Luxury culinary cruise dining experience

Culinary Discovery Tours™

Taste the World, One Port at a Time

Exclusive culinary experiences aboard Oceania Cruises — where every destination becomes a feast for the senses.

Where Cuisine Becomes the Journey

Widely recognized for its groundbreaking culinary enrichment both aboard its ships and ashore, Oceania Cruises brings you exclusive Culinary Discovery Tours™ on board Marina, Riviera, Vista and Allura — offering an insider's experience of the local culinary scene and the secrets of authentic regional cuisine during your day ashore.

Tour colorful traditional markets, dine at renowned restaurants, and then hone your skills back on board at The Culinary Center. Whether it's joining a cooking demonstration at a Venetian master chef's private villa or traveling off the beaten path to tropical plantations on a French Polynesian island, Oceania Cruises connects you with the culinary culture wherever you travel.

What's Included

The Culinary Experience

The Culinary Center

Expert chef instructors lead hands-on cooking classes at sea, sharing the secrets of regional cuisines from around the globe.

Culinary Discovery Tours™

Exclusive shore excursions to local markets, renowned restaurants, and private culinary experiences unavailable to the general public.

Chef's Market Dinners

Themed dinners in Terrace Café featuring ingredients sourced directly from the day's port market, prepared by Oceania's acclaimed culinary team.

Celebrity Chef Hosts

Each specialty voyage is hosted by esteemed television personalities, chefs, and authors who lead enrichment lectures and live cooking demonstrations.

The Finest Cuisine at Sea®

Oceania Cruises is renowned for serving the finest cuisine at sea — from casual poolside dining to elegant specialty restaurants.

Immersive Itineraries

Intimate, luxurious ships calling on the world's most celebrated culinary destinations — from the Mediterranean to the Far East.

Unique Themed Cruising Experiences

Culinary Voyages

Fall Sale EventSpecialty Cruise

Miami to Miami

Tropics & Exotics

Oceania Allura10 DaysDecember 2, 2026

Miami → Caribbean → Miami

Culinary Discovery Tours™Chef's Market DinnersThe Culinary Center classesCelebrity chef enrichment

From

$4,640

per guest

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Fall Sale EventSpecialty Cruise

Barcelona to Rome

Mediterranean Flavors

Oceania Marina10 DaysNovember 5, 2026

Barcelona → Mediterranean Ports → Rome

Culinary Discovery Tours™Local market toursCooking demonstrationsRegional cuisine immersion

From

$3,040

per guest

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Specialty Cruise

Athens to Rome

Greek & Italian Cuisine

Oceania Vista13 DaysJune 2, 2027

Athens → Greek Islands → Rome

Culinary Discovery Tours™Michelin-star diningOlive oil & wine tastingsFarm-to-table experiences

From

$7,199

per guest

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Specialty Cruise

London to London

British Isles & Northern Europe

Oceania Marina14 DaysJune 8, 2027

London → Northern European Ports → London

Culinary Discovery Tours™Artisan food marketsCooking classes at seaCelebrity chef lectures

From

$7,299

per guest

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Specialty Cruise

Tokyo to Tokyo

Flavors of Japan

Oceania Riviera11 DaysSeptember 30, 2027

Tokyo → Japanese Ports → Tokyo

Culinary Discovery Tours™Sushi & ramen masterclassesSake tastingsTraditional market tours

From

$5,149

per guest

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Specialty Cruise

Trieste to Barcelona

Mediterranean Harvest

Oceania Allura10 DaysNovember 7, 2027

Trieste → Mediterranean Ports → Barcelona

Culinary Discovery Tours™Truffle & olive oil tastingsRegional wine pairingsChef's Market Dinners

From

$4,349

per guest

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Aboard Every Ship

The Culinary Center

Our Chef Instructors at The Culinary Center have a genuine passion for experiencing the world's cultures through the lens of food and cooking — and for sharing it with you in destinations around the globe. Whether you spend a day at sea discovering the secrets of fish cookery or join one of our popular Culinary Discovery Tours™ ashore, our team is here to offer expert instruction while bringing the local culture to life.

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Chef instructor leading a cooking class at The Culinary Center

Ready to Taste the World?

Contact Wine Masters Cruises to learn more about upcoming Culinary Discovery Tours™ and reserve your place at the table.