Enjoy The Finest Cuisine At Sea® with Oceania Cruises
When food is one of the most important parts of the overall cruise experience, it makes sense to choose the best
Known for its spectacular food, Oceania Cruises is celebrated for its sophisticated ships, immersive itineraries and exceptional service onboard.
Sailing a fleet of eight (when Allura joins in July 2025) small cruise ships to over 600 landmark and boutique ports worldwide, Oceania Cruises is the line for exploring the world in a refined and enriching style.
With itineraries exploring the cruising mainstays of the Mediterranean and Caribbean, as well as expansive voyages to more exotic destinations across the globe, going on a global adventure with Oceania Cruises brings comfort, elegance and adventure together in a special way.
Chef’s special: The Finest Cuisine At Sea®
If you talk to anyone about Oceania Cruises, the phrase ‘The Finest Cuisine at Sea®’ is bound to come up in the conversation. So, what does it mean?
It’s far more than a tagline. Food forms the fundamental backbone of an Oceania Cruises experience – the ships have even been designed around the galleys to elevate the prominence of food throughout the voyage.
When you step foot onboard your Oceania Cruises ship, you’re joining a gastronomic exploration vessel. With an average of one chef to every 10 guests, every dish receives the creative focus and attention to make it a culinary masterpiece.
And at the spearhead of this mission are two of France’s Maîtres Cuisiniers
(master chefs) – a prestigious accolade – Chef Alex Quaretti and Chef Eric Barale. Both chefs have a long relationship with the cruise line, stretching back over two decades, and infuse the very best into every dish in every restaurant, from elegant fine dining to relaxed yet refined venues.
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Did I hear that speciality restaurants are included?If you have started to hear ‘speciality’ as a byword for ‘not included’, then think again. At Oceania Cruises, speciality really means speciality. Included in your fare, you don’t have to pay extra to eat your favourite food in a restaurant that specialises in the very best of a specific cuisine.
This includes bold Asian flavours at Red Ginger or tucking into a heartwarming Italian classic at Toscana.
You can make your reservations for the complimentary speciality restaurants ahead of your cruise through the Oceania Cruises website, or onboard at the dining reservations desk.
The food experience extends beyond mealtimes
Great food is at the heart of what Oceania Cruises is all about, so the connection with food touches many aspects of the cruise experience, far beyond breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Oceania Cruises is the first cruise line to offer a hands-on cooking school at sea, called the Culinary Center. To enjoy this highlight, book a sailing onboard Marina, Riviera, Vista or Allura and, under the tutelage of resident master chefs, you’ll learn to prepare the line’s favourite recipes in the state-of-the-art cookery school.
From an afternoon making fresh pasta to deep-diving on the fundamentals of classic French cuisine, you’ll return home ready to wow your family and friends with an extra touch of ooh-la-la in the kitchen.
Once in port, a range of Culinary Discovery Tours add an authentic local flair to your gastronomic galivanting. Set out exploring the port alongside your Culinary Center chef and a local foodie as your guides.
On Sirena’s transatlantic crossing from Miami to Barcelona, this might mean immersing yourself in the fabled history of winemaking in Madeira at a 17th century monastery, or picking up fresh local produce at the popular farmers market and then enjoying a lunch of local dishes at an enchanting hilltop restaurant for the best views around.
There’s still time to take advantage of Oceania Cruises’ summer sale
Oceania Cruises’ summer sale offers up to 40 percent off selected voyages, across Europe, the Americas, Asia and Oceania.
Flash sales strike huge savings off Insignia’s 14-day New York to Oranjestad voyage this November, or Marina’s Lisbon to Miami transatlantic crossing, for the best way to reach America.
If Japan and the Philippines have been on your bucket list for a while, then join Riviera for a 24-day Tokyo to Singapore adventure, setting sail next Valentine’s Day – you’ll love the authentic ramen and okonomiyaki in Japan, and then eat like a local with a bowl of sinigang in the Philippines.
The full list of voyages included in this year’s summer sale is available on Oceania Cruises’ website.
