Why did this US$40,000, six-month cruise sell out in a day? Covid-19 travel bans haven’t been lifted yet, but luxury travellers are digging deep for their next trip – even if it’s in 2023

- Oceania Cruises’ ‘Around the World in 180 Days’ cruise on the Insignia will take passengers to 33 countries, including Antarctica and 61 Unesco sites
- Travellers can check out the Great Wall of China and Glacier Bay National Park in the US, and enjoy an on-board spa, putting green, casino and pool deck
On January 27, Oceania Cruises opened bookings for its 180-day long cruise set for 2023. The trip sold out within a day.

“Despite the challenges the world faces today, travellers are clearly bullish on the future and are embracing these new opportunities to travel the world and create lifelong memories,” Bob Binder, president and CEO of Oceania Cruises, said in a statement.

The number of new guests on the 180-day cruise and the speed at which it sold out reflects “tremendous pent-up demand”, Binder said.

And apparently, 180 days out at sea isn’t enough for some of its guests. According to the cruise line, 20 per cent of its world cruise guests have decided to lengthen the voyage to 218 days.
The sold out trip will span from January 15, 2023, to July 13, 2023, and will start and end in San Francisco.
