Oceania Cruises has taken delivery of its newest ship, Oceania Allura. Built at the acclaimed Fincantieri Shipyard in Genoa, Italy, Oceania Allura becomes the eighth boutique luxury vessel in the fleet and the second ship in the innovative Allura Class.
Designed to elevate Oceania Cruises’ legacy of destination-rich, culinary-driven travel, the 1,200-guest Oceania Allura follows in the footsteps of her sister ship, Oceania Vista, which debuted to international acclaim in May 2023.
“Oceania Allura is our most innovative and luxurious ship to date. She represents our bold vision for an entirely new generation of luxury travel experiences. As always, at the heart of this beautiful ship is an extraordinary crew dedicated to providing exceptional cuisine, personalized, intuitive service and immersive enrichment opportunities for our guests,” said Jason Montague, Chief Luxury Officer of Oceania Cruises.
Oceania Allura culinary highlights
“At Oceania Cruises, we put food at the heart of everything we do, and our Finest Cuisine at Sea philosophy is the north star that guides our entire company. The launch of our beautiful Oceania Allura is the springboard to our future and is the culmination of years of hard work of thousands of talented people, from the designers to the shipyard to our onboard team members,” commented Chef Alexis Quaretti, Oceania Cruises Executive Culinary Director.
Oceania Allura continues the brand’s legacy as the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused luxury cruise line with new dining venues, new menus and revamped takes on favorite dishes. Many of the new menu items and elements debuting on Oceania Allura will also be rolled out across the fleet during the remainder of this year and into early 2026.
Among the tantalizing new offerings on board Oceania Allura is the Crêperie, a first for Oceania Cruises serving delicate authentic French crêpes, delicious Belgian and bubble waffles and decadent Italian ice cream sundaes.
Oceania Allura also sees the return of the line’s beloved signature French restaurant, Jacques, named for legendary chef Jacques Pépin, the line’s first-ever executive culinary director. This new iteration features refreshed menus that reflect a refined take on French classics like duck à l’orange with Grand Marnier, plus innovative new experiential dishes such as tableside preparation of hand-cut beef tartare.
A dozen Japanese-Peruvian dishes have joined the expansive menu at Oceania Cruises’ popular pan-Asian specialty restaurant, Red Ginger. Known as Nikkei cuisine, these exciting menu items celebrate the best of Japanese-Peruvian fusion cuisine and feature plates like tuna ceviche with leche de tigre; a braised short rib with lomo saltado and a miso sweet potato mousseline; and crispy soft-shell crab tempura in bao buns.
The Grand Dining Room on board Oceania Allura features more than 270 new recipes from the world-class culinary team at Oceania Cruises, led by its two resident Master Chefs of France and Executive Culinary Directors, Chefs Alexis Quaretti and Eric Barale. This staggering number of dishes includes more than 30 additions to the breakfast menu, with an all-new signature eggs Benedict section offering guests variations on the brunch favorite like eggs Benedict Florentine or eggs Benedict with smoked salmon. For more details about the updated offerings click here.
The epicurean experiences on board Oceania Cruises ships extend beyond the kitchen into the art of wine and wine pairing as well as mixology. Launching with Oceania Allura is the new Gerard Bertrand Wine Pairing Luncheon, which will provide a sommelier-curated journey through the portfolio of this celebrated French winemaker, seamlessly pairing each glass with dishes that highlight the wines’ unique character.
Over the horizon
Oceania Allura will be followed in summer 2027 by the line’s first Sonata Class vessel, Oceania Sonata, and then by her sister ship, Oceania Arietta in 2029, representing the dawn of a new generation of luxury cruising. Each Sonata Class vessel will carry approximately 1,390 guests and measure approximately 86,000 gross tons.
At the delivery ceremony in Genoa, Montague announced that two further Sonata Class ships will join the fleet. The vessels, previously ordered as options for Oceania Cruises, have now been confirmed for delivery in 2032 and 2035, respectively.
“I am delighted to confirm we will be adding two more Sonata Class vessels to our fleet. We are proud to continue our legacy of innovation alongside Fincantieri, our shipbuilding partner for close to 20 years. These four Sonata Class ships will herald the next stage in the evolution of the Oceania Cruises brand of exceptional small-ship luxury experiences,” said Montague.
A new standard in cruise excellence
Measuring 804 feet (246 meters) in length and exceeding 68,000 gross tons, Oceania Allura accommodates up to 1,200 guests at double occupancy and offers an industry-leading staff-to-guest ratio, with two staff members for every three guests.
This new luxury cruise ship also features an unmatched culinary focus, boasting one chef for every eight guests and dedicating half of its crew exclusively to culinary operations.
Designed with comfort and elegance in mind, Oceania Allura offers the most spacious standard staterooms at sea, each measuring over 290 square feet.
Guests seeking relaxation and enrichment will enjoy The Library, now located in a breathtaking setting near the Horizons Lounge on Deck 14. Surrounded by floor-to-ceiling glass walls with panoramic sea views, this serene space evokes the ambiance of a refined equestrian estate den, complete with plush oversized chairs, warm residential décor, and a curated literary collection.
Just steps away, the all-new LYNC Digital Center provides complimentary technology classes for all skill levels, covering topics such as social media, smartphone photography, videography, and editing. Led by expert Digital Concierges and powered by high-speed Starlink WiFi, these intimate, hands-on sessions help guests enhance their digital storytelling skills.
The inaugural season of Oceania Allura features 26 carefully curated voyages visiting 92 destinations across the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Canada, and New England.
The ship’s maiden voyage sets sail from Trieste, Italy, to Athens, Greece, on July 18, 2025.
In a celebration that underscores the cruise line’s unwavering commitment to the culinary arts, Oceania Allura will be officially christened in Miami in mid-November 2025 by a select group of Food & Wine magazine’s Best New Chefs alumni.
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