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Oceania Cruises is widely celebrated for its Finest Cuisine at Sea, offering a dining experience that feels more like a land-based luxury hotel than a typical cruise ship.

The Dining Experience: What’s Included?

Unlike many luxury lines, Oceania does not charge a cover fee for its specialty restaurants. Whether you are eating at the steakhouse or the Italian trattoria, the meal itself is included in your cruise fare.

Always Included Amenities

• Specialty Dining: All gourmet restaurants (reservations required for some).
• Beverages: Unlimited soft drinks, specialty coffees, teas, and still/sparkling Vero Water.
• Room Service: 24-hour complimentary in-suite dining.
• Treats: Hand-dipped milkshakes, smoothies, and gourmet gelato.

Pro Tip: Under the Your World Included program (for bookings made starting late 2025), you can choose complimentary wine and beer during lunch and dinner hours as one of your included amenities.

Signature Restaurants

Oceania’s fleet features a mix of classic favorites and new concepts found on their newest ships, Vista and Allura.

Available on Marina, Riviera, Sirena, and Allura.

Casual & Al Fresco Options

• Terrace Café: The high-end buffet option. In the evening, it often features lobster tails, lamb chops, and fresh sushi made to order.
• Waves Grill: Located poolside, serving gourmet burgers (including Wagyu), seafood, and fries. At night, this often transforms into a Pizzeria.
• Baristas & Bakery: The go-to spot for espresso drinks and fresh French or Italian pastries.
• Horizons: Famous for the Traditional Afternoon Tea at 4:00 PM, featuring four-tiered carts of scones, finger sandwiches, and desserts.

Exclusive (Paid) Dining Experiences

While most dining is free, there are a few ultra-exclusive options that carry a surcharge:

• Privée: A private dining room for up to 10 guests (available on Marina, Riviera, Vista, and Allura). It usually involves a room reservation fee (approx. $250).
• La Reserve by Wine Spectator: Multi-course wine pairing dinners.
• Dom Pérignon Experience: A high-end pairing dinner featuring different vintages of Dom Pérignon.

Dress Code & Atmosphere

Oceania maintains a Country Club Casual atmosphere.

• Daytime: Casual resort wear (shorts and t-shirts are fine).
• Evening (after 6 PM): No formal nights! However, jeans, shorts, and t-shirts are generally not permitted in the fine dining venues.
• Footwear: Avoid flip-flops or athletic shoes in the main restaurants for dinner.

Oceania Cruises does not routinely apply fuel surcharges. In the event of extraordinary fuel cost increases, the cruise line reserves the right to impose a fuel supplement, as outlined in the guest ticket contract.

Deposit Requirements

• To confirm an Oceania Cruises reservation, a per-person, per-cruise deposit is required. For Owner’s, Vista, and Oceania Suites, the deposit is 20% of the applicable cruise fare. For all other stateroom and suite categories, the required deposit is $500 per person. Grand Voyages require a $1,500 per person deposit.
• For reservations made more than 150 days before sailing, deposits must be received within five days of booking. Reservations made 90 to 120 days prior to departure require full payment within three days of booking, while bookings made 90 days or less before sailing require full payment by the end of the booking day. Any reservation not paid according to these timelines will be automatically canceled.

Final Payment Schedule

Unless otherwise stated, final payment for cruises shorter than 15 days and those 15 days or longer is due 150 days prior to departure. Oceania Cruises reserves the right to cancel any booking not fully paid by the final payment deadline. At the time of final payment, guests must submit passport information and any special onboard service requests.

Accepted Forms of Payment

Payments may be made by personal check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover. For added convenience, final payment may be automatically charged to the credit card used for the initial deposit. Oceania Cruises is not responsible for any foreign transaction or processing fees charged by issuing banks. Third-party credit card payments require cardholder authorization.

Deposit & Payment Policy for 180-Day Voyages

For voyages lasting 180 days, a 20% deposit of the cruise fare is required for all staterooms and suites and must be received within seven days of booking. Final payment is due no later than 181 days prior to departure, along with passport details and special service requests. Failure to meet the payment deadline may result in immediate cancellation and penalties.

Cancellation Policy Overview

• All cancellations must be submitted in writing and received by Oceania Cruises before cancellation penalties apply. The cruise fare includes the total cost of cruise and air arrangements purchased through Oceania Cruises, excluding optional facilities and service fees.
• For Penthouse Suites and below (excluding Around the World Cruises), cancellation fees increase progressively based on proximity to departure, beginning with a modest administrative fee when canceled far in advance and rising to 100% of the cruise fare within 60 days of sailing.
• For Owner’s, Vista, and Oceania Suites, cancellation penalties also escalate based on sailing date, with higher early cancellation fees reflecting the premium nature of these accommodations.

Policies for Bookings Made Prior to September 1, 2023

• For cruises 1 to 14 days, administrative fees apply for early cancellations, followed by increasing percentage penalties beginning 90 days prior to departure. For cruises 15 days or longer, similar escalating penalties apply, beginning earlier in the booking timeline.
• For premium suites, early administrative fees are replaced with percentage-based penalties depending on cruise length.

Around the World Cruises

• Around the World Cruise cancellations carry higher penalties, beginning with a per-person fee shortly after booking and escalating to 100% of the cruise fare within 90 days of departure. For owner’s and Vista Suites, early cancellation penalties are calculated as a percentage of the fare paid.
• Failure to appear at embarkation or failure to submit written cancellation notice will result in a 100% cancellation fee.

Cancellation Fees for Optional Services

• Additional cancellation penalties apply to optional facilities and services, including pre- and post-cruise hotel stays, land packages, overland tours, shore excursions, transfers, visa services, culinary experiences, and air arrangements. Many of these services become non-refundable between 36 and 90 days prior to departure, depending on the service type.
• Guests are strongly encouraged to review the Oceania Cruises Guest Ticket Contract for complete terms and conditions.

For the safety, comfort, and well-being of all guests and crew, Oceania Cruises enforces a strict smoking policy throughout its ships. To maintain a clean, healthy, and fire-safe environment, smoking is prohibited in all indoor public areas, including dining venues, elevators, entertainment lounges, the casino, and all guest suites and staterooms—verandas included.

Smoking is permitted only in clearly designated outdoor and lounge areas and must be limited to those locations at all times. This policy applies to cigarettes, cigars, pipes, electronic cigarettes, and vaping devices.

Designated Smoking Areas by Ship

• On Vista and Allura, smoking is allowed in the Smoking Lounge on Deck 14 (starboard side) and in the outdoor Pool Deck area on Deck 12 (starboard forward). Cigar and pipe smoking are permitted in both locations.
• On Marina and Riviera, guests may smoke in the Horizons lounge on Deck 15 (portside corner near the entrance) and in the outdoor Pool Deck area on Deck 12 (starboard forward). Cigar and pipe smoking is permitted only on the outdoor Pool Deck.
• On Regatta, Nautica, Insignia, and Sirena, smoking is allowed in Horizons on Deck 10 (portside corner near the entrance) and in the outdoor Pool Deck area on Deck 9 (starboard forward). Cigar and pipe smoking is permitted only in the designated outdoor Pool Deck areas.

Important Policy Notes

• All areas not specifically identified as smoking zones are strictly smoke-free. Smoking inside staterooms, suites, or on private verandas is considered a serious fire hazard and is strictly prohibited.
• Guests who violate the Oceania Cruises Smoking Policy may be subject to a cleaning and recovery fee, additional charges for any damage caused to furnishings or ship structures, and possible disembarkation at the next port of call.

Oceania’s Travel Protection Program

This is the internal plan you can add directly to your booking. It is convenient because it can be paid for along with your final cruise payment.

• Trip Cancellation: Up to $50,000 per guest for covered reasons (illness, injury, etc.).
• Trip Interruption: Reimburses the unused portion of your cruise if you have to cut it short.
• Medical & Evacuation: Provides coverage for medical expenses incurred onboard or at port, plus emergency medical evacuation.
• Baggage Protection: Covers lost, stolen, or delayed luggage.
• 24-Hour Assistance: Worldwide emergency hotline for medical or travel emergencies.

Key Detail: The Trip Cancellation portion usually takes effect as soon as you pay for the plan, while the other benefits (medical, baggage) begin once you depart for your trip.

• Tipping on board is a personal choice and always at the guest’s discretion. To simplify your experience, recommended gratuities are automatically applied to your shipboard account for convenience and fair distribution among the onboard service team.
• Guests staying in staterooms will have gratuities of $18.00 per person, per day added to their onboard account. Guests occupying Penthouse, Oceania, Vista, or Owner’s Suites, where personalized butler service is provided, will have gratuities of $23.00 per person, per day applied.
• In addition, a 20% service gratuity is automatically added to all beverage purchases, spa treatments, and dining at La Reserve.
• Guests may review or adjust gratuities at any time while onboard by visiting Guest Services. After disembarkation, gratuities are considered final.

• World-renowned gourmet dining included in the fare
• Small to mid-sized ships with a relaxed, upscale atmosphere
• Longer port stays and destination-focused itineraries
• Open-seating dining with no fixed schedules
• Elegant accommodations with spacious layouts
• Enrichment programs and cultural experiences onboard
• Attentive, personalized service with high staff-to-guest ratios
• Gratuities included for onboard service staff
• Ideal for couples, solo travelers, and mature cruisers
• Trusted premium cruise brand with global reach

What is included in an Oceania Cruises fare?
Cruise fare includes accommodations, gourmet dining at all specialty restaurants, room service, onboard entertainment, enrichment programs, and gratuities.

Is Oceania Cruises all-inclusive?
Oceania offers a luxury-inclusive experience, though airfare, shore excursions, premium beverages, and spa services may cost extra depending on the fare.

Is Oceania Cruises good for families?
Oceania Cruises is best suited for adults and mature travelers. Families are welcome, but youth activities are limited.

Are gratuities included on Oceania Cruises?
Yes. Gratuities for onboard service staff are included in the cruise fare.

Does Oceania Cruises offer flexible dining?
Yes. All dining venues feature open seating with no assigned dining times.

What is the dress code onboard?
The dress code is country club casual. Formal attire is not required.

Is smoking allowed on Oceania Cruises ships?
Smoking is limited to designated outdoor areas only. Staterooms and balconies are non-smoking.

Does Oceania Cruises offer travel insurance?
Yes. Optional travel protection plans are available at booking.

What destinations does Oceania Cruises visit?
Oceania Cruises sails worldwide, including Europe, Alaska, Asia, Australia, South America, Africa, and extended world voyages.

Who should choose Oceania Cruises?
Oceania Cruises is ideal for travelers seeking fine dining, cultural enrichment, longer port stays, and an upscale yet relaxed cruise experience.