"The cruise Jim and I took on the Oceana line this past summer through UAMS College of Medicine Alumni Association is at the top of our list of several cruises on several lines. Everything was first rate: our room was lovely, comfortable in size with a veranda and bath with a normal sized shower.
They took beautiful care of our room with service timed when we were not there. The food was excellent and there were three gourmet restaurants – Chinese, French and American Polo -- with a guaranteed reservation at each for no additional charge. They all could stand on their own as Michelin starred restaurants.
The South of Spain ports of call were interesting and allowed trips to interior destinations such as Alhambra and Granada, Seville, and Casablanca in North Africa. I recommend making private reservations on the internet in the larger ports and using the ship’s tours in the smaller ports.
Entertainment onboard was great – we loved the shows. "
~ Flo Deer (Mrs. Phillip J.) |
Alumni from Washington, Ohio, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas Massachusetts, Louisiana, California, Florida, Tennessee and, of course, Arkansas have good memories of their travels with other alumni and friends to beautiful and exotic locations from the Far East to Europe and Africa.
Their feedback about our tour company, Go Next, is very positive.
So, COME TRAVEL WITH US!
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2013 Trips
MEDITERRANEAN GRANDEUR
Rome to Monte Carlo (10 nights)
Date: May 19 - 30, 2013
Price: From $3,499 per person, double occupancy (Airfare included)
The treasures of the Mediterranean are spread out before you while sailing the shores of Italy, France and Monaco aboard Oceania Cruises’ elegant Nautica. Depart Rome’s port of Civitavecchia for Sorrento, a trove of cobblestone streets and charm. Take in the stunning island beauty of Capri, or visit the famed ancient town frozen in time, Pompeii. More enchanting treasures await you in the hillside towns of Amalfi and Positano, a blend of seaside cliffs, colorful houses and medieval palaces. From Livorno, head to Florence where you can stroll past opulent Renaissance palaces and see Michelangelo’s breathtaking statue of David, or visit Pisa and stand before the famous Leaning Tower. Continue to the wildly beautiful island of Corsica and the town of Ajaccio, the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte.
In Marseille, stroll the Canebière to the fascinating Old Port, or venture through the Provençal countryside to the lovely fountains of Aix or the medieval walls and fortress-like palace in Avignon. Stop on the French Riviera and mingle with the rich and famous, first in the famed resort of St. Tropez and then in the celebrated city of Cannes, before concluding your voyage in Monte Carlo, where more of the glamorous jet-set life can be seen at its famous casino and palace.
ALASKAN ADVENTURES
* Early Booking Discount Extension *
Due to the popularity of the Alaskan Adventures program, we are extending the
EBD to March 31, 2013.
Seattle to Vancouver (7 nights)
Date: August 5 - 12, 2013
Price: From $1,999 per person, double occupancy (Including airfare)
Travel to a place of stunning landscapes and unspoiled wilderness, a place where nature reigns supreme – amazing Alaska. Discover America’s Last Frontier from the elegant decks of Oceania Cruises’ Regatta, an intimate vessel with outstanding amenities, cuisine and service. Depart from Seattle and travel north along Canada’s coast to Wrangell, one of Alaska’s oldest towns and the only one in the state to be governed by four nations: Tlingit, Russian, Britain and the U.S. Continue cruising through Tracy Arm, a breathtaking fjord whose pristine waters reflect its icy-blue tidewater glaciers and soaring granite cliffs. Follow the Alaskan coast to Sitka, the former Russian capital of North America and an astoundingly picturesque city known for its many historic attractions, and visit the small wilderness outpost of Ketchikan, known as the “Salmon Capital of the World.” Sail on through the scenic Inside Passage heading south to the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver where your voyage concludes. This Alaskan cruise is truly an unforgettable adventure.
NORTHERN ITALY
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Date: October 11-19, 2013
Price: From $3,199 per person double occupancy (International airfare is additional)
From the urban Old World beauty of Milan and the grand charm of Padua and Verona to the serenity of Lake Garda, northern Italy is a rurally-tinged adventure in fine art, flourishing traditions and food. Enjoy a leisurely lake cruise past medieval castles and charming villages like Bordelino, Garda and Sirmione. Visit Italian towns that formed the original settings for Shakespearean dramas and have produced classic culinary delights such as prosciutto ham, Parmigiano cheese and balsamic vinegar. See – and taste – these delicacies among the same farms and fields where they were first produced in the Middle Ages. Sample the roots of classical music in Cremona, where Stradivari produced his first violins. Among the spectacular fashion and culture of Milan, take in La Scala Opera House and the possessions of the famed composer Verdi. And at the Santa Maria delle Grazie, view The Last Supper – da Vinci’s immortal Renaissance masterpiece and an unforgettable symbol of northern Italy and world-class art.
2014 Trips
TAHITIAN JEWELS
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Date: March 26 - April 5, 2014
Price: From $3,299 per person, double occupancy (including airfare)
Savor the tropical splendor of emerald-green palms, white sand beaches and brilliant turquoise waters as you sail aboard the luxurious Oceania Cruises Marina to the most stunning destinations in the South Pacific, the gorgeous Polynesian islands. Experience a cruise with the finest service, accommodations and cuisine at sea, where every port of call is an island paradise. Admire multihued lagoons around Moorea and discover the region’s cultural heritage on beautiful Raiatea. Be engulfed by magnificent tropical beauty on romantic Bora Bora and wander the black sand beaches of Nuku Hiva. Sail to Hiva Oa, artist Paul Gauguin’s idyllic island home, and enchant your senses with colorful sea life at Rangiroa, before returning to Papeete on the lovely island of Tahiti. Set adrift, catch the breeze and discover Polynesia’s most beautiful gems on this exceptional voyage.
GREEK ISLES ODYSSEY
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Date: May 14 - 22, 2014
Price: From $2,499 per person, double occupancy (including airfare)
Discover incredible ancient wonders on this Aegean odyssey from Athens to Istanbul while cruising aboard the graceful Riviera, Oceania Cruise’s newest ship. Depart Athens and sail to the lovely Greek island of Santorini, a stunning natural spectacle of volcano-carved landscapes and blue-domed, whitewashed towns. Explore Turkey’s vibrant port city of Kusadasi, or visit the amazing ruins of Ephesus, a former Roman town that is now one of the best-preserved archaeological sites on the Mediterranean. Cruise to the island of Rhodes, world famous for its ancient Acropolis and former site of the legendary Colossus. Savor its picturesque fusion of medieval walls and archeological sites with sweeping, white sand beaches and dazzling, turquoise waters. Next stroll though Mykonos, a winding seaside maze of streets amid stark white homes dotted with brightly painted shutters and doors, before cruising to Kavala, home to neoclassical museums and a spectacular Byzantine fortress. Before your exceptional odyssey comes to a close, relish the impressive Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and fascinating Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, the magnificent city astride two continents.
BALTIC MARVELS
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Date: August 13-21, 2014
Price: From $2,699 per person, double occupancy (including airfare)
Marvel at the exquisite architecture and charming capitals of the Baltic as you cruise from Denmark to Germany, Estonia, Russia, Finland and Sweden aboard Oceania Cruises Marina, a sleek haven replete with magnificent amenities and outstanding cuisine. Set out for Warnemünde, Germany’s delightful port, and take in its Gothic churches, charming market squares and seaside promenade or head inland to Berlin, a city brimming with legendary landmarks like the poignant Brandenburg Gate and Berlin Wall. Sail to Estonia and admire Tallinn, a beautifully preserved city that radiates old-world charm with red-roofed homes, cobbled streets and spire-crowned churches. Savor almost two full days to soak up St. Petersburg, a Russian city exuding a European essence. Explore its pastel, onion-domed cathedrals and legendary palaces, like the immense Winter Palace and lavish Catherine’s Palace. Treasure even more architectural gems in the Finnish capital of Helsinki, a renowned international design mecca where sophistication and innovation are complemented by an array of verdant forests and parks, before concluding your journey in Stockholm.
ACCENT ON THE ADRIATIC
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Date: October 20-28, 2014
Price: From $2,499 per person double occupancy (including airfare)
Discover captivating ports, ancient ruins and the wild beauty of nature as you cruise the azure waters of the Adriatic aboard the deluxe Oceania Cruises Marina, an elegant vessel replete with breathtaking amenities and outstanding cuisine. Set out from Venice and sail to Split, Croatia’s jewel along the Adriatic Sea, where a centuries-old Roman palace and Croatia’s oldest museum filled with intriguing relics await. Stroll the pink-paved streets that wind through Montenegro’s coastal port of Kotor, a medieval town enclosed by impressive walls. Spend time in Durres, where remnants of its ancient past surface in a 2nd-century amphitheater and the columns of an amazing Byzantine forum. Discover the verdant island of Corfu, where beauty abounds among the lush emerald hills and white sand beaches. Perched on a cliff overlooking the sea, Sicily’s timeless town of Taormina offers a blend of ancient Greek and Roman ruins and vibrant modern shops, which have enticed authors and artists for centuries. Explore the charming trove of cobblestone streets and stunning panoramas of Sorrento, or travel to Capri, a lovely island of stunning panoramas, quaint villages and ancient villas, before concluding your Adriatic adventure in Rome. From historic Adriatic ports to celebrated Italian panoramas, this extraordinary voyage truly enchants and delivers.