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Oceania Cruises reveals culinary treats in it Specialty Cruise offering for 2027

by We Are Guests Newsroom
The image shows a large cruise ship navigating through calm waters during sunset, with a mountainous coastline in the background. The ship features multiple decks and amenities for passengers.

Oceania Cruises revealed its 2027 Specialty Cruises, a series of hosted sailings that centre programming on cuisine, culture and expert-led events.

The luxury cruise brand, which is operated and owned by Norwegian Cruise Line, highlighted a 13-day Culinary Luminaries cruise, which departs from Athens and ends in Rome, in early June, aboard Oceania Vista, hosted by Oceania's executive culinary directors, Chef Alexis Quaretti and Chef Eric Barale.

A group of women gathered around an outdoor table, enjoying a celebratory toast with glasses of rosé wine. They are seated in a lush, green setting, indicating a social gathering or event.
The image shows a woman in a white shirt holding a stylish tote bag while observing a seafood market stall filled with various fish and seafood. The market appears vibrant and well-stocked with a variety of marine products.
The image depicts three individuals engaged in a cooking class in a modern kitchen. They are wearing white aprons and appear to be working together on a culinary dish, with utensils and ingredients laid out on a countertop.
The image showcases an elegantly arranged buffet table in a lavish dining setting, featuring an assortment of seafood dishes displayed attractively. In the background, a chef is visible, adding to the sense of culinary sophistication.

Or, also for food lovers, how about the 14-day Sara Moulton Specialty Cruise, hosted by the American cookbook author and TV personality, departing from the UK in June, aboard Oceania Marina, and focusing on the culinary traditions of the Baltic.

Meanwhile, there's the 10-day Samantha Brown Specialty Cruise, sailing from Trieste to Barcelona in November, hosted by the Travel Channel presenter aboard Oceania Allura calling at ports in the Adriatic and Western Mediterranean.

The image depicts a large cruise ship named 'Vista' alongside a calm body of water, silhouetted against a dramatic sunset. The sky features soft clouds illuminated by the fading sunlight, creating a serene and picturesque atmosphere.

"Our 2027 Specialty Cruises represent the pairing of port‑rich itineraries with hosts who bring true depth, access and perspective," said Jason Montague, Oceania's chief luxury officer.

by We Are Guests Newsroom

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Oceania Cruises revealed its 2027 Specialty Cruises, a hosted series focused on cuisine, culture and expert-led events across multiple itineraries.

The lineup includes a 13-day Culinary Luminaries cruise from Athens to Rome departing June 2, 2027 aboard Oceania Vista with Executive Culi…

A 14-day Sara Moulton Specialty Cruise departs London roundtrip on June 8, 2027 aboard Oceania Marina and focuses on the culinary tradition…

An 11-day Claudine Pépin Specialty Cruise departs roundtrip from Tokyo on September 30, 2027 aboard Oceania Riviera and includes live cooki…

A 10-day Samantha Brown Specialty Cruise sails from Trieste to Barcelona on November 7, 2027 aboard Oceania Allura and frames ports in the…

A 12-day Reunion Cruise sails from Trieste to Athens on December 6, 2027 aboard Oceania Aurelia.

Featured hosts and programming are planned but subject to change.

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