Oceania Cruises® Takes Delivery of Eighth Luxury Ship, Oceania Allura�
Oceania Cruises (NYSE:NCLH) has taken delivery of its eighth luxury ship, Oceania Allura�, a 1,200-guest vessel built at Fincantieri Shipyard in Genoa. The ship represents the second vessel in the Allura Class, following Oceania Vista® launched in May 2023.
The new ship introduces several culinary innovations, including a first-ever ê, an enhanced Jacques French restaurant, and expanded offerings at Red Ginger with Japanese-Peruvian fusion cuisine. The Grand Dining Room features over 270 new recipes and a new Gerard Bertrand Wine Pairing Luncheon experience.
Additionally, Oceania confirmed orders for four Sonata Class vessels to be delivered between 2027 and 2035, each carrying approximately 1,390 guests and measuring 86,000 gross tons.
Oceania Cruises (NYSE:NCLH) ha ricevuto la consegna della sua ottava nave di lusso, Oceania Allura�, una nave da 1.200 ospiti costruita presso il cantiere Fincantieri di Genova. Questa imbarcazione è la seconda della classe Allura, dopo Oceania Vista®, varata a maggio 2023.
La nuova nave introduce diverse innovazioni culinarie, tra cui una ê mai vista prima, un ristorante francese Jacques potenziato e un'offerta ampliata di cucina fusion giapponese-peruviana presso Red Ginger. La Grand Dining Room propone oltre 270 nuove ricette e una nuova esperienza di pranzo con abbinamento vini Gerard Bertrand.
Inoltre, Oceania ha confermato ordini per quattro navi della classe Sonata, che saranno consegnate tra il 2027 e il 2035, ognuna con una capacità di circa 1.390 ospiti e una stazza lorda di 86.000 tonnellate.
Oceania Cruises (NYSE:NCLH) ha recibido su octavo barco de lujo, Oceania Allura�, una embarcación para 1,200 pasajeros construida en el astillero Fincantieri en Génova. Este barco es el segundo de la clase Allura, tras el lanzamiento de Oceania Vista® en mayo de 2023.
El nuevo barco presenta varias innovaciones culinarias, incluyendo una ê inédita, un restaurante francés Jacques mejorado y una oferta ampliada en Red Ginger con cocina fusión japonesa-peruana. El Gran Comedor ofrece más de 270 nuevas recetas y una nueva experiencia de almuerzo con maridaje de vinos Gerard Bertrand.
Además, Oceania confirmó pedidos de cuatro barcos de la clase Sonata que serán entregados entre 2027 y 2035, cada uno con capacidad para aproximadamente 1,390 pasajeros y un tonelaje bruto de 86,000 toneladas.
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Oceania Cruises (NYSE:NCLH) a réceptionné son huitième navire de luxe, le Oceania Allura�, un navire de 1 200 passagers construit au chantier naval Fincantieri à Gênes. Ce navire est le deuxième de la classe Allura, après l’Oceania Vista® lancé en mai 2023.
Le nouveau navire introduit plusieurs innovations culinaires, dont une toute première ê, un restaurant français Jacques amélioré, et une offre étendue au Red Ginger avec une cuisine fusion japonaise-péruvienne. La Grande Salle à Manger propose plus de 270 nouvelles recettes ainsi qu’une nouvelle expérience de déjeuner avec accords mets-vins Gerard Bertrand.
De plus, Oceania a confirmé des commandes pour quatre navires de la classe Sonata devant être livrés entre 2027 et 2035, chacun pouvant accueillir environ 1 390 passagers et mesurant 86 000 tonnes de jauge brute.
Oceania Cruises (NYSE:NCLH) hat sein achtes Luxusschiff, die Oceania Allura�, erhalten. Das Schiff, das Platz für 1.200 Gäste bietet, wurde in der Fincantieri-Werft in Genua gebaut. Es ist das zweite Schiff der Allura-Klasse nach der Oceania Vista®, die im Mai 2023 in Dienst gestellt wurde.
Das neue Schiff bringt mehrere kulinarische Neuerungen, darunter eine erstmals eingeführte ê, ein erweitertes Jacques French Restaurant und ein erweitertes Angebot im Red Ginger mit japanisch-peruanischer Fusionsküche. Das Grand Dining Room bietet über 270 neue Rezepte sowie ein neues Gerard Bertrand Wine Pairing Lunch-Erlebnis.
Darüber hinaus bestätigte Oceania Bestellungen für vier Schiffe der Sonata-Klasse, die zwischen 2027 und 2035 geliefert werden sollen. Jedes Schiff bietet Platz für etwa 1.390 Gäste und hat eine Bruttoraumzahl von 86.000 Tonnen.
- Expansion of fleet with new 1,200-guest luxury vessel
- Introduction of new dining venues and 270+ new recipes
- Confirmation of four additional Sonata Class ships for future delivery
- Strategic growth plan with deliveries scheduled through 2035
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Insights
NCLH strengthens luxury segment with new ship delivery and confirms four future vessels, signaling long-term growth commitment.
The delivery of Oceania Allura, NCLH's eighth vessel in its luxury Oceania brand, represents a significant milestone in the company's post-pandemic fleet expansion strategy. This 1,200-guest vessel follows sister ship Oceania Vista (launched May 2023) and reinforces the company's commitment to the high-margin luxury cruise segment where NCLH competes against Carnival's Seabourn and Royal Caribbean's Silversea brands.
More strategically significant is the confirmation of two additional Sonata Class vessels for delivery in 2032 and 2035. These ships, previously held as options, have now been converted to firm orders, bringing the total Sonata Class vessels to four (with deliveries in 2027, 2029, 2032, and 2035). This represents a substantial long-term capital commitment and signals management's confidence in sustained demand for luxury cruising.
The Sonata Class vessels, at 86,000 gross tons with capacity for approximately 1,390 guests, will be significantly larger than the current Allura Class ships. This indicates NCLH is pursuing economies of scale within the luxury segment while maintaining the higher per-passenger revenue that luxury brands command.
NCLH's focus on culinary excellence as a key differentiator for Oceania is evident through the extensive new dining concepts detailed in the release. The introduction of a dozen new Japanese-Peruvian dishes and 270+ new recipes demonstrates the company's strategy to capture premium pricing through experiential offerings rather than competing solely on cabin size or amenities.
The systematic, long-term fleet expansion plan through 2035 shows management's strategic vision extends well beyond the current operating environment. These new vessels will likely incorporate advanced sustainability features to meet increasingly stringent maritime regulations, positioning NCLH competitively for decades to come.
At the Delivery Ceremony, Oceania Cruises confirmed an existing ship order for two additional
Sonata Class Vessels
The 1,200-guest Oceania Allura, built at the world-renowned Fincantieri Shipyard in
"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 AlluraCulinary 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 beautifulOceania 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 Alluracontinues 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 ٳ ê, 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 Roomon 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
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 Allurawill 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
"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.
About Oceania Allura
- At 804 feet (246 meters) long and more than 68,000 gross tons with capacity for 1,200 guests at double occupancy, Oceania Allura offers a best-in-class staff to guest with two staff members for every three guests.
- Oceania Allura features an unrivaled one chef for every eight guests and half of the ship's crew are dedicated to culinary operations.
- Oceania Allura boasts the most spacious standard staterooms at sea, which measure more than 290 square feet.
- The Library on board Oceania Allura is in a stunning new location near the Horizons Lounge on Deck 14. Surrounded by floor-to-ceiling glass walls that offer sweeping sea views, the space is thoughtfully designed for quiet retreat and reflection. Evoking the feel of a modern equestrian estate den, it features plush oversized chairs, warm residential furnishings and curated literary selections.
- Steps from the Library is the all-new LYNC Digital Center. This venue, powered by high-speed Starlink® WiFi, offers complimentary classes designed for all skill levels, covering everything from social media basics and smartphone photography to videography and photo editing. Led by expert Digital Concierges, small-group sessions provide guests with personalized tips and hands-on guidance, making it easy and fun to improve their digital storytelling.
- The inaugural season of Oceania Allura includes 26 voyages that span 92 destinations, including the Mediterranean,
Caribbean , andCanada and New England. The ship's maiden voyage departs fromTrieste, Italy , bound forAthens, Greece , on July 18, 2025. - Showcasing the line's dedication to the culinary arts and defying convention, Oceania Allura will be christened by a group of Food & Wine magazine's Best New Chefs alumni at a glittering ceremony in
Miami in mid-November 2025.
For additional information on Oceania Cruises' small-ship luxury, exquisitely crafted cuisine, and expertly curated travel experiences, visit , or speak with a professional travel advisor.
About Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises® is the world's leading culinary- and destination-focused luxury 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 four Sonata Class ships on order scheduled for delivery in 2027, 2029, 2032, and 2035[1]. Oceania Cruises® is a wholly owned subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH). To learn more, visit.
[1]All expected delivery dates are preliminary and subject to change.
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