Oceania Cruises is offering more than a dozen immersive explorations of Alaska in 2025 aboard the 1,250-guest Riviera which will sail her first season of the 49th US state. Riviera‘s arrival provides a significant uplift in capacity for Oceania Cruises in Alaska, when compared to the recent season which was operated by the 656-passenger Regatta.
The 2025 Alaska season runs from May through September, featuring itineraries ranging from seven to 12 days that depart from Seattle, Vancouver, and Whittier. Each itinerary features both lesser-known and iconic ports such as Homer, Sitka, and Juneau, giving travellers plentiful opportunities to engage with the destination on an entirely new level through Native tribe site visits, national park excursions, wildlife encounters, and more.
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Each sailing also features a naturalist on board to offer expert insights into the incredible biodiversity of Alaska, covering everything from whales to bears and seals.
“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% 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.”
To further enhance Oceania Cruises’ robust cruise itineraries, guests have the option to include a pre- or post-cruise land program where they’ll have the opportunity to explore even more of Alaska. Among the land programs offered is Discover Denali, where travellers will enjoy one show-stopping vista after another, including North America’s highest peak, while exploring Denali National Park. The four day / three night program also features an Alaskan Native presentation on the history of the land and a natural history tour.
As the only “true foodie ship” sailing in Alaska, Oceania Cruises’ Riviera offers an abundance of food-focused excursions where travellers can be immersed in the culinary scene. Among the options are;
