Oceania Cruises’ Riviera to Sail in Alaska for 2025

Oceania Cruises has announced that it will offer a variety of immersive explorations of Alaska in 2025. A first for the cruise line, the 1,250-guest Riviera will sail in Alaska for the future season. Travelers will be able to enjoy the best of the 49th state, paired with the Riviera's luxurious small-ship ambiance and gourmet culinary experiences.

The 2025 Alaska season for Oceania Cruises will take place from May through September, offering a variety of itineraries ranging from seven to 12 days that depart from Seattle, Vancouver, and Whittier. Each itinerary features visits to iconic ports such as Homer, Sitka, or Juneau. All Alaska sailings from Oceania will feature a naturalist on board to offer expert insights into the landscape and wildlife of the region. 

“We’re thrilled to bring our 1,250-guest Riviera to Alaska for the very first time,” said Frank A. Del Rio, President of Oceania Cruises. “Our elegant, ultra-premium small-ship experience offers the perfect juxtaposition to Alaska’s outdoor adventures, and with Riviera being 30 to 50 percent smaller than other premium cruise lines sailing in the region, we’re able to bring our guests to lesser-known, more remote ports, for a true immersion into this fascinating destination.”

Oceania Cruises’ popular Alaska Explorer Youth Program will be available on all 2025 Alaska voyages. Designed for children between the ages of 5 to 12 years old, the programs include games, activities, and Alaska-inspired special events, supervised by experienced youth counselors.

Guests also have the option to include a pre-or post-cruise land program to explore even more of Alaska. Among the land programs offered is Discover Denali, which includes a visit to North America’s highest peak and two days exploring Denali National Park. Oceania Cruises guests will revel in a fully escorted experience of the park, including travel by domed railcar and along byways through the wilds of Alaska. A four-day / three-night program also features an Alaskan Native presentation on the history of the land and a natural history tour.

Following are highlighted itineraries from Oceania for the coming Alaska season: 

• Alaska Reflections: 8 days from Vancouver to Whittier visiting Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Hoonah, and Sitka. Departs May 13, 2025. 
• Explorer’s Alaska: 8 days from Whittier to Vancouver visiting Hoonah, Skagway, Sitka, Ketchikan, and Prince Rupert. Departs May 21, 2025. 
• Wilds of Alaska: 12 days from Vancouver to Whittier visiting Klawock, Ketchikan, Wrangell, Hoonah, Haines, Juneau, Sitka, Kodiak, and Homer. Departs May 29, 2025. 
• Alaskan Accolades: 7 days from Whittier to Vancouver visiting Hoonah, Haines, Juneau, and Ketchikan. Departs June 10, 2025.  
• Majestic Alaska: 9 days from Vancouver to Seattle visiting Ketchikan, Juneau, Haines, Wrangell, and Victoria. Departs June 17, 2025.  
• Gems of The Last Frontier: 12 days from Seattle to Seattle visiting Ketchikan, Juneau, Hoonah, Haines, Sitka, Wrangell, Klawock, and Victoria. Departs June 26 and July 17, 2025. 
• Wonders of Alaska: 9 days from Seattle to Seattle visiting Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Sitka, and Victoria. Departs July 8, , 2025. 
• Radiant Alaska: 10 days from Seattle to Seattle visiting Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Hoonah, Sitka, and Victoria. Departs July 29, 2025.  
• Frontier Adventures: 10 days sailing from Seattle to Seattle visiting Ketchikan, Sitka, Haines, Juneau, Wrangell, and Victoria. Departs August 8, 2025.  

Oceania will offer an abundance of food-focused excursions where travelers can be immersed in the culinary scene of the 49th state. Featured excursion options include the Alaskan Coastal Brunch Escape & Cruise in Juneau, an exclusive Crabbing Experience in Ketchikan, a flightseeing and Taste of Alaska tour in Ketchikan, the Sitka Culinary Adventure, a Succulent Seafood Sampling in Juneau, Hook & Cook at Salmon Falls in Ketchikan, or the Tongass Hike & Taste of Alaska in Ketchikan.

About Riviera & 2025 Alaska Bookings

The 1,250-guest Riviera features spacious standard staterooms measuring 291 square feet, with all categories having stunning reimagined furnishings, thoughtful design touches, and larger showers. 

Riviera is the only true foodie ship sailing in Alaska, boasting one chef for every 10 guests and seven open-seating gourmet restaurants, including the four always included specialty dining venues - Polo Grill Steakhouse, Toscana, Red Ginger, and Jacques. 

In addition, Oceania Cruises incorporates the culinary scene of ‘The Last Frontier’ into its guest experience with new cooking classes in The Culinary Center, and Chef’s Market Dinners in the Terrace Café curated by the onboard culinary team using fresh, local ingredients. 

Bookings for all of Oceania Cruises 2025 Alaska sailings on Rivera are now available. Explore all cruises here.  

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