Oceania Cruises brings every destination to life through immersive epicurean
adventures and hands-on learning.

Spanning the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Mexico, the Caribbean, and South America, Oceania Cruises’ Culinary Discovery Tours™ are chef-led experiences designed to immerse guests in the food and cooking traditions of each region. In Marseille, France, for instance, travelers are invited to explore a historic Aix-en-Provence market with Michelin-starred chef Reine Sammut, followed by a cooking demonstration and private lunch with the famed chef herself. Northern Europe’s itineraries include behind-the-scenes visits to a family-run fish farm in Slovenia’s Piran Bay and tastings of regional gravlax and vodka in Helsinki, Finland. Guests traveling to St. Lucia will learn how to cook traditional dishes influenced by Creole, French, and West Indies practices, while in Roatán, Honduras, a visit to indigenous gardens and a hydroponic greenhouse reveals exotic fruits, cashews, and local cuisine. Each journey culminates back on board at The Culinary Center, where newly discovered flavors are transformed into practical culinary techniques and, of course, a delectable sit-down meal.

Oceania Cruises’ Culinary Center is the first hands-on cooking school at sea, where travelers roll up their sleeves and learn directly from master chefs. Step into the ships’ state-of-the-art kitchens to prepare dishes under expert guidance, exploring techniques that span both classic and contemporary cuisines. Signature classes include In the Kitchen with Jacques, inspired by the six-decade career of none other than Jacques Pépin—Oceania Cruises Executive Culinary Director—and focusing on essential skills such as knife work and mastering the perfect emulsion. Meanwhile, the Ancient Cuisines classes draw on Executive Chef Kathryn Kelly’s travels in Morocco and Turkey, guiding guests through ancient cuisines like tagine and traditional practices like preserving lemons. And the Nordic Kitchen takes participants on a journey through the flavors of Scandinavia and Northern Europe, from Estonian fish soup to Swedish meatballs. Whether paired with a Culinary Discovery Tour™ ashore or enjoyed during a day at sea, each class brings regional culture to life through hands-on experience.

Embrace your passion for travel with Oceania Cruises.