Oceania Cruises announced the industry’s first completely gluten-free ocean voyage, set for 2028 aboard the Oceania Vista. This 12-night cruise aims to deliver an inclusive culinary experience tailored to travelers requiring gluten-free dining options.
Itinerary and Ports of Call
The voyage will depart Southampton, England, on May 31, 2028, and return to the same port after visiting destinations across England, Ireland, and Scotland. Scheduled stops include Cork (Cobh), Dublin (Dún Laoghaire), Glasgow (Greenock), Stornoway in the Hebrides, and Edinburgh (Newhaven).
Gluten-Free Dining Across All Venues
All dining venues on the Oceania Vista during this voyage will serve exclusively gluten-free menus. This includes the line’s specialty restaurants Toscana, Polo Grill, Red
Ginger, and Jacques, as well as casual options Aquamar Kitchen and Waves Grill. Additional gluten-free offerings include in-suite dining, afternoon tea, and freshly baked pastries from The Bakery, allowing guests to dine without concerns or restrictions related to gluten.
Collaboration with Celiac Cruise
The gluten-free sailing is developed in partnership with Celiac Cruise, an experienced provider of gluten-free travel experiences and the official booking partner for this voyage. Celiac Cruise specializes in crafting safe, worry-free vacations for guests with celiac disease and gluten sensitivities, ensuring strict adherence to gluten-free standards throughout the cruise.
Official Statements and Traveler Benefits
Jason Montague, Chief Luxury Officer of Oceania Cruises, highlighted the brand’s
commitment to accessible dining: “As a brand with food at its heart, we believe every guest should be able to experience the joy and discovery that define dining with Oceania Cruises.” He noted the voyage allows guests to relax, confident the culinary experience is designed specifically for gluten-free needs.
Maureen Basye, founder of Celiac Cruise, emphasized the travel challenges facing those with celiac disease: “Food is something that has to be considered at virtually every stage of a journey.” She added, “The opportunity to board a ship knowing the culinary experience has been designed to be entirely gluten-free fundamentally changes
what travel can feel like.” This voyage allows guests to concentrate on destinations and company instead of food restrictions.
Oceania Cruises and Celiac Cruise Background
Oceania Cruises operates as a leading luxury cruise line focused on culinary excellence and destination-intensive itineraries visiting over 600 ports in more than 100 countries. The line maintains an adults-only environment with a high chef-to-guest ratio, delivering what it calls “The Finest Cuisine at Sea.” Oceania has five Sonata Class ships on order, scheduled from 2027 to 2037.
Celiac Cruise was founded in 2018 by Maureen Basye and Connie Saunders to provide safe travel experiences for people requiring gluten-free diets, partnering
with major cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean and Oceania Cruises to deliver dedicated gluten-free kitchens and menus.
Booking Information
Travelers interested in the fully gluten-free 2028 voyage aboard the Oceania Vista can book through travel advisors, Celiac Cruise’s website at celiaccruise.com/oceania-vista-2028, or directly with Oceania Cruises at OceaniaCruises.com or by calling 855-OCEANIA.
