ONBOARD LIFE

The intimate atmosphere of a small ship by no means limits how many options that guests have to stay entertained on board. Oceania Cruises ensures that guests on each voyage can partake in as little or as many activities as they want, with a full schedule of guest lectures, art classes, poolside music, pickleball and even a complete cooking school.


ONBOARD LIFE

The intimate atmosphere of a small ship by no means limits how many options that guests have to stay entertained on board. Oceania Cruises ensures that guests on each voyage can partake in as little or as many activities as they want, with a full schedule of guest lectures, art classes, poolside music, pickleball and even a complete cooking school.

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CULINARY MASTERY

Oceania Cruises' passion for food goes beyond its restaurants with the Culinary Center — the first hands-on cooking school at sea. Guests can learn local dishes in a state-of-the-art kitchen, take expert-led classes, and join Culinary Discovery Tours, shopping local markets with the chef before preparing a fresh, delicious meal.

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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Available on Oceania Allura and Oceania Vista, this innovative space features plush seating flanked by video monitors, internet access and tech support so guests can keep in touch or catch up on current events in comfort. This modern digital center also features complimentary classes on topics like smartphone photography or social media 101.

LYNC Digital Center
Available on Oceania Allura and Vista, this space features plush seating, video monitors, internet access, and tech support to keep guests connected. Complimentary classes cover topics like smartphone photography and social media 101.

Artist Loft
Forget paint by numbers. Guests will find artists-in-residence who occupy this creative space for the duration of each voyage, providing step-by-step instruction in a variety of mediums like oil painting or collage creation.

Guest speakers
There is at least one featured guest speaker on every sailing, delivering expert insights that relate to the culture, history and/or wildlife of the destinations visited on each itinerary.

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ENTERTAINMENT

When guests aren’t exploring in port, wining or dining, there are several venues where they can soak up the sunshine with a game of pick-up, catch a show on stage or channel some luck at the slots.

Sports Deck
The Sports Deck is where active guests can head to find the onboard sports court, 18-hole golf putting green and adjacent jogging track. Also available atop the ship are pickleball, shuffleboard, bocce and croquet.

Live music
From a classical string quartet to a chanteuse singing showtunes, live music across multiple venues is an integral part of the entertainment offerings on board.

Comedy
Select Oceania Cruises voyages feature live comedy performances, offering guests an additional entertainment option that often becomes one of the most memorable highlights of their cruise experience.

Casino
Guests will find all their favorite table games and slot machines in the Monte Carlo-style casino on board, fleetwide.

THE OCEANIA CRUISES DIFFERENCE

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  • The “Finest Cuisine at Sea” is more than a lofty superlative; it’s a north star that guides every aspect of the culinary experience fleetwide. 
  • The Culinary Advisory Board includes Master Chef Jacques Pepin, Oceania Cruises’ original Executive Culinary Director, as well as two Master Chefs of France and members including chef and TV personality Sara Moulton.
  • Specialty restaurants are free for all guests, though reservations might be required.
  • Chef’s Market Dinners are a hallmark dining event inspired by each itinerary’s ports of call and held in the Terrace Café. 
     
  • Plant-based options are available in many venues onboard, including Aquamar Kitchen and the Grand Dining Room.
  • By day, the Waves Grill serves up casual breakfast and lunch fare near the pool and by night, it transforms into a cozy, alfresco pizzeria. 
  • Sweet cravings can be satisfied at grab-and-go venues like the Bakery at Baristas or the Creperie, as well as daily teatime at Horizons. 
  • Onboard sommeliers can suggest selections at meals or provide in-depth lectures and guided tastings or pairings through the La Reserve experience.    
  • Oceania Cruises brings culinary discernment to its mixology program as well, offering a wide variety of global spirits and inventive cocktails incorporating the latest techniques. 
  • Epicurean experiences extend way beyond meals, with a state-of-the-art onboard cooking school as well as immersive, culinary excursions ashore.
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