Oceania Cruises has announced its lineup of 2026 Specialty Cruises, offering a series of itineraries that blend destination-rich voyages with curated onboard programming.
The themed voyages will feature appearances by notable culinary figures including Claudine Pépin, Sara Moulton, and Oceania’s own Executive Culinary Directors, Alexis Quaretti and Eric Barale. Each sailing is designed to provide guests with a deeper engagement through chef-led excursions, cooking demonstrations, and culinary-themed events, while exploring key regions such as Alaska, the Mediterranean, and the British Isles.
Sara Moulton, a Culinary Advisory Board member, will host a 12-day sailing from Lisbon to Paris aboard Oceania Marina, sharing select menus and engaging in hosted tours. Claudine Pépin will lead a roundtrip Alaskan cruise from Seattle aboard Oceania Riviera, with curated events and excursions highlighting her culinary perspective.
A third sailing from Belfast to Lisbon will showcase Barale and Quaretti, who will guide guests through vineyard tours and live culinary showcases. Additionally, the 10-day Oceania Club Reunion Cruise from Barcelona to Rome aboard Marina will be hosted by the line’s loyalty team and include gala events, private receptions, and tailored Mediterranean shore visits.
Each voyage emphasizes the brand’s focus on regional cuisine and cultural storytelling through food, reinforcing Oceania’s identity as a destination- and gastronomy-centric sea travel brand.