With Oceania Cruises, everyone’s sophisticated palates will be satisfied! Oceania Cruises is a true haven for foodies, serving the Finest Cuisine at Sea. Come aboard and relish the tantalising cuisine, meticulously prepared by the executive chefs, led by Master Chef Jacques Pépin.
The Grand Dining Room is an all-day dining venue, oozing the elegance of Europe’s marquee five-star hotel restaurants. It offers menus varying daily with an extensive array of meals, including epicurean vegetarian options. Leading the culinary scene of the industry, Oceania prides itself on having the most extensive vegan menu and the only cold-pressed raw juice and vegan smoothie bars at sea. Some of its plant-based highlights are the avocado toast on rustic farmers’ bread for breakfast, a Korean Kimchi soup and Hawaiian poke bowl for lunch, and a Som Tam Green Papaya Kelp Noodle Salad for dinner.
Other speciality fine dining restaurants onboard include; Toscana, which highlights authentic Italian cuisine; Jacques, a French bistro adorned with heirloom antiques; and Red Ginger for those who are craving some Asian fare, among many others. For your caffeine fix, you can grab a cappuccino along with a homemade biscotti from the cosy coffee bar — Baristas.
Another dining venue worth noting is Polo Grill, a classic steakhouse that prides itself as the only cruise restaurant to serve full 28-day dry-aged USDA-registered beef. One of its menu-toppers is the lobster gratinée. The secret? The lobster is sourced all the way from Maine!
The legendary dining experience is one thing, but Oceania Cruises further ups its gastronomic value with immersive mixology experiences, culinary discovery tours, and a culinary centre. The culinary tours give you a glimpse at the local food scene and let you learn the well-kept secrets of the regional cuisine during your day ashore. Discover the undisclosed recipes of homemade pasta in Portofino, sample authentic Latvian specialities during a traditional market tour or savour the freshly caught stone crabs and conch as you set sail around the Caribbean. If you’re eager to pick up a new skill, you can also participate in the culinary centre classes, where you can learn how to make fresh pasta, master the basics of fish cookery, and understand the ancient cuisines that shaped and influenced the world gastronomy that we have today.
Oceania Cruises promises exceptional and engaging experiences that allow you to understand and learn about the behind-the-scenes stories and culture of the culinary delights served at your table.