Oceania Cruises announced new Caribbean cruise itineraries for 2026 featuring sailings from seven to 14 days aboard its ships Oceania Marina, Oceania Vista, and Oceania Allura. The cruises aim to offer travelers refined, adults-only experiences across popular and less familiar Caribbean destinations.
Caribbean Destinations Include Popular and Boutique Ports
The itineraries cover a variety of ports including widely visited locations such as Oranjestad, Aruba; Cozumel, Mexico; and Montego Bay, Jamaica. Additionally, guests will visit boutique ports like Basseterre, St. Kitts; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; and Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, providing a wider perspective on the region’s cultural and geographic diversity.
Shore Excursions Focus on Culture, Cuisine, and Nature
Oceania Cruises offers small-group shore excursions emphasizing the Caribbean’s cultural,
culinary, and natural assets. Excursions include visiting a beekeeping collective in St. Lucia, exploring Sainte-Anne’s Artisanal Village in Pointe-à-Pitre, tasting Dutch cheeses and wines in Willemstad, Curaçao, studying banana varieties in Martinique, and participating in chef-led tours of an organic farm with beachside lunches in Tortola.
Onboard Culinary and Educational Programs Enhance Experience
Onboard, themed Chef’s Market Dinners take place in the Terrace Café on select evenings, complemented by hands-on culinary classes at The Culinary Center. Additionally, LYNC digital photography courses are available to help guests capture the vivid Caribbean landscapes during their voyage.
Oceania Cruises Emphasizes a Refined Adults-Only Environment
Jason Montague, Chief Luxury Officer of Oceania Cruises, highlighted the diversity of the
Caribbean regions explored and the unique experiences offered. He said, “Our Caribbean voyages showcase the remarkable diversity and depth of the region, from its globally recognized islands to its more unexpected discoveries. Plus, our array of enriching experiences ashore offers even the most well-traveled guests a fresh perspective on destinations they may have visited many times.” Montague added that guests aboard the recently refreshed Oceania Marina and the new Oceania Allura and Oceania Vista ships can expect a sophisticated adults-only atmosphere with elegant accommodations.
Company Background and Fleet Expansion
Oceania Cruises operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH)
and boasts itineraries spanning more than 600 ports across over 100 countries. The line offers more than 250 unique itineraries annually, focusing on destination-rich voyages and culinary excellence. Oceania Cruises also has five Sonata Class ships on order with expected deliveries in 2027, 2029, 2032, 2035, and 2037.
