| Oceania about-faces world cruise

OCEANIA Cruises this morning confirmed the cancellation of several voyages aboard its Nautica in Asia as part of its current world cruise itinerary, with the ship instead to turn around 180 degrees from Papeete and head west.

Nautica is currently in Hawai’i and heading to French Polynesia, but the onward itinerary from Papeete on 29 Jan has been revised.

After visiting Moorea, Raietea and Bora Bora the ship will sail back to Los Angeles and then onward to Mexico, Costa Rica, through the Panama Canal to Miami and ultimately to Europe.

Passengers on board have been told that the Destinations Team is exploring opportunities for Exclusive Shoreside Events on the new itinerary, and those who wish to continue on the journey will receive a 15% refund of the cruise fare paid.

Alternatively passengers who disembark early will be given a pro-rata refund of the voyage not sailed, accommodation on the segment voyages of their choice and a 10% discount.

As well as those sailing on the full world cruise itinerary, the change will impact Aussies booked on segment voyages in Asia, who have been offered a full refund of cruise fares paid.