Celebrity Chefs and Immersive Itineraries: Oceania Cruises Unveils 2027 Specialty Cruises Program

Oceania Cruises has announced its 2027 Specialty Cruises program, introducing a series of destination-rich voyages designed to blend immersive travel experiences with curated culinary, cultural and expert-led programming.

Toscana Lifestyle. Photo: Louise Prior/ Oceania Cruises

The new lineup will feature itineraries across the Mediterranean, Baltic region and Japan, with select sailings hosted by well-known chefs, television personalities and travel experts, offering guests enhanced access to onboard events, destination insights and themed experiences.

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The cruise line said the 2027 program is focused on combining “port-rich itineraries with hosts who bring depth, access and perspective,” aiming to deepen travelers’ connection to the regions they visit through food, culture and storytelling.

Sara Moulton. Photo: Louise Prior / Oceania Cruises

Among the featured guests are chef and television personality Sara Moulton, culinary expert Claudine Pépin, and Oceania Cruises’ Executive Culinary Directors Chef Alexis Quaretti and Chef Eric Barale.

Chef Eric Barale, Chef Alexis Quaretti. Photo: Louise Prior/ / Oceania Cruises

Travel presenter Samantha Brown will also host a dedicated Mediterranean sailing, offering destination insights across key European ports.

Ocean Cruises Vista in Croatia. Photo: Louise Prior / Oceania Cruises

The specialty voyages will include curated culinary demonstrations, themed dinners, gala events and exclusive onboard programming led by guest hosts and shipboard chefs.

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Select sailings will also feature senior executives from Oceania Cruises, including a year-end Reunion Cruise designed to bring together loyal and new guests in a celebratory Mediterranean itinerary.

Culinary Discovery Tour in Corfu, Greece. Photo: Louise Prior / Oceania Cruises

Highlights of the 2027 program include a 13-day Mediterranean Culinary Luminaries sailing from Athens to Rome, a Baltic-focused voyage hosted by Sara Moulton departing from London, a Japan roundtrip cruise from Tokyo with Claudine Pépin, and a Mediterranean itinerary from Trieste to Barcelona hosted by Samantha Brown.

The program will conclude with a Reunion Cruise aboard the new Oceania Aurelia, sailing from Trieste to Athens in December 2027, bringing together Oceania Club members and first-time guests for a series of curated cultural and social events.

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Oceania Cruises said the initiative reflects growing demand for experiential luxury travel, where destination immersion, gastronomy and storytelling play a central role in the guest experience.