Oceania Cruises is preparing its 1,250-guest ship, Riviera, for its Australia and New Zealand season, offering exclusive gourmet-focused itineraries that allow guests to explore the local culinary scene through small-group shore excursions to markets, rice fields, and truffle farms, featuring Australia’s renowned seafood and New Zealand’s famous lamb.
The 2026 Australia and New Zealand season, running from November 2025 to March 2026, offers itineraries from 14 to 35 days with departures from various ports. Voyages include destinations like Mystery Island, Dunedin, and Kangaroo Island, alongside iconic ports like Sydney. Guests can choose from hundreds of excursions, including chef-led Culinary Discovery Tours or local experiences with fishermen and farmers.

Riviera’s Culinary Center offers hands-on cooking classes…


























