The Finest Cuisine at Sea? Tick. Exploring coastal gems right on your doorstep? Tick. Unforgettable chef-led culinary tours? Tick. Oceania Cruises’ luxury ship, Oceania Riviera is making its debut in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, with 14 to 35-day sailings from November 2025 to March 2026.
Voyages combine charming ports like Mystery Island in Vanuatu, Dunedin in New Zealand, and Kangaroo Island in South Australia, with iconic destinations such as Sydney, Singapore and Auckland offering travellers a perfect balance of discovery and familiarity.
With hundreds of excursions available, guests can choose how they wish to explore each port. Among them are chef-led Culinary Discovery Tours to local restaurants and vineyards or experiencing a destination through the eyes of local fishermen and farmers.
Oceania Riviera will offer exclusive itineraries with a gourmet foodie focus. Guests can explore the local culinary scene through a broad array of small-group shore excursions including visits to local markets, rice fields, and truffle farms, incorporating everything from Australia’s globally revered seafood to NZ’s world-famous lamb.
Oceania Riviera boasts eight gourmet dining venues, each providing a unique culinary experience. Jacques is a French bistro curated by Chef Jacques Pépin, the line’s first-ever executive culinary director. Waves Grill offers relaxed deckside diner-style dining, and Red Ginger features innovative to pan-Asian cuisine. Oceania Riviera boasts The Culinary Centre, a state-of-the-art cooking school where guests can take hands-on cooking classes inspired by regional flavours.
For the sailings, Oceania Cruises’ culinary team has introduced ‘Down Under Abundance’ at The Culinary Centre, inspired by the ingredients found in Australia and NZ with dishes celebrating the freshest offerings from the sea, the mountains and the vineyards.
“We are incredibly excited to bring Oceania Riviera to Australia and New Zealand for the first time,” said Jason Montague, Chief Luxury Officer, Oceania Cruises. “This new chapter reflects our commitment to offering exceptional, immersive experiences … all voyages will offer travellers an unmatched opportunity to savour the finest local cuisine while exploring some of the world’s most iconic destinations in unparalleled comfort and style.”
Choose your own adventure
Explore Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific on these exciting voyages.
South Pacific Archipelagos:
19 days from Sydney to Papeete on Oceania Riviera visiting Noumea, Mystery Island, Lautoka, Suva, Nuku’alofa, Vava’u, Apia, Pago Pago, Rarotonga, Bora Bora, Huahine and Moorea. Departs 10 Dec, 2025.
Azure Atolls to Auckland:
18 days from Papeete to Auckland via Moorea, Huahine, Bora Bora, Rarotonga, Alofi, Pago Pago, Apia, Suva, Nuku’alofa and Bay of Islands on Oceania Riviera. Departs 6 Jan, 2026.
Maori Heritage Route:
14 days from Auckland to Sydney visiting Rotorua, Napier, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Hobart and Melbourne on Oceania Riviera. Departs 25 Jan, 2026.
Outback to Verdant Bali:
14 days from Sydney to Bali on Oceania Riviera visiting Brisbane, Airlie Beach, Cairns, Cooktown, Darwin, Komodo and Bali. Departs 8 Feb, 2026.
Melanesian Marvels:
21 days from Bali to Sydney on Oceania Riviera via Komodo, Kupang, Darwin, Port Moresby, Alotau, Honiara, Espiritu Santo, Port Vila, Lautoka, Suva and Noumea. Departs 22 Feb, 2026.
To book your cruise with Oceania Cruises, contact a YOU Travel & Cruise expert on: 0800 968 872
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