Expanded Relaxed Dining Options in the
Spotlight Across the Line's Eight Ultra-Premium Ships
MIAMI, June 19,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Oceania Cruises, the world's
leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has revealed
the next chapter in its culinary story as it highlights new Relaxed
Yet Refined dining venues aboard its eight small, luxurious
ships.
New sushi and Indian cuisine offerings at Terrace Café and a
revamped poolside lunch menu at Waves Grill are in the spotlight as
the line redefines The Finest Cuisine at Sea.
Frank A. Del Rio, President of
Oceania Cruises, commented: "Food is the foundation of what we do
on board each of our ships, and globally, in the destinations we
visit. We are renowned for serving The Finest Cuisine at Sea, as it
is at the very core of our business.
"This does not always mean a white linen tablecloth and starched
napkins at one of our award-winning specialty restaurants – finest
does not always mean the fanciest. It's also a perfectly prepared
pizza or an enticing burrata dish enjoyed al fresco with a crisp
glass of white wine as you set sail."
Bernhard Klotz, Vice President of
Food and Beverage, added: "Beauty lies in the simplicity of how we
create The Finest Cuisine at Sea; the perfect combination of the
most innovative culinary team, the freshest ingredients, and the
best food-centric ships, this is where the magic lies.
"Food brings people together, food brings joy; we are here to
ensure that every bite of every meal makes our guests smile – from
a decadent ice cream sundae by the pool to an exquisite
soufflé – The Finest Cuisine at Sea is everywhere on board our
ships."
With the addition of a daily sushi station as well as an Indian
Corner in Terrace Café, the venue's impressive array of
international cuisines expands even further. Open for breakfast,
lunch, and dinner, Terrace Café is the center of the line's relaxed
dining options.
The expansive sushi station boasts 45 brand-new recipes, created
by Oceania Cruises' newly appointed Executive Culinary Directors,
Chefs Alex Quaretti and Eric Barale,
along with their talented team. These include two types of sashimi
per day, two types of uramaki, three kinds of nigiri, and a daily
vegetarian option.
The new Indian Corner operates once every cruise during dinner
service and features 15 authentic Indian recipes.
"Our staff hails from every corner of the globe and being able
to bring their knowledge and their experience to the table,
literally, is a wonderful thing," said Chef Alex. "Creating the new
Indian dishes for Terrace Café is a perfect example of this; some
of these recipes have been handed down through generations. It's a
privilege to be able to see them through a new lens and to bring
them to new audiences. The butter chicken and the dhal are already
proving to be popular choices with our guests."
Waves Grill, Oceania Cruises' poolside relaxed lunch venue,
allows guests to experience the acclaimed culinary reputation of
the cruise line without leaving their lounge chairs if they so
wish. The menu has been revamped offering new favorites to sample
alongside well-loved signature dishes, which have become the
venue's hallmark.
The menu now features more than 20 revised options, including a
new selection of cold sandwiches, plus hot sandwiches and burgers.
These include the signature Surf & Turf Wagyu burger; a wagyu
beef patty with lobster medallions and truffle mayonnaise; and a
new Philly Cheesesteak hot sandwich comprising shredded sirloin
steak, provolone, sautéed onion, bell peppers and mushrooms. All
are now served with a choice of French fries or sweet potato
fries.
"At each of our relaxed yet refined venues, our guests can still
savor the ritual and theater of a dining experience. You can
linger, relax, and enjoy. Guests are not rushed through, these are
absolutely not 'fast' food options; it's simply a different
ambiance and setting," explained Chef Alex.
Not to overlook the line's award-winning specialty restaurants,
Chefs Alex and Eric and their team have more surprises to share
before the end of the year as they take a thorough review of all
menus across all ships.
Chef Alex said: "We have so much going on ahead of the launch of
Allura in just over a year. But there are exciting plans
afoot for all our ships. We have new dishes to unveil in
Red Ginger, our signature pan-Asian
venue; there will be an expansion of Oceania Cruises' exclusive
wine pairing luncheon options; and a fresh look at the menus for
the grande dame of the line's dining venues, The Grand Dining
Room."
Additional information
- Marina and her sister, Riviera, were the very
first true foodie ships in the world, joined now by Vista in
2023, and Allura in 2025, and were the first ships ever to
have an onboard cooking school. They have more galley space and
more fresh food storage than any other ship, and they were built
around the galleys in the shipyard.
- Oceania Cruises has the highest percentage of culinary
personnel devoted to the dining experience than any other cruise
company. To ensure the impeccable quality of each dish, the line
has one chef for every ten guests; half of the crew on board is
dedicated to the cooking or serving of food.
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 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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