Oceania Announces First-Ever Gluten-Free Ocean Cruise

Oceania Cruises has announced that it will be hosting the cruise industry’s first-ever entirely gluten-free ocean cruise. Setting sail aboard Oceania Vista on May 31, 2028, the 12-night roundtrip voyage from Southampton will explore the landscapes and cities of England, Ireland, and Scotland, with calls to Cobh (for Cork), Dublin, Greenock (for Glasgow), Stornoway, and Newhaven (for Edinburgh).

Every onboard dining venue will offer entirely gluten-free menus for the sailing, from signature specialty restaurants Toscana, Polo Grill, Red Ginger, and Jacques to more casual venues such as Aquamar Kitchen and Waves Grill. Plus, passengers can enjoy afternoon tea, room service, and fresh pastries from The Bakery without having to limit their choices.

The voyage is being developed in collaboration with Celiac Cruise, a leader in gluten-free travel with extensive experience creating safe, worry-free vacation experiences for the celiac and gluten-free communities. Celiac Cruise is providing its expertise and insight into the needs of gluten-free travelers, and will serve as an official booking partner for the sailing.

“For travelers with celiac disease, food is something that has to be considered at virtually every stage of a journey – where to eat, what to order, how something has been prepared and the potential for cross-contact,” said Maureen Basye, founder of Celiac Cruise.

“The opportunity to board a ship knowing the culinary experience has been designed to be entirely gluten-free fundamentally changes what travel can feel like for so many. Instead of planning their vacation around food, guests on this sailing can focus on the destinations they are exploring, the people they are traveling with, and the simple joy of traveling well.”

This special cruise reflects Oceania’s broader culinary ethos: a commitment to thoughtful hospitality, exceptional quality, and meaningful choice. It will also present an exciting challenge for the line’s culinary team, as they work to demonstrate that an entirely gluten-free experience can deliver the same variety, creativity, and pleasure that travelers can expect from Oceania Cruises.

Those who are interested can book the voyage through their preferred travel agent, through Oceania Cruises directly, or through Celiac Cruise at celiaccruise.com/oceania-vista-2028.