Come for the cruise, stay for the small ship! Here’s what you’ll experience on the brand-new Ocean Odyssey:

• Eight stateroom configurations, most of which have full walk-out balconies for the most flexible style of travel — plus, suites designed for comfortable triple-occupancy as well as adjoining room options
• A culinary program offering gourmet dining incorporating regional fare
• All beer and wine included with dinner
• Health and wellness options including an onboard spa, swimming pool, and gymnasium
• Expert cultural lecturers and curated performances
• Knowledgeable expedition staff by region
• Separate, intimate space for all of your group’s private dining needs (available upon request)
• Environmentally friendly standards, with reduced emissions into air and sea, and lower energy consumption
• Dynamic positioning technology
• State-of-the-art safety technology, Polar Code 6 compliant, and fully compliant with the latest SOLAS requirements in expedition cruising
• Rolls-Royce stabilizer system; “Safe Return to Port” technology
• Multiple launching platforms to allow for easy and quick loading of expedition landing craft, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards
• Small passenger-to-crew ratio
• Onboard medical doctor
• Boutique
• Elevator from bottom to top deck

• Wines brought onboard are carefully selected and regularly updated to ensure you’re enjoying the best harvest years
• Join in on a traditional Greek lunch at Magna Grecia Greek Farm. Sample its house made wine and olive oils while being regaled with local entertainment to boot
• Visit Jurlinovi Dvori, a local village estate in hills of Primosten, famous for it's strong Babic wine, that you will try during included lunch there
• Visit Kezele Family Farm near Zagreb, where you’ll taste their award-winning wines and visit their wine cellars
• Enjoy a wine tasting at a private Sicilian winery in Erice
• In Taormina, choose the Mount Etna tour for a winery visit and tasting
• Enjoy opportunities to dine on your own and discover regional wines
• In Sardinia, you may choose to visit famous Surrau Winery
• From Bastia, head to the Patrimonio wine region and enjoy a tasting at local winery
• You may choose to visit Siena and San Gimignano while docked in Livorno, which includes a visit to a local winery, lunch, and a tasting
• While docked in Sete, you may choose to embark on a half-day tour of Montpellier and Chateau de Flaugergues, which holds centuries of wine-making tradition

• Stroll the culture-rich streets of Amman, Jordan’s cosmopolitan capital
• Marvel at the fantastically preserved mosaic floors of the Houses of Dionysos, Aion and Theseus on Cyprus, OR visit the Cypriot village of Choirokoitia
  and observe a cheese-making and basket-weaving demonstration in a local home
• Dine on the creations of a Turkish Master Chef whom we have invited aboard to prepare dinner for you!
• Sample tasty Greek appetizers and sip ouzo during a tour break on Mykonos
• Discover the art of Petra's Treasury
• Visit the Coptic Orthodox church in Sharm El Sheikh, considered one of the top 10 most beautiful modern churches in the world
• Visit an old stone church in Dubrovnik for a Vantage-exclusive private concert by the Croatian Philharmonic Orchestra
• In Zagreb, browse the Dolac market, where locals from the countryside come to buy and sell crafts and regional foods
• Visit the Šibenik Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Enjoy a dinner onboard with "klapa" singers, a UNESCO protected cultural heritage of Croatia
• Delphi has been revered as a hotspot of ancient Greek culture and archeological sites for centuries
• Discover Erice’s “salt road”
• Circumnavigate Sicily and learn about the unique culture and cuisine of this fascinating island
• Discover the unique trulli homes in the town of Alberobello, localed in Italy’s Puglia region
• Enjoy nights of local onboard entertainment
• Participate in workshops and cooking demos that immerse you in the cultures of Italy and Croatia
• Visit the Vatican Museums in Rome
• Participate in onboard lectures, designed to bring you closer to the history, culture, and cuisine of your destinations
• See the exterior of La Sagrada Família, a Roman Catholic minor basilica and masterpiece of Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí. You may also choose to tour the inside
• Enjoy your choice of tours: Florence and Pisa—including highlights such as the domed cathedral of Piazza del Duomo and Piazza del Signoria, OR Siena and Sam Gimignano, with morning sightseeing in Siena and lunch with a wine tasting in local estate
• Visit elegant Cannes, home of France’s world-famous film festival, and enjoy a tour of its highlights including a visit to the Grasse Perfume Factory and artistic St. Paul de Vence
• Tour Tempio Pausania, the ancient capital of the Sardinia region, and discover historic churches, houses, and mansions before stopping to visit the cork museum
• Stop in at Villa San Martino, Napoleon’s summer residence on Elba Island
• Enjoy onboard entertainment by local performers on two nights of your cruise, as well as a flamenco performance in Barcelona

• Marvel at the rock-carved city of Petra, etched into the red sandstone of Jordan’s desert
• Step into prehistory at the archaeological site of Akrotiri, frozen in time by a volcanic eruption around 1600 BC
• Stroll the cobbled streets of Rhodes, Europe’s oldest still-inhabited medieval enclave
• Walk the ancient lanes of Ephesus and perhaps hear the echoes of St. Paul, who once preached here
• Explore the Acropolis of Athens, grandly perched atop a dramatic hill overlooking the city
• Your choice of tours, both UNESCO-listed: Paphos, or Choirokoitia Village
• Visit Jerusalem, Nazareth, and Sea of Galilee
• Visit Delphi, once known as the center of the world by ancient Greek mythologists, has been revered as a hotspot of ancient Greek culture and archeological sites for centuries and named a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Enjoy natural beauty of the Bay of Kotor at this UNESCO-listed waterway and medieval town
• In UNESCO-listed Olympia, alongside temples, there are remains of various sporting venues from the festive games that began in 776 B.C.
• Visit Monte Carlo and see the glittering Royal Palace and the burial site of Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco
• Admire the UNESCO-designated architecture of visionary Antoni Gaudí in Barcelona
• Stop in at Villa San Martino, Napoleon’s summer residence on Elba Island
• Tour Tempio Pausania, the ancient capital of the Sardinia region, and discover historic churches, houses, and mansions

• Attend a lecture about the notoriously healthy Mediterranean diet, including a tasting of local specialties
• Join in on a traditional Greek lunch at the Magna Grecia Greek Farm. Sample its house made wine and olive oils while being regaled with local entertainment to boot
• Athens restaurants are world-class, but so is its street food — at a fraction of the cost. Don't miss souvlaki, fava purée and pita, a classic Greek salad, or anything with feta cheese
• Enjoy a private tour of the stables at Kezele Family Village Estate outside of Zagreb before a wine tasting, decadent dinner and folklore performance
• Visit Jurlinovi Dvori, a local village estate, for a lunch of local specialties and wine
• Enjoy lunch at a local masseria (country estate) in Puglia
• Granita or wine tasting (depending on choice of tour) in Taormina
• Wine tasting at a private Sicilian winery
• Home-hosted lunch with pizza-making demonstration at a local farm outside Pompeii
• Purchase Mediterranean Sea salt in the town of Erice, and see how it’s made
• Enjoy opportunities to dine on your own throughout your journey
• Enjoy regionally inspired cuisine crafted by expert chefs every day of your cruise aboard the 5-star Ocean Odyssey
• Choose to a locally owned farm and vineyard in Siena, where you’ll be welcomed by the owner and enjoy a farm-to-table lunch complete with a tasting of their wines and olive oils. Or, choose to savor traditional Florentine cuisine at a local restaurant
• Enjoy a traditional lunch at a local restaurant after exploring the villages of Cinque Terre
• Have lunch at a local restaurant on your full day tour from Cannes to Grasse
• Enjoy a traditional Spanish Lunch in a local restaurant in Barcelona
• Try Roman specialties at a local restaurant during an included lunch in Rome

• Experience awe-inspiring Petra, a prehistoric city that was carved into the pink sandstone cliffs of Jordan’s southwestern desert
• Grab your included binoculars to marvel at vast desert vistas that surround the Suez Canal during a two-day crossing
• Enjoy a scenic boat ride across the stunning Sea of Galilee
• Marvel at the varied and intense beauty of the Israel countryside during included tours
• Take in the stark beauty of the Dead Sea as you float upon its famously buoyant waters
• Enjoy spectacular views of the Aegean as we follow Santorini’s narrow streets and twisting staircases during our explorations of this intriguing island
• Sail the Aegean, passing through the Cyclades island cluster
• Enjoy a very scenic itinerary, from driving through Croatian highlands to sailing along the world-famous Dalmatian coastline with its 1,800 islands — only 66 of which are inhabited
• Visit Krka National Park, where waterfalls tumble into dramatic gorges
• Discover Hvar, an island known for its vast fields of lavender, ancient olive trees, and fruit orchards
• Visit Magna Grecia, a family-owned Greek agrotourism farm
• Enjoy a lecture on olive production
• Take in views of Croatia’s Dalmatian Islands as you cruise through the Adriatic Sea
• Enjoy lunch in a masseria (country estate) in Puglia
• Discover different wine varietals and the unique soul and climate that helps them flourish
• Find out how Mediterranean sea salt is made along the salt road in Erice
• Explore the Aeolian Islands
• Visit several volcanic sites, including Etna and Pompeii
• Take in the beauty of Cinque Terre on a private boat tour
• Choose between two tours of breathtaking natural scenery: In Provence, a hike to the red cliffs and ochre quarries of Roussillon, or a half-day safari through Camargue National Park
• Take the opportunity to admire Bastia’s breathtaking landscapes and small, baroque-style buildings and chapels
• Enjoy a scenic drive along the scenic St. Florent gulf past rolling vineyards en route to the St. Florent city center
• Enjoy scenic views of the Tuscan countryside on your choice of tours from Livorno
• Enjoy a comprehensive view of the beauty of Provence on full-day tour from Cannes to St. Paul de Vence
• See some of the world’s oldest olive trees in Old Sardinia, or learn about winemaking process in Porto Cervo

This solo-friendly voyage has been enhanced with special features catering to independent travelers, including:

• Complimentary biking options: take a spin alongside your Concierge, who will lead small-group bike rides, or explore independently with our complimentary locks, helmets, and biking maps
• A lively social media night and musical performances most nights
• Solo-friendly social activities, including a Solo Connection mixer
• Onboard entertainment, lectures, and cooking demonstrations

Your onboard Vantage Concierge will be available throughout your entire cruise to help you customize your journey. Here are just a few services your Concierge can provide:

• Special celebrations. Do you have a big birthday, anniversary, family reunion, or other important event you want to celebrate on board? Let your Concierge know and they will make all the special arrangements, whether it’s a private reception in your suite, a gathering in the lounge, a celebration in the Captain’s Club, and more
• Restaurant reservations. Just notify your Concierge of your interests and they will be happy to make recommendations, calling ahead to reserve your table
• Special excursions. Maybe you need a limo to take you for a special night on the town. Perhaps you’re interested in tracking down long-lost relatives. Your Concierge is here to help!
• Extend your stay! Your Concierge can help modify your hotel reservations and flights if you decide to stay on
• Tickets to local concerts, exhibits, theater, sporting events, and more
• Concierge-guided bike tours using the 20 available complimentary bicycles your ship has onboard

Take advantage of this free, start-to-finish service by making your requests prior to your journey or during your journey. Call 1-888-982-6824 or email Concierge@vantagetravel.com to speak to a Concierge today, or simply log in to My Portfolio up to two weeks prior to departure.