Oceania Cruises recently unveiled its 2026 cruise program, featuring luxury cruise itineraries that combine a variety of destinations visited from its midsize ships with world-class culinary experiences. In 2026, it will expand its itineraries across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and other regions with voyages designed to explore culturally rich destinations and enjoy fine dining on board.
The company announces new routes on its flagship ships, with a special focus on trips to Europe and Alaska, which include more than 100 itineraries that can now be booked with deposits reduced to 50% for a limited time.
The best of Europe
Each trip through Europe offers the opportunity to explore the diverse cultures, fascinating history and delicious cuisines of the Old World with itineraries in the Mediterranean, the Baltic, Scandinavia and Northern Europe, such as the following.
- From Trieste to Istanbul aboard the Allura, a 14-day trip departing on July 7, 2026 from Trieste and visiting Hvar and Dubrovnik in Croatia, Kotor in Montenegro, Bari in Italy, Corfu, Chania, Rhodes, Santorini, Athens and Mykonos in Greece and Ephesus and Istanbul in Turkey.
- From Copenhagen to Stockholm, a 10-day trip aboard the Marina, departing from Copenhagen on July 10 and visiting Lysekil in Sweden, Aarhus in Denmark, Kiel and Berlin in Germany, Ronne in Denmark, Klaipeda in Lithuania, Helsinki in Finland, Tallinn in Estonia and Stockholm in Sweden.
- From Reykjavik to London aboard the Insignia, a 12-day cruise departing on August 3 from Reykjavik in Iceland and visiting Kirkwall and Ullapool in the UK, Killybegs, Galway, Foynes, Dingle, Glengarriff and Cork in Ireland and Southampton (London) in the UK.
The company highlights its commitment to immersive experiences, offering shore excursions including wine tastings at local vineyards, visits to markets and cooking workshops in specific destinations, as well as walks through traditional markets, discovering hidden treasures and living life like a local resident, exploring more ports and more overnight stays and extended overnight stops.
The Riviera in Alaska
The Riviera, with a capacity for 1,250 guests, will sail its second season in Alaska from May to September 2026, offering various voyages from Seattle and Vancouver. Each itinerary includes lesser-known and iconic ports such as Sitka and Juneau, and each sailing will feature an onboard naturalist providing expert insights into Alaska's biodiversity.
- From Seattle to Vancouver, a 10-day trip departing on May 25, 2026 from Seattle and visiting Ketchikan, Sitka, Hoonah, Juneau, the glacial fjords of Holkham Bay, Wrangell in Alaska and Victoria and Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada.
- From Seattle to Seattle, a 13-day trip departing on August 13, 2026 from Seattle and visiting Ketchikan, Sitka, Hubbard Glacier, Hoonah, Haines, Holkham Bay Glacial Fjords, Juneau, Wrangell in Alaska, Prince Rupert and Victoria in British Columbia, Canada and Seattle in the United States.
To further enhance the travel experience, guests can include a pre- or post-cruise land program where they will have the opportunity to explore even more of Alaska.
The revamped Riviera offers incredibly spacious staterooms and one chef for every 10 guests and seven gourmet restaurants with free seating, plus the four always-included specialty restaurants: the Polo Grill Steakhouse; the Italian Toscana; the Asian fusion Red Ginger; and the French restaurant Jacques.
Oceania's specialty restaurants aboard ships serve Italian, French, Asian, and seafood cuisine, in addition to a buffet offering fresh, gourmet dishes. In 2026, Oceania will continue to expand its culinary options with menus designed in collaboration with Executive Chef Jacques Pépin. Oceania also places a strong emphasis on wellness and relaxation, offering passengers spa services, exercise areas, and wellness programs that include yoga and meditation classes, as well as specialized treatments using natural products and techniques inspired by the traditions of each destination. In 2026, Oceania will continue to offer its "Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center" wellness packages, a comprehensive experience combining fitness, nutrition, and personalized treatments.
Another focus for 2026 is the implementation of initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of its operations, including improvements in the efficiency of its ships' engines, waste reduction and the incorporation of sustainable practices in its shore excursions, in addition to its commitment to supporting local communities in the destinations it visits, promoting responsible and environmentally friendly tourism.
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