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Oceania Cruises, the world's leading culinary- and
destination-focused cruise line, today announced its newest ship Allura will
enter service one week earlier than scheduled. Due to join the fleet in summer
2025, her inaugural sailing will now depart 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. The line is also opening
for sale a one-of-a-kind four day voyage sailing roundtrip from New York
City in September 2025.
For guests booked on the original inaugural voyage
departing July 24, 2025, Oceania Cruises has offered first access to
booking the new maiden sailing before it went on public sale.
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. For
new-to-brand travelers who are curious to sample an ultra-premium vacation
experience, the line has introduced a four-day "Taste of Oceania
Cruises" roundtrip sailing from New York September 30 -
October 4, 2025.
"Thanks to the progress made by our valued
partners at Fincantieri, we are thrilled to bring Allura into service
a week earlier than planned," said Frank A. Del Rio, President,
Oceania Cruises. "I'm excited to be able to present Allura on a
one-time taster voyage to showcase the ship to aspirational travelers who are
looking to sample an ultra-premium cruise experience, and even better, sailing
from downtown Manhattan, the heart of New York City."
Oceania Cruises' newly appointed Executive Culinary
Directors, Chefs Alexis Quaretti and Eric Barale, are working with the
line's talented team to take a fresh look at menus across all venues on
board Allura, with a special focus on designing an array of delectable
treats for the new Crêperie – a first for the brand.
"Oceania Cruises is a cruise line founded by
foodies, for foodies, and food is at the heart of everything we do," said
Chef Alex. "The team and I are busy testing and tasting a wonderful array
of waffles and crêpes, which will be enjoyed by our guests next year
aboard Allura. Our guests will be able to customize their waffles and
crêpes, which will all be made to order, to be perfectly personalized.
"We have lots of exciting culinary
developments underway for Allura, including more than 300 new recipes in
active development for The Grand Dining Room, across all three meal services. I
am excited to reveal more in the coming months."
Allura is the eighth vessel for Oceania
Cruises and is 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 sundaes in the afternoon.
·
A luxurious
new library, featuring walls of floor-to-ceiling glass, oversized chairs and
plush residential furnishings, continues the tradition of Oceania Cruises'
beloved libraries and is 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, ensuring 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 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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