast with the intimate squares of the old city. Food markets, tapas bars, design studios and the hill of Montjuïc make culture, cuisine and urban scenery easy to combine.

December 9 2026: Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 5:00 PM

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About Alicante

Alicante brings together a lively Mediterranean waterfront, palm-lined promenades and a compact historic quarter beneath Santa Bárbara Castle. Markets, tiled squares and seafood restaurants introduce the character of Spain’s Costa Blanca. The elevated fortress provides sweeping coastal views, while nearby beaches offer a contrasting, slower way to experience the port city.

December 10 2026: Arrive 9:00 AM · Depart 6:00 PM

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About Almeria

Almería sits between the Mediterranean and Andalusia’s sunlit landscape, with beaches extending beyond its historic center. Moorish influences remain visible throughout the Old Town, most powerfully at the Alcazaba, a remarkably preserved hilltop citadel overlooking the sea. Open markets, restaurants and tapas bars express a food culture grounded in the produce and traditions of southern Spain.

December 11 2026: Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 7:00 PM

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About Gibraltar

Gibraltar is a compact British Overseas Territory at the Mediterranean entrance, dominated by its immense limestone Rock. Great Siege Tunnels and the Moorish Castle expose layers of military history, while Saint Michael’s Cave penetrates the interior. Europa Point Lighthouse marks the strait below, where a 2.3-square-mile territory faces both the Iberian Peninsula and North Africa.

December 12 2026: Arrive 8:00 AM · Depart 4:00 PM

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About Casablanca

Casablanca is Morocco’s dynamic Atlantic metropolis, shaped by trade, Art Deco planning and contemporary design. The monumental Hassan II Mosque stands partly above the ocean, showcasing intricate Moroccan craftsmanship. Central boulevards, the Habous Quarter and lively markets reveal different eras, while cafés and restaurants introduce regional flavors in the country’s largest city.

December 13 2026: Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 4:00 PM

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About Agadir

Agadir pairs a broad Atlantic waterfront with a modern Moroccan city rebuilt after the 1960 earthquake. Its palm-lined promenade, marina, hilltop Kasbah viewpoint and nearby Souss Valley landscapes create a relaxed introduction to southern Morocco. Travelers can compare beach time, local markets and regional culture according to the day’s schedule.

December 14 2026: Arrive 11:00 AM · Depart 6:00 PM

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About Arrecife (Lanzarote)

Arrecife is the compact capital of Lanzarote, centered on a lagoon, small fortresses and a waterfront shaped by fishing traditions. Beyond town, dark volcanic terrain, whitewashed villages and vineyards planted in sheltered hollows define the island’s distinctive character. The contrast of Atlantic blue and sculpted lava creates memorable scenery.

December 15 2026: Arrive 10:00 AM · Depart 6:00 PM

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About Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Las Palmas combines an Atlantic beach city with the layered history of Gran Canaria’s capital. Vegueta’s cobbled lanes contain the cathedral, shaded courtyards and museums, while Las Canteras beach curves along a lively urban waterfront. Inland, volcanic calderas, mountain villages and contrasting microclimates reveal the remarkable variety of the island’s landscapes.

December 16 2026: Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 5:00 PM

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About Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Santa Cruz is Tenerife’s energetic capital, with landscaped plazas, a market rich in Canary Island produce and the sculptural Auditorio beside the Atlantic. Nearby San Cristóbal de La Laguna preserves a UNESCO-listed colonial center. Beyond the cities, pine forests and the volcanic landscapes of Teide National Park reveal the island’s extraordinary elevation and geology.

December 17 2026: Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 5:00 PM

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About Santa Cruz de La Palma

Santa Cruz de La Palma is a colonial port on the eastern side of La Palma, with cobbled streets, ornate wooden balconies, and the Church of El Salvador. Volcanic hills rise immediately behind the town, while nearby trails and viewpoints reveal the island’s steep Atlantic geography. The harbor remains the capital’s social and maritime center.

December 18 2026: Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 4:00 PM

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About Funchal (Madeira)

Funchal has served for five centuries as Madeira’s capital, sheltered in a natural amphitheater of fertile volcanic slopes. Blandy’s Wine Lodge, the Workers’ Market and Sacred Art Museum reveal the island’s trade and culture. A cable car climbs to Monte, while beyond the city the UNESCO-listed Laurisilva forest protects an ancient and exceptionally humid evergreen ecosystem.

December 19 2026: Arrive 10:00 AM · Depart 6:00 PM

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About At Sea

Days at sea offer time to enjoy Oceania Sirena between destinations, from reading in a quiet lounge to walking the open decks and watching the changing horizon. Dining, enrichment and relaxation can shape an unhurried day aboard. Consult the onboard program for the activities and facilities available during each sea passage.

December 20 2026: At sea

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About Lisbon

Lisbon climbs seven hills above the Tagus, a city of tiled façades, historic trams, broad viewpoints and neighborhoods rich in maritime memory. Belém recalls Portugal’s age of exploration, while Alfama’s lanes preserve an older intimacy. Contemporary design, food halls and riverside spaces add energy without diminishing the capital’s distinctive light.

December 21 2026: Disembark 8:00 AM

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