Oceania Cruises Introduces Gérard Bertrand Food and Wine Pairing Experience

Oceania Cruises will introduce an exclusive Gérard Bertrand Food and Wine Pairing lunch experience on its Allura™ ship's inaugural voyage starting July 18, 2025. The experience will later be available on Oceania Vista® in September and on Oceania Marina™ and Oceania Riviera™ by 2026. This new offering is part of Oceania Cruises' collection of experiential activities aimed at enhancing guests' food and wine experiences during their sea journeys.

The six-course lunch pairs delicious dishes with hand-picked Gérard Bertrand wines, known for their sustainable artistry and French winemaking tradition. The menu is designed to explore unique flavor combinations and regional wine varieties, creating an extraordinary culinary experience for guests.

Guided by Oceania Cruises' expert chefs and sommeliers, the Gérard Bertrand Food and Wine Pairing experience takes place in the cruise line's French restaurant, Jacques, accommodating up to 40 guests. Priced at $175 per person (plus gratuities), the lunch is available on select days during each voyage, catering to both wine connoisseurs and novices.

This culinary experience aims to transport guests to the vineyards of the South of France, showcasing Gérard Bertrand's award-winning wines crafted using organic and biodynamic methods. It reflects Oceania Cruises' commitment to providing immersive and meaningful culinary experiences for its guests.

Oceania Cruises' Chief Luxury Officer, Jason Montague, highlighted the cruise line's dedication to offering unique and educational onboard experiences that allow guests to personalize their luxury vacation. The collaboration with Gérard Bertrand is seen as a way to expand the range of discovery-led offerings and deepen guests' connections with different cultures and places.

Executive Culinary Director at Oceania Cruises, Chef Alexis Quaretti, emphasized the excitement of working with Gérard Bertrand to create a special pairing menu that combines culinary artistry with world-class French wines. This new experience adds to Oceania Cruises' diverse collection of food and wine pairing activities, reflecting the cruise line's commitment to providing exceptional cuisine at sea.