Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises’ sailings boast the ultimate in fine dining, attentive service, and luxurious interiors, with an unpretentious atmosphere inviting you to unwind in a refined yet relaxed environment. Visiting some of the world’s most exciting destinations, the luxurious adults-only escapes available with Oceania Cruises aren’t to be missed.
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Oceania Cruises
Dining
You can choose from fine dining in four open-seating restaurants onboard Oceania Cruises, all included in the price of the cruise. Whether enjoying the main dining room or the specialty restaurants, there are no additional cover charges. Furthermore, those with plant-based diets will be delighted by the expansive vegetarian and vegan menus. With over 200 different menu options to choose from, guests are guaranteed to find a delicious dish that they'll love in The Grand Dining Room and specialty restaurants.
Main dining
Inspired by 5-star hotel restaurants in Europe, Oceania Cruises' Grand Dining Room oozes stately grandeur while also providing a welcoming and comfortable environment for guests to enjoy at every mealtime. Priding themselves on using the best artisan ingredients from around the world, breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between are prepared to perfection, meaning that every bite is as delicious as the last. Highlights include a prepared-to-order Pasta Station, Taco Corner, Asian Noodle Bar and healthy Salad and Smoothie bars.
Specialty dining
Each ship also boasts several specialty options for those who want to venture away from the main dining room. These include:
- Toscana - offering an authentic taste of Italy with traditional Tuscan cuisine, all prepared with the freshest ingredients to the highest standards, you’ll find yourself transported to this sunny slice of the world when dining here.
- Waves Grill - a poolside dining venue serving American classics throughout lunchtime and into the afternoon, this is the perfect place to grab a light bite while you sun-soak on the upper decks.
- Red Ginger - home to a menu of traditional pan-Asian tastes with dishes given a contemporary twist, you’ll find favourites from Thailand, Japan, and more available in this stunning specialty restaurant.
- Polo Grill - embodying all the elements of a traditional steakhouse, you’ll be able to enjoy the finest cuts of meat, surf and turf, and seafood dishes while dining here throughout your cruise getaway.
- Horizons - an Afternoon Tea venue onboard that delivers a delicious service at the same time every day, perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy a sandwich and a scone with a cup of tea in the afternoon sunshine.
- Jacques - modelled after classic Parisian bistros, relish in a French fine dining experience with a sensational menu from Master Chef Jacques Pepin here. (This venue is currently only available on Oceania Marina and Oceania Riviera).
It’s worth noting that on Oceania Sirena, Tuscan Steak is available in place of Toscana and Polo Grill; this venue offers a sensational menu of fantastic flavours from both restaurants, offering a diverse selection of delicious dishes for you to enjoy while cruising.
With Your World Included (for new reservations on sailings departing on or after January 1, 2025), you can enjoy complimentary 24-hour room service with your Oceania cruise fare – no matter your cabin type or suite class. With a select menu of familiar favourites and flavours from the onboard restaurants available – including both hot and cold meals, snacks, and beverages – you can treat yourself to a late night snack, or breakfast in bed, anytime while sailing with Oceania Cruises.
Entertainment
The varied entertainment onboard Oceania Cruises' ships once evening comes is bound to keep guests amused and engaged from the beginning of their cruise to the end.
For those who enjoy listening to live music, there are regular world-class performances featuring a range of guest entertainers including pianists, classical string quartets and headlining vocalists. As well as live music, there are also shows on each ship.
Alternatively, there's also the opportunity to find a seat in one of the onboard bars and lounges and choose your drink. With a tempting array of vintage wines, cocktails, spirits, beers and wines, your favourite libation will be in your hands within minutes. Furthermore, for those wanting to try their luck, there is also a casino on every ship.
Family
Oceania Cruises is adults-only as of 7 January 2026. All existing bookings that include guests under the age of 18 years that were made prior to this date will be honoured in full. The policy will only apply to new bookings made on or after 7 January 2026.
Destinations
Oceania Cruises proudly offer a variety of exciting and exotic worldwide itineraries with extensive shore excursion choices.
Oceania fly cruise deals give you the opportunity to explore the culture and history of the Mediterranean, the Black Sea and the Baltic States to the mystical and mysterious Far East, with fascinating destinations such as Bangkok, Hong Kong & Shanghai. The vibrant cultures of South America and the Caribbean take you to Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, and Valparaiso or Barbados, Dominica and St. Barts. Many of the ports feature overnights stays opposed to fleeting visits meaning that you can get more out of each destination.
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Things to do
Oceania cruises like to make sure that guests' time onboard is as relaxing as possible, which is why they are proud to present the Aquamar Spa. Offering a comprehensive list of treatments, ranging from massages and body therapies to a visit to the salon and barber shop, why not allow yourself a few hours of rejuvenating pampering?
What's more, there is also a Vitality Center onboard each ship which includes state-of-the-art gym equipment, as well as complimentary fitness classes. From a gentle session of yoga on the deck as the sun rises to an intense weight lifting workout, there's everything you need to stay active during your cruise.
In addition, an Oceania Cruise features several programmes of enriching activities to help guests get more out of their holiday:
- Guest lectures
- Seminars
- Wine tastings
- Cooking demonstrations
Useful Information
Oceania Cruises suites
Lay back in luxury when you choose to spend your nights in one of Oceania's breathtaking suites, with sumptuous décor and extra perks including room service, maid service twice a day and even free laundry service.
- Owner's Suite- as well as a living room, bedroom, music room and indoor and outdoor whirlpool spas, guests in the Owner's Suite will also enjoy exclusive access to the Executive Lounge.
- Vista Suite- perfect for those who like staying fit, the Vista Suites offer their own private fitness room, alongside two bathrooms, a spacious bedroom and living area and indoor and outdoor whirlpool spas.
- Oceania Suite- whether you're entertaining guests in the dining room or lounging on the private outdoor veranda, you'll love every moment spent relaxing in your Oceania Suite.
- Penthouse Suite- bringing the feeling of a 5-star hotel to the ocean, a Penthouse Suite offers luxurious sleeping and living arrangements, as well as a private veranda to help you make the most of the views.
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Oceania Cruises’ Your World Included
Your next voyage with Oceania Cruises is about to be even more inclusive, and even more enjoyable, with Your World Included; this brand value promise features a selection of ‘always included’ amenities – no matter your cabin type or suite class.
As part of Your World Included, all guests embarking on an adventure with Oceania can enjoy the following benefits at no additional cost:
- Gourmet Specialty Restaurants - including (but not limited to) Horizons, Toscana, and Red Ginger, you can enjoy dining at a variety of distinctive, open-seating restaurants at no additional cost
- In-Suite and In-Stateroom Dining - a select menu of hot and cold meals, snacks, and beverages is available via Oceania Cruises’ 24-hour room service at no additional cost
- Unlimited Wi-Fi - via Starlink, with improved internet speeds and connectivity, you’ll get free internet access for one device per stateroom at no additional cost
- Sodas, Specialty Coffees, & Teas – whether at a restaurant, lounge, or Baristas coffee bar, these beverages are always included in your fare
- Still & Sparkling Water – bottled water from eco-friendly brand Vero Water is always included with your fare
- Juices, Smoothies, Gourmet Ice Cream - sweet treats and smoothies are always included with your fare
- Group Fitness Classes - choose from a selection of free classes at the Aquamar Spa & Vitality Center
- Laundry Services - this includes free laundrettes for everyone, and laundry services with pressing for Concierge and Suite level guests
- Shipboard Gratuities - with Your World Included, all your gratuities will be included with your Oceania cruise fare.
- Extra shore excursion credit (value varies on length of sailing) OR complimentary wines and beers during lunch and dinner dining times
Is Oceania Cruise Line Luxury?
Oceania Cruises is luxurious, with opulent accommodation, decadent dining options and attentive crew. Offering unforgettable cruises to a variety of locations across the world, you're guaranteed a fantastic holiday with this first-class cruise line.
Plant-based perfection on a plate
Oceania Cruises is one of the best cruise lines for vegans with an extensive selection of vegan-friendly and plant-based dishes available across the fleet.
Customer reviews for Oceania Cruises
Excellent ship. Enjoyed the food (of course). Particular liked the Aquamar Kitchen. Ship is a little dated but going for major refit so should look great when finished. Crew are fantastic and we like the size of the Marina (have also been on Allura and Riviera) better than the smaller Oceania ships for us. We find the entertainment aimed at an older generation (we are 68) and given the size of the ship there are only a couple of bars so not the variety you get on bigger ships. String quartets and afternoon tea are definitely not our thing! That said, we would still book another Oceania cruise if the itinerary was right as the food, crew and general feel of the ship are still excellent. At the moment we are benefiting from the Honoring program so getting the equivalent of our Sapphire status on NCL which translates to Platinum status on Oceania. We also like the free wifi, included gratuities and drinks package that Oceania offer.
Our first cruise with Oceania on Nautica and we had a wonderful time. The food was superb and we couldn’t fault any of the staff who were friendly, professional and saw to our every need. The destinations were beautiful. We didn’t go on any excursions as we prefer to explore independently. The entertainment was good, especially the musicians but we felt the dancing/singing acts were a little limited probably due to the space constraints. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our cruise except for the chaos after disembarkation trying to locate our transfer to the airport but I’m not sure if this is anything that Oceania could change as we had disembarked.
Vista is a lovely ship. We have cruised with Oceania a number of times and never been disappointed. However on this cruise there were a number of issues. The itinerary was ok but the tendering process left a lot to be desired. There were not enough tenders and there was a lot of confusion leading to delays at several ports. Whilst the food was good in the main, there was a lack of choice in the main dining room for dinner. Many dishes were repeated every day and only a few were changed each day. Mashed potato was on the menu every day. Breakfast menu never changed throughout the cruise and was very disappointing. The speciality restaurants were outstanding however. The staff in every department were exceptional.
The arrangements for the holiday conducted by Iglu were excellent. The culture of Oceania was very dissapointing and completely ruined the holiday to the point where I don’t want to be Reminded of it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cruise lines sail from Southampton Port?
The following cruise lines operate from Southampton Port, P&O Cruises, Cunard, MSC Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruises, Fred. Olsen, Ambassador, Norwegian Cruise Line, Seabourn, Regent Seven Seas and Holland America Line.
Can I arrange an overnight stay and car parking at Southampton?
Yes, you can. You'll find car parks very close to the terminal, as well as park-and-ride options. Southampton also has a good range of hotels a short distance from the port. For details on hotels and car parking, please visit our partners at Holiday Extras.
Can I get to Southampton by coach?
Yes, you can easily get to Southampton by booking a coach transfer. There are a few companies that operate such services from different locations in the UK. It is worth checking the cruise line’s website to see which coach company the cruise line is cooperating with.
Please note that sometimes cruise lines offer free coach travel as part of their promotion (please check at the time of booking if this is being offered and available). You will still need to contact the coach company that the cruise line partnered with to book your seat before departure.
Below is the list of the recommended coach transfer companies.
- Cruise Connect for P&O Cruise*, Cunard, Princess Cruise brands
- Eavesway Travel for Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Fred Olsen, P&O Cruises*, and Princess Cruises.
- National Express is also offering coach services to Southampton departing from London Victoria Coach Station.
What are example Itineraries?
- Caribbean cruises from Southampton
- Mediterranean cruises from Southampton
- World Cruises from Southampton
- Far East cruises from Southampton
How to Book a Cruise from Southampton Port?
You can book your perfect cruise from Southampton Port with Iglu Cruise.
What type of cruises are available from Southampton Port?
wide variety of cruises are available from Southampton Port, including world cruises, mini cruises, and journeys of varying lengths, such as 7-day and 14-day cruises.
How many terminals does Southampton Port have?
Southampton has five departure terminals:
Queen Elizabeth II, Ocean, City, Mayflower, Horizon Cruise Terminal
Where in the world can I cruise from Southampton Port?
You can cruise from Southampton to destinations all over the world, including Europe, the Norwegian Fjords, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, and America.
Which countries can I visit when sailing from Southampton Port?
You can visit countless countries, including France, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, Norway, Belgium, the USA, Barbados, South Africa, South America, and many more.
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