by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 1:35 PM ET, Wed February 19, 2025
Oceania Cruises is adding 12 new chef-led tours to its line-up of shore excursions.
The food-focused cruise line is adding the new Culinary Discovery Tours to destinations in Europe, Asia and North America. The line now offers a total of 46 Culinary Discovery Tours.
“Our guests seek more than just incredible cuisine—they crave authentic connections with food, culture, and people,” says Jason Montague, the chief luxury officer overseeing Oceania Cruises. “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.”
Each tour is capped at 18 guests and led by one of Oceania’s chef instructors. Guests might go foraging for wild sea herbs on Belfast’s coast, for example, or learn about traditional knife-making in Kobe. Other new tours include wandering through local markets in Busan and tasting cider and chowder in Nova Scotia.
The tours were founded by Kathryn Kelly, a chef who serves as the cruise line’s director of culinary enrichment.
“Food has the power to connect people to places in meaningful ways,” says Kelly. “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.”
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