Oceania Cruises has expanded its Culinary Discovery Tours with 12 new excursions for 2025.
The company said in a press release that new excursions will be offered in Amsterdam, Belfast, Invergordon, Valencia and Valletta.
In Asia, there will be three new options for Japan sailings in Kobe, Kochi and Shimizu, plus Busan in South Korea. In North America, new tours are available in Halifax, Quebec City and Victoria.
According to the press release, the tours are available aboard the Marina, Riviera, Vista and Allura, which debuts in July.
Jason Montague, chief luxury officer at Oceania Cruises, said: “Our guests seek more than just incredible cuisine; they crave authentic connections with food, culture and people.”
“The Culinary Discovery Tours are true behind-the-scenes experiences, guided by top chefs who bring each destination to life and are eager to share epicurean secrets, one bite at a time. These unique excursions allow travelers to savor the essence of destinations in a way that only Oceania Cruises can deliver,” added Montague.
Chef Kathryn Kelly, Oceania Cruises’ director of culinary enrichment, said: “Food has the power to connect people to places in meaningful ways.”
“Our fabulous Culinary Discovery Tours provide an insider’s look at local markets, artisans and traditions, allowing guests to take a piece of the destination home with them, not just in their memories but in the skills and recipes they acquire along the way,” Kelly added.
New tour highlights include the following: