Oceania Cruises is introducing the industry’s first fully 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 having to constantly check menus, ask about preparation methods, or worry about potential cross-contamination.
Departing on May 31, 2028, this 12-night itinerary, with embarkation and disembarkation in Southampton, will take you 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 passengers should be able to enjoy the joy and discovery that characterize the dining experience at Oceania Cruises,” said Jason Montague, Chief Luxury Officer at Oceania Cruises. “This voyage offers our culinary team an extraordinary opportunity to reinvent our renowned onboard dining offerings 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 venues aboard the Oceania Vista will offer completely gluten-free menus, from the specialty restaurants Toscana, Polo Grill, Red Ginger, and Jacques to more casual options like Aquamar Kitchen and Waves Grill. In addition, passengers on this voyage will be able to enjoy traditional afternoon tea, in-suite dining, and freshly baked pastries from The Bakery, without having to limit their choices or plan every meal around 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 risk 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 to them.
The cruise is being organized in collaboration with Celiac Cruise, a company that specializes in gluten-free travel and has extensive experience in creating safe, worry-free vacation experiences for people with celiac disease and those who follow a gluten-free diet. Celiac Cruise will contribute its expertise and knowledge regarding the needs of travelers who follow this type of diet and will serve as the official booking partner for this cruise.
“For travelers with celiac disease, food is an aspect that must be taken into account 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 set sail knowing that the dining experience has been designed entirely without gluten radically changes the way many people can enjoy a trip. Instead of planning their vacations around food, passengers on this cruise will be able to focus on the destinations they’re discovering, the people they’re traveling with, and the simple pleasure of traveling well.”
This voyage reflects Oceania Cruises’ culinary philosophy, which is based on an unwavering 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 guests expect from Oceania Cruises.
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