Introducing Giada De Laurentiis: Our New Brand and Culinary Ambassador

We’re thrilled to share we’re embarking on an exciting journey with Giada De Laurentiis, celebrated Italian-American chef, author, restaurateur and Emmy Award-winning food personality, as Oceania Cruises’ new Brand and Culinary Ambassador.

Giada will also co-chair our new Culinary Advisory Board alongside renowned chef Jacques Pépin, a founding member of Oceania Cruises’ culinary team and our original Executive Culinary Director, with support from our Executive Culinary Directors, Chef Alexis Quaretti and Chef Eric Barale.

The Culinary Advisory Board will focus on guiding, developing and reinforcing our longstanding commitment to serving The Finest Cuisine at Sea®. This role will include inviting acclaimed chefs and artisans from around the world to join the initiative as we develop the next chapter in our culinary legacy.

“Having set sail with Oceania Cruises as Godmother of Vista, I immediately connected with the line’s extraordinary commitment to food and the entire dining experience,” Giada shared with us. “The people were so warm and welcoming; the entire onboard experience was incredibly inviting, and everyone truly starts to feel like family. Oceania Cruises’ mission aligns perfectly with my own. Travel and food are the ultimate ways of bringing people together – to savor unique flavors, experience different destinations and create shared memories. I couldn’t be more excited to expand my relationship with Oceania Cruises.”

Co-Chairs Giada and Jacques will work closely with our two Executive Culinary Directors and Master Chefs of France, Chef Alexis Quaretti and Chef Eric Barale, who will play key roles in developing the scope of the Culinary Advisory Board.

With Oceania Cruises’ legacy deeply rooted in family and a passion for gastronomy, it seems only fitting that we further our relationship with Giada. We are thrilled she and our culinary patriarch, Jacques, will helm our Culinary Advisory Board to continue evolving and innovating, and redefining the boundaries of the onboard dining experience.

Stay tuned for more developments and updates on Oceania Cruises’ new Culinary Advisory Board, coming soon!