MIAMI, May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Oceania
Cruises, the world's leading culinary- and destination-focused
cruise line, has announced the first in a series of inspired new
product enhancements rolling out across its luxury fleet as part of
its OceaniaNEXT program. With elevated dining experiences
and service levels for guests, the Oceania Cruises experience will
be better than ever from the first sailing on board
Marina when the line resumes operations in August.
OceaniaNEXT enhancements will debut aboard Regatta,
Insignia, Nautica, Riviera, and Sirena as each vessel
returns to sailing.
During the pause in sailing, the Oceania Cruises team has
continued to invest in creative ways to evolve the onboard
experience and to inspire its guests with a sweeping array of
dramatic enhancements to the brand's already renowned Finest
Cuisine at Sea® and acclaimed service.
Whether guests are in the mood for an elaborate dinner at Toscana,
or prefer to indulge in the line's exclusive Dom Pérignon
Experience, or crave the casual comfort of tacos or fresh poke
bowls, every meal on board is given the same thought, care and
creativity to ensure it is as mouth-watering as it is memorable.
This is just the first of many inspirational new OceaniaNEXT
enhancements to be revealed over the coming months.
"These OceaniaNEXT enhancements not only elevate the
guest experience, they showcase the creativity and passion our team
has for crafting unique and memorable experiences for our guests,"
stated Bob Binder, President and CEO
of Oceania Cruises. "We've undertaken this ambitious brand
initiative to elevate every facet of the Oceania Cruises guest
experience to new levels. From thoughtfully reimagined menus to
enhanced service levels to the dramatic re-inspiration of our six
ships, guests will find that the Oceania Cruises experience is
better than ever," added Binder.
The Grand Dining Room Boasts New Appetizers, Main Courses
& Diverse Sunday Brunch
In The Grand Dining Room, more
than two dozen inventive new dishes have made their way onto the
dinner menu. New appetizers include caramelized duck foie gras
accompanied by apricot infused with Loire Valley wine, and
mozzarella fior di latte panna cotta with aubergines stiletto and
fried focaccia. Meanwhile, main courses range from the deliciously
tantalizing French monkfish with saffron-tomato-cognac-cream sauce
and wild rice, to the hearty veal piccata with sweet and sour lemon
sauce, glazed pearl onions and Parisian potatoes.
Other highlights from the updated menu include:
- Porcini mushroom risotto
- Crispy Mediterranean vegetable tart with balsamic onion
compote
- Braised black cod, seafood emulsion, stuffed calamari and green
pea purée
- Grilled prime rib with bone marrow and rustic vegetable
casserole
- Carnaroli truffled risotto with smoked ricotta
- Florida lobster tail with Rémy
Martin cognac sauce and rice pilaf
Sunday Brunch is an elegant yet relaxed affair in The Grand
Dining Room, and the new menu has been thoughtfully crafted to
include a more diverse selection of international dishes as well as
a wider range of healthy options. Highlights include a new Asian
Noodle Bar, a gourmet Taco Corner, a prepared-to-order Pasta
Station, a healthy Smoothie Bar and a Salad Bar with an extensive
selection of starches, proteins, greens and raw and cooked
vegetables for guests to create their own custom salad
combination.
Toscana Dinner Menu Features 21 New Dishes
Refined and
romantic with a uniquely modern Italian flair, Toscana specializes
in the rich and rustic regional flavors for which Italy is famous. Presented on elegant,
custom-designed Versace china, masterfully prepared dishes
exemplify the essence of Tuscany
and celebrate Italy's culinary
passion. As part of OceaniaNEXT, the line has reimagined
Toscana's menu with 21 delectable new dishes including:
- Sformatino di Peperoni – roasted bell pepper flan, creamy
Parmesan sauce
- Zuppa Fagioli – white bean soup with sausage and pasta
- Tagliolini Carbonara – tagliolini, pancetta, egg yolk-Parmesan
sauce
- Agnello Arrosto – stuffed roasted lamb loin with spicy
soppressata sausage
- Il Tiramisú ai Frutti di Bosco – red berry tiramisú with
mascarpone cream
- Tortino di Cioccolata – molten chocolate fondant with Sicilian
blood orange sauce
Greater Choice and Diversity in The Terrace Café and Waves
Grill
The ever-popular Terrace Café has also expanded its
lunch offering to include locally sourced fish, sausages and
marinated meats, including regional specialties from the ports and
destinations visited.
For more laidback fare, Waves Grill has added a fresh,
prepared-to-order poke bowl station inspired by flavors from around
the world including Japan,
India, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, the Mediterranean, North Africa, France, the United
States, and Mexico.
New Evening Canapé Choices and Elevated Service
Levels
Canapés served in the lounges and bars after a day of
exploring are a much-loved tradition on board Oceania Cruises. The
experience now features a wider variety of selections, echoing the
gourmet inspiration of the new dishes offered in The Grand Dining
Room. The selections will also be presented individually to each
table as part of the line's enhanced health and safety measures.
Guests in Penthouse, Oceania, Vista, and Owner's Suites may choose
from a canapé selection now including the addition of plant-based
California rolls, a Mezze Platter
and a Taco Trilogy.
Service levels have also been significantly enhanced through a
combination of increased staffing and implementation of a new
electronic ordering system which ensures that the taking of orders,
food and beverage service and table re-setting is seamlessly
streamlined. This will allow restaurant staff to focus on providing
the exemplary service that guests have come to know and love.
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.
About OceaniaNEXT
OceaniaNEXT is a
sweeping array of dramatic enhancements so transformational, they
are inspirational. This ambitious brand initiative will elevate
every facet of the Oceania Cruises guest experience to new levels.
From thoughtfully crafted new dining experiences and reimagined
menus to the dramatic Re-inspiration of the brand's six ships,
guests will savor The Finest Cuisine at Sea, be pampered aboard
small and luxurious ships, and be enriched through in-depth
destination exploration.
About Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises is the world's
leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line. The line's
six small, luxurious ships carry only 684 or 1,250 guests and
feature the finest cuisine at sea and destination-rich itineraries
that span the globe. Expertly curated travel experiences aboard the
designer-inspired, small ships call on more than 450 marquee and
boutique ports across Europe,
Alaska, Asia, Africa,
Australia, New Zealand, New England-Canada, Bermuda, the Caribbean, the Panama Canal, Tahiti and the
South Pacific in addition to the epic 180-day Around the World
Voyages. The brand has two 1,200-guest Allura Class ships on order. With headquarters
in Miami, Oceania Cruises is owned
by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., a diversified cruise
operator of leading global cruise brands which include Norwegian
Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
Norwegian
Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise
company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises
and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands. With a combined fleet of 28
ships with nearly 60,000 berths, these brands offer itineraries to
more than 490 destinations worldwide. The Company has nine
additional ships scheduled for delivery through 2027, comprising of
approximately 24,000 berths.
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