Sarah Bretz, ContributorOceania Cruises is highlighting its 2025 Europe season, which will include sailings ranging in length from six to 34 days.
Guests wanting a true gourmet European adventure will love sailing on the line’s newest ships Vista, Allura, and Marina. These foodie-focused vessels offer an immersion into the epicurean arts thanks to hundreds of culinary-focused shore excursions, a large array of dining venues, guest lectures and demonstrations, and hands-on cooking lessons in The Culinary Center.
One of the highlights of the 2025 Europe season is the debut of Allura, which will set sail from Trieste, Italy on her maiden voyage in mid-July. She will offer a series of eastern and western Mediterranean voyages for her inaugural season.
Meanwhile sister ship Vista, alongside Marina, will allow guests to enjoy the quieter early season with lower temperatures in Spain, Portugal, and Greece before heading north to the British Isles, Iceland, and Scandinavia for the height of the summer.
Those seeking a smaller ship experience can take a cruise on the 670-guest Nautica, which will explore the Mediterranean, Adriatic, and Aegean Seas throughout summer 2025. Sirena will head to northern Europe, and Insignia will offer voyages to Iceland.
Shore Excursions
Travelers will have hundreds of small-group, immersive shore excursions to choose from on each sailing.
For example, a new exclusive Culinary Discovery Tour in Palma offers an in-depth exploration of Mallorca’s rich culinary heritage. This chef-led tour includes a visit to the Olivar Market where guests can handpick their own produce and a trip into the rugged countryside to visit the Treuer olive farm. Afterward, participants will enjoy a Spanish cooking class aboard the ship, utilizing the fresh seafood, cheese, seasonal fruits, vegetables, and olive oil gathered earlier. Led by Oceania Cruises’ talented Chef Instructors, this tour immerses guests in Mallorca’s gastronomic culture and concludes with a sampling of local wines.
Beyond culinary adventures, Oceania offers a diverse variety of shore excursions catering to various interests. Categories for these excursions include things like Go Local, Go Green, and Beyond Blueprints, with focuses on adventure, community, sustainability, architecture, and beyond. A new collection of “Capture the Moment” tours focuses on photography, providing tips and techniques on getting the best shots.
Oceania Cruises Ultimate Value
Oceania Cruises offers guests a great value thanks to a variety of always-included amenities such as specialty dining, unlimited wifi, butler service for guests in Penthouse Suites and above, juices, still and sparkling Vero Water, and coffee and tea.
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