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Athens to Venice
Greece, Turkey & Croatia Luxury Gay Cruise
July 5–15, 2023
Oceania Cruises Oceania Vista
 Atlantis charts a new course in luxury in 2023 on the brand-new Oceania Vista – the most brilliantly modern ship to set sail in 2023! In ten magical days you’ll discover the wonders of the Greek Isles, the charm of Croatia, and the excitement of Turkey. Our extended stays give you plenty of time to explore, including overnights in both Mykonos and Istanbul. All onboard the newest luxury ship in the world, perfectly suited for 1300 very lucky Atlantis gay guests.
Immerse yourself in an original journey through the best of the Mediterranean that takes you from historical Athens to the best of the Greek Isles, the ruins of Ephesus, the wonders of dynamic Istanbul, and the unforgettable scenery of Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast. Enjoy sumptuous cuisine in five novel and sophisticated restaurants, served in casual elegance with no extra charges. Let Atlantis entertain you throughout with our stellar signature performers, friendly hosts, and a few perfectly timed parties. It’s the ultimate combination of exploration and entertainment – luxuriously delivered in every way.
Legendary Cities to Explore
There’s more to see in Athens beyond the Acropolis and it’s the ideal place to start a vibrant adventure that spans two continents and four fascinating countries. Our first stop in Kusadasi takes you back in time to the great city of Ephesus, one of the world’s best preserved ancient Roman sites and a true wonder of the modern world.
Make sure you’re on deck early the next day for our incredible arrival into Istanbul as Vista sails the Bosporus directly into the heart of this magnificent city. Our overnight stay gives you plenty of time to explore Istanbul’s ancient and modern wonders, sample the best of Turkish cuisine, and even enjoy some of the city’s brilliant nightlife.
Find Your Greek Isle
After a relaxing afternoon as sea we’ll head towards Greece to visit three of the world’s most exciting islands, starting in the legendary playground of Mykonos. Once again, our overnight stay lets you enjoy the best of Mykonos’ fabulous beach culture, shop the island’s extraordinary boutiques, and get lost in the pulsing nightlife that surrounds you.
A short sailing takes you to the calmer but more dramatic island of Santorini, where cities cascade from the cliffs and the island’s sheer natural beauty dazzles all who arrive. Enjoy some of the island’s many world-class wineries, visit your choice of black or red beaches, or share a meal with friends at a seaside taverna. We’re eve staying late enough to witness one of the world’s most famous sunsets!
Our last Greek Isle takes you to Crete, the largest of the country’s islands, where history looms large amongst the fortified walls and Venetian architecture throughout this.
The Thrill of the Adriatic
Dubrovnik, a UNESCO world heritage site of ancient streets lined with stone palaces. The polished marble street of Split showcase some of the region’s best-preserved architecture in a remarkable seaside setting.
Finally, we’ll make our way north to the gorgeous city of Trieste and gateway to the treasures of Venice, the Veneto, Friuli, and so much more.
As many of you know, Venice has ceased allowing large cruise ships into her port directly, forcing all cruise ships to dock in nearby ports. For guests who wish to continue directly to Venice upon arrival, Atlantis will offer transfers to the city for an additional charge. The total travel time is approximately 60 minutes to the heart of Venice. Atlantis will also offer post-cruise tour experiences in Friuli & Slovenia, as well as to Venice itself.
Pure Indulgence Onboard.
The luxurious new mid-size Oceania Vista is your home for this extraordinary journey. With 1300 guests she’s the perfect size for our intimate voyage yet filled with features found on much larger ships. You’ll discover a masterpiece of contemporary casual elegance and design, from the sparkling Grand Staircase to the stunningly modern suites. Six tantalizing restaurants offer an unmatched variety of culinary delights, while nine welcoming bars and lounges provide the perfect spot to recap each day’s explorations.
Take a splash in the large heated pool or three inviting whirlpools. Spacious teak decks create the perfect setting for soaking up the sunshine or joining us for a festive poolside t-dance or two.
At the end of each brilliant day, there’s no better way to wind down than at the Aquamar Spa, where signature treatments abound and a state-of-the-art fitness center makes it easy to keep moving.
The Finest Cuisine at Sea. All Included.
Eight open seating restaurants offer some of the finest dining at sea, each with a distinctive experience – and all included with no surcharges. Thrill to creations in the sumptuous Grand Dining Room or enjoy the cozy elegance of Polo Grill’s classic steakhouse. Enjoy authentic Italian at Toscana or be wowed by modern American with a twist at the all-new Ember. Contemporary Asian cuisine at Red Ginger never fails to impress and of course there’s almost always a relaxing informal meal at the indulgent Terrace Cafe.
Legendary Entertainment for a Remarkable Journey
The stars come out in our spacious theater, featuring Atlantis signature entertainers from our community and beyond. Our cabaret stars, drag queens, and specialty performers will thrill you in the intimate Horizons lounge on the top deck. Try your luck in the intimate casino or meet friends over drinks and music at our classic Atlantis piano bar.
While most of this cruise is about exploration, relaxation, and friendship, we’ll still host a few invitingly friendly parties – but not every day or night. It’s a unique part of the world and we’ll dazzle you some the perfect t-dances and a few festively unique evening events. All designed to entertain, not exhaust!
Intimate Luxury. Amazing Value.
Discover the best of the Med in style next summer. Intimate, original, and unique in every way, yet with all the fun you’ve come to expect from our vacations.
We invite you to explore the best of the Med in the company of great friends next summer as we return to Oceania for this once-in-a-lifetime adventure on their newest ship!
A New Class of Luxury
The sparkling new Oceania Vista blends classic sophistication with a contemporary flair to create a casually elegant ambiance that’s unmatched anywhere else. From the sparkling Grand Staircase to the stunning suites, you’ll find designer touches everywhere, highlighting the finest residential design and furnishings. It’s one of the most beautiful ships Atlantis has ever chartered, and the perfect home for exploring in style.
Launching in early 2023, Vista was designed for epicureans and travel connoisseurs, featuring six open-seating gourmet restaurants with no surcharge. Take a cooking class in the Culinary Center, or discover our talented artists-in-residence in Artist Loft enrichment center. The Aquamar Spa & Vitality Center offers virtually every pampering treatment imaginable. The dazzling all new coffee bar, serves up illy® espresso and coffee and freshly made pastries. Intimate lounges abound – perfect for meeting friends or enjoying Atlantis entertainment. Accommodations in every category are incredibly spacious, including lavish bathrooms in most.
And there’s no better place to enjoy the wonders of the Med than from the expansive and well-appointed teak decks that grace the top of the ship.
A Spa for Your Lifestyle
The Aquamar Spa & Vitality Center lets you chart a new course on a path to wellness with a holistic approach to well-being. Through fitness, exquisite cuisine and a multitude of healing therapies, you can discover ways to unleash your untapped potential and make positive changes in your life. Of course, the star element of any spa experience are their unique treatments that will leave you wondering how anything could feel quite so perfect.
Of course, more opportunities await you in the state-of-the-art fitness center, where you may exercise on the latest fitness equipment or join a class in indoor cycling, aerobics, Pilates or yoga.
The Finest Cuisine at Sea. Or Anywhere.
Under the guidance of master chef Jacques Pepin, Vista boasts some of the most sophisticated and varied dining options at sea. All six restaurants are included with no additional charges and of course you can dine whenever you wish, with whomever you choose with no formal dress code. Take a look at these incredible options.
The Grand Dining Room
Handsomely decorated in rich woods, designer tapestry fabrics and oversized armchairs, the expansive dining area exudes classic splendor. The Grand Dining Room’s formally attired and classically trained wait staff graciously serve course after course of European-inspired cuisine or delectable alternatives such as healthy Canyon Ranch® signature dishes. Menus change daily with a brilliant choice of at least ten appetizers, soups and salads and twelve entrées at dinner.
Polo Grill
Polo Grill embodies all the elements of a classic steakhouse, expressing them with timeless reverence. Each course stands as the very definition of time-honored favorites, most notably the beef dishes, all of which are USDA Prime and dry-aged for 28 days to enhance tenderness and flavor.
Toscana
Presented on elegant, custom-designed Versace china, masterfully prepared dishes exemplify the essence of Tuscany and celebrate Italy’s culinary passion. Classic dishes from various regions of Northern Italy are featured, many from recipes that originated with the mothers and grandmothers of our own Italian culinary staff.
Ember
Ember is the signature addition to Oceania Cruises’ family of restaurants, designed to warm your culinary soul. Featuring a menu of inventive American creations blended with time-honored classics, this inviting dining spot will instantly charm you with its alluring ambiance and tantalizing menu. Whether you are looking forward to a leisurely evening of dining or a quick dinner before catching an Atlantis show, Ember is where you want to be.
Red Ginger
Red Ginger’s chefs have created contemporary interpretations of Asian classics. The interior simply glows with ebony woods, a soothing waterfall wall and striking, modern Asian artworks, all with a nod to feng shui. In Red Ginger, the gustatory pleasures are as striking as the visual ones.
Terrace Café
Informal and carefree, the Terrace Café is wonderfully inviting any time of day--feel free to dine inside or alfresco at one of the shaded teak tables on the terrace. First thing in the morning, enjoy sumptuous breakfast selections. Come lunch, the expansive menu of international-inspired dishes changes entirely. Evenings, the impeccably clad wait staff shines, and the cuisine takes on a more sophisticated flair.
Waves Grill
Sometimes, the ultimate luxury is casual dining on all-American favorites, a style laid-back Waves Grill epitomizes. Located in a spacious, shaded area steps from the swimming pool, you’ll enjoy an extensive and mouthwatering luncheon menu.
Aquamar Kitchen
Aquamar Kitchen presents a decidedly fresh perspective on dining and the pursuit of wellness. Whether you are a dedicated flexitarian or a die-hard foodie, Aquamar Kitchen offers an abundance of indulgence with none of the guilt.
Privée
Host a private party for up to 10 privileged guests in our most exclusive onboard dining venue, Privée. The exquisite setting is adorned with Baroque millwork and a custom-built table designed by the famed Dakota Jackson, illuminated by a golden Venini chandelier. The cuisine is equally superb, as each guest may select any number of courses from Polo Grill, Toscana or a combination of both. Reservations required. A room reservation surcharge applies.
Let Us Entertain You
The spacious theater features Atlantis signature entertainment, along with Oceania’s dazzling production shows in an intimate venue that invites you to sit back and enjoy. Take in our very own Piano Bar at Martinis. Discover new Cabaret stars in Horizons lounge. Or try your luck at the Casino Bar. No matter where you end up, you’ll find comfortable places to meet friends old and new in a setting that makes you feel right at home.
Unique Enrichment Opportunities
Vista offers some remarkable ways to enhance your vacation. The Artist Loft brings you into the creative process in ways you never imagined with our artist-in-resident program.
At the Culinary Center, learn how to prepare a variety of exquisite dishes at your own fully equipped workstation in a state-of-the-art teaching kitchen. Master Chefs from around the world offer guidance and inspiration to fine-tune your techniques, but you will actually prepare the dishes yourself. It’s the ultimate way to learn and truly absorb every step of each recipe.
Contemporary, Indulgent Luxury.
The spacious dimensions of Vista’s recently upgraded suites and staterooms offer the ultimate in luxury. Interiors are decorated with rich woods, lustrous fabrics, custom-crafted furnishings and original artworks. A stylish color palette blends the soothing colors of the sea, with earthen hues to express the pinnacle of comfort and beauty. Plump the goose-down pillows of the Prestige Tranquility Bed, an Oceania Cruises exclusive. Enjoy beautiful vistas of the sea on your private teak veranda, a feature that graces the vast majority of accommodations onboard.
All of our suites are extraordinarily spacious, affording you your own private retreat. Penthouse Suites feature oversized living and dining areas, marble and granite–clad bathrooms with a bathtub, as well as a separate shower and walk-in closet.
Vista’s opulent Owner’s Suites, Vista Suites and Oceania Suites offer everything you would expect in a five-star hotel, elevating nautical grandeur to new levels. Each has its own bedroom, dining area and so much more. The lavish Owner’s Suites feature iconic furnishings from Ralph Lauren Home Collection, and the Vista and Oceania Suites have been designed and furnished by the wizardry of famed New York designer Dakota Jackson.
And no matter which room you choose, you’ll find little touches that set Vista apart. The mini-bar is refreshed daily with free and unlimited soft drinks and bottled water. Bulgari amenities grace the spacious bathroom. Enhanced 24-hour room service is just a phone call away. And their friendly staff is always available to take care of your every need with twice-daily service.
And the Suite Life
All of Vista’s suites are extraordinarily spacious, affording you your own private retreat. Penthouse Suites feature oversized living and dining areas, marble and granite–clad bathrooms with a bathtub, as well as a separate shower and walk-in closet.
Vista’s opulent Owner’s Suites, Vista Suites and Oceania Suites offer everything you would expect in a five-star hotel, elevating nautical grandeur to new levels. Each has its own bedroom, dining area and so much more. The lavish Owner’s Suites feature iconic furnishings from Ralph Lauren Home Collection, and the Vista and Oceania Suites have been designed and furnished by the wizardry of famed New York designer Dakota Jackson.
All Suites offer a dedicated Butler and keycard access to the suites-only Executive Lounge.
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