Oceania Cruises Introduces Its 2026 Specialty Cruises: A Culinary and Cultural Journey

Oceania Cruises®, renowned for its culinary excellence and destination-rich itineraries, has unveiled its highly anticipated 2026 Specialty Cruises. These unique voyages blend expert-led onboard programming with immersive shore excursions, offering guests the chance to indulge in world-class cuisine, engage with renowned guest hosts, and explore captivating destinations around the globe.

An Unrivalled Line-Up of Culinary Icons

Returning for these extraordinary sailings are beloved authors, television personalities, and master chefs, including Claudine Pépin, Sara Moulton, and Oceania Cruises’ own Executive Culinary Directors, Alexis Quaretti and Eric Barale.

Each voyage is thoughtfully designed to provide exclusive dining experiences, hands-on culinary demonstrations, hosted shore excursions, and insightful conversations with some of the finest minds in food and travel.

2026 Specialty Cruises: A Preview of What’s to Come

• Sara Moulton Cruise Lisbon to Paris – 12 days aboard Oceania Marina™, departing May 12, 2026
  Join the renowned chef and television personality for a culinary-infused voyage, featuring Moulton’s personally selected dishes in The Grand Dining Room, alongside exclusive events and shore excursions.
• Claudine Pépin Cruise Seattle to Seattle – 12 days aboard Oceania Riviera™, departing July 2, 2026
  Hosted by acclaimed cookbook author and president of the Jacques Pépin Foundation, guests will enjoy intimate culinary demonstrations, a Chef’s Market Dinner, and curated shore excursions with Pépin herself.
• Culinary Luminaries Cruise Belfast to Lisbon – 10 days aboard Oceania Marina™, departing Sept. 15, 2026
  Led by Oceania Cruises’ Executive Culinary Directors and Master Chefs of France, this voyage features visits to iconic vineyards, live cooking demos, and destination-themed dining experiences.
• Oceania Club™ Reunion Cruise Barcelona to Rome – 10 days aboard Oceania Marina™, departing Nov. 5, 2026
  A voyage of connection and indulgence, guests will experience the glamour of the 1863 Casino de Monte Carlo, exclusive gala dinners, curated shore excursions, and cocktail receptions.

Experience The Finest Cuisine at Sea®

These culinary-focused cruises continue to elevate Oceania Cruises’ reputation for gastronomic excellence. Each sailing features expertly curated menus, specially designed chef-hosted experiences, and a variety of destination-inspired dishes—all crafted to enhance the art of food and travel.

Sail Into 2026 With Oceania Cruises

With eight boutique-sized luxury ships, Oceania Cruises seamlessly blends immersive travel with exceptional dining. Whether exploring the Mediterranean, Alaska, or the British Isles, guests will savour every moment—both on board and ashore.

To discover more and secure your place on these exclusive sailings, visit Oceania Cruises.