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November 27, 2023Oceania Cruises Announces First Annual ‘Culinary Masters’ Cruise’ in October 2024
MIAMI, FL, November 27, 2023 – Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination- focused cruise line, has announced it will host its first annual ‘Culinary Masters’ Cruise’ aboard Marina in October 2024. The ultimate cruise for food lovers, this exclusive sailing will be hosted by Oceania Cruises’ two Master Chefs of France, Alexis Quaretti and Eric Barale, and offers the perfect opportunity to learn, to taste, and be immersed in the culinary arts.
November 21, 2023Oceania Cruises’ Marina to Undergo Extensive Refurbishment in May 2024
MIAMI, FL, November 21, 2023: – Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, announced that its 1,250-passenger ship, Marina, will undergo an all-encompassing refurbishment in May 2024. The refurbishment will include the addition three new dining options: Aquamar Kitchen, the new wellness-focused dining venue which debuted on Vista this year; an expanded poolside ice cream parlor serving milkshakes and smoothies, plus inventive flavors from artisan ice cream company Humphry Slocombe; and a new casual al fresco trattoria offering sumptuous Italian dishes, including freshly-made pizzas
November 13, 2023Oceania Cruises Launches Its Best-Ever Black Friday Sale
MIAMI, FL, November 13, 2023: Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has launched its Best-Ever Black Friday Sale, with savings of up to $5,400 per stateroom on more than 100 global voyages in 2024. This limited-time offer is valid on bookings made between November 14 and December 5, 2023.
November 11, 2023Oceania Cruises Releases New 2024 Itineraries, Highlighting Many of the Mediterranean’s Best-Loved Ports
Miami, FL, January 24, 2023 – Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, announces that the newly re-inspired Riviera will sail in Asia for the first time due to unprecedented guest demand this 2023-2024 season. The 1,238-guest ship will offer travelers the most stylish way to explore some of the world’s most breathtaking locales across Asia, putting cultural immersion and culinary excellence at the heart of the travel experience.
October 17, 2023Oceania Cruises Unveils 50 Percent Deposits and Up to $1,000 Onboard Cash on More Than 30 Europe Journeys in 2024
MIAMI, FL – October 17, 2023: Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has unveiled a limited-time offer on select 2024 Europe sailings. Whether exploring vibrant Mediterranean capitals, picturesque seaside resorts on the French and Italian rivieras or Northern Europe’s storied locales, travelers can enjoy reduced 50 percent deposits and up to $1,000 onboard cash on more than 30 alluring voyages, if booked by November 20, 2023.
October 4, 2023Oceania Cruises Elevates Small Ship Luxury Offering in Alaska, with Riviera Debuting in “The Last Frontier” in Summer 2025
MIAMI, FL – October 4, 2023 - Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, announced the recently re-inspired and better-than-new 1,250-guest Riviera will sail her first season in Alaska in summer 2025. Riviera will offer travelers the most inspiring way to explore some of the world’s most breathtaking locales across America’s largest state, putting immersion in local communities and culinary excellence at the heart of the travel experience.
September 27, 2023Oceania Cruises Announces 2025 Summer Collection of Voyages with Extensive Lineup of Immersive Itineraries
MIAMI, FL – September 27, 2023 – Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, revealed its 2025 Summer Collection of voyages, featuring an extensive and diverse lineup of more than 100 itineraries, plus nearly 50 Grand Voyages, to alluring corners of the world. Travelers can choose from a selection of perfectly curated Europe voyages, classic Canada and New England cruises, exciting adventures in Alaska, plus blissful South Pacific sailings that visit paradise islands in French Polynesia and beyond aboard Oceania Cruises’ eight small, luxurious ships. The itineraries are available to preview online at www.OceaniaCruises.com and open for reservations on October 4.
September 22, 2023Oceania Cruises’ Vista Earns Perfect 100 U.S.P.H. Inspection Score
Miami, FL, September 22, 2023 – Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has announced that its new ship, Vista, secured a perfect score of 100 during the luxury vessel’s recent United States Public Health (U.S.P.H.) inspection conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). One of the most anticipated new ships to join the global cruise fleet in May 2023, Vista boasts the most spacious standard staterooms at sea, three brand-new dining concepts and operates with a market-leading service ratio of two staff members for every three guests.
September 21, 2023Oceania Cruises Announces Seven New 2025 Summer Sailings to French Polynesia and Hawaii
Miami, FL, September 21, 2023 – Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has announced seven new exotic summer sailings to French Polynesia and Hawaii on board the 670-guest boutique hotel-style Regatta in 2025, which will open for reservations on October 4, 2023. Sailing with Oceania Cruises is the ultimate way to visit these stunning destinations that offer a utopia of cultural encounters, memorable adventures and pristine natural surroundings.
September 12, 2023Set Sail on a Spectacular Festive Voyage with Oceania Cruises
Miami, FL, (September 12, 2023) – Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading- culinary and destination-focused cruise line, invites travelers to experience a once-in-a-lifetime festive season voyage aboard seven of its small, luxurious ships. With over 40 sailings departing from Miami, Lima, Sydney, Singapore, Abu Dhabi or Dubai during the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 holiday seasons, guests can immerse themselves in the cultural richness of a myriad of enticing destinations.
September 6, 2023Oceania Cruises Unveils Inaugural Season Sailings for Allura
Miami, FL, September 6, 2023 – Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has revealed the Inaugural Season sailings for Allura, its newest ship, due to join the fleet in summer 2025. The 26 Inaugural Season sailings span more than 92 destinations on various seven- to 34-day voyages and will open for sale on September 13, 2023. The opulent newbuild will boast standard staterooms measuring at an astounding 291 square feet, larger than many entry-level suites on some ultra-luxury cruise lines.
August 8, 2023Oceania Cruises Appoints Jason Worth Vice President, International Sales
MIAMI, FL (August 8, 2023) - Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has appointed Jason Worth to the newly created role of Vice President, International Sales. Worth, currently Vice President, Sales & General Manager, Asia Pacific, will assume the role with immediate effect and report to Nikki F. Upshaw, Senior Vice President, Global Sales. Worth has held various positions with the company since joining in 2011, including Vice President, Sales, Australia and New Zealand, from 2019 to 2022; and Vice President, Finance and Accounting, Asia Pacific, at parent company Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.
August 2, 2023Oceania Cruises Offers a Taste of the Tropics with a Collection of Voyages Sailing the Exotic Caribbean and Tahiti
MIAMI, FL (August 2, 2023) - Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, is offering a captivating array of 100 sailings in the Caribbean and Tahiti in 2024 and 2025, charting lesser-known coastlines and taking travelers to boutique ports and off-the-beaten-track islands thanks to the line’s small, luxurious ships. Caribbean season highlights include Castries on the island of St. Lucia; Puerto Limon in Costa Rica; Gatun Lake in Panama; and Colombia’s magnificent colonial city of Cartagena. Meanwhile, the must-sees in French Polynesia include vibrant Papeete, the paradise island of Nuku Hiva, and Bora Bora, the most romantic island in the world.
July 12, 2023Oceania Cruises Curates a Collection of Enticing Mediterranean Sojourns Sailing to Cosmopolitan Cities and Undiscovered Gems
MIAMI, FL, July 12, 2023 - Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, offers an incredible lineup of immersive experiences across the Mediterranean in 2024, allowing guests to experience numerous cultural capitals and lesser-known gems. Sailing from cities including Rome, Barcelona, Lisbon, Athens and London, this exquisite selection of carefully crafted voyages aboard Marina, Riviera, Sirena and Oceania Cruises’ newest ship, Vista, is ideal for travelers who wish to delve into this region’s rich history and ancient cultures, cuisine and traditions. Sailings range from seven days to a 59-day Grand Voyage from Miami to Rome.
June 27, 2023Set Sail and Receive simply MORE™, Oceania Cruises’ New Value Promise
MIAMI, FL, June 27, 2023: – Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, will offer its guests simply MORE™ than ever before, with free roundtrip airfare, free airport transfers, free shore excursions and a free beverage package for all guests, for all new reservations beginning July 1, 2023, for sailings departing October 1, 2023, or later. Created to elevate the guest experience, the newly unveiled value promise has been designed to create long-lasting memories in enticing destinations and provide access to exquisite indulgences.
June 21, 2023Oceania Cruises Launches Rare Wine Collection Across Its Entire Fleet, Featuring 80 New Labels From The World’s Top Vineyards
MIAMI, FL, June 21, 2023 – Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line serving The Finest Cuisine at Sea, has debuted a new rare wine collection across its fleet complementing its top-quality gastronomic experiences. The line’s newly upgraded, luxury wines and vintage lists will be featured for the first time across the entire fleet's vetted menus. Starting with 80 new labels sourced from Italy, France, South America and more, this global collection not only satisfies, but easily impresses, the world's most opulent wine connoisseurs and spirit reviewers, while also making introductions more approachable for those who are not already well-versed.
May 30, 2023Oceania Cruises’ Senior Culinary Director Alexis Quaretti Inducted into Maîtres Cuisiniers de France
MIAMI, FL, May 30, 2023 – Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, is proud to announce that Chef Alexis Quaretti, Senior Culinary Director, has been inducted into the prestigious echelons of the Maîtres Cuisiniers de France. Quaretti joins Oceania Cruises’ Vice President of Culinary Eric Barale, who served as Quaretti’s godfather into the program. As such, Oceania Cruises is the only major cruise line to boast two Master Chefs of France.
May 9, 2023Oceania Cruises Officially Welcomes Vista, First of All-New Allura Class
MIAMI, FL, May 9, 2023 – Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, last night christened its newest ship Vista at a glittering ceremony in Valletta, Malta. The first of the line’s Allura Class vessels, the stunning 1,200-guest, all-veranda ship made her debut with a star-studded celebration headlined by her godmother, celebrated Italian-American chef, author, restaurateur and Emmy award-winning food personality Giada De Laurentiis, and an exclusive performance from legendary Grammy and Emmy award-winning musician Harry Connick, Jr.
May 1, 2023Oceania Cruises Takes Delivery of and Announces Leadership Team for Newest Ship Vista
MIAMI, FL, May 1, 2023 – Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has welcomed its newest ship – Vista. Delivered at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Genoa, Italy, Oceania Cruises’ initial Allura Class ship features several firsts in the realms of dining, accommodation and guest experience.
April 24, 2023Oceania Cruises Marks 20th Anniversary and the Launch of New Ship Vista with an Exclusive 20-Year-Old Small-Batch Cask of Whisky from Chapter 7
MIAMI, FL, April 20, 2023 – Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, is delighted to partner with multi-award-winning whisky brand Chapter 7 on the creation of an exclusive 20-year-old small-batch cask of whisky to celebrate the launch of its stunning new ship, Vista, and the brand’s 20th anniversary.
April 17, 2023Oceania Cruises Expands Its Free Land Programs - For Select 2023 and 2024 Itineraries
MIAMI, FL, April 17, 2023 – Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, invites travelers to explore the treasured wonders of the globe’s largest cities and unique corners through its meticulously designed Free Land Programs. At no extra cost on select 2023 sailings, and now extended into 2024 voyages, the Free Land Programs are available on 24 featured sailings reaching Africa, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and beyond. Travelers who book by June 30, 2023, may lengthen their voyage to include immersive Pre- and Post-Cruise Land Programs with award-winning itineraries featuring more than 600 alluring destinations. Valued at up to $5,000 per stateroom, these Land Programs explore coveted places like the Cape Winelands, Taj Mahal, Jerusalem’s Old City and more.
March 30, 2023OCEANIA CRUISES RAISES THE BAR ON ENTERTAINMENT UNVEILING BROADWAY-CALIBER ENTERTAINMENT ABOARD NEWEST SHIP VISTA - Star-Studded Production Team Includes “Dancing with the Stars” Dance Pro and Choreographer Britt Stewart
MIAMI, FL, March 30, 2023 – Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has unveiled new show-stopping entertainment options on board Vista, the first of two ships in the line’s new Allura Class. In addition to introducing new signature dining offerings, destination-rich itineraries and the most luxurious standard accommodations at sea, Oceania Cruises is completely reimagining Vista’s entertainment program starting with three uniquely designed shows when she launches in May 2023. Headliners, The Anchor Inn and Into the Night are Broadway-caliber, immersive-style productions featuring recognizable songs by some of the world’s most beloved artists and contemporary dance numbers led by “Dancing with the Stars” choreographer Britt Stewart.
March 20, 2023OCEANIA CRUISES ANNOUNCES ‘ALL THREE AMENITIES FOR FREE’ SALE NOW THROUGH APRIL
83 Sailings Exploring Asia, the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Central and South America and the Middle East Include Complimentary Shore Excursions, Beverage Package and Shipboard Credit, up to an $800 Value
MIAMI, FL, March 20, 2023 – Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has launched its OLife Ultimate “All Three for Free” sale, offering guests significant benefits and savings on over 80 diverse 2023 and 2024 sailings.
February 27, 2023CELEBRITY CHEF GIADA DE LAURENTIIS NAMED GODMOTHER OF OCEANIA CRUISES' NEW SHIP VISTA - Multiple Grammy and Emmy Award-Winning Musician Harry Connick Jr. to Join the Glittering Christening Event on May 8, 2023, in Valletta, Malta
MIAMI, Feb. 27, 2023 - Oceania Cruises, the world's leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has named celebrated Italian-American chef, author, restaurateur and Emmy Award-winning food personality Giada De Laurentiis as godmother of its newest ship Vista, debuting May 2023. Multiple Grammy and Emmy Award-winning singer, pianist and actor Harry Connick Jr. will appear alongside De Laurentiis at the star-studded christening and naming ceremony, taking place on May 8 in Valletta, Malta.
February 15, 2023OCEANIA CRUISES SHOWCASES THE NATURAL WONDERS OF ALASKA’S “LAST FRONTIER” FROM A NEW PERSPECTIVE WITH AUTHENTIC, LOCALLY CURATED TRAVEL EXPERIENCES LED BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS
The Ultimate in Luxurious Small Ship Experiences Meets Glacier Adventures, Wildlife Encounters & Gold Rush Towns on Seven- to 20-Day Voyages Between May and September 2023.
MIAMI, FL, February 15, 2023 - Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, offers an abundance of immersive experiences in “The Last Frontier,” embedding travelers in the fabric of Alaska’s local communities. Sailing from Los Angeles, Seattle and Vancouver, travelers looking to go beyond the typical tourist sights and discover unique perspectives on local cultures and cuisines have 14 departures to choose from between May and September 2023 aboard the 656-guest Regatta.
January 31, 2023OCEANIA CRUISES WELCOMES ALLURA TO ITS ACCLAIMED FLEET - Setting Sail in 2025, Vista’s Sister Ship is the Line’s Second Allura Class Ship
MIAMI, FL, January 31, 2023 – Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, introduces Allura today, naming the second 1,200-guest Allura Class ship. Debuting in 2025, Allura is the eighth vessel for the line and will be the sister ship to Vista, which sets sail in May 2023.
January 24, 2023OCEANIA CRUISES REVEALS EXOTIC EXPLORATIONS IN ASIA WITH NEWLY RE-INSPIRED RIVIERA - Luxury, Cuisine and Cultural Immersion Star in Expanded 2023-2024 Asia and South Pacific Season
Miami, FL, January 24, 2023 – Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, announces that the newly re-inspired Riviera will sail in Asia for the first time due to unprecedented guest demand this 2023-2024 season. The 1,238-guest ship will offer travelers the most stylish way to explore some of the world’s most breathtaking locales across Asia, putting cultural immersion and culinary excellence at the heart of the travel experience.