Travel expert Samantha Brown will host a 10-day Mediterranean voyage aboard Oceania Cruises’ Allura in August 2025, one of the vessel’s first sailings.

The host of the PBS TV show “Samantha Brown’s Places to Love,” will join on the journey from Monte Carlo to Athens which departs on 5 August, mere weeks after its launch in mid-July.

“We are thrilled to welcome Samantha aboard Allura. Her obvious passion for authentic travel experiences aligns perfectly with our mission to offer guests unforgettable journeys,” Oceania Cruises President, Frank A. Del Rio said.

“With Samantha’s extensive destination expertise and the unmatched elegance of our newest ship, this voyage promises to be a truly extraordinary adventure from jet-set Monte Carlo to historic Athens – via Italian cities, Greek islands, and Turkish resorts.”

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Having built up a reputation as a seasoned traveller over more than 20 years, Brown promises it will be an “epic trip”.

“I am so thrilled to be able to join my fans and fellow travelers on Oceania Cruises’ newest ship, Allura,” she said. “I’m looking forward to revisiting some of the places I have been to, like Rome and the Amalfi Coast, and discovering new places in Turkey and Greece.”

This special hosted sailing will feature onboard programming including a travel talk with Q&A, a welcome cocktail reception, destination-themed Chef’s Market Dinners in the Terrace Café, plus Oceania Cruises’ trademark gala brunch. Brown will also join a select number of shore excursions.