MIAMI, July 1, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Oceania Cruises, the world's leading culinary-
and destination-focused cruise line, has marked an important
milestone in the construction of its new 1,200-guest ship,
Allura, at the Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri Ponente,
Italy, bordering the famed seaport
of Genoa. A landmark moment as the
ship moves towards completion, the vessel was floated from the
dry-dock and moved to the fitting-out berth to begin outfitting the
luxurious, designer-inspired interiors.
The ship was blessed by the shipyard's chaplain, Father Stefano,
in a low-key ceremony in deference to the recent passing of General
Claudio Graziano, Chairman of
Fincantieri. Allura's shipyard Madrina, Caterina Romeo, a designer in Fincantieri's
technical department, christened the ship as is traditional,
endowing blessings upon the vessel and all who embark upon
her.
"Our hearts and minds are with the entire team at Fincantieri as
they mourn the passing of General Graziano," stated Frank A. Del Rio, President of Oceania
Cruises.
"The float out is an important moment for all at Oceania Cruises
and Fincantieri, as we progress closer to Allura joining our
family. Now that we have completed her shell, we are excited to get
started on her interior. We have lots of exciting enhancements on
Allura, our eighth vessel, further elevating our offerings
and firmly cementing Oceania Cruises as the only ultra-premium
cruise brand."
Allura is striding quickly towards her debut and is
now entering the final stages of construction focusing on her
opulent suites, sophisticated lounges, and exceptional restaurants,
all embodying Oceania Cruises' commitment to culinary excellence
and destination immersion. Allura promises to be a
masterpiece of refined design and innovative offerings, setting new
standards in the cruise industry.
Allura will officially enter service from 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. 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. As part of her inaugural collection,
Allura will also be conducting a one-of-a-kind four-day
voyage sailing roundtrip from New York
City in September 2025.
Allura is the eighth vessel for Oceania Cruises and 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 decadent ice cream sundaes in the
afternoon.
- A luxurious new library, featuring walls of floor-to-ceiling
glass, oversized chairs and plush residential furnishings, located
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, and 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 hands-on 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 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 20291
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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