Oceania Cruises unveils 2026 Speciality Cruise itineraries

Oceania Cruises has revealed details of four speciality cruises which will depart in 2026 with distinct themed itineraries.

The 12-day Sara Moulton Cruise on board Oceana Marina between Lisbon and Paris will depart on May 12 and will be hosted by chef and TV personality Sara Moulton – a member of the line’s culinary advisory board. The cruise will feature dishes cooked by Moulton and exclusive shore excursions.

The 12-day Claudine Pépin Cruise from July 2 will comprise a round trip from Seattle on board Oceania Riviera with cookbook author Claudine Pépin. The itinerary will include culinary demonstrations, a Q&A session and a Chef’s Market Dinner.

The third speciality cruise will depart from Belfast for Lisbon on September 25 and will feature culinary panel discussions including Oceania Cruises’ two executive culinary directors and resident master chefs of France, Alexis Quaretti and Eric Barale. The 10-day itinerary, on board Oceana Marina, will also feature excursions to vineyards in Cognac and the wine cellars of Château Royal de Cognac.

The 10-day Oceania Club Reunion Cruise between Barcelona and Rome is the final speciality voyage and will be hosted by Neli Arias, head of the Oceania Club, and other Oceania Cruises team members. The itinerary, which departs on November 5, is designed to showcase “the glamour of Oceania Marina”, with a gala brunch, exclusive dinners, cocktail receptions and Mediterranean excursions.

Jason Montague, Oceania Cruises chief luxury officer, said: “At Oceania Cruises, we believe that travel is most memorable when it engages all the senses, and our 2026 speciality cruises are a perfect embodiment of that philosophy.

“With the return of celebrated culinary talents like Claudine Pépin and Sara Moulton, along with our own master chefs of France, these voyages offer guests opportunities to enjoy the finest cuisine, discover rich cultures and create lasting connections both on board and ashore.”

Details of further 2026 Speciality Cruises are due to be announced soon.