Vista
Allura-class · 2023Newest of the modern series, all-balcony accommodation, Aquamar Spa, Founders Bar, Privée private dining. Built on the Marina/Riviera template, refined for today.
- Guests
- 1,200
- Year
- 2023
- Length
- 239 m
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Oceania Cruises
The finest cuisine at sea — premium mid-size cruising
Oceania is best known for two things: the finest food at sea (their tagline, defensible by independent reviews) and country-intensive itineraries that stay in port late. Mid-size ships (700-1,250 guests), elegant but unstuffy, with a loyal repeat-cruiser base.
8
Mid-size ships
600+
Ports of call
7-180
Night voyages
2002
Founded
££
Premium pricing
1,250
Max guests / ship
Sail from
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Itineraries
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Why book Oceania Cruises
Why a Oceania Cruises voyage?
Six reasons we recommend this line to the right kind of traveller.
The food really is exceptional
Multiple included specialty restaurants per ship — Polo Grill (steakhouse), Toscana (Italian), Red Ginger (Asian), Jacques (French) on the larger ships, plus the Grand Dining Room. The Culinary Center offers hands-on cooking classes at sea — the only line that does.
Country-intensive itineraries
Late nights and overnights in port are the Oceania signature. Itineraries typically have 12-20 ports across 10-14 days, with at least 4-6 overnight stays — perfect for travellers who want to actually experience destinations, not just glance at them.
New Allura — twin to Vista
Allura joined the fleet in July 2025 — Oceania's sixth in the modern series. Same beautiful design as Vista (2023), bigger spas, all-balcony cabins, the Aquamar Spa, and the new Founders Bar. Already booking through 2027.
OLife Choice — pick your perks
Oceania's included-extras programme: choose between free shore excursions, free beverage package, or onboard credit. Plus included WiFi for every guest. Lets you customise value to what you'll actually use.
The honest version
Might not be for you if…
No cruise line is for everyone. Here's where Oceania Cruises might not fit. We'll point you elsewhere if so.
You want kids' clubs and entertainment
Oceania has no kids' clubs and the entertainment is quieter (classical recitals, cabaret, lectures). For family cruising, Royal Caribbean or MSC fit. For party vibe, NCL or Virgin Voyages.
You want a casino-and-show ship
Oceania ships have casinos but they're small. Production shows are limited. The culture is about food, ports and conversation, not Broadway productions.
You're on a budget
Oceania is premium-priced and the headline fare is on the higher side. For mid-priced cruising with similar destination quality, Holland America or Princess fit better.
The fleet
Meet the Oceania Cruises ships
The Oceania Cruises fleet at a glance.
Allura
Allura-class · 2025Twin to Vista. Launched July 2025. Same all-balcony design, Aquamar Spa, expanded culinary venues. Already booking through 2027.
- Guests
- 1,200
- Year
- 2025
- Length
- 239 m
Marina
O-class · 2011First of the larger O-class. Refurbished. Includes Jacques, the line's French speciality named for Jacques Pépin.
- Guests
- 1,250
- Year
- 2011
- Length
- 239 m
Riviera
O-class · 2012Sister to Marina. Refurbished. Same Jacques, Polo Grill, Toscana, Red Ginger speciality line-up.
- Guests
- 1,250
- Year
- 2012
- Length
- 239 m
Sirena
R-class · 1999Refurbished R-class. Smaller, more intimate. Tuscan Steak speciality, Red Ginger, Polo Grill.
- Guests
- 684
- Year
- 1999
- Length
- 181 m
Nautica
R-class · 2000R-class refurbished. Mediterranean and world-itinerary regular.
- Guests
- 684
- Year
- 2000
- Length
- 181 m
Insignia
R-class · 2003R-class refurbished. Frequently used for world cruise circumnavigations.
- Guests
- 684
- Year
- 2003
- Length
- 181 m
Regatta
R-class · 1998R-class refurbished. Most affordable entry into the Oceania experience.
- Guests
- 684
- Year
- 1998
- Length
- 181 m
Glimpses
See Oceania Cruises for yourself
A glance at the on-board experience and the destinations beyond the ship.
Dining
The finest cuisine at sea — and they back it up
Oceania's tagline is more than marketing. Multiple included specialty restaurants per ship, executive culinary direction from Jacques Pépin, included Culinary Center cooking classes at sea — and the Grand Dining Room is comfortably better than most lines' formal restaurants.
The Grand Dining Room
Open-seating main restaurant; rotating regional menus, refined sauce work, wine pairings.
Polo Grill
Premium steakhouse — Wagyu, dry-aged cuts, classic preparations. Included.
Toscana
Italian fine dining — extensive olive oil tasting, regional pasta. Included.
Red Ginger
Pan-Asian — sashimi, satay, lobster pad thai. Included.
Jacques (Marina/Riviera)
Jacques Pépin's French bistro — duck confit, classic Provençal. Included.
Aquamar Kitchen (Vista/Allura)
Health-focused Mediterranean — bowls, plant-forward dishes, raw bar.
Terrace Café
Marketplace-style buffet at breakfast/lunch; themed dinners with carving stations.
Privée
Reservable private dining for groups of up to ten — bespoke tasting menus.
On board
What you actually do all day
Culinary Center cooking classes
Hands-on cooking classes at sea — unique to Oceania. Marina, Riviera, Vista and Allura have dedicated culinary teaching kitchens with individual cooking stations.
Artist Loft enrichment
Painting, sketching, watercolour and photography classes on every voyage. Visiting artist-in-residence on world segments.
Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center
Mid-ship spa with thalassotherapy, hammam, salon, and Aquamar Vitality Center for fitness and acupuncture.
Late nights and overnights
The Oceania promise — most voyages have late nights and overnights in marquee ports, designed for travellers who want to actually experience destinations.
No surprises
What's included in your fare
Every Oceania Cruises fare bakes these in.
All dining
Specialty restaurants included on every fare, no surcharge
WiFi
Included for every guest, every fare
Soft drinks and bottled water
In stateroom and around the ship
Shuttle service
Port shuttles where the dock is far from town
OLife Choice
Pick one: free excursions, drinks package, or onboard credit
Practical
Good to know
- Currency
- US Dollars on board. Pre-pay shore excursions in USD or GBP.
- Dress code
- Country-club casual — collared shirt and slacks for men, elegant separates for women. No formal nights, ever. Jacket optional.
- WiFi
- Free unlimited WiFi included for every guest, every device, every fare.
- OLife Choice perks
- Choose one: free shore excursions OR a free beverage package OR onboard credit. Lets you tailor included value to what you'll actually use.
- Children
- All ages welcome but no kids' clubs or programmes. The atmosphere is adult-pitched.
- Booking via Travelisto
- Same fare as Oceania direct, with UK consumer protection on packaged flights, hotel-and-transfer coordination, and a Travel Designer who knows each of the eight ships.
FAQ
Quick answers about Oceania Cruises
Why is Oceania known for food?
Multiple specialty restaurants are included in every fare — no surcharge to eat at Polo Grill, Toscana, Red Ginger or Jacques. The Grand Dining Room is more refined than most mainstream lines' formal restaurants. Their Culinary Centers host hands-on cooking classes at sea, unique to the line.
Are Oceania ships big?
No — Oceania is deliberately mid-size. Regatta-class ships carry around 670 guests; the newer Marina/Riviera/Vista/Allura class carries around 1,250. Big enough for multiple restaurant choices, small enough to dock in smaller ports.
Do I need to dress up?
Country-club casual is the standard dress code. No formal nights required — jacket and tie are not expected. Elegant but not stuffy.
How does Oceania compare to Viking Ocean?
Both are premium destination-focused lines. Viking is all-inclusive (drinks, excursions, WiFi all in the fare) but more restrained on food. Oceania has the better dining but charges for drinks. Viking sails adults-only; Oceania welcomes all ages but has no kids' programmes.
Loyalty
Oceania Club
Recognises returning guests with increasing benefits across four tiers, accumulated by completed cruises rather than nights sailed.
Silver
One cruise completed
5% off future cruise fares, members-only cocktail party each voyage, dedicated Club desk.
Gold
Five cruises completed
10% off future fares, free unlimited internet upgrade, exclusive shipboard dining event.
Platinum
Ten cruises completed
15% off future fares, free laundry service, complimentary spa day.
Diamond
Twenty cruises completed
20% off future fares, complimentary 7-day cruise milestone, exclusive Diamond benefits.
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