Oceania Cruises presents the industry's first completely gluten-free ocean cruise. Aboard the Oceania Vista in 2028, this innovative voyage will allow passengers to fully enjoy the company's renowned culinary offerings without constantly checking menus, inquiring about preparation processes, or worrying about potential cross-contamination.
Departing on May 31, 2028, this 12-night itinerary embarking and disembarking in Southampton will travel through the landscapes and historic cities of England, Ireland and Scotland, with stops in Cork (Cobh), Dublin (Dún Laoghaire), Glasgow (Greenock), Stornoway in the Hebrides, and Edinburgh (Newhaven).
“As a company with gastronomy at the heart of our offering, we believe that all guests should be able to enjoy the joy and discovery that characterize the Oceania Cruises dining experience,” said Jason Montague, Chief Luxury Officer of Oceania Cruises. “This voyage offers our culinary team an extraordinary opportunity to reimagine our renowned onboard dining experience from a completely gluten-free perspective, while remaining true to the creativity, quality, and variety that are part of our philosophy of offering ‘The Finest Cuisine at Sea.’ And, most importantly, it will allow guests to relax and enjoy their vacation knowing that the entire dining experience has been created with them in mind.”.
All dining options on board the Oceania Vista will offer completely gluten-free menus, from the specialty restaurants Toscana, Polo Grill, Red Ginger, and Jacques, to more casual eateries like Aquamar Kitchen and Waves Grill. In addition, passengers on this voyage can enjoy traditional afternoon tea, in-suite dining, and freshly baked pastries from The Bakery, without having to limit their choices or plan each meal according to their dietary needs.
For travelers who must follow a gluten-free diet, eating out can require constant vigilance: checking ingredients, asking detailed questions about how dishes are prepared, and assessing the possibility of cross-contamination. By addressing these issues throughout the onboard dining program, Oceania Cruises will create an environment where guests can fully focus on their vacation: discovering extraordinary destinations, enjoying exceptional cuisine, and sharing the experience with the people who matter most.
The voyage is being developed in collaboration with Celiac Cruise, a company specializing in gluten-free travel with extensive experience in creating safe and worry-free vacation experiences for people with celiac disease and those following a gluten-free diet. Celiac Cruise will contribute its expertise and knowledge of the needs of travelers following this type of diet and will act as the official booking partner for this voyage.
“For travelers with celiac disease, food is an aspect that must be considered at virtually every stage of a trip: where to eat, what to order, how a dish has been prepared, and the possibility of cross-contamination,” explained Maureen Basye, founder of Celiac Cruise. “The ability to embark knowing that the dining experience has been designed entirely gluten-free radically changes how many people can experience travel. Instead of planning their vacation around food, passengers on this cruise can focus on the destinations they are discovering, the people they are traveling with, and the simple pleasure of traveling well.”.
This voyage reflects Oceania Cruises' culinary philosophy, based on a constant commitment to attentive hospitality, exceptional quality, and a wide range of choices. At the same time, it presents an exciting challenge for the company's culinary team: to demonstrate that a completely gluten-free dining experience can offer the same variety, creativity, and enjoyment that passengers have come to expect from Oceania Cruises.
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