Hays Travel and cruise.co.uk partner with Oceania Cruises on first luxury charter exclusive

Hays Travel and cruise.co.uk have announced six chartered sailings aboard Oceania Nautica™ for summer 2027, designed specifically for a UK audience.

The exclusive sailings between 17 July and 26 August 2027, will offer a five-star luxury cruising experience for 650 passengers per itinerary – mainly no-fly options from Southampton. 

This marks the first time Hays Travel Group has chartered a vessel for a complete UK summer season and comes almost a year on since Hays Travel acquired Victoria Travel Group, the parent company of cruise.co.uk, in July 2025. 

Dame Irene Hays said: “We are delighted to be collaborating with Chris [Gardner, CEO], Tony [Andrews, MD] and the cruise.co.uk team on this exclusive charter with Oceania Cruises.

“Cruise continues to be a key strategic growth area for Hays Travel, and we know our customers will appreciate the luxury experience on board Oceania Nautica and the excellent choice of itineraries.”

Tony Andrews, Managing Director of cruise.co.uk, said: “Demand for luxury cruising has never been stronger, and this programme gives British travellers something genuinely special.

“With world-class dining, small-ship elegance and unforgettable itineraries on our doorstep, the 2027 ‘summer of lux’ season will be a fitting farewell for a much-loved ship and we’re proud to be the ones bringing her home.” 

Jason Montague, Chief Luxury Officer, Oceania Cruises, said: “The British market has long been important to Oceania Cruises, and these exclusive sailings reflect a clear desire for luxury experiences closer to home.

“Sailing from Southampton aboard Oceania Nautica, our UK guests can enjoy the hallmarks of our brand while exploring some of Europe’s most compelling destinations.”

Oceania Cruises invites travellers to experience Your World. Your Way.® through immersive global journeys aboard intimate, luxurious ships.

Defined by The Finest Cuisine at Sea®, genuine hospitality, and a refined, adults-only ambiance, each voyage offers a deeply enriching travel experience. 

• 17 July, ‘Iberian Homecoming’: three-nights from Lisbon, visits Southampton. Prices from £699pp

• 20 July, no-fly ‘Norwegian Fjords and Nordic Light’: seven-nights roundtrip from Southampton. Prices from £1,799pp
• 27 July, no-fly ‘Grand Iberian Tapestry’: 12-nights roundtrip from Southampton, Prices from £2,999pp
• 8 August, no-fly ‘Vineyards, Canvases and Chateaux’: eight-nights roundtrip from Southampton. Prices from £2,099pp
• 16 August, no-fly ‘Norwegian Fjords and Nordic Light’: seven-nights roundtrip from Southampton. Prices from £1,899pp
• 23 August, ‘Iberian Return’: three-nights from Southampton. Prices from £699pp 

Oceania Cruises is renowned for offering the most inclusive specialty dining at sea, with all venues included in the cruise fare. On board, guests enjoy a blend of enrichment and wellbeing, from group fitness classes to the Aquamar® Spa + Vitality Centre, alongside included Wi‑Fi and gratuities. 

Pre-registration will go live between 29 May and 3 June, before general sale opens on 4 June 2026.