Oceania Cruises

Food is the central selling point of Oceania Cruises, which operates small and mid-size ships with multiple open-seating specialty restaurants included in the fare, plus culinary centres offering hands-on cooking classes on some vessels. Part of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, the line sits in the upper-premium segment, with a country-club-casual dress code and an adult-focused atmosphere without large-scale attractions. Itineraries are destination-intensive, covering Europe, Asia, Alaska, the South Pacific and long voyages, with many overnight port stays. Specialty dining is included, and fare packages have bundled extras such as Wi-Fi, drinks or excursion credits, while premium wines, cooking classes and some excursions cost extra. The line suits food-focused couples and experienced cruisers, rather than families. Buyers should compare what the current fare includes, ship size, and the itinerary pace, since some voyages call at a new port almost daily.