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Oceania

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Oceania Cruises — A Complete Guide

The World’s Finest
Cuisine at Sea.
Your World, Your Way.

Eight intimate ships. Six hundred ports. One hundred countries. Oceania Cruises has spent over two decades perfecting the art of the culinary and destination-focused voyage — where every meal rivals a fine restaurant and every port stay goes far deeper than the ordinary.

Immersive Itineraries · Intimate, Luxurious Ships · The Finest Cuisine at Sea®
Explore the Experience
8
Intimate Ships
1,250
Max Guests Per Ship
600+
Ports of Call
100+
Countries, 7 Continents
Oceania Cruises — the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused luxury cruise line — calls on more than 600 ports in over 100 countries across all seven continents, on voyages ranging from 7 to more than 200 days.

Ultra-Premium Cruising,
Built Around the Table

Founded in 2003, Oceania Cruises carved out a unique space in the cruise world: a genuine upper-premium experience, delivering exceptional quality that mass-market lines simply cannot match — at a price point well below the ultra-luxury tier. The line’s guiding philosophy, Your World. Your Way., means open-seating dining at any hour, itineraries that linger in compelling ports, and a warmly personal service culture that makes guests feel genuinely known.


The line is particularly celebrated by serious food lovers. Oceania’s galleys rival Michelin-starred restaurants in equipment and culinary talent, and its menus are crafted with artisanal ingredients sourced from world markets. For many guests, the dining alone is worth the voyage — and everything else is an extraordinary bonus.

Where Every
Meal Is a Destination

Oceania’s culinary program is without peer at sea. All specialty restaurants are included at no extra charge, with open seating throughout the voyage. Menus change daily, ingredients are sourced from markets worldwide, and the galleys operate with the precision of a fine restaurant kitchen. On four ships, The Culinary Center — the world’s first hands-on cooking school at sea — invites guests to learn alongside expert chefs at their own fully-equipped workstation.

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The Grand Dining Room
The signature main dining room with a daily-changing menu of Continental classics, healthy Aquamar Vitality dishes, and an Executive Chef tasting menu. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner — no reservations required.
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Jacques (by Jacques Pépin)
Named for Oceania’s founding Executive Culinary Director, this French restaurant serves masterfully reinterpreted regional classics — coq au vin, confit de canard, and an exceptional cheese and wine selection.
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Toscana
Tuscan cuisine served on custom Versace china, with recipes drawn from the family traditions of Oceania’s own Italian culinary staff — celebrating the deep heritage of Northern Italian cooking.
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Polo Grill & Terrace Café
Classic American steakhouse at Polo Grill; all-day alfresco dining at Terrace Café — freshly made sushi, rotisserie meats, artisan pizza, and a seafood menu prepared to order each evening.
The Culinary Center
World’s First at Sea
The hands-on cooking school aboard Marina, Riviera, Vista, and Allura. Each guest has their own fully equipped workstation in a state-of-the-art teaching kitchen — a truly unique experience in the cruise world.
Culinary Discovery Tours
Shore excursions built around food — tour local markets, dine at renowned regional restaurants, then return to recreate what you’ve discovered. A seamless blend of destination and cuisine.
Chef’s Market Dinners
Each evening at Terrace Café, the menu transforms: fresh lobster, chops, and hand-cut sushi prepared to order as the sun sets on the open sea.
Cocktail Innovation
Negronis aged in wooden barrels, cocktails topped with flavored smoke bubbles, sommelier-led wine pairings, and Champagne dinners that rank among the most memorable experiences aboard.
✦ Your World Included™

Genuinely Inclusive.
No Hidden Fees.

“Your World Included” is Oceania’s brand promise — not a promotion. Every guest on every sailing receives these amenities as part of their fare, with added flexibility to select one additional curated amenity that best matches their travel style.
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All Specialty Dining

Jacques, Toscana, Polo Grill, and all specialty restaurants included for every guest — open-seating, at no extra charge, on every sailing.

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Unlimited Wi-Fi

Starlink® satellite connectivity throughout your voyage — fast, reliable, and included for all guests fleet-wide.

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All Gratuities

Shipboard gratuities for stateroom attendants, butlers, and all dining waitstaff automatically included in your cruise fare.

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Fitness Classes

Group fitness classes and access to wellness facilities aboard every ship — included as a standard part of your voyage.

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Laundry Services

Complimentary laundry services for all guests — ideal for longer grand voyages where traveling light becomes a genuine option.

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Your Choice of One More

A generous shore excursion credit up to $600 per guest, or complimentary wine and beer during lunch and dinner — you choose which fits your style.

Eight Ships. One Standard of Excellence.

From the boutique intimacy of the 684-guest R-class ships to the elegant grandeur of the 1,250-guest O-class, every Oceania vessel shares the same hallmarks: designer-inspired interiors, exceptional crew-to-guest ratios, and the world-class culinary program. Four new Sonata-class ships are on order through 2035.

O-Class · Flagship
Marina & Riviera
1,250 guests · Culinary Center on board
Mediterranean · Caribbean · Asia · World Voyages
Culinary Center
O-Class · Newest
Vista & Allura
1,200 guests · Allura launched 2025
Caribbean · South Pacific · Around the World
Latest ships
R-Class · Boutique
Regatta, Nautica, Insignia & Sirena
684 guests · Most intimate
Africa · Alaska · South America · Indian Ocean
Smaller, rarer ports
Coming 2027
Oceania Sonata™
1,390 guests · Next generation
New dining concepts · All-veranda accommodations
4 ships on order

600 Ports.
Seven Continents.

From intimate 7-day Caribbean voyages to the epic 244-day Vista Around the World journey, Oceania covers more of the globe than almost any other premium cruise line — with a particular gift for ports that larger ships simply cannot access.

Europe & Mediterranean
Ancient Shores & Timeless Cities
Italy · Greece · Croatia · Portugal · Spain
Asia Pacific
Japan to Bali & Beyond
Kyoto · Singapore · Bora Bora · Fiji
Africa & Indian Ocean
Cape Town to the Maldives
Mauritius · Réunion · Mozambique · Sri Lanka
The Americas
Amazon to Patagonia
Rio · Manaus · Buenos Aires · Panama
Grand Voyages
The Whole World, Unfolded
7 days to 244 days · 40+ Grand Voyages each season

Enriching Every
Hour at Sea

Between ports, Oceania fills time at sea with experiences that feel genuinely enriching rather than programmed. There’s no pressure — but when you do join in, the quality is consistently exceptional.

The English Library
A warmly furnished haven of dark wood and leather armchairs, stocked with over 2,000 books and periodicals. Guest Speakers share cultural and destination expertise on most voyages — a quiet luxury larger ships can’t replicate.
Artist Loft
On Marina, Riviera, Vista, and Allura, the Artist Loft is a working creative studio led by Artists-in-Residence. Painting, drawing, and mixed-media workshops fill quickly — a genuinely distinctive sea-day experience.
Aquamar Spa & Vitality
A full-service spa with basalt stone massages, herbal wraps, reflexology, and Far Eastern healing therapies. The Aquamar wellness philosophy also extends to dedicated healthy dining options across the entire fleet.
Wine, Tea & Social Life
Sommelier-led tastings, lavish afternoon teas, and a cocktail program that rivals any city bar. Classical string ensembles, trivia contests, and bridge tournaments round out an unhurried, convivial social calendar.
Overnight Port Stays
More than 90 sailings each season feature overnight stays in port — evenings ashore in Rio, Singapore, Bali, Bora Bora, and dozens more. Far more time than a standard port day allows.
8,000+ Shore Excursions
From small-group food tours to private cultural experiences and active adventures, Oceania’s shore excursion library is one of the most extensive in the industry — and your included credit puts real money toward them.

A Voyage
For Those Who
Expect More


Oceania’s guests tend to be well-traveled, food-curious, and deeply engaged with the places they visit. The atmosphere is sophisticated without being stiff — closer to a country club than a resort. Relaxed, refined, and adult-focused throughout.

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The Passionate Foodie

If you’ve planned trips around restaurant reservations or taken cooking classes abroad, Oceania was made for you. The quality and variety of included dining — from Jacques to Toscana to the Culinary Center — is simply unmatched at sea at this price point.

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The Experienced Traveler

You’ve cruised before, you know what you like, and you’re ready to step up. Oceania’s smaller ships, longer port stays, and attentive personal service deliver a noticeably more polished experience than mainstream lines.

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The Curious Enrichment Seeker

Cooking classes, art studios, guest lecture series, and Culinary Discovery Tours ashore — Oceania rewards guests who love to learn as much as they love to relax. Every sea day offers something genuinely worthwhile.

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The Grand Voyage Dreamer

With voyages ranging from 7 to 244 days, Oceania caters beautifully to those who want to do it all — a full world circumnavigation, a season in the Mediterranean, or a deep dive into one continent. The fleet goes everywhere.

Ready to Sail with
Oceania Cruises?

Marie Rosenbaum at Oceanview Travels specializes in helping discerning travelers find the perfect Oceania voyage — from stateroom and itinerary selection to shore excursion planning, pre- and post-cruise land programs, and every detail in between. As an independent agency in the Avoya Travel Network, we offer expert guidance and access to the best available value.