Sail with celebrity chefs and renowned TV hosts with Oceania to the Mediterranean and Japan in 2027

• You will taste some of the best cuisine the Med and Japan have to offer.
• You will rub shoulders with celebrated chef Sara Moulton, TV personality Samantha Brown and learn some unique cooking tips.
• You will also immerse yourself in the culinary heritage, cuisine and history of the captivating cities in sun-drenched Med and exotic Japan.

Oceania will debut its Specialty Cruises where you can sail with celebrated chefs and famous TV hosts to the Mediterranean and Japan in 2027.

You will gain fresh insights into the culture, cuisine and history of the captivating destinations as you share the experience with celebrated chef, Sara Moulton; travel expert and TV personality, Samantha Brown; daughter of Jacques Pepin, Claudine Pepin and the line’s culinary directors and chefs, Alexis Quaretti and Eric Barale.

You will participate in intimate culinary dinners, travel to behind the scenes of global cuisine and take part in cooking demonstrations where you will gain invaluable tips from the chefs.

“Our 2027 Specialty Cruises represent the pairing of port-rich itineraries with hosts who bring true depth, access and perspective,” said Jason Montague, Chief Luxury Officer of Oceania Cruises.

Highlights of the Specialty Cruises

Oceania Vista will offer a 13-day cruise from Athens to Rome departing on 2 June 2027  where guests will enjoy special menus, tastings and cooking demonstrations with the line’s executive culinary directors, chef Alexis Quaretti and chef Eric Barale. From Athens, Vista will sail to Greece, Croatia, Slovenia, Malta and Italy. Prices start from $9810pp.

Oceania Marina has a 14-day round-trip itinerary from London departing on 8 June 2027. Hosted by chef Sara Moulton, the event will feature a gala brunch, specially created menus and cooking demonstrations, where guests will learn about the flavours and cuisine of the Baltic region. Oceania Marina will visit Skagen and Copenhagen in Denmark, Stockholm, Helsinki, Tallinn, Riga in Latvia and Berlin. Prices start from $7790pp.

Oceania Riviera has an 11-day round-trip from Tokyo departing on 30 September 2027. Hosted by Claudine Pepin guests will learn about the Japanese regional flavours and cuisine with live cooking demonstrations and a gala brunch. During the shore excursions, guests will be able to immerse themselves in Japan’s tradition and rich culinary heritage. Oceania Riviera will visit Hakodate, Kanazawa, Hiroshima, Kochi and Kyoto. Prices start from $7080pp.

Oceania Allura will offer a 10-day itinerary from Trieste to Barcelona departing on 7 November 2027.  The cruise will be hosted by TV personality and travel expert Samantha Brown and guests will be able to immerse themselves more deeply in the history and character of the various ports and learn about their culinary traditions. Allura will call at Koper, Dubrovnik, Gythion, Athens, Catania, Valletta and Barcelona.  Prices start from $5090pp.

Oceania Aurelia will offer a special 12-day itinerary from Trieste to Athens departing on 6 December 2027. This end-of-year festive sailing will bring together Oceania Club members and guests who are embarking on their first Oceania cruise. Jason Montague and head of Oceania Club, Neli Arias will be hosting this cruise. The newly launched Aurelia will visit Slovenia, Montenegro, Italy, Greece, Turkey and Athens. Prices start from $4890pp.