- Every sailing from 2027 to feature dedicated speakers
- Longer voyages of 12+ days to have second specialist speaker
- Three+ sea days include Mah Jongg or bridge instruction
- Six+ sea days include creative workshops
- Steve Wozniak and Karen Allen among 2027 speakers
NCL’s premium brand Oceania Cruises has expanded what it calls its “onboard enrichment programme” across the fleet, with every sailing from 2027 featuring dedicated speakers specialising in heritage, culture or history. The cruise line has stated that this will provide guests with greater opportunities to engage with the destinations they visit. This will be paired with special programming and new experiences designed to inform and connect guests throughout their voyage. Longer voyages of 12 days or longer will also feature a second special interest speaker, bringing expertise in subjects such as astronomy, sports, artificial intelligence, technology, health and longevity.
On voyages including three or more sea days, guests will also get specialist-led experiences, including either American Mah Jongg classes or American Contract Bridge League-Accredited Master Instructors for bridge instruction and play. Sailings featuring six or more sea days will include additional onboard activities such as creative workshops led by dedicated Crafting Arts Ambassadors or BeMoved. The cruise line has previously shared that select sailings in 2027 will welcome speakers including Steve Wozniak and Karen Allen as part of the enrichment program.
Jason Montague, Chief Luxury Officer of Oceania Cruises, shared: “Today’s luxury traveler is seeking more meaningful ways to engage with the world around them. By expanding our speaker programme and introducing additional opportunities for cultural exploration, wellness and special-interest learning, we are creating even more ways for guests to personalize their luxury experience and make the most of their time at sea.”
