Oceania Cruises is a cruise line built by foodies, run by foodies, for foodies. Food is at the heart of everything they do. It’s the finest at sea because Oceania Cruises selects only the best ingredients and the most talented chefs from around the globe. From Castilla-La Mancha saffron to French flour custom-milled to their specifications, their artisanal ingredients echo the dedication poured into every dish. In galleys evoking those in Michelin-starred restaurants, their gifted chefs create absolute culinary masterpieces. Read on to find out five more reasons why Oceania Cruises truly is: The Finest Cuisine at Sea^®.

The Chefs

Our two Executive Culinary Directors, Chef Alexis Quaretti and Chef Eric Barale, have both been inducted into the prestigious echelons of Maîtres Cuisiniers de France, an exclusive association established in 1951 to support and promote French culinary arts around the world. They, alongside our Brand and Culinary Ambassador and Godmother to our newest ship, Vista, Giada de Laurentiis, and our esteemed Executive Culinary Advisor, Master Chef Jacques Pépin, are at the helm of our new Culinary Advisory Board, formed to reinforce our commitment to serving The Finest Cuisine at Sea^®. Their combined expertise and passion chart a clear course for culinary evolution and adventure for Oceania Cruises. These founding members will be drawing on Oceania Cruises’ own culinary stars as well as inviting diverse chefs and artisans from around the world to join the Culinary Advisory Board to advise, create and delight as we develop the next chapter in our foodie story.

Culinary Experiences | Specialty Restaurants

Oceania Cruises’ superb gourmet restaurants serve delectable dishes created à la minute and offer a remarkable array of choices, from Continental cuisine to authentic Italian to classic steakhouse fare. Every restaurant on board is complimentary and features open seating so you may dine wherever and whenever suits your taste and schedule. Enjoy dinner for two or a gathering with newfound friends, knowing that the experience is certain to be extraordinary.

Boldly claiming to serve cuisine renowned as the finest at sea might seem to be an overstatement. But they wouldn't make such an immodest assertion if not for the tremendous contribution of the legendary Master Chef Jacques Pépin. As our Executive Culinary Director, he inspires our chefs to perform feats of gastronomic wizardry. Memorable dining begins with open-seating, as it allows you to dine when you are ready and with whomever you choose.

Culinary Discovery Tours™

Widely recognized for its groundbreaking culinary enrichment both aboard its ships and ashore, Oceania Cruises brings you exclusive Culinary Discovery Tours on board Marina and Riviera, which offer an insider’s experience of the local culinary scene and the secrets of authentic regional cuisine during your day ashore. Tour colorful traditional markets, dine at renowned restaurants and then hone your skills back on board at The Culinary Center. Whether it’s joining a cooking demonstration at a Venetian master chef’s private villa or traveling off the beaten path to tropical plantations on a French Polynesian island, Oceania Cruises connects you with the culinary culture wherever you travel.

The Culinary Center

Oceania Cruises’ Chef Instructors at The Culinary Center have a genuine passion for experiencing the world’s cultures through the lens of food and cooking – and for sharing it with you in destinations around the globe. Whether you spend a day at sea discovering the secrets of fish cookery or join one of our popular Culinary Discovery Tours™ ashore, our team at The Culinary Center is here to offer expert instruction while bringing the local culture to life.

Immersive Mixology Experiences

When you join Oceania Cruises aboard Vista, enjoying a drink will be an experience unto itself – from the beauty of watching a skilled bartender smoke an Old Fashioned to the tableside preparation of a Manhattan. Their new onboard bar program has been designed to mirror the elevated quality and innovation The Finest Cuisine at Sea has come to represent. The latest cocktail-crafting trends and techniques have inspired an array of experiences, drinks and beverage offerings such cocktails topped by flavored smoke bubbles, Negronis aged in wooden barrels, delightfully entertaining rum mixology experiences, the ultimate in wine pairings, unique specialty beverage cart experiences and more.

Want The Finest Cuisine at Sea^®? Contact your Signature Travel Advisor today to start planning your next voyage with Oceania Cruises.

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