Chef David’s Mediterranean Summer® Cruise for Food Lovers

June 15th, 2022 – 10 Nights

Oceania Riviera

Rome (Civitavecchia) to Barcelona

“And what a lunch it was. Fresh tagliolini pasta tossed with vongole—the tiny sweet and briny clams from the coastal waters of the Mediterranean—a touch of white wine, olive oil, and red pepper flakes; thick slices of sun-ripened tomatoes adorned with arugula; grilled bread… all washed down with a crisp and dry Vermentino from the hills of Liguria. It was alfresco dining at its best.”

– from David’s acclaimed culinary travel memoir, Mediterranean Summer

You’ll enjoy a delectable lunch like this and many more when you join Chef David Shalleck for a fascinating and flavor-driven cruise through the western Mediterranean. Limited to 24 guests, this unique itinerary includes many revered ports of call featured in David’s book—all at a perfect time of the year. Bring the story to life and create your own taste memories while enjoying private shore excursions, events, demos, and dinners on board Oceania Cruises glorious ship Riviera.

An enlightening and enjoyable way to immerse oneself in the pleasures of the Mediterranean lifestyle, David’s storytelling peppered with practical information along the way makes for an experience not to be missed!

This enchanting ten-day cruise through the Western Mediterranean features an itinerary laden with culinary hotspots.

Pricing for the Mediterranean Summer® cruise is all-inclusive with private events on board. Pricing includes:

Round-trip airfare*

Pre-paid gratuities

Complimentary WIFI (one device per stateroom)

Premium spirits, Champagne, Wine & Beer wherever and whenever you wish

  Three private and customized culinary excursions

A signed copy, per stateroom or suite, of David’s acclaimed culinary travel memoir,

“Mediterranean Summer” 

This is an exclusive group sailing with amenities only available through Cruise Planners – Adam Martindale

About Chef and Author David Shalleck

David is no stranger to the Mediterranean. As a member of the chef-instructor team at the Oceania Cruises Culinary Center, he has taught hand’s-on classes and led Culinary Destination Tours throughout the region. Earlier in his career, while doing internships in many of Italy’s most famous restaurants, he was the summer season chef for a prominent Italian family on board their private sailing yacht. This rare opportunity was to become the setting for his book.

David has been the chef-de-cuisine in many respectable fine-dining establishments, and has logged over 250 cooking television shows as the culinary producer for such well-known chefs as Jacques Pépin and José Andrés. Adding recipe and food product development to his vast portfolio of experience, David’s career in the food business has spanned decades. You can learn more about David at his website www.mediterraneansummer.com & and volochef.com.

About Oceania Cruises Riviera

Stunning Riviera was designed to be distinctive and special in so many ways. Featuring the magnificent Lalique Grand Staircase, stunning Owner’s Suites furnished in Ralph Lauren Home, and designer touches throughout the entire ship, Riviera showcases rich residential design and furnishings. Riviera’s refined ambiance truly embodies the unparalleled Oceania Cruises experience.

Ideally proportioned, Riviera still embraces the same warmth and charm of renowned Regatta, Insignia, Nautica and Sirena. While the impeccable level of personalized service and the country club casual ambiance remain the same, Riviera offers even more choices, as well as generous new amenities. Designed with the ultimate epicurean and travel connoisseur in mind, Riviera offers guests multiple dining venues, of which six are open-seating gourmet restaurants with no surcharge. La Reserve by Wine Spectator offers enlightening seminars, tastings, and gourmet food pairings. Riviera also features The Culinary Center, the only hands-on cooking school at sea which features a range of cooking classes by master chefs. In the Artist Loft, talented artists-in-residence offer step-by-step instruction in everything from photography to painting to printmaking. Baristas, our signature coffee bar, serves up illy® espresso and coffee and fresh pastries made daily. Intimate spaces throughout the ship provide relaxing escapes. Spacious accommodations in every category showcase luxurious designer touches and lavish bathrooms.

*Oceania Cruises offers “Free Air” on all their promotions. There are 26 major gateways in the U.S. and Canada included in the program. Perhaps your closest airport is not on the “free air list”. In that case, Oceania will charge you a fee, provided there are schedules from major carriers that match up with your trip. Ask us if your airport is free or optional.

Special Requests

Oceania Cruises will accept early booking air requests by contacting us by phone or email. Include your name and booking number. If you wish to request a specific airline or a specific schedule, we can assist you. We work closely with the Oceania air department to assist you. Fees are assessed by Oceania for this service.

In the event you are planning to leave home before your cruise starts and/or stay over in your disembarkation city, you should contact us with your specific dates.

This will generate an air deviation request from Oceania Cruises. Oceania does charge a fee for this service. Fees will be explained by us.

Book Your Own Air

Oceania Cruises is contracted with most major airlines for rates that are included in your “FREE AIR” promotion.

If you wish to book your airfare on your own, you may request a credit. The amount of the credit will vary with each date and itinerary. We can assist you with the air credit rate.

Oceania Cruises does not participate in “miles” programs. If you wish to use miles through your airline or credit card, let us know you wish to take the Oceania air credit.