Oceania Cruises, Where Destinations Meet Dining

Oceania Cruises • Polo Grill, Riviera

The Art of the Finest Cuisine at Sea®

There are cruise lines that feed you. Then there is Oceania Cruises, a line conceived from the beginning by a group of food-obsessed entrepreneurs with a singular mission: to make gastronomy the beating heart of every voyage. The Finest Cuisine at Sea® is not simply a marketing line. It is their north star, the guiding principle behind every dish crafted, every ingredient sourced, every experience designed for the curious, the discerning and the genuinely hungry.

The Culinary Maestros

Three Decorated Minds. One Remarkable Table.

Behind the philosophy are the people. Oceania is the only cruise line in the world with two Master Chefs of France, both guided by the legacy of Jacques Pépin, the founding father of their culinary vision. Executive Culinary Director Alexis Quaretti now oversees all culinary operations across the fleet, bringing precision, innovation and storytelling through food to every dining venue. Alongside him, fellow Maître Cuisinier de France Eric Barale brings a relentless pursuit of excellence to every ship.

Executive Culinary Director — Chef Jacques Pépin
Executive Culinary Director — Chef Alexis Quaretti
Maître Cuisinier de France — Chef Eric Barale

Dining in Sophisticated Luxury

All Specialty Restaurants Included.

The hallmarks of an Oceania experience are its myriad dining options and the elevated cuisine that runs through all of them. All specialty restaurants are included in your fare, with no additional charge, because Oceania believes extraordinary dining should never feel like an optional extra.

Dining here can be the centrepiece of your evening or simply a beautiful prelude to a show. Either way, it is always an occasion.

Jacques Cheese Trolley
Red Ginger Hanh Yong Summer Rolls
Polo Grill Chocolate Mousse Burger
Toscana Glacé Bay

Wellness Without Compromise

Aquamar Kitchen.

At Aquamar Kitchen, Oceania makes good on its conviction that wellness and indulgence are not opposites. The lighter, wellness-inspired fare is crafted with genuine care for your well-being, without sacrificing a single note of flavour.

Aquamar Kitchen wellness inspired dining

Experiential Learning

The World’s First Hands-On Cooking School at Sea.

Food is the heartbeat of these ships, and The Culinary Center is its epicurean hub. The world’s first hands-on cooking school at sea brings guests together at individual workstations guided by expert Chef Instructors, with a curriculum spanning over 100 classes.

The Culinary Center

Mixology Mastered and Wine Curated

The Bar is No Afterthought.

Oceania’s mixologists are craftspeople. From a perfectly executed classic martini to the Gracias a Dios with mezcal, ginger purée, blackberries and cucumbers, the bar program is every bit as considered as the kitchen.

2026 Specialty Cruises

Four Voyages to Savour.

Expert-led enrichment, live cooking demonstrations, Chef’s Market Dinners, fireside chats and exclusive hosted shore excursions, all woven into extraordinary itineraries.

Alaskan Horizons

12 Days | Seattle to Seattle | Departs 2 July 2026

Onboard Oceania RIVIERA

Hosted by Claudine Pépin, this voyage into the wild beauty of Alaska includes cooking demonstrations, a gala brunch and cocktail receptions inspired by the Pépin culinary legacy.

Italian and Iberian Traveller

10 Days | Lisbon to Lisbon | Departs 16 September 2026

Onboard Oceania MARINA

Sail with Oceania’s own Executive Culinary Directors as they celebrate the rich coastal flavours of Western Europe and the Iberian Peninsula.

Radiant Rivieras

10 Days | Barcelona to Rome | Departs 5 November 2026

Onboard Oceania MARINA

A jewel-box itinerary through Alicante, Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca, Sète, Toulon, Saint-Tropez, Monte Carlo, Portofino, Florence and Rome.

Plan Your Oceania Voyage

Our cruise specialist travel advisors are ready to craft your perfect journey; from Alaska’s Inside Passage to the glistening shores of the Mediterranean.

Together with the always free amenities of Your World Included™ – Gourmet Speciality Dining, Shipboard Gratuities, Unlimited WiFi and more – enjoy the best value in luxury cruising.

Get in touch to begin crafting your next Oceania Journey.

Contact us

Speak with a Travelcall advisor.

Melbourne 03 9252 3800 Sydney 02 8333 7700 Brisbane 07 3368 2113

or email travel@travelcall.com.au

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