Oceania Cruises recently announced its 180-day world cruise scheduled to depart March 1, 2019, aboard the Insignia ship.

The vessel will carry 684 guests during the voyage that covers more than 45,000 nautical miles across two oceans, five continents and 16 seas. In addition, passengers will travel to 90 fascinating destinations in 36 countries. For additional flexibility, passengers can embark from New York, Miami or Los Angeles.

“Our exciting 2019 Around the World journey offers guests an expertly crafted route spanning the four corners of the globe, touching on nearly 100 captivating destinations and dozens of UNESCO World Heritage sites,” said Bob Binder, chief executive officer, Oceania Cruises. “It’s truly the journey of a lifetime. The added convenience of three departures, new for 2019, brings guests greater flexibility and can help simplify their travel plans.”

The 180-day voyage includes 14 overnight stays in Bali, Indonesia; Hong Kong, China; Yangon, Myanmar; and Luxor, Egypt. Shore excursions will take place in Tokyo, Japan; Jerusalem, Israel; and Bordeaux, France.

Insignia boasts an astounding 400 professionally trained staff members who aim to pamper guests. Passengers will be treated to four open-seating gourmet restaurants, lectures by engaging experts and views only found on an around-the-world voyage. The ticket price includes first-class, round-trip airfare, prepaid gratuities, onboard medical care and laundry service.

Passengers have the opportunity to select from 72 shore excursions, a beverage package or a $7,200 shipboard credit.