French & Italian Treasures
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French & Italian Treasures

Departure 30 Sep 2026
Duration 12 Nights
Cruise Line Oceania Cruises
Ship Oceania Sirena

Featured Cabins

0800 059 0570

Itinerary

Barcelona, Spain

Date of arrival 30 Sep 2026
Arrive 07:00
Depart 17:00

The infinite variety of street life, the nooks and crannies of the medieval Barri Gòtic, the ceramic tile and stained glass of Art Nouveau facades, the art and music, the throb of street life, the food (ah, the food!)—one way or another, Barcelona will find a way to get your full attention. The capital of Catalonia is a banquet for the senses, with its beguiling mix of ancient and modern architecture, tempting cafés and markets, and sun-drenched Mediterranean beaches. A stroll along La Rambla and through waterfront Barceloneta, as well as a tour of Gaudí’s majestic Sagrada Famíliaand his other unique creations, are part of a visit to Spain’s second-largest city. Modern art museums and chic shops call for attention, too. Barcelona’s vibe stays lively well into the night, when you can linger over regional wine and cuisine at buzzing tapas bars.

Barcelona, Spain

Palamós, Spain

Date of arrival 1 Oct 2026
Arrive 07:00
Depart 17:00

One of the best ways to arrive in Catalonia is by sea, especially via the Costa Brava. This coastline, also known as the Rugged or Wild Coast, stretches from Blanes to the French border. Its name aptly refers to the steep cliff of ancient twisted rocks, which runs its entire length and is bounded inland by the Catalan mountain ranges. The intensity of the coast’s colour, the ruggedness of the rocks and the scent of the plants all combine to add to its attraction. The history of this region is long and varied. Traces can be found of the advanced culture of the Iberians, Greeks, Romans, Visigoths and Arabs. With Wilfred I and the independence of Catalan countries, the Catalan dynasty was born. Later, in 1479, Catalonia became a part of unified Spain following the marriage of Isabel, Queen of Castile, and Fernando, King of Aragon. The port of Palamos, some 36 miles northeast of Barcelona, has been in existence for nearly 700 years thanks to its location on one of the deepest natural bays in the western Mediterranean. The town itself is the southernmost of a series of resorts popular with sun worshippers. For the most part, Palamos has managed to retain some of the charm of a fishing village. The port also serves as a gateway to such inland locations as Girona, the capital of the province. Art lovers may want to visit Figueras, famous for its bizarre Teatre-Museu Dali, the foremost of a series of sites associated with the eccentric surrealist artist, Salvador Dali. If you choose to stay in Palamos, you can enjoy the pleasant atmosphere of the town or spend some time at a nearby beach. The town has a long seagoing tradition and busy harbour. The fish auction, prompted by the arrival of the fishing boats, is a spectacle worth seeing. The Fishing Museum illustrates the history and the life of the families who live off the sea.

Palamós, Spain

Toulon, France

Date of arrival 2 Oct 2026
Arrive 07:00
Depart 18:30
No further details for this day.
Toulon, France

Saint-Tropez, France

Date of arrival 3 Oct 2026
Arrive 07:00
Depart 19:00

At first glance, it really doesn’t look all that impressive. There’s a pretty port with cafés charging €5 for a coffee and a picturesque old town in sugared-almond hues, but there are many prettier in the hills nearby. There are sandy beaches, rare enough on the Riviera, and old-fashioned squares with plane trees and pétanque players, but these are a dime a dozen throughout Provence. So what made St-Tropez an internationally known locale? Two words: Brigitte Bardot. When this pulpeuse (voluptuous) teenager showed up in St-Tropez on the arm of Roger Vadim in 1956 to film And God Created Woman, the heads of the world snapped around. Neither the gentle descriptions of writer Guy de Maupassant (1850–93), nor the watercolor tones of Impressionist Paul Signac (1863–1935), nor the stream of painters who followed (including Matisse and Bonnard) could focus the world’s attention on this seaside hamlet as did this one sensual woman in a scarf, Ray-Bans, and capris. Vanity Fair ran a big article, “Saint Tropez Babylon,” detailing the over-the-top petrodollar parties, megayachts, and Beyoncé–d paparazzi. But don’t be turned off: the next year, Stewart, Tabori & Chang released an elegant coffee-table book, Houses of St-Tropez, packed with photos of supremely tasteful and pretty residences, many occupied by fashion designers, artists, and writers. Once a hangout for Colette, Anaïs Nin, and Françoise Sagan, the town still earns its old moniker, the “Montparnasse of the Mediterranean.” Yet you might be surprised to find that this byword for billionaires is so small and insulated. The lack of train service, casinos, and chain hotels keeps it that way. Yet fame, in a sense, came too fast for St-Trop. Unlike the chic resorts farther east, it didn’t have the decades-old reputation of the sort that would attract visitors all year around. For a good reason: its location on the south side of the gulf puts it at the mercy of the terrible mistral winter winds. So, in summer the crowds descend and the prices rise into the stratosphere. In July and August, you must be carefree about the sordid matter of cash. After all, at the most Dionysian nightclub in town, a glass of tap water goes for $37 and when the mojo really gets going, billionaires think nothing of “champagne-spraying” the partying crowds—think World Series celebrations but with $1,000 bottles of Roederer Cristal instead of Gatorade. Complaining about summer crowds, overpricing, and lack of customer service has become a tourist sport and yet this is what makes St-Tropez—described by the French daily newspaper Le Figaro as the place you can see “the greatest number of faces per square meter”—as intriguing as it is seductive.

Saint-Tropez, France

La Spezia, Italy

Date of arrival 4 Oct 2026
Arrive 07:00
Depart 19:00

La Spezia is sometimes thought of as nothing but a large, industrialized naval port en route to the Cinque Terre and Portovenere, but it does possess some charm, and it gives you a look at a less tourist-focused part of the Riviera. Its palm-lined promenade, fertile citrus parks, renovated Liberty-style palazzos, and colorful balcony-lined streets make parts of La Spezia surprisingly beautiful. Monday through Saturday mornings, you can stroll through the fresh fish, produce, and local-cheese stalls at the outdoor market on Piazza Cavour, and on Friday take part in the busy flea market on Via Garibaldi. There’s also Porto Mirabello, a newly built tourist port with a pool club, shops, and several restaurants that overlook the fleet of super-yachts.

La Spezia, Italy

Ajaccio, Corsica, France

Date of arrival 5 Oct 2026
Arrive 08:00
Depart 16:00

Considered Corsica’s primary commercial and cultural hub, the largest city and regional capital of Ajaccio is situated on the west coast of the island, approximately 644 km (400 miles) southeast of Marseille, France. Founded in 1492, vestiges of ancient Corsica in this ville impériale revolve around the city’s most famous son, Napoléon Bonaparte, whose family home—now the national museum Maison Bonaparte—pays tribute to the emperor’s historical influence.Remnants from what was originally a 12th-century Genoese colony are still visible around the Old Town near the imposing citadel and watchtower. Perfect for exploring, the luminous seaside city surrounded by snowcapped mountains and pretty beaches offers numerous sites, eateries, side streets, and a popular harbor, where sailboats and fishing vessels moor in the picturesque Tino Rossi port lined with well-established restaurants and cafés serving fresh local fare.

Ajaccio, Corsica, France

Cagliari, Italy

Date of arrival 6 Oct 2026
Arrive 10:00
Depart 18:00

Known in Sardinia as Casteddu, the island’s capital has steep streets and impressive Italianate architecture, from modern to medieval. This city of nearly 160,000 people is characterized by a busy commercial center and waterfront with broad avenues and arched arcades, as well as by the typically narrow streets of the old hilltop citadel (called, simply, “Castello”). The Museo Archeologico makes a good starting point to a visit. The imposing Bastione di Saint Remy and Mercato di San Benedetto (one of the best fish markets in Italy) are both musts.

Cagliari, Italy

Trapani, Sicily, Italy

Date of arrival 7 Oct 2026
Arrive 08:00
Depart 17:00

Trapani, the most important town on Sicily’s west coast, lies below the headland of Mount Erice and offers stunning views of the Egadi Islands on a clear day. Trapani’s Old District occupies a scimitarshaped promontory between the open sea on the north and the salt marshes to the south. The ancient industry of extracting salt from the marshes has recently been revived, and it is documented in the Museo delle Saline. In addition to the salt marshes,Trapani’s other interesting environs include the beautiful little hill town of Erice, the promontory of Capo San Vito stretching north beyond the splendid headland of Monte Cofano, the lovely island of Motya and the town of Marsala. Trips farther afield will take you to the magnificent site of Segesta or the Egadi Islands, reached by boat or hydrofoil from Trapani Port.

Trapani, Sicily, Italy

Valletta, Malta

Date of arrival 8 Oct 2026
Arrive 08:00
Depart 18:00

Malta’s capital, the minicity of Valletta, has ornate palaces and museums protected by massive fortifications of honey-color limestone. Houses along the narrow streets have overhanging wooden balconies for people-watching from indoors. Generations ago they gave housebound women a window on the world of the street. The main entrance to town is through the City Gate (where all bus routes end), which leads onto Triq Repubblika (Republic Street), the spine of the grid-pattern city and the main shopping street. Triq Mercante (Merchant Street) parallels Repubblika to the east and is also good for strolling. From these two streets, cross streets descend toward the water; some are stepped. Valletta’s compactness makes it ideal to explore on foot. City Gate and the upper part of Valletta are experiencing vast redevelopment that includes a new Parliament Building and open-air performance venue. The complex, completed mid-2013, has numerous pedestrian detours in place along with building noise and dust. Before setting out along Republic Street, stop at the tourist information office on Merchant Street for maps and brochures.

Valletta, Malta

Messina, Italy

Date of arrival 9 Oct 2026
Arrive 07:00
Depart 17:00

Home to the Museo Regionale of Messina, known for featuring two of Caravaggio’s paintings, the city is also famous for having been the capital of the ancient kingdom of Sicily.

Messina, Italy

Sorrento, Italy

Date of arrival 10 Oct 2026
Arrive 07:00
Depart 17:00

Sorrento may have become a jumping-off point for visitors to Pompeii, Capri, and Amalfi, but you can find countless reasons to love it for itself. The Sorrentine people are fair-minded and hardworking, bubbling with life and warmth. The tuff cliff on which the town rests is spread over the bay, absorbing sunlight, while orange and lemon trees waft their perfume in spring. Winding along a cliff above a small beach and two harbors, the town is split in two by a narrow ravine formed by a former mountain stream. To the east, dozens of hotels line busy Via Correale along the cliff—many have “grand” included in their names, and some indeed still are. To the west, however, is the historic sector, which still enchants. It’s a relatively flat area, with winding, stone-paved lanes bordered by balconied buildings, some joined by medieval stone arches. The central piazza is named after the poet Torquato Tasso, born here in 1544. This part of town is a delightful place to walk through. Craftspeople are often at work in their stalls and shops and are happy to let you watch; in fact, that’s the point. Music spots and bars cluster in the side streets near Piazza Tasso.

Sorrento, Italy

Porto Ercole, Italy

Date of arrival 11 Oct 2026
Arrive 09:00
Depart 18:00
No further details for this day.

Civitavecchia, Italy

Date of arrival 12 Oct 2026
Arrive 07:00
Depart 17:00

Italy’s vibrant capital lives in the present, but no other city on earth evokes its past so powerfully. For over 2,500 years, emperors, popes, artists, and common citizens have left their mark here. Archaeological remains from ancient Rome, art-stuffed churches, and the treasures of Vatican City vie for your attention, but Rome is also a wonderful place to practice the Italian-perfected il dolce far niente, the sweet art of idleness. Your most memorable experiences may include sitting at a caffè in the Campo de’ Fiori or strolling in a beguiling piazza.

Civitavecchia, Italy

Cabin Options

Oceania Cruises Sirena Inside Stateroom

Inside Stateroom

Welcome to the Inside Stateroom aboard the Oceania Sirena from Oceania Cruises, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Inside
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 160ft² (15m²)
Oceania Cruises Sirena Ocean View 3

Ocean View Stateroom

Welcome to the Ocean View Stateroom aboard the Oceania Sirena from Oceania Cruises, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Outside
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 165ft² (15m²)
Oceania Cruises Sirena Ocean View3

Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom

Welcome to the Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom aboard the Oceania Sirena from Oceania Cruises, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Outside
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 165ft² (15m²)
Oceania Cruises Sirena Veranda 1

Veranda Stateroom

Welcome to the Veranda Stateroom aboard the Oceania Sirena from Oceania Cruises, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Outside
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 216ft² (20m²)
Oceania Cruises Sirena Concierge Veranda

Concierge Level Veranda Stateroom

Welcome to the Concierge Level Veranda Stateroom aboard the Oceania Sirena from Oceania Cruises, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Outside
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 216ft² (20m²)
Oceania Nautica   Solo Stateroom 2

Solo Oceanview Stateroom

Welcome to the Solo Oceanview Stateroom aboard the Oceania Sirena from Oceania Cruises, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Outside
Occupancy 1 person
Size 143ft² (13m²)
Oceania Cruises Penthouse Suite

Penthouse Suite

Welcome to the Penthouse Suite aboard the Oceania Sirena from Oceania Cruises, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Suite
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 322ft² (30m²)
Oceania Cruises Sirena Owners Suite 1

Owner's Suite

Welcome to the Owner's Suite aboard the Oceania Sirena from Oceania Cruises, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Suite
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 1000ft² (93m²)
Oceania Nautica   Vista Suite 5

Vista Suite

Welcome to the Vista Suite aboard the Oceania Sirena from Oceania Cruises, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Suite
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 786ft² (73m²)

Ship Facilities

Dining
Enrichment
Entertainment
Health & Fitness

About the Ship

The better-than-new Oceania Sirena blends sophistication with a contemporary flair to create a casually elegant ambiance that embodies the most treasured elements of our celebrated ships. Every surface of every suite and stateroom is entirely new, while in the public spaces, a refreshed color palette of soft sea and sky tones surrounds a tasteful renewal of fabrics, furnishings and lighting fixtures that exquisitely encompasses the inimitable style and comfort of Oceania Cruises.

Oceania sirena

Oceania sirena Information

Launched 1999
Length 594 ft (181m)
Guest Capacity 670
Cabins 342
Crew Members 400

Deck Plans

Deck 3

  • Ocean View Stateroom
  • Tender Embarkation Area
  • Elevator

Deck 4

  • Destination Services
  • Reception Hall
  • Concierge
  • Reception Desk
  • Medical Centre
  • Elevator
  • Deluxe Ocean View
  • Inside Stateroom

Deck 5

  • Grand Dining Room
  • Baristas Grand/Bar
  • Upper Hall
  • Boutiques
  • Martinis
  • Casino
  • Elevator
  • Lounge
  • Dance Floor
  • Stage

Deck 6

  • Concierge Level Veranda
  • Veranda Stateroom
  • Deluxe Ocean View
  • Ocean View Stateroom
  • Inside Stateroom
  • Owner’s Suite
  • Vista Suite
  • Elevator

Deck 7

  • Concierge Level Veranda
  • Deluxe Ocean View
  • Inside Stateroom
  • Owner’s Suite
  • Vista Suite
  • Elevator

Deck 8

  • Bridge
  • Concierge Level Veranda
  • Inside Stateroom
  • Owner’s Suite 
  • Penthouse Suite 
  • Elevator

Deck 9

  • Terrace Café
  • Bar
  • Elevator
  • The Patio
  • Waves Grill
  • Whirlpools
  • Pool
  • Waves Bar
  • Oceania @ Sea
  • Card Room
  • Aquamar Spa
  • Fitness Centre
  • Styling Salon
  • Steam Rooms
  • Spa Terrace

Deck 10
  • Red Ginger
  • Tuscan Steak
  • Bars
  • Library
  • Fitness Track
  • Horizons
  • Elevator
Deck 11

  • Shuffleboard
  • Sun Deck
  • Golf Putting Greenes

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