The outside view of the Oceania Cruises' Marina ship. Photo credit: Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises is gearing up for an exciting year ahead with its lineup of specialty cruises in 2025, led by a star-studded cast of chefs, authors, and television personalities. These unique voyages will take travellers to beautiful destinations such as the Mediterranean, Alaska, and the Far East, where they will have the chance to enjoy expert-led experiences on board.
The upcoming specialty cruises promise a delightful mix of culinary and cultural offerings that will enhance guests’ travel experiences. Passengers can look forward to special dining options, live cooking demonstrations, engaging cooking classes, and informative lectures that will elevate their journey.
Frank A. Del Rio, president of Oceania Cruises, expressed his enthusiasm for these unique voyages, stating, “These voyages are a celebration of our commitment to creating one-of-a-kind travel experiences, offering an unparalleled fusion of culinary and cultural offerings for our guests.” He emphasized the presence of renowned chefs and experts who will enhance the onboard programming with specially crafted menu items featured in The Grand Dining Room and at the Chef's Market Dinners in the Terrace Café.
Among the highlights of the 2025 specialty cruises are several themed voyages designed to cater to different culinary interests:
- Sirena Godmother Cruise: This 14-day adventure will set sail from Barcelona to Dublin on May 20, hosted by Claudine Pépin, a celebrated cookbook author and the godmother of the Sirena ship. Claudine is also the president of the Jacques Pépin Foundation, adding a unique touch to this journey.
- Sara Moulton Cruise: Departing on May 26, this 9-day cruise will take passengers from Barcelona to Athens. It will be hosted by Sara Moulton, a renowned cookbook author, chef, and television personality, known for her culinary expertise.
- Food & Wine Best New Chefs Cruise: This 10-day round-trip sailing from Seattle on August 18 will feature Aisha Ibrahim, named one of Food & Wine's 2023 Best New Chefs. Guests will experience a range of culinary delights curated by Aisha throughout the trip.
- Culinary Luminaries Cruise: This 12-day voyage from Barcelona to Istanbul, departing on September 14, will be hosted by Oceania’s executive culinary directors, Alex Quaretti and Eric Barale. This cruise promises to be a haven for food lovers.
- Oceania Club Reunion Cruise: Set to depart on October 22, this 15-day sailing from Hong Kong to Bangkok will be hosted by Captain Demitris Flokos, Leslie Jon (the first cruise director for Oceania Cruises), and Neli Arias, head of the Oceania Club. This special reunion cruise is designed for returning guests and promises a nostalgic experience.
With such an impressive lineup of culinary experiences and expert hosts, Oceania Cruises aims to provide travellers with memorable adventures in 2025. The combination of breathtaking destinations and rich culinary programming will ensure that guests have an exceptional time at sea.
