Afrigather Oceania Cruises®, the world’s main culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, is providing greater than a dozen immersive explorations of Alaska in 2025, taking vacationers past typical vacationer sights to find the distinctive views, native tradition, hovering glaciers, and pristine wilderness of “The Final Frontier.” An Oceania Cruises first, the 1,250-guest Riviera™ will sail her first season in Alaska making her the primary and solely cruise ship within the area designed for foodies, by foodies, the place vacationers will take pleasure in one of the best of the forty ninth state, paired with the Riviera’s luxurious small-ship ambiance and myriad of gourmand culinary experiences.
The 2025 Alaska season takes place from Might by means of September, providing a wide range of itineraries starting from seven to 12 days that depart from Seattle, Vancouver, and Whittier. Every itinerary options each lesser-known and iconic ports akin to Homer, Sitka, and Juneau, giving vacationers plentiful alternatives to interact with the vacation spot on a completely new stage by means of Native tribe web site visits, nationwide park excursions, wildlife encounters, and extra. Every crusing additionally encompasses a naturalist on board to supply knowledgeable insights into the unbelievable biodiversity of Alaska, overlaying every thing from whales to bears and seals.
“We’re thrilled to convey our 1,250-guest Riviera to Alaska for the very first time,” stated Frank A. Del Rio, President of Oceania Cruises. “Our elegant, ultra-premium small-ship expertise provides the right juxtaposition to Alaska’s outside adventures, and with Riviera being 30 to 50 p.c smaller than different premium cruise strains crusing within the area, we’re capable of convey our friends to lesser-known, extra distant ports, for a real immersion into this fascinating vacation spot.”
The timeless attract of Alaska means it’s a excellent vacation spot for multi-generational gatherings; teenagers, mother and father, and grandparents alike will marvel on the majesty of the panorama and the superb wildlife. Oceania Cruises’ fashionable Alaska Explorer Youth Program is on the market on all voyages within the area in 2025. Designed for youngsters between the ages of 5 to 12 years outdated, this system will embrace partaking video games, actions, and Alaska-inspired particular occasions, the place younger adventurers can be supervised by skilled and enthusiastic youth counselors.
To additional improve Oceania Cruises’ strong cruise itineraries, friends have the choice to incorporate a pre- or post-cruise land program the place they’ll have the chance to discover much more of Alaska. Among the many land packages supplied is Uncover Denali, the place vacationers will take pleasure in one show-stopping vista after one other, together with North America’s highest peak, whereas exploring Denali Nationwide Park, the primary nationwide park created particularly to guard wildlife.
Overlaying a mind-blowing six million acres, Denali provides true perception into the forty ninth state. With over two full days within the park, Oceania Cruises’ friends will experience a completely escorted expertise together with journey by domed railcar and alongside scenic byways by means of the enduring wilds of Alaska. Wildlife-spotting alternatives abound – together with bald eagles, caribou, and Dall sheep – alongside marveling at glacial-fed rivers and the prospect to see the unique ranger’s cabin, as soon as the one outpost within the huge park. The 4 day / three night time program additionally options an Alaskan Native presentation on the historical past of the land and a pure historical past tour.
Shipboard Highlights of Riviera – The Solely True Foodie Ship in Alaska
The fantastically reinspired 1,250-guest Riviera provides an unparalleled expertise to curious world vacationers. Friends will take pleasure in extremely spacious normal staterooms measuring an astounding 291 sq. ft, with all classes of staterooms having been stunningly reimagined with luxurious furnishings, considerate design touches, and bigger showers. Riviera is the one true foodie ship crusing in Alaska, boasting one chef for each 10 friends and 7 open-seating gourmand eating places together with the 4 at all times included specialty eating venues: the Polo Grill Steakhouse; Italian Toscana; Asian-fusion Purple Ginger; and French restaurant, Jacques.
As well as, Oceania Cruises incorporates the culinary scene of The Final Frontier into its visitor expertise by means of new hands-on cooking courses in The Culinary Heart and the Chef’s Market Dinners within the Terrace Café curated by the onboard culinary group utilizing recent, native components from the area.
Savor Alaska – Oceania Cruises Culinary Shore Tour Highlights
As the one true foodie ship crusing in Alaska, Oceania Cruises’ Riviera provides an abundance of food-focused excursions the place vacationers will be immersed within the culinary scene of the forty ninth state.
Alaskan Coastal Brunch Escape & Cruise, Juneau: Cruise by means of the pristine waters of Juneau and onto a distant speck of an island in Stephens Passage for a basic Alaskan-style brunch. Whereas cruising to the distant Colt Island, guests will search for humpback whales and different marine life. After settling in, take pleasure in a hearty brunch on the seaside Orca Level Lodge that includes entrées ready with regionally sourced components all whereas admiring the serenity of the setting and the panoramic views of the wilderness.
Unique Crabbing Expertise, Ketchikan: Set out on a personal constitution to prime fishing grounds the place you’ll assist the crew set crab pots and reel in Dungeness crabs, a real Alaskan delicacy. Because the pots settle, take pleasure in fishing, breathtaking surroundings, and insights into sustainable fishing practices. As soon as the catch is in, head to shore for a campfire feast that includes your recent crabs in a saffron-infused bouillabaisse, adopted by a rhubarb-blueberry crisp and scorching espresso.
Unique Flightseeing & The Style of Alaska, Ketchikan: Fly over the beautiful Tongass Nationwide Forest in a DeHavilland Beaver floatplane, touchdown at Salmon Falls Resort for a feast of iconic Alaskan dishes. Soar over America’s largest nationwide forest, with views of sea cliffs, fjords, and misty peaks. You might even spot black bears and humpback whales. After touchdown in Clover Go Inlet, tour the fishing resort earlier than having fun with a basic Alaskan lunch that includes crab muffins, soy-glazed salmon, and baked halibut.
Sitka Culinary Journey, Sitka: Discover the gastronomy of Sitka, a metropolis as soon as often called the “Paris of the Pacific.” As Alaska’s second-largest seafood exporter, Sitka is a culinary hub with wealthy cultural influences. You’ll pattern regionally brewed beers made with glacial water, style versatile sea salts from Alaska Pure Sea Salt Firm, and revel in Russian dumplings at Sitka Pelmeni, honoring town’s Russian heritage. Further tastings might embrace cod suggestions, reindeer scorching canines, ceviche, and chowder, all crafted with regionally sourced components.
Succulent Seafood Sampling, Juneau: Pattern a wide range of seafood at iconic downtown spots whereas studying about Alaska’s sustainable fishing practices. Begin at a memorial honoring industrial fishermen earlier than tasting smoked king salmon at Taku Smokeries. At Tracy’s King Crab Shack, take pleasure in king crab bisque and a crab cake, adopted by smoked salmon dip, caviar, and kelp salsa at Style Alaska! At Deckhand Dave’s, savor rockfish tacos, then end with halibut ceviche and a blueberry mojito on the Crystal Saloon.
Hook & Prepare dinner at Salmon Falls, Ketchikan: Often called the Salmon Capital of the World, Ketchikan provides the prospect to reel in chum, sockeye, king, silver, pink salmon, and probably halibut, cod, or rockfish. Fish the waters off Ketchikan in a state-of-the-art boat, then take pleasure in your recent catch, completely cooked at Salmon Falls Resort. Your catch can be ready at Timbers Restaurant within the resort and paired with scrumptious facet dishes.
Tongass Hike & Style of Alaska, Ketchikan: Hike a difficult however rewarding two-mile coastal gravel path by means of the Tongass Nationwide Forest, led by a information who will level out native wildlife. The steep, rocky Coast Guard Seaside path provides beautiful seaside views as your reward. Afterward, take pleasure in a three-course seafood lunch at Salmon Falls Resort, that includes regionally sourced salmon, halibut, and crab muffins, paired with a neighborhood craft beer or wine.
Alaska Voyage Highlights:
Alaska Reflections: 8 days from Vancouver to Whittier visiting Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Hoonah and Sitka. Departs Might 13.
Explorer’s Alaska: 8 days from Whittier to Vancouver visiting Hoonah, Skagway, Sitka, Ketchikan and Prince Rupert. Departs Might 21.
Wilds of Alaska: 12 days from Vancouver to Whittier visiting Klawock, Ketchikan, Wrangell, Hoonah, Haines, Juneau, Sitka, Kodiak and Homer. Departs Might 29.
Alaskan Accolades: 7 days from Whittier to Vancouver visiting Hoonah, Haines, Juneau and Ketchikan. Departs June 10.
Majestic Alaska: 9 days from Vancouver to Seattle visiting Ketchikan, Juneau, Haines, Wrangell and Victoria. Departs June 17.
Gems of The Final Frontier: 12 days from Seattle to Seattle visiting Ketchikan, Juneau, Hoonah, Haines, Sitka, Wrangell, Klawock and Victoria. Departs June 26 & July 17.
Wonders of Alaska: 9 days from Seattle to Seattle visiting Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Sitka and Victoria. Departs July 8.
Radiant Alaska: 10 days from Seattle to Seattle visiting Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Hoonah, Sitka and Victoria. Departs July 29.
Frontier Adventures: 10 days crusing from Seattle to Seattle visiting Ketchikan, Sitka, Haines, Juneau, Wrangell and Victoria. Departs August 8.
For added data on Oceania Cruises’ small-ship luxurious, exquisitely crafted delicacies, and expertly curated journey experiences, go to OceaniaCruises.com, name 855-OCEANIA, or communicate with an expert journey advisor.
About Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises® is the world’s main culinary- and destination-focused cruise line. The road’s eight small, luxurious ships carry a most of 1,250 friends and have The Best Delicacies at Sea® and destination-rich itineraries that span the globe. Expertly curated journey experiences can be found aboard the designer-inspired, small ships, which name on greater than 600 marquee and boutique ports in additional than 100 nations on seven continents, on voyages that vary from seven to greater than 200 days. Oceania Cruises® has two further ships on order scheduled for supply in 2027 and 2028 or 2029[1]. Oceania Cruises® is an entirely owned subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH). To be taught extra, go to www.nclhltd.com.
[1] Supply for the second Oceania Cruises ship is contractually scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2028, however could also be delayed to 2029.
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