Last year I ventured on ‘Vista’, the newest ship from Oceania Cruises as we tested her out on a brilliant cruise from Los Angeles to Mexico and back. Sensational!
As the world’s leading culinary & destination-focused cruise line, OceaniaCruises® is now spotlighting an array of 2025 Europe sailings (yup, the new year will come along very quickly!) ranging from six to 34 days, to whisk guests to the most breathtaking locales across the continent.
The ultra-premium line’s boutique ships will set sail on a series of voyages taking in idyllic islands, dramatic fjords, well-loved European resort towns and bustling cities, putting immersion in local communities and culinary excellence at the heart of each guest’s travel experience.
Travellers wanting a true gourmet European adventure will love sailing aboard OceaniaCruises’ newest ships, VistaTM, AlluraTM and MarinaTM. The ultimate foodie ships offer true immersion in the epicurean arts thanks to hundreds of culinary-focused shore excursions, an unprecedented 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 the line’s newest ship, Allura, which will set sail from Trieste, Italy, on her maiden voyage in mid-July before a series of eastern and western Mediterranean voyages for her inaugural season.
Meanwhile, her sister ship, Vista, alongside Marina, will entice guests to enjoy the quieter early season with its lower temperatures in Spain, Portugal, and Greece, before heading north to the British Isles, Iceland, and Scandinavia for the height of the summer.
For those seeking a smaller ship experience, the 670-guest NauticaTM will explore the Mediterranean, Adriatic, and Aegean Seas throughout the summer of 2025; SirenaTM will head to Northern Europe, and Insignia will offer journeys to Iceland. Offering a more intimate onboard experience, these ships will be sailing true port collector voyages, with lesser visited stops such as Lulea and Lysekil in Sweden and the Finnish port of Vaasa.
“We are thrilled to have this rich line-up of Europe sailings on such a wonderful choice of ships for next year. We cannot wait to welcome Allura to the family in July; to have her, and her sister, Vista, which launched to global acclaim last year, in one of the most intriguing and well-loved cruise regions of the world at the same time is so exciting,” says Frank A. Del Rio, President of Oceania Cruises. “Europe has always been a favorite for our well-traveled and curious guests, who eagerly seek to explore its hidden gems and create new memories aboard our elegant ships.”
Ultimate Europe: Experiences Ashore
Travellers will have even more opportunities to discover Europe’s natural wonders and unique local culture with hundreds of small-group, immersive shore excursions to choose from on each sailing, inviting guests to rediscover favourite destinations or explore new ones.
Like a new, not-to-be missed exclusive Culinary Discovery Tour in Palma offering an in-depth exploration of Mallorca’s rich culinary heritage. This chef-led tour includes a visit to the vibrant 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, utilising 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 experiences, OceaniaCruises offers a diverse array of shore excursions catering to various interests, truly bringing its tagline, “Your World. Your Way.” to life. Guests can choose from multiple categories like Go Local, Go Green, and Beyond Blueprints, focusing on adventure, community, sustainability, architecture, and more. A standout new collection of tours, “Capture the Moment,” focuses on photography, providing tips and techniques for getting the best shots with cameras or phones while exploring local sights.
2025 Europe Season Highlights
A number of the 2025 Europe sailings feature exclusive insider tips from Condé Nast Traveler editors who have handpicked their favourite ports on select 2025 and 2026 itineraries and share their invaluable insider knowledge on what to see, eat, and experience.
Allura
Allura is the eighth vessel for OceaniaCruises and is the line’s second 1,200-guest Allura Class ship debuting in summer 2025. Allura features the largest standard staterooms at sea, a new onboard crêperie, a top-of-ship library with breathtaking sea views thanks to its wall of glass, five speciality dining venues, The Culinary Center, the line’s expansive hands-on cooking school and so much more.
For additional information on OceaniaCruises’ small-ship luxury product, The Finest Cuisine at Sea®, and expertly curated travel experiences, visit OceaniaCruises.com, call OceaniaCruises on 1300 355 200 (Australia), 0800 625 691 (NZ) or speak with a professional travel advisor.
