Oceania Cruises has revealed its 2026 Specialty Cruises, offering a combination of carefully curated itineraries and immersive onboard experiences led by renowned culinary experts and guest hosts.
These cruises offer culinary demonstrations, exclusive chef-hosted dinners, and hosted shore excursions that combine culinary expertise with cultural immersion, creating tailored experiences for travellers seeking deeper engagement with food, wine, and the cultures of the destinations visited.
The line will feature returning personalities including chefs Claudine Pépin and Sara Moulton, alongside Oceania’s executive culinary directors and master chefs of France: Alexis Quaretti and Eric Barale.
The 12-day Sara Moulton cruise, departing from Lisbon to Paris on May 12, 2026, offers guests the chance to enjoy specially selected dishes and participate in exclusive events both onboard and ashore.
The 12-day Claudine Pépin cruise, departing Seattle on July 2, 2026, includes culinary demonstrations, Q&A sessions, a Chef’s Market Dinner, and shore excursions accompanied by Pépin herself.
The 10-day Culinary Luminaries cruise from Belfast to Lisbon, departing September 15, 2026 focuses on food and wine with visits to vineyards near Bordeaux and the historic cellars of Cognac, complemented by live cooking demonstrations and panel discussions hosted by Quaretti and Barale.
Lastly, the 10-day Oceania Club Reunion cruise, departing Barcelona for Rome on November 5, 2026 offers guests a series of special events including visits to the Casino de Monte Carlo, gala brunches, cocktail receptions, and curated shore excursions highlighting key Mediterranean destinations.
For more information, visit Oceania Cruises.
