Oceania Cruises Unveils Personality-Hosted 2027 Specialty Cruises

Oceania Cruises has unveiled its lineup of 2027 specialty cruises, which pair iconic destinations with renowned guest hosts. Select voyages will be hosted by celebrated culinary icons and beloved television personalities, such as Claudine Pépin, daughter of patriarch chef, Jacques Pépin, and renowned television hosts Sara Moulton and Samantha Brown.

“Our 2027 Specialty Cruises represent the pairing of port‑rich itineraries with hosts who bring true depth, access and perspective,” said Jason Montague, chief luxury officer of Oceania Cruises. “Each voyage has been created to connect guests more meaningfully with the cultures they’re exploring through experiences that are only available on these specialty sailings.”

Through intimate culinary experiences, cooking demonstrations, dinners, and engaging conversations, travelers are invited behind the scenes of global cuisine, discovering not only remarkable flavors, but the stories and cultures that define them.

Select sailings will also feature travel experts who provide insights on distinctive Mediterranean ports, designed to bring travelers closer to the region’s culture, people, and experiences. During Samantha Brown’s Specialty Cruise, sailing from Trieste to Barcelona, the popular television personality will share her insights, adding an extra layer of connection in select ports.

Among the 2027 specialty cruises are:

• Culinary Luminaries: 13 days from Athens to Rome (departing June 2, 2027), with executive culinary directors Chef Alexis Quaretti and Chef Eric Barale, alongside notable guest chefs.
  
• Sara Moulton: 14 days, RT London (departing June 8, 2027), celebrating the flavors and culinary heritage found along the shores of the Baltic Sea, with specially crafted menus, culinary demonstrations, and more.
  
• Claudine Pepin: 11 days, RT Tokyo (departing Sept. 30, 2027), featuring live cooking demonstrations and a special gala brunch, as well as hosted-shore excursions.
  
• Samantha Brown: 10 days, Trieste to Barcelona (departing Nov. 7, 2027), bringing destinations to life through Browns personal insights and engaging conversations.
  
• Reunion Cruise: 12 days from Trieste to Athens (departing Dec. 6, 2027), bringing together Oceania Club members with cruise line executives including Montague.