Pack Your Bags! Samantha Brown (and a Roster of Culinary Legends) Are Hosting These Luxe 2027 Cruises

If your travel daydreams revolve around exploring hidden coastal alleyways, tasting your way through local night markets, and learning behind-the-scenes secrets from world-class experts, Oceania Cruises just handed you the ultimate reason to pull out your 2027 calendar.

The luxury, food-focused cruise line has unveiled its highly anticipated 2027 Specialty Cruises lineup, and the headliner has us ready to pack our bags right now.

Emmy Award-winning travel icon Samantha Brown is officially hosting a spectacular 10-day Mediterranean voyage from Trieste to Barcelona, sailing November 7, 2027, aboard the gorgeous Oceania Allura.

Known for her incredibly warm, down-to-earth approach to exploring the world, Brown will be stepping off the television screen to share her personal insights, hosting engaging conversations, and encouraging guests to look past the typical tourist tracks to connect with the local history, people, and character of these iconic European cities.

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“Our 2027 Specialty Cruises represent the pairing of port‑rich itineraries with hosts who bring true depth, access and perspective,” said Jason Montague, Chief Luxury Officer of Oceania Cruises. “Each voyage has been created to connect guests more meaningfully with the cultures they’re exploring through experiences that are only available on these specialty sailings.”

While sailing the Adriatic with Samantha Brown is a massive draw, the rest of the star-studded roster leans heavily into Oceania’s legendary reputation for serving up the finest cuisine at sea.

Food lovers can join renowned chef, author, and PBS television host Sara Moulton for an in-depth 14-day Baltic culinary journey departing London on June 8, 2027, aboard Oceania Marina. Moulton will be leading culinary demonstrations, hosting exclusive events, and even helming a special gala brunch.

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Later in the fall, James Beard Award winner and president of the Jacques Pépin Foundation, Claudine Pépin, takes the wheel for an 11-day roundtrip Tokyo voyage aboard Oceania Riviera starting September 30, 2027.

Pépin will guide travelers through the rich traditions of Japan, even joining guests on select shore excursions to blend the country’s cultural landscapes with its incredible food scene.

Rounding out the specialty calendar are two more remarkable Mediterranean departures. The program launches on June 2, 2027, with a 13-day Culinary Luminaries cruise from Athens to Rome aboard Oceania Vista, led by Oceania’s own Master Chefs of France, Alexis Quaretti and Eric Barale.

Finally, the year wraps up on December 6, 2027, with the annual Reunion Cruise aboard the newly launched Oceania Aurelia—a festive, 12-day celebration bringing together loyal past guests and first-time cruisers for elegant events hosted alongside senior executives.

Whether you want to swap travel stories with Samantha Brown over a glass of local wine or watch a master chef whip up a regional masterpiece right before your eyes, these host-driven sailings are bound to fill up fast.

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