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Travel Weekly
7 days ago
- Travel Weekly
There are new flavors to savor on the Oceania Allura
ONBOARD THE OCEANIA ALLURA -- Although specialty restaurants are increasingly popular throughout the cruise industry, fueled by guests' resistance to the regimented seating slots in the main dining rooms of old, it was the Oceania Allura's Grand Dining Room that impressed a fellow diner on the first evening aboard. Looking around at the clean-lined aesthetic of the space, characterized by understated white, silver and glass design elements, she nodded her approval. "It's so not Las Vegas-y," she said. In fact, elegant design is a key feature of the ship, the second in Oceania Cruises' Allura class following the Oceania Vista, which launched in May 2023. The Allura's maiden voyage departed from Trieste, Italy, bound for Athens, on July 18. That said, even more important than the look of the restaurant is what's on the plate. "At Oceania Cruises, we put food at the heart of everything we do," said chef Alexis Quaretti, Oceania Cruises' executive culinary director, citing the brand's "The Finest Cuisine at Sea" concept that drives the onboard dining experience. The vessel boasts one chef for every eight passengers -- there are 1,200 guests at double occupancy -- as well as two staff members for every three guests. Oceania introduced The Creperie on the Allura. Photo Credit: Felicity Long Culinary offerings on the Allura include the Creperie, a first for the line, where passengers can sample French crepes, Belgian waffles and Italian ice cream. There's also a new iteration of Oceania's signature French restaurant, Jacques, named for chef Jacques Pepin, the line's first executive culinary director and a personal hero of mine. Jacques features updated menu items, from such new experiential dishes as tableside preparation of beef tartare to a refreshed version of classics, like duck a l'orange with Grand Marnier. Also new are the dozen or so Japanese-Peruvian dishes, known as Nikkei cuisine, on the menu at the pan-Asian specialty restaurant, Red Ginger, including specialties like tuna ceviche and soft-shell crab tempura in bao buns. The other two onboard specialty restaurants are the Polo Grill and Toscana. All four require reservations. Another draw for foodies is the Culinary Center, where chef Kathryn Kelly, director of culinary enrichment, offers cooking classes and a Chef Studio series for guests who would rather watch than cook. The Allura's library is on the 14th deck. As for the Grand Dining Room that so impressed on Day 1, the menu features 270 new recipes, including 30 additions to the breakfast menu, created by its two resident Master Chefs of France and executive culinary directors, Alexis Quaretti and Eric Barale. The Allura is also introducing the Gerard Bertrand Wine Pairing Luncheon for serious wine lovers who want a sommelier-curated experience. Things to do when not dining While onboard, we got a first look at Oceania Cruises' revamp of its onboard activities, set to roll out across its fleet of eight ships and some of which are debuting on the Oceania Allura this month. The offerings range from early morning yoga and other wellness experiences to The Blue Horizons Party, which debuted on the Oceania Marina and will now be offered fleetwide. Designed to evoke a private yacht party vibe, the event invites guests to attend wearing some shade of blue while they mingle with fellow guests and listen to live music. Proof that the Allura takes wellness seriously is the range of activities that go beyond spa treatments at the Aquamar Spa. On one sea day, for example, I was able to choose from six events, from acupuncture and tips on better posture and alignment to an abs workout and a sunset stretch. A penthouse suite on the Allura. Photo Credit: Felicity Long The overall elegance of the Allura experience extended to my expansive penthouse suite and generously sized bathroom with double sinks and a large shower. While onboard, I also checked out the Lync Digital Center, powered by high-speed Starlink WiFi, which offers complimentary classes designed for all skill levels, covering everything from social media basics and smartphone photography to videography and photo editing. The Allura's inaugural season includes 26 voyages and 92 destinations in the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Canada and New England.
The Independent
14-07-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Inside the dining venues opening on Oceania's latest culinary-focused cruise ship
An onboard creperie and a pan-Asian restaurant are among the dining venues on Oceania Cruises' s latest ship, ahead of its debut voyage this week. The luxury, culinary-focused vessel, Oceania Allura, was built at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Genoa and is Oceania's eighth boutique ship. The 1,200-capacity vessel is the sister ship to Oceania Vista, which launched in May 2023. The ship's debut sailing is from Trieste to Athens on 18 July, with prices from £2,409 per person. Its inaugural season includes 26 voyages that span 92 destinations including the Mediterranean, New York, the Caribbean, Canada and New England. Passengers will get the chance to try more than 270 new recipes across the ship's 12 dining venues. Here are the new features that guests can expect on board. Party time A new Blue Horizons Party is making its debut on Oceania Allura and will be rolled out across the fleet. Inspired by the elegance of a private yacht soiree, guests are invited to dress in hues of blue, from teal to French navy, as they sip signature cocktails, enjoy live music, and mingle with fellow travellers. The Creperie Oceania is featuring a creperie on one of its ships for the first time. The menu includes 20 options, including the French classic crepe Suzette, in addition to Bruxelles waffles with fresh banana, salted caramel sauce, and whipped cream. Guests can also customise a sweet treat to their own specifications. Jacques The upmarket cruise line's signature French restaurant, Jacques, has returned for Allura. It is named after legendary chef and the brand's first culinary directorJacques Pépin. The venue features refreshed menus that reflect a refined take on French classics such as duck a l'orange, served with Grand Marnier. Passengers can also try experimental dishes such as tableside preparation of hand-cut beef tartare. Red Ginger A dozen Japanese-Peruvian dishes have joined the expansive menu at Oceania Cruises's popular pan-Asian restaurant Red Ginger. Known as Nikkei cuisine – derived from when Japanese immigrants settled in Peru in the 19th century – the menu items celebrate the best of fusion cuisine. Dishes include tuna ceviche with leche de tigre, a braised short rib with lomo saltado and crispy soft-shell crab tempura in bao buns. The Grand Dining Room New dishes curated by resident culinary directors, Alexis Quaretti and Eric Barale, will be on offer in the Grand Dining room. This includes more than 30 additions to the breakfast menu, with a signature eggs Benedict section offering guests variations on the brunch favourite. Wine pairing lunch Oceania Allura will introduce a new Gerard Bertrand Wine Pairing Luncheon, pairing each glass with dishes that highlight the wines' unique character. Jason Montague, chief luxury officer of Oceania Cruises, said: '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, personalised, intuitive service and immersive enrichment opportunities for our guests.'
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
What to Expect From Norwegian Cruise Line's Q2 2025 Earnings Report
Valued at $9.8 billion by market cap, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) is the world's third-largest cruise operator, managing a portfolio of three brands—Norwegian Cruise Line (mainstream), Oceania Cruises (premium), and Regent Seven Seas Cruises (luxury). Headquartered in Miami, the company operates a fleet of 34 ships sailing to over 700 destinations globally, with plans to add 13 more vessels by 2036. The leading cruise operator is expected to announce its fiscal second-quarter earnings for 2025 on Wednesday, July 30. Ahead of the event, analysts expect NCLH to report a profit of $0.45 per share on a diluted basis, up 18.4% from $0.38 per share in the year-ago quarter. The company has beaten the consensus estimates in three of the last four quarters, while missing on another occasion. Creating a 38% 'Dividend' on SOFI Stock Using Options Nvidia Stock Regains Momentum. Is It Time to Buy, Sell, or Hold NVDA? Joby Aviation Just Hit a New 52-Week High. Should You Buy the Flying Car Stock Here? Markets move fast. Keep up by reading our FREE midday Barchart Brief newsletter for exclusive charts, analysis, and headlines. For the current year, analysts expect NCLH to report EPS of $1.77, up 7.9% from $1.64 in fiscal 2024. Its EPS is expected to rise 18.1% year over year to $2.09 in fiscal 2026. Norwegian Cruise shares have outpaced the broader market with a 23.5% surge over the past year, outperforming both the S&P 500's ($SPX) 8.2% gains and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund's (XLY) 15.6% gains over the same period. On June 26, NCHL shares popped 2.3% after announcing that it had successfully increased the size of its senior secured revolving credit facility from $1.7 billion to $2.49 billion, while keeping the original terms and 2030 maturity unchanged. CFO Mark A. Kempa stated the move boosts the company's liquidity and reflects lenders' confidence in its strategy and performance. Analysts' consensus opinion on NCLH stock is fairly upbeat, with a 'Moderate Buy' rating overall. Out of 22 analysts covering the stock, 15 advise a 'Strong Buy' rating, and seven give a 'Hold.' NCLH's average analyst price target is $24.59, indicating an ambitious potential upside of 6.2% from the current levels. On the date of publication, Kritika Sarmah did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on
Travel Weekly
10-07-2025
- Business
- Travel Weekly
Oceania to double its Sonata class with orders for two new cruise ships
Two additional Sonata-class ships will join Oceania Cruises' fleet in 2032 and 2035, bringing the class to four vessels, the cruise line said Thursday. The first ship in the class, the 1,390-passenger Oceania Sonata, is scheduled to debut in 2027. The two newly announced ships were previously ordered as options but have now been confirmed, Oceania said. They will be constructed by Oceania's longtime shipbuilder, Fincantieri. "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 Jason Montague, the line's chief luxury officer. Oceania Allura joins the fleet Oceania meanwhile took delivery of its eighth ship, the Oceania Allura, today in Genoa, Italy. The Allura's maiden voyage starts July 18 in Trieste, Italy, and its inaugural season includes 26 voyages in the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Canada and New England. It holds 1,200 passengers at double occupancy. Oceania plans to host a christening ceremony for the Allura in November in Miami. In a partnership with Food & Wine, the ship's godparents will be chefs.
Travel Weekly
30-06-2025
- Business
- Travel Weekly
Sponsored Video: Oceania Cruises Launches a New Ship and Offers Sales Resources for Travel Advisors
Sponsored Video: Oceania Cruises Launches a New Ship and Offers Sales Resources for Travel Advisors | Join Northstar's Mary Pat Sullivan and Oceania Cruises' Brennan Quesnele as they kick off the summer in style. Their conversation includes an update on all the inclusions Oceania provides your guests, a sneak peek on Allura and its maiden voyage coming in July. Learn about details on the big Flash Sale that is launching now and all the resources available to travel advisors to help generate and close sales with Oceania and create happy, lifelong customers.
