Why you should sail on Oceania Cruises’ Allura this summer
Allura will set sail from Trieste this summer. Here’s everything you need to know about this exciting new launch from the gastronomy- and destination-focused cruise line.
Oceania Cruises, renowned for its culinary excellence and destination-focused voyages, is set to launch its latest ship, Allura, in July 2025.
This new addition to the fleet promises to elevate the cruising experience with innovative dining options, enhanced amenities and captivating itineraries.
Introducing Allura
Allura is the eighth vessel in Oceania Cruises' fleet following the successful debut of sister ship, Vista in May 2023. Designed to accommodate 1,200 guests, Allura offers an intimate yet spacious environment, ensuring personalised service with two staff members for every three guests.
Importantly, Allura features one chef for every 10 guests and has 50 per cent of crew members focused on elevating the onboard culinary experience.
The ship boasts the most spacious standard staterooms at sea, each measuring 27 square metres, providing guests with unparalleled comfort
Culinary excellence
A highlight of Allura is its commitment to culinary excellence, with a delightful blend of options from Oceania Cruises’ favourites to new concepts. Guests will choose from 12 venues, all included in the fare.
Aquamar Kitchen offers wellness-inspired dishes like superfood salads and cold-pressed juices. French gastronomy shines at Jacques, where guests can tuck into dishes like coq au vin. Toscana brings authentic Italian flavours with handmade pasta and fresh seafood. And for bold Pan-Asian cuisine, Red Ginger delights with sushi, curries, and miso-marinated sea bass in a vibrant setting.
The Grand Dining Room will debut reimagined menus featuring over 270 new recipes across breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can look forward to a Signature Eggs Benedict menu during breakfast, French bistro-inspired dishes at lunch and refined classics for dinner, such as Beef Wellington with Shiraz red wine sauce and chermoula butter-roasted Maine lobster.
Allura also introduces The Crêperie, a new culinary spot offering a selection of French crêpes, Bruxelles waffles and bubble waffles, complemented by Italian ice cream sundaes.
Maiden voyage and Mediterranean highlights
Allura's maiden voyage is scheduled to depart on 18 July 2025, embarking on a six-day journey from Trieste, Italy, to Athens, Greece. This inaugural sailing allows guests to explore enchanting ports along the Adriatic coast, including the historic Ravenna, renowned for its mosaics and the charming medieval cities of Dubrovnik and Kotor.
If you’re interested, now is a good time to book. Allura’s maiden voyage is part of Oceania Cruises’ Your World by Choice sale, which ends on 31 March 2025 and includes bonus savings of up to 25% and a choice of unlimited wine, beer and spirits, or shipboard credit of up to $1,000.
Beyond the maiden voyage, Allura offers a range of Mediterranean sailings throughout the summer, allowing travellers to explore established and lesser-known ports across the region.
Exceptional value with Your World Included
Oceania Cruises enhances the guest experience with its Your World Included programme, offering a rich selection of amenities at no additional charge. Guests enjoy dining at all gourmet speciality restaurants, unlimited Starlink Wi-Fi, in-room dining, fruit smoothies, gelato, artisan ice cream, speciality coffees and teas, and gratuities.
Additional perks include group fitness classes and laundry, ensuring a value-packed experience.
A commitment to enrichment
Allura continues Oceania Cruises' tradition of onboard enrichment, featuring art classes at the Artist Loft, engaging guest speakers and an expansive Culinary Center where guests can participate in hands-on cooking classes.
Food and wine pairing experiences, such as the Sommelier’s Choice and Cellar Master’s Classic Wine Pairing Luncheons, offer further opportunities for culinary exploration.
With its blend of innovative dining, high-end accommodations and immersive itineraries, Allura is ideal for travellers seeking a sophisticated and enriching voyage offering exceptional value and unforgettable experiences.
About Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises, a leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, focuses on intimate cruising and immersive itineraries. The line’s designer-inspired ships call at more than 600 ports in more than 100 countries every year, with voyages ranging from six to 200 days. Oceania Cruises has two ships due for delivery in 2027 and 2028 or 2029.
Allura’s maiden voyage departs from Trieste on 18 July. Prices start at £2,376 per person and cover all the regular Your World Included inclusions, plus a choice of unlimited wine, beer and spirits, or up to $600 shipboard credit with the Your World by Choice sale. Visit the Oceania Cruises website for more information, and terms and conditions.
