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A landmark moment as the ship moves towards
completion, the vessel was floated from the dry-dock and moved to the
fitting-out berth to begin outfitting the luxurious, designer-inspired
interiors.
The ship was blessed by the shipyard's chaplain,
Father Stefano, in a low-key ceremony in deference to the recent passing of
General Claudio Graziano, Chairman of Fincantieri. Allura's shipyard
Madrina, Caterina Romeo, a designer in Fincantieri's technical department,
christened the ship as is traditional, endowing blessings upon the vessel
and all who embark upon her.
"Our hearts and minds are with the entire team
at Fincantieri as they mourn the passing of General Graziano,"
stated Frank A. Del Rio, President of Oceania Cruises.
"The float out is an important moment for all
at Oceania Cruises and Fincantieri, as we progress closer to Allura joining
our family. Now that we have completed her shell, we are excited to get started
on her interior. We have lots of exciting enhancements on Allura, our
eighth vessel, further elevating our offerings and firmly cementing Oceania
Cruises as the only ultra-premium cruise brand."
Allura is striding quickly towards her debut
and is now entering the final stages of construction focusing on her opulent
suites, sophisticated lounges, and exceptional restaurants, all embodying
Oceania Cruises' commitment to culinary excellence and destination
immersion. Allura promises to be a masterpiece of refined design and
innovative offerings, setting new standards in the cruise industry.
Allura will officially enter service from
Trieste, Italy, on July 18, 2025, cruising six days to Athens,
Greece, calling at gems in the Eastern Mediterranean including Rijeka, Croatia;
Ravenna, Italy; Dubrovnik, Croatia; and Kotor, Montenegro.
Following her summer season in the Mediterranean, Allura will sail
to Canada and New England for a series of immersive voyages in North
America before her premiere winter season in the Caribbean,
homeporting in Miami. As part of her inaugural collection, Allura will
also be conducting a one-of-a-kind four-day voyage sailing roundtrip from New
York City in September 2025.
Allura is the eighth vessel for Oceania
Cruises and the line's second 1,200-guest Allura Class ship. She
follows her sister ship, Vista, which launched to great global acclaim
in May 2023.
Allura highlights include:
·
A new
onboard crêperie, serving freshly made-to-order crêpes and waffles, as well as
decadent ice cream sundaes in the afternoon.
·
A luxurious
new library, featuring walls of floor-to-ceiling glass, oversized chairs and
plush residential furnishings, located just steps away from LYNC Digital
Center, the ship's digital and social hub, as well as ever-popular Horizons.
·
One chef
for every 10 guests, and 50% of crew members are dedicated to culinary
experiences.
·
Five
specialty dining venues, including the line's newest signature restaurants,
Ember and Aquamar Kitchen, at no extra cost.
·
1,200
guests served by 800 crew members; two crew members for every three guests.
·
The most
spacious standard staterooms at sea, at an astounding 291 square feet.
·
Hundreds of
immersive shore excursions and tours to choose from on each sailing.
·
Onboard
enrichment, including art classes at Oceania Cruises' much-loved Artist Loft,
numerous guest speakers and sommelier demonstrations during exclusive
Sommelier's Choice and Cellar Master's Classic Wine Pairing Luncheons.
·
An
expansive hands-on Culinary Center and accompanying Chef's Studio, where
epicurean secrets will be shared by the talented onboard chef instructors.
For additional information on Oceania Cruises'
small-ship luxury product, exquisitely crafted cuisine, and expertly curated
travel experiences, visit OceaniaCruises.com, call 855-OCEANIA, or speak with a
professional travel advisor.
Image
Credit: © Oceania Cruises
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