On July 18,
2025, one week earlier than expected, Allura sets
sail on her inaugural voyage from Trieste to Athens
MIAMI, May 21, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- 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.
About simply MORE
Oceania Cruises offers
travelers simply MORE™, with virtually everything
included in the voyage fare: free roundtrip airfare; free airport
transfers; a generous shore excursion credit of up to $1,400 per stateroom to be spent on tours of
their choice; and a comprehensive beverage package available during
lunch and dinner at onboard restaurants featuring dozens of vintage
Champagnes, premium wines and international beers. Created to
elevate the guest experience, simply MORE™ means
travelers receive an ultra-premium experience with ultimate
value.
About Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises is the world's
leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line. The line's
eight small, luxurious ships carry a maximum of 1,250 guests and
feature The Finest Cuisine at Sea and destination-rich itineraries
that span the globe. Expertly curated travel experiences are
available aboard the designer-inspired, small ships, which call on
more than 600 marquee and boutique ports in more than 100 countries
on seven continents, on voyages that range from seven to more than
200 days. Oceania Cruises has two additional ships on order
scheduled for delivery in 2027 and 2028 or 2029[1].
Oceania Cruises is a wholly owned subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise
Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH). To learn more,
visit www.nclhltd.com.
[1] Delivery for the second Oceania Cruises ship
is contractually scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2028, but may
be delayed to 2029.
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