Oceania Cruises
Cruises with Oceania Cruises
Founded in 2002, Oceania Cruises are leaders in providing top-class service, entertainment and cuisine in the luxurious, sophisticated setting of a floating country-club hotel. Offering some of the best cruises around the world, let their fleet of modern, intimately sized ships take you to the most iconic destinations in ultimate comfort and style.
Oceania Cruises: Life on-board
- Total cruises 398
- Fleet: 7 Ships
- Destinations: 31
Boasting luxurious staterooms, spacious venues and unbeatable comfort wherever you are onboard, the Oceania Cruises fleet sees passengers returning time and time again to experience the joy of ocean voyaging.
Family
Dining
Entertainment
Recreation
Family
While Oceania Cruises have catered their itineraries and features onboard to better suit mature travellers, kids are welcome to sail from the age of one year. On cruises to Alaska they'll be delighted by the Alaska Explorer Youth Program, an enriching activity club inspired by the Last Frontier and supervised by friendly professionals.
Dining
Using only the best ingredients, master chefs onboard your Oceania cruise will take you on a culinary journey from your first meal of the day to the last. No matter where you choose to eat, there are no additional charges meaning you can enjoy delectable dining at every mealtime, all included in your cruise fare.
In addition, those looking for vegetarian and vegan options will be delighted to find over 200 plant-based meals to choose from across every restaurant. This is the most creative and extensive vegetarian and vegan menu you'll find at sea, guaranteeing you'll never eat the same dish twice unless you really want to.
- The Grand Dining Room- serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and light bites from around the world in a comfortable, elegant setting. Enjoy everything from gourmet tacos to made-to-order pasta and healthy smoothies and salads.
- Toscana- authentic Tuscan speciality dining served on custom-designed Versace china.
- Polo Grill- prime, dry-aged steaks and fresh seafood including swordfish and lobster.
- Red Ginger- reimagined Asian delicacies in a tranquil speciality restaurant, complete with a soothing waterfall.
- Tuscan Steak- combining the rustic Italian favourites from Toscana and sumptuous steaks from the Polo Grill.
- Terrace Cafe- light bites and hearty dishes showcasing the specialities of destinations visited along the way.
- Waves Grill- healthy Poke bowls, energising pressed juices, succulent burgers and fresh seafood just a few steps from the pool.
- Horizons- traditional afternoon tea accompanied by a string quartet served daily.
Entertainment
When evening arrives, simply sit back and enjoy the talents of classical pianists, quartets and singers. Alternatively, be dazzled by exciting Broadway-style productions that will have you on your feet and ready to dance the night away, tap your foot along to the music on a Jazz Evening or try your luck at the casino. Whatever your preferences, whether you're looking for a sophisticated and sociable drink with friends or love to be entertained by an energetic all-singing, all-dancing cast, Oceania Cruises have carefully curated their entertainment programme to suit all cruisers.
Recreation
Every Oceania cruise offers a wide range of entertainment to suit all passengers, with an emphasis on enriching experiences that will enhance your cruise holiday. Enjoy insightful lectures on the destinations you'll visit by expert speakers, as well as cooking demonstrations and wine tastings. Looking for a hands-on experience? Head to the Culinary Center onboard Marina and Riviera for fun and practical cooking classes led by master chefs from around the globe, or stop by the Artist Loft for arts and crafts workshops.
Other onboard activities include:
- Games at the glamorous casino
- 18-hole golf
- Paddle tennis
- 2,000 books and newspapers at the library
Oceania Cruises Ships
Thanks to the small size and intimate guest capacity of each Oceania Cruises' vessel, guests can expect outstanding personalised service and attention to detail through every ship.
Thanks to the small size and intimate guest capacity of each Oceania Cruises' vessel, guests can expect outstanding personalised service and attention to detail through every ship.
Oceania Cruises ship classes explained
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Insignia
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Regatta
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Riviera
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Vista
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Sirena
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Marina
Oceania Cruises Highlights
Oceania Club Loyalty Scheme
After your first cruise with Oceania, you'll automatically be invited to join the Oceania Club loyalty programme where you'll enjoy fantastic exclusive benefits such as savings, events and even free cruises.
Oceania Cruises Destinations
From the hidden gems of the Mediterranean to the white sands of the Caribbean, Oceania Cruises voyage to all corners of the world. Whether you're looking for a short getaway or a world cruise, choose from a range of itineraries to suit your needs.
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Top FAQs
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Children must be at least one year old as of the first day of the sailing with Oceania cruises. The cruise takes no responsibility for infants in terms of childcare or entertainment and guests under 18 must share a cabin with an adult.
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Oceania offer a 5% repeat passenger discount and a welcome back treat will be waiting for you in your cabin upon embarkation.
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Onboard an Oceania cruise, there is a country club casual dress code during the day, while evenings have an elegant casual resort dress code during the evenings. Shorts, jeans, trainers and caps are not permitted in the restaurants after 6pm.
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Beer or spirits are not permitted to be brought onboard Oceania’s cruise ships at embarkation but you are allowed up to three wine bottles per cabin. This will incur a $25 corkage charge each if consumed in a public area. Any alcoholic beverages purchased at a port of call or the onboard shops, meanwhile, are simply turned in and returned on the final night of your cruise.
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Gluten-free, lactose-free, vegetarian, dairy-free, kosher and diabetic-friendly meals are provided as standard. Guests with any other dietary requirements should declare this in advance.
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Oceania Cruises have both US and Continental 2-pin electrical plug sockets in their cabins throughout the fleet. If you are from the UK, an adaptor is advised.
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Oceania offer a limited number of single occupancy cabins on their ships. This single occupancy supplement varies depending on your deal, from 50% to 200%.
Accessibility
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Oceania cruises have a limited number of easy-access cabins which feature widened doorways for wheelchairs, roll-in bathrooms, grab bars and even alert buttons should you get into any difficulties. Around the ship you will find plenty of space to manoeuvre and ample lifts and ramps, along with reserved spots in the lounges and entertainment venues. There is also assistance available during embarkation and disembarkation.
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Expecting mothers are not able to cruise with Oceania if they have entered their 24th week of pregnancy before or at any point during the sailing.
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All Oceania cruise ships have a medical centre operated by fully qualified medical staffed. Any service or treatment carried out in the medical facility may incur a charge such as prescriptions and emergency procedures. Prestige passengers may be able to have some service for free but please check your medical and travel insurance to avoids any unwanted fees.
Oceania Cruises Covid-19 safety measures
Vaccination and Testing Requirements
Vaccination Requirements
To board an Oceania cruise, all guests must be fully vaccinated at least 2 weeks prior to departure.
Covid-19 Testing
Guests are required to take a coronavirus antigen test before being allowed to board. This will be paid for and done by the cruise line. Another test will be done before guests can depart.
Further detail around requirements specific to your cruise will be provided to you prior to departure and can be checked on the cruise line pages here.
Please see the itinerary page for exact details that apply to your sailing.
Health and Safety Procedures
Onboard
Social distancing will be key on an Oceania cruise, and will be facilitated through a reduced guest capacity and increased spacing between seating in ship venues. To further reduce contact, service in restaurants and bars will be contactless. Guest hygiene will be encouraged through more hand sanitiser stations throughout the ship. Cleaning is also key, and stringent health and safety measures will include frequent disinfection of public areas and touch points, while staterooms will be disinfected daily.
Face Masks
Apart from when guests are in their own accommodation, or eating and drinking in restaurants, bars and lounges, face masks must be worn at all times. If social distancing cannot be maintained outdoors, face masks will also be required here.
Excursions and Going Ashore
To ensure that guests can head ashore safely, Oceania Cruises are partnering with their local destinations and tour operators. However, it is also expected that guests can explore ashore independently, although this policy will be reviewed frequently
Please see the itinerary page for exact details that apply to your sailing.
Passport and Insurance Requirements
Insurance
Guests must have appropriate holiday insurance which covers all travel, cancellation, medical and repatriation liabilities at a minimum.
Passports
Even for sailings which do not leave British waters, all guests must have a passport with at least six months validity to travel.
Please see the itinerary page for exact details that apply to your sailing.
Cancellations and FCC Vouchers
Cancelled Cruises
The following ships are scheduled to return to sailing on the following dates:
- Riviera- 18th October 2021
- Insignia- 21st December 2021
- Sirena- 22nd January 2021
- Marina - 29th August 2021
- Regatta- cruises are cancelled up to and including 18th February 2022. She will now return to service on 5th February 2022 with new sailings.
If affected, we will be in touch soon with details on your options.
Future Cruise Credit
If your Oceania cruise has been affected by cancellations you can receive a 125% FCC to use on any cruise until the end of 2022. FCC is only applicable to pauses 1-12. For Phase 13, 14, 15 or 16 affected bookings which were paid for by FCC, the value will revert to FCC.
These offers apply only to the cruise element of bookings where PlanetCruise.com are the tour operator of the holiday.
