Oceania Cruises' Riviera™ to Make its Debut in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific
Oceania Cruises announces its luxury ship Riviera will make its inaugural Australia and New Zealand season from November 2025 to March 2026. The 1,250-guest vessel will offer exclusive itineraries focusing on culinary experiences across the region.
The season features voyages ranging from 14 to 35 days, departing from multiple ports and combining destinations like Mystery Island, Dunedin, and Kangaroo Island with major ports like Sydney. The ship offers small-group shore excursions including chef-led Culinary Discovery Tours to local markets, restaurants, and farms.
Riviera features The Culinary Center, a cooking school offering hands-on classes including the new 'Down Under Abundance' experience. The ship boasts multiple gourmet dining venues including Toscana, Polo Grill, Jacques, Red Ginger, and The Grand Dining Room. Additional amenities include the Artist Loft, fitness center, and Aquamar Spa.
Oceania Cruises annuncia che la sua nave di lusso Riviera farà il suo debutto nella stagione in Australia e Nuova Zelanda da novembre 2025 a marzo 2026. L'imbarcazione, con una capienza di 1.250 ospiti, offrirà itinerari esclusivi incentrati su esperienze culinarie in tutta la regione.
La stagione prevede crociere che vanno da 14 a 35 giorni, in partenza da più porti e combinando destinazioni come Mystery Island, Dunedin e Kangaroo Island con porti principali come Sydney. La nave offre escursioni a terra in piccoli gruppi, tra cui i Culinary Discovery Tours guidati da chef, che portano a mercati locali, ristoranti e fattorie.
Riviera presenta The Culinary Center, una scuola di cucina che offre corsi pratici, incluso il nuovo 'Down Under Abundance' experience. La nave vanta diversi ristoranti gourmet, tra cui Toscana, Polo Grill, Jacques, Red Ginger e The Grand Dining Room. Le ulteriori amenità includono l'Artist Loft, una palestra e l'Aquamar Spa.
Oceania Cruises anuncia que su barco de lujo Riviera realizará su temporada inaugural en Australia y Nueva Zelanda desde noviembre de 2025 hasta marzo de 2026. Este barco, con capacidad para 1,250 huéspedes, ofrecerá itinerarios exclusivos centrados en experiencias culinarias en toda la región.
La temporada cuenta con cruceros que van de 14 a 35 días, partiendo de múltiples puertos y combinando destinos como Mystery Island, Dunedin y Kangaroo Island con puertos principales como Sídney. El barco ofrece excursiones en tierra en grupos pequeños, incluyendo los Culinary Discovery Tours dirigidos por chefs, que llevan a mercados locales, restaurantes y granjas.
Riviera cuenta con The Culinary Center, una escuela de cocina que ofrece clases prácticas, incluida la nueva experiencia 'Down Under Abundance'. El barco tiene múltiples restaurantes gourmet, incluyendo Toscana, Polo Grill, Jacques, Red Ginger y The Grand Dining Room. Otras comodidades incluyen el Artist Loft, un gimnasio y el Aquamar Spa.
오세아니아 크루즈는 럭셔리 선박 리비에라가 2025년 11월부터 2026년 3월까지 호주와 뉴질랜드에서 첫 시즌을 시작한다고 발표했습니다. 1,250명의 승객을 수용할 수 있는 이 선박은 지역 내에서 요리 경험에 중점을 둔 독점적인 항로를 제공합니다.
이번 시즌은 14일에서 35일 사이의 항해로 구성되어 있으며, 여러 항구에서 출발하여 미스터리 아일랜드, 더니든, 캥거루 아일랜드와 같은 목적지와 시드니와 같은 주요 항구를 결합합니다. 이 선박은 셰프가 이끄는 요리 탐험 투어를 포함한 소규모 육상 여행을 제공합니다.
리비에라는 더 컬리너리 센터를 갖추고 있으며, 여기서는 새로운 '다운 언더 어번던스' 경험을 포함한 실습 수업을 제공합니다. 이 선박은 토스카나, 폴로 그릴, 자크, 레드 진저, 그랜드 다이닝 룸 등 여러 고급 레스토랑을 자랑합니다. 추가 편의 시설로는 아티스트 로프트, 피트니스 센터 및 아쿠아마르 스파가 있습니다.
Oceania Cruises annonce que son navire de luxe Riviera effectuera sa saison inaugurale en Australie et en Nouvelle-Zélande de novembre 2025 à mars 2026. Ce navire, pouvant accueillir 1 250 passagers, proposera des itinéraires exclusifs axés sur des expériences culinaires dans toute la région.
La saison comprend des croisières allant de 14 à 35 jours, partant de plusieurs ports et combinant des destinations comme Mystery Island, Dunedin et Kangaroo Island avec des ports majeurs comme Sydney. Le navire propose des excursions à terre en petits groupes, y compris des Culinary Discovery Tours dirigés par des chefs vers des marchés locaux, des restaurants et des fermes.
Riviera dispose de The Culinary Center, une école de cuisine offrant des cours pratiques, y compris la nouvelle expérience 'Down Under Abundance'. Le navire possède plusieurs restaurants gastronomiques, dont Toscana, Polo Grill, Jacques, Red Ginger et The Grand Dining Room. Les autres commodités comprennent l'Artist Loft, un centre de remise en forme et l'Aquamar Spa.
Oceania Cruises kündigt an, dass sein Luxusschiff Riviera von November 2025 bis März 2026 seine erste Saison in Australien und Neuseeland haben wird. Das Schiff mit Platz für 1.250 Gäste bietet exklusive Reiserouten, die sich auf kulinarische Erlebnisse in der Region konzentrieren.
Die Saison umfasst Kreuzfahrten von 14 bis 35 Tagen, die von mehreren Häfen abfahren und Ziele wie Mystery Island, Dunedin und Kangaroo Island mit großen Häfen wie Sydney kombinieren. Das Schiff bietet kleine Landausflüge, darunter von Köchen geleitete Culinary Discovery Tours zu lokalen Märkten, Restaurants und Bauernhöfen.
Riviera verfügt über The Culinary Center, eine Kochschule, die praktische Kurse anbietet, einschließlich des neuen 'Down Under Abundance'-Erlebnisses. Das Schiff bietet mehrere Gourmet-Restaurants, darunter Toscana, Polo Grill, Jacques, Red Ginger und The Grand Dining Room. Zu den weiteren Annehmlichkeiten gehören das Artist Loft, ein Fitnesscenter und das Aquamar Spa.
- Expansion into new markets with first-ever Australia/New Zealand season
- Diverse revenue streams through multiple dining venues and premium shore excursions
- Strategic positioning in luxury cruise market with unique culinary focus
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Luxury Cruise Line Expands Horizon with Immersive Itineraries Through Australia, Showcasing Australasian Gems and South Pacific Wonders
Riviera will be the only Oceania Cruises vessel in the region to offer exclusive itineraries with a gourmet foodie focus. Guests can immerse themselves in 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
The 2026 Australia and New Zealand season will run from November 2025 to March 2026, featuring a diverse selection of itineraries ranging from 14 to 35 days, with departures from multiple ports across the region. Voyages combine hidden gems like Mystery Island in
"We are incredibly excited to bring Riviera to
A Ship for Foodies, by Foodies
Riviera features The Culinary Center, a state-of-the-art cooking school at sea where guests can participate in hands-on cooking classes inspired by regional flavors.
The award-winning culinary team has introduced a new class for this year designed to showcase local foodie highlights, the "Down Under Abundance" – a culinary experience inspired by the richness of ingredients found in
Riviera boasts a remarkable selection of gourmet dining venues, each providing a unique culinary experience:
- Toscana - Authentic Italian cuisine utilizing seasonal ingredients
- Polo Grill - Elegant steakhouse in a refined setting
- Jacques - French bistro curated by Jacques Pépin
- Red Ginger - Innovative approach to pan-Asian gastronomy
- The Grand Dining Room - Where the menu is as sophisticated as the dining room itself
- Terrace Cafe - Open sky dining featuring a special destination-themed Chef's Market Dinner
- Waves Grill - Relaxed and casual deckside diner-style dining
- Horizons - Enjoy decadent high tea with 180-degree views
Alongside the onboard Culinary Center, Riviera features the Artist Loft, an elegant creative space for artistic expression, plus an enticing array of enrichment and social activities, from mini golf and digital classes to a state-of-the-art fitness center. And for those who prefer pampering to paddle tennis, Aquamar® Spa + Vitality Center offers a full suite of spa services.
To enhance Oceania Cruises' exceptional itineraries, guests have the option to add a pre- or post-cruise land program, allowing them to immerse themselves further in the stunning destinations. Experience the Great Barrier Island Adventure in
Komodos & Kangaroos: 22 days from
South Pacific Archipelagos: 19 days from
Azure Atolls to
Maori Heritage Route: 14 days from
Outback to Verdant Bali: 14 days from
Melanesian Marvels: 21 days from
Kiwi & Coral Seascapes: 21 days from
For additional information on Oceania Cruises' small-ship luxury, exquisitely crafted cuisine, and expertly refined travel experiences, visit OceaniaCruises.com, call 855-
About Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises® is the world's leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line. The line's eight small, luxurious ships carry a maximum of 1,250 guests and feature The Finest Cuisine at Sea® and destination-rich itineraries that span the globe. Expertly curated travel experiences are available aboard the designer-inspired, small ships, which call on more than 600 marquee and boutique ports in more than 100 countries on seven continents, on voyages that range from seven to more than 200 days. Oceania Cruises® has two additional ships on order scheduled for delivery in 2027 and 2028 or 2029[1]. Oceania Cruises® is a wholly owned subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH). To learn more, visit www.nclhltd.com.
[1] Delivery for the second Oceania Cruises ship is contractually scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2028, but may be delayed to 2029.
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