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Taste the World
Taste the World
Oceania Cruises brings every destination to life through immersive epicurean
adventures and hands-on learning.
Food is central to every Oceania Cruises journey, guided by a world-class Culinary Advisory Board featuring legends including Jacques Pépin, Giada de Laurentiis, Alexis Quaretti, and Eric Barale. Their vision shapes extraordinary experiences that connect travelers with the world’s flavors and food cultures through the lens of local landscapes, markets, ingredients, and people. Aboard Oceania Marina, Oceania Riviera, Oceania Vista, and Oceania Allura, guests explore, taste, and learn in ways that bring each destination vividly to life, from immersive Culinary Discovery Tours™ ashore to hands-on classes in the onboard Culinary Center.
Culinary Discovery Tours
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.
The Culinary Center
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.
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I’m Cheri Panzloff, owner of Travel Mon Cheri™, where travel should have a little polish, a little personality, and at least one moment that makes you stop and say, “Now this is living.”
I specialize in Small Ship Luxury Cruises, Global River Cruises, European Escapes, Group Celebrations, and Beautiful Customized journeys that feel personal from the very beginning. I create thoughtfully planned journeys for discerning travelers who value beautiful details, meaningful experiences & a little wonder in the way they see the world
When I’m not planning travel, I’m usually with my family, in the garden, behind a camera, or finding beauty in places most people hurry past. I have a soft spot for beautiful things, great stories, and experiences that feel special without trying too hard.
My philosophy? Life is too short for ordinary vacations and too precious to save the good stuff for “someday.” Go somewhere that moves you. Wear the good shoes. Order dessert. Take the picture. I’ll he ...