Oceania spotlights Wellness Discovery Tours

RESPONDING to growing interest in wellness experiences, Oceania Cruises is now offering more than 50 Wellness Discovery Tours in destinations throughout Asia, Europe and South America. The signature collection of tours offers opportunities to engage with centuries-old healing traditions, mindfulness practices and local cultures across the globe. Intended to inspire connection and enrichment, the small-group, wellness- oriented tours bring guests together with local specialists and like-minded travellers. These shoreside encounters are complemented by onboard experiences such as culinary lectures, hands- on cooking classes, and food and beverage pairing experiences, plus talks by insightful guest speakers, creative workshops in the Artist Loft and performances by local musicians. Highlights include:  Ultimate Traditional Dance Therapy, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Through Kandyan dance, guests learn the moves and rituals of Sri Lanka’s national dance in an uplifting group setting.  Saigonese Organic Food Tasting, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Travellers savour organic teas and vegetarian cuisine, engage with local experts and gain insights into Vietnam’s celebrated tea culture.  Tai Chi at Viharn Sien Park, Bangkok, Thailand. Guests visit a serene urban park in the shadow of the temple Viharn Sien to practise the slow, fluid movements of tai chi, an ancient form of exercise improving strength, flexibility and balance.  Healthy Stroll Along the Cliffs and Getxo, Bilbao, Spain. Travellers traverse geologically rich cliff paths, pass 18th-century windmills and fortresses, and experience the Basque fishing village of Getxo, with time to enjoy local tapas and authentic culture.  Thermal Baths of the Popes, Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy. To restore mind and body at Terme dei Papi, guests soak in mineral-rich waters beloved by popes, artists and poets for centuries, in an Italian countryside setting.  Traditional Chinese Medicine Experience, Hong Kong, China. Passengers consult with a traditional medicine doctor and try therapies such as acupuncture or cupping, learning ancient methods to promote relaxation and vitality.  Yoga & Wine Tasting Overlooking Caldera, Santorini, Greece. A meditative yoga session on a winery terrace, followed by tastings of Santorini’s distinct vintages while admiring the breathtaking views.  Tai Chi & Vegetarian Lunch at a Monastery, Hanoi, Vietnam. Mindful movement surrounded by natural beauty and spiritual heritage in a Buddhist monastery on Yen Tu Mountain.  Volcanic Thermal Pools and Naples/ Pompeii, Italy. Guests alternate between hot and cold pools, surrounded by ancient landscapes and timeless healing traditions.  Patagonian Hot Springs & Fjord Cruise, Puerto Chacabuco, Chile. Cruise guests journey through the Aysén Fjord by catamaran to the secluded Ensenada Perez Hot Springs amid the Patagonian landscape. Oceania Cruises is represented by Cruises International in the South African market.