Oceania Allura is Oceania Cruises’ newest 1,200-guest boutique ship and the second vessel in the Allura Class, following 2023’s Oceania Vista. Designed as a next-step evolution of the brand’s culinary- and destination-focused approach, Allura pairs what guests love—the intimacy of being on a smaller ship that can call on marquee ports—with newly expanded dining, upgraded public spaces and the largest standard staterooms at sea. As Chief Luxury Officer Jason Montague explains, the ship embodies “a bold vision for a new era of luxury travel,” crafted with intention in every detail. Here’s everything to know about the ship, which was just christened in Miami this week.
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When does Oceania Allura set sail?
Allura’s maiden voyage departed July 19, 2025, sailing from Trieste, Italy, to Athens, Greece. Her inaugural season includes stops in the Mediterranean, and now the Caribbean and Canada/New England, after her official christening, which took place in Miami on November 13. In a first for the cruise industry, the ship’s godparents are a group of Food & Wine Best New Chefs alumni—a move that’s all about Oceania’s commitment to culinary innovation.
How big is Oceania Allura and how many passengers does it carry?
Allura measures 804 feet, comes in at just over 68,000 gross tons and accommodates 1,200 guests—a size that maintains the brand’s boutique, residential feel. The ship offers an impressive staff-to-guest ratio, with two staff members for every three guests and one chef for every eight passengers, again, highlighting how central service and cuisine are to the onboard experience.
What itineraries will Oceania Allura sail?
Allura’s first season includes 26 voyages to 92 destinations, focusing on marquee ports and culturally rich itineraries, including Mediterranean stops, such as Rome and Lisbon, Caribbean routes, including St. Thomas and St. Barts, and fall foliage itineraries along the Canada/New England coastline. Oceania is known for some of the best destination immersion for cruise lines, so itineraries typically offer longer days in port and food-forward excursions that connect guests with local culture.
What’s special about the staterooms?
Allura’s has 612 rooms, almost all with balconies (or Juliet balconies), and standard staterooms start at over 290 square feet—claiming to offer more space than many competitors’ suites. Designed with a calm, “residential” sensibility, they feature plush, “cooling” mattresses with high-thread count sheets, thick carpeting, leather upholstery and spa-style marble-paneled bathrooms. Montague describes them as “true sanctuaries,” signaling how central comfort and quiet luxury are to Allura’s identity.
Studio DADO Founding partner Yohandel Ruiztold Passenger Ship Interior & Refurbishment Review, “The vision was simple: redefine luxury. The brief called for a continuation of a residential, sophisticated, warm feel; elegant and refined, yet thoroughly welcoming. The design language had to evolve to integrate Oceania Cruises’ culinary‑focused brand identity while elevating comfort, space and light.”
What are the standout new spaces onboard?
Two venues—The Library and the LYNC Digital Center—which first debuted on Vista, bring a cultural angle to the Allura Class. The Library, now set on Deck 14, is wrapped in floor-to-ceiling glass and feels like a modern private study with curated books and oversized chairs. Steps away, the LYNC Digital Center offers complimentary, small-group workshops on photography, videography and digital storytelling, powered by Starlink WiFi and taught by Oceania’s Digital Concierges.
From a design perspective, Ruiz said Studio DADO is proud of the central atrium, which has a curving staircase lit by a floor-to-ceiling crystal chandelier. “It feels more like a piece of sculpture than a light fixture,” he said. “It works as a composition because it suggests the lines of a nautilus shell or the organic shape of a whirlpool. It alludes to water and the ocean through shape, form and materials.”
What are the new dining options on Oceania Allura?
Food is the heart of the Allura experience, and the ship debuts several new culinary concepts. The Crêperie, an Oceania first, serves French crêpes, Belgian and bubble waffles, and over-the-top ice cream sundaes. The beloved French restaurant Jacques by legendary French Chef Jaques Pepin, returns with refreshed classics like duck à l’orange and new tableside presentations. At Red Ginger, guests can explore a dozen new Japanese–Peruvian Nikkei dishes, including tuna ceviche and miso-sweet potato short rib—with many of these menu innovations rolling out fleetwide in the coming year.
“At Oceania Cruises, we put food at the heart of everything we do,” says Chef Alexis Quaretti, Executive Culinary Director for Oceania Cruises. “Every venue and menu was designed to feel intimate, personal, and true to our philosophy of offering The Finest Cuisine at Sea.”
What’s new in the Grand Dining Room?
The Grand Dining Room showcases more than 270 new recipes, from elevated dinner entrees to an expanded breakfast menu featuring a full section devoted to eggs Benedict—smoked salmon, Florentine, and more. Developed by Oceania’s two Master Chefs of France, the refreshed program demonstrates how Allura aims to sharpen the brand’s identity as the line with the Finest Cuisine at Sea.
Are there special wine or mixology experiences?
Yes. Allura launches the new Gérard Bertrand Wine Pairing Luncheon, a sommelier-led tasting featuring French wines with curated dishes. Expanded mixology programming and new wine experiences weave into the ship’s culinary focus, reinforcing the idea that Oceania is a cruise line designed “by food lovers, for food lovers.”
Who are the godparents of Oceania Allura?
Allura was christened by a collective group of Food & Wine Best New Chefs alumni, including Tavel Bristol-Joseph, Katie Button, Calvin Eng, Aisha Ibrahim, George Mendes and Lawrence “LT” Smith. Past godmothers Giada De Laurentiis (godmother of Oceania Vista), Cat Cora (godmother of Oceania Riviera) and Claudine Pépin (godmother of Oceania Sirena and daughter of Chef Jacques Pépin) were also on hand for the Champagne christening and to celebrate the creativity, craftsmanship and evolution of modern cuisine—all thematic of Oceania’s cullinary philosophy. The ceremony took place in Miami on November 13.
What ships are coming after Allura?
Oceania is going a bit bigger with the next class coming up. The new Sonata Class debuts in 2027 with Oceania Sonata, followed by Oceania Arietta in 2029, and two additional Sonata Class ships confirmed for 2032 and 2035. Each will carry about 1,390 guests, building on the Allura Class formula of small-ship luxury with expanded amenities.
What’s included in the fare on Oceania Allura?
Under Oceania’s Your World Included package, guests receive a wide roster of built-in perks: all specialty dining at no extra charge, unlimited Starlink WiFi, specialty coffees and juices, smoothies, gelato, Humphry Slocombe ice cream, group fitness classes, in-room dining, gratuities and even laundry services, plus guests can choose from wine or beer by the glass or a generous shore excursion credit. The result is an ultra-premium experience without constant add-ons.
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Jason Montague, Chief Luxury Officer for Oceania Cruises
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Chef Alexis Quaretti, Executive Culinary Director for Oceania Cruises
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Studio DADO Founding partner Yohandel Ruiz
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