Themed cruises are voyages specifically designed to offer an experience centered around a particular theme, which can vary from gastronomy, music, culture, wellness, sports, to film, among many others. These cruises combine a traditional itinerary with activities, events, and excursions related to the chosen theme. Oceania Cruises recently unveiled its collection of themed cruises for 2026, highlighting a focus on high-end culinary and cultural experiences, with unique voyages featuring renowned figures from the culinary world, offering one-of-a-kind onboard events, guided shore excursions, and an enriching program that promises to surprise even the most discerning travelers.
To create its collection of themed cruises focused primarily on luxury gastronomy, the company has assembled a select group of Michelin-starred and internationally acclaimed chefs, renowned sommeliers, and culinary experts who will share their passion for fine dining with passengers on these voyages. Each themed cruise will feature culinary demonstrations, hands-on cooking classes, and exclusive menus designed specifically for the occasion.
In addition to the onboard dining experience, the cruises will offer exclusive shore excursions designed to immerse guests in the culinary culture of each destination, where travelers can explore local markets, participate in regional cooking classes, and enjoy lunches at iconic restaurants with the chefs.
The onboard activities program will also include enriching talks and workshops led by specialists in various fields, from sommeliers and mixologists to historians and art experts. Passengers will have the opportunity to learn about the history and evolution of gastronomy, as well as participate in wine tastings, food and wine pairing workshops, and hands-on cocktail classes.
In addition, the voyages will feature exclusive menus created by guest chefs, incorporating fresh, local ingredients and innovative techniques. These menus will also be available at the gourmet restaurants across the Oceania Cruises fleet.
Finally, to complement this experience, Oceania Cruises will offer special packages that include priority access to private events, exclusive food-related gifts, and opportunities to interact directly with chefs and experts.
The themed cruises will take place on some of Oceania Cruises' most iconic itineraries, including destinations in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Asia, and South America. Each voyage is carefully designed to maximize passengers' cultural and culinary experience, combining fascinating ports with exceptional gourmet experiences
- Cruise with Sara Moulton: From May 12 to 24, 2026, aboard the Oceania Marina, passengers will be able to enjoy a culinary and cultural journey from Lisbon to Paris and taste dishes specially selected by Moulton and join her on selected shore excursions and exclusive onboard events.
- Cruise with Claudine Pépin: In July 2026, a 12-day cruise departing from and returning to Seattle will take place aboard the Oceania Riviera, led by acclaimed cookbook author Claudine Pépin.
- Culinary Luminaries Cruise: From September 15 to 25, 2026, this 10-day voyage from Belfast to Lisbon aboard the Oceania Marina will be led by Oceania Cruises' Master Chefs of France, Alexis Quaretti and Eric Barale. Guests will have the opportunity to explore vineyards in Bordeaux and the historic cellars of Château de Cognac.
- Oceania Club Reunion Cruise: From November 5 to 15, 2026, this 10-day voyage from Barcelona to Rome aboard the Oceania Marina will be organized by Neli Arias, Director of the Oceania Club, and other members of the Oceania Cruises team. Passengers will experience the glamour of the 1863 Monte-Carlo Casino, enjoying a multi-course dinner in the Salon Rosé, with its terrace overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
With this new proposal for 2026, Oceania Cruises consolidates its position for travelers seeking luxury, comfort and, above all, a once-in-a-lifetime gastronomic and cultural experience on a journey full of flavor and discovery, where every day promises to be a celebration of the senses.
It is also worth noting that Oceania Cruises has been awarded the Best Gastronomy award at the Cruise Excellence Awards four times, and consecutively in the last three editions of 2023, 2024 and 2025.
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