Oceania Cruises sets the standard for ultra-premium cruising, combining luxury, convenience, and exceptional value. With the Your World Included™ promise, guests enjoy a range of included amenities that enhance every moment on board. Dining at the diverse, world-class restaurants is all included, as are specialty coffees, sodas, cold-pressed juices, and still and sparkling Vero Water®. Guests also benefit from unlimited, free Starlink WiFi throughout the ship and can indulge in in-room dining with a variety of hot and cold selections.
Additional inclusions ensure a seamless experience, such as free group fitness classes at the Aquamar® Spa + Vitality Centre, gratuities, and laundry services. Oceania Cruises is renowned for its personalised service, creating an unforgettable and relaxing journey. As the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, it offers curated itineraries that explore more than 600 ports across 100 countries. With eight luxurious ships, each carrying no more than 1,250 guests, Oceania Cruises guarantees a refined, intimate atmosphere, whether visiting iconic cities or hidden gems.
Passengers tend to be 50-plus and well travelled, hailing mostly from the U.S. and Canada; generally, the longer the cruise, the older the cruiser. The line also draws travellers from the U.K., Ireland, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Generally, Oceania doesn't have a formal children's program or onboard facilities, but in Alaska, the line offers the Alaska Explorer Youth Program for kids between the ages of 5 and 12, with activities that reflect the region.
The dress code onboard Oceania cruise ships is country club casual, intended to partner perfectly with the line's "whatever you want, whenever you want" mindset. Passengers typically do dress up, by their own choice, for occasions like a night dining in Jacques Pepin's onboard restaurant, and you won't see jeans, shorts, T-shirts or tennis shoes in the dining venues.
Oceania is partially inclusive. All Oceania cruisers get free and unlimited soft drinks, bottled water, speciality coffees, teas and juices, as well as free unlimited internet and at least one reservation at the speciality restaurants. (Repeaters can go again by getting placed on a waiting list.) Oceania cruisers have two fare options: Cruise Only or OLife Choice. Those who select the higher-priced OLife Choice fare receive complimentary round trip airfare and their choice of one of three options: up to eight shore excursions, a free beverage package or up to $800 shipboard credit (more on longer voyages). Passengers in the same stateroom must select the same amenity. Extra costs include shore excursions, alcoholic beverages, spa and beauty services, and shop purchases. Cruisers in higher accommodation categories may have more inclusions.
The spotlight onboard an Oceania sailing is on the destination, and enrichment lectures are always well attended. When the ships are at sea, many passengers head for the English-style library to stake out a huge leather chair and a good book along with pastry and coffee. The fitness centre and spa also get a lot of use, and on Marina and Riviera, the large Artist's Loft studio is usually filled to capacity for creative workshops in painting and drawing, as are the Culinary Center's hands-on cooking classes. Cruisers also show up for martini and wine tastings, lavish afternoon teas and classical string ensembles.
Foodies, and those who want a more a la carte upscale experience
Night owls who want a variety of entertainment options