{"id":4898,"date":"2024-08-29T05:57:27","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T05:57:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/news\/?p=4898"},"modified":"2024-09-23T11:17:49","modified_gmt":"2024-09-23T11:17:49","slug":"oceania-to-homeport-in-tampa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/news\/oceania-cruises\/oceania-to-homeport-in-tampa","title":{"rendered":"Oceania Cruises to Homeport in Tampa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Oceania Cruises is set to introduce a selection of new winter sailings to the Caribbean and Panama Canal in early 2026, departing from Tampa, according to a recent press release.<\/p>\n<p>In March 2026, the 670-guest Insignia will make history as the first ultra-premium cruise ship to sail from Port Tampa Bay, the company announced.<\/p>\n<p>Oceania\u2019s new itineraries will range from seven to 20 nights, featuring destinations such as St. Thomas, St. Kitts, and Tortola in the Caribbean; Cozumel, Costa Maya, and Belize City; plus a daytime transit of the Panama Canal and an overnight stay in Panama City.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 offset-lg-3\">\n<div class=\"articles-video-new\">\n        <iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen class=\"hide\" frameborder=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OuM2sSDRU-0?rel=0&#038;controls=1&#038;showinfo=0&#038;modestbranding=1\" title=\"YouTube video player\"><\/iframe>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Frank A. Del Rio, President of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/cruise-lines\/oceania-cruises\">Oceania Cruises<\/a>, expressed enthusiasm about the new routes, stating, \u201cPort Tampa Bay marks an exciting new chapter for us as Oceania Cruises becomes the first ultra-premium cruise line to offer dedicated voyages from Tampa. This new gateway provides convenient access to Florida\u2019s west coast and the Gulf of Mexico, aligning well with the cosmopolitan vibe of our hometown, Miami.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Paul Anderson, President and CEO of Port Tampa Bay, welcomed the news, saying, \u201cWe are excited to host Oceania Cruises at Port Tampa Bay. The arrival of the Insignia is a significant milestone that will elevate Tampa\u2019s status as a leading cruise destination. 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