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Caribbean & Riviera Revelry

Aboard Sirena with Oceania Cruises

Departure Date

22 April 2025

Duration

21 Nights

Fly Cruise From

£7,789pp

Cruise Reference

ART-3CAOC14

Cruise Overview

If you associate Puerto Rico's capital with the colonial streets of Old San Juan, then you know only part of the picture.

San Juan is a major metropolis, radiating out from the bay on the Atlantic Ocean that was discovered by Juan Ponce de León.

More than a third of the island's nearly 4 million citizens proudly call themselves sanjuaneros.

The city may be rooted in the past, but it has its eye on the future.

Locals go about their business surrounded by colonial architecture and towering modern structures.By 1508 the explorer Juan Ponce de León had established a colony in an area now known as Caparra, southeast of present-day San Juan.

He later moved the settlement north to a more hospitable peninsular location.

In 1521, after he became the first colonial governor, Ponce de León switched the name of the island—which was then called San Juan Bautista in honor of St.

John the Baptist—with that of the settlement of Puerto Rico ("rich port").Defended by the imposing Castillo San Felipe del Morro (El Morro) and Castillo San Cristóbal, Puerto Rico's administrative and population center remained firmly in Spain's hands until 1898, when it came under U.S.

Control after the Spanish-American War.

Centuries of Spanish rule left an indelible imprint on the city, particularly in the walled area now known as Old San Juan.

The area is filled with cobblestone streets and brightly painted, colonial-era structures, and its fortifications have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Old San Juan is a monument to the past, but most of the rest of the city is planted firmly in the 21st century and draws migrants island-wide and from farther afield to jobs in its businesses and industries.

The city captivates residents and visitors alike with its vibrant lifestyle as well as its balmy beaches, pulsing nightclubs, globe-spanning restaurants, and world-class museums.

Once you set foot in this city, you may never want to leave.
You can easily explore all of Gustavia during a two-hour stroll.

Some shops close from noon to 3 or 4, so plan lunch accordingly, but stores stay open past 7 in the evening.

Parking in Gustavia is a challenge, especially during vacation times.

A good spot to park is rue de la République, alongside the catamarans, yachts, and sailboats.
With its superb beaches, historical attractions and beautiful coral reefs, Antigua provides a host of diversions.

It is said that the island contains 365 beaches, one for every day of the year.

Antigua maintains its traditional West Indian character, with gingerbread-house style architecture, calypso music and carnival festivities.

St John’s has been the administrative capital since the island’s colonisation in 1632, and has been the seat of government since it gained independence in 1981.

From the port you can explore the colourful Redcliffe district, with its restored wooden houses, and Heritage Quay with its shopping mall and craft shops.

The city has some fine examples of Colonial architecture, including the twin-towered cathedral, built in 1845 and considered one of the finest church buildings in the Caribbean.

All coaches in Antigua are operated by smaller vehicles, and commentary will be given by a driver/guide.

Cruise Itinerary

Aboard Sirena

Launch Year: 1999 Length: 181 Width: 25.45 Currency: USD Capacity: 648 Crew Count: 400 Deck Count: 9 Cabin Count: 342

The better-than-new 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 colour 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.

Beautiful sister ship to charming Regatta, Insignia and Nautica, 648-guest Sirena embodies the most treasured elements of our celebrated fleet and features a few highlights all her own. Better than new, Sirena includes entirely new suites, staterooms and bathrooms and reflects the same beautifully re-inspired ambiance as her sister ships. She features Tuscan Steak, her signature specialty restaurant, which serves Italian favourites, succulent steaks and fresh seafood inspired by Toscana and Polo Grill, as well as the beloved restaurant Red Ginger. Sirena offers 2 additional unique, open-seating restaurants, the Aquamar Spa + Vitality Centre, eight lounges and bars, a casino and 333 luxurious suites and tony staterooms, nearly 70% of which feature private verandas.

Sirena Facilities

Sirena Includes

Cabin Details

Ultimate Suites

The re-inspired Owner’s, Vista and Penthouse Suites on board the elegant Sirena exude a residential character and refined personality like never before. These suites are adorned in designer fabrics and furnishings that echo the serene seas and expansive skies, transforming them into calming and tranquil oases of relaxation. All of our suites include exclusive 24-hour Butler service and are uncommonly spacious, further adding to the luxurious suite experience.

Veranda Staterooms

Our spacious staterooms afford the ultimate in luxury. Sleekly re-designed interiors reveal a chic and becoming palette, designer fabrics, modern furnishings and original art. Plump the cloud-like pillows and relax in your Tranquility Bed, a luxury bedding experience exclusively on Oceania Cruises. As you sail on to your next destination, relax on the private teak veranda, a feature of the vast majority of accommodations.

Luxurious Staterooms

A modern palette blends sea, sky and comforting earth tones in each of these sanctuaries to create a soothing environment that invites relaxation. Every stateroom is imbued with a luxurious ambiance, featuring designer residential furnishings, fine fabrics and plush draperies, chic lighting and much more.

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