Oceania Allura

The 2025-built Oceania Allura cruise ship was constructed at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Sestri Ponente (near Genoa), Italy. Allura is the second of two vessels built by the Italian shipbuilder for Oceania Cruises’ new ALLURA class, following Vista (delivered in 2023).

The 1,200-passenger ships Vista and Allura are comparable to the sisterships Marina and Riviera, but incorporate several key design changes, particularly in outdoor areas and passenger accommodations.

Oceania Allura (the Oceania fleet’s eighth ship) was commissioned on July 10, 2025.

Like all fleetmates, the vessel (IMO number 9876969) is currently Marshall Islands/France-flagged (MMSI 538011254) and registered in Majuro.

The ship’s namesake is RCI-Royal Caribbean’s liner Allure of the Seas (built in 2010).

History - construction and ownership

Oceania Cruises is a US-based passenger shipping company and luxury travel brand owned by NCLH-Norwegian (shipowner). Between April 2007 and September 2014, the company (as part of Prestige Cruise Holdings) was owned by Apollo Management LP, one of the world’s largest private equity investment funds.

Since September 2014, Oceania Cruises and sister company RSSC-Regent have been owned by NCLH, following an acquisition valued at a total of USD 3 billion.

Since January 2026, Oceania Cruises has operated as an adults-only cruise line and sea travel brand.

Oceania ships offer luxury cruises with relatively shorter itineraries, as well as Around The World voyages lasting up to 180 days.

Decks and Cabins

Oceania Allura staterooms (613 total in 16 categories) include 149 Suites, 444 Balcony cabins (including six Solo/Studio units), and 20 French Balcony cabins. Most accommodations measure approximately 245 ft² / 23 m². The largest passenger suites are the aft-facing Owner’s Suites, sized at 1,335 ft² / 124 m², plus a 665 ft² / 62 m² wraparound terrace.

Unlike other fleetmates, Oceania Allura has no Oceanview cabins (with non-opening windows) and no Interior cabins (without windows).

The ship has 15 decks, of which 11 are accessible to passengers and six contain cabins.

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

Oceania Cruises’ Allura offers a total of 12 dining venues (four of them fleet-firsts), including four reservation-only specialty restaurants, a Lido buffet restaurant, and several casual food bars. Specialty restaurants are complimentary but require dinner reservations. The main venues include Jacques (French), Polo Grill (steakhouse), Toscana (Mediterranean), Red Ginger (Pan-Asian), and The Grand Dining Room (main dining room).

Below is the complete list of Oceania Allura restaurants and food bars.

The Grand Dining Room (a two-deck-high MDR) features an expanded menu with new dishes by Chef Jacques Pépin, daily-changing appetizers, soups, salads, and entrées. More than 270 new recipes were developed for the MDR across breakfast, lunch, and dinner services. The updated breakfast menu includes over 30 new recipes and rotating daily specials. At lunchtime, the venue transforms into La Brasserie, serving French bistro-inspired cuisine. Dinner offerings (200+ new recipes) include a “Chef’s Recommendations” section curated by Chef Alexis Quaretti, along with new starters, entrées, and a seafood vol-au-vent.

Red Ginger is a Pan-Asian specialty restaurant offering fusion cuisine, including a five-course tasting menu (à la carte priced). The menu features sharables for 2–4 guests, soups, salads, appetizers, seafood, vegetarian and meat main courses, and a variety of sides. Fleetwide since 2026, Red Ginger’s menu also includes 12 Nikkei dishes (Japanese-Peruvian fusion) developed by master chef Gustavo Sugay.

Jacques Restaurant (replacing Ember) is a 124-seat specialty venue, complimentary but reservation-only for dinner. Designed as a traditional French bistro, it honors master chef Jacques Pépin and offers menus developed in collaboration with Oceania Cruises’ Executive Culinary Directors Alexis Quaretti and Eric Barale.

• The five-course dinner menu includes freshly baked baguettes, hors d’oeuvres, soups, salads, main courses (including seafood), desserts, a French cheese selection, and an extensive wine list.
• Jacques hosts the exclusive two-hour “Cellar’s Wine Luncheon,” featuring food and wine pairings led by the ship’s Head Sommelier.
• The restaurant also offers the “Gérard Bertrand Food and Wine Pairing Experience,” introduced in July 2025 with Allura, featuring a six-course gourmet menu paired with Languedoc-Roussillon wines (limited to 40 guests per seating).
• Jacques additionally serves select American cuisine specialties for lunch and dinner.

The Grand Dining Room is a 340-seat complimentary restaurant offering open seating for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with daily-changing menus inspired by French cuisine.

Waves Grill is a casual poolside venue serving made-to-order specialties, burgers, salads, and hand-cut fries, as well as gourmet gelato. In the evenings, it transforms into an alfresco pizzeria.

Terrace Café & Bar is a complimentary buffet restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, open daily for all meals. In the evenings, it transforms into “Tapas on the Terrace,” serving Mediterranean dishes, and once per cruise features an Indian Corner with authentic regional cuisine.

The Culinary Center hosts cooking classes and demonstrations, including the “Gourmet Explorer Series” and the exclusive “La Technique” class focusing on Jacques Pépin’s culinary methods. Its private dining room can be reserved for special events.

Aquamar Kitchen is a wellness-focused specialty venue (surcharge applies), offering organic, healthy, and vegetarian options, along with wine tastings and a seven-course dinner menu.

Toscana (96 seats) is a complimentary, reservation-only Italian restaurant serving classic Italian cuisine. Polo Grill (98 seats) is a complimentary steakhouse featuring 28-day dry-aged USDA Prime Black Angus beef and premium seafood.

“Privee” is an intimate 10-seat private dining room available for exclusive booking, featuring a seven-course Chef’s Table experience.

The Creperie and The Bakery provide complimentary freshly prepared pastries, crepes, waffles, and gourmet ice cream, served alongside specialty coffees from The Baristas.

• The Grand Staircase is a signature atrium feature highlighted by a floor-to-ceiling wire art crystal pillar.
• Martinis Bar features redesigned seating, sculptural lighting, and a grand piano for live evening performances.
• The Grand Lounge offers cozy alcoves, contemporary artwork, and a warm, gold-accented color palette.
• Horizons Lounge & Bar features wraparound windows, live entertainment, Afternoon Tea service, and an adjacent Smoking Lounge.
• The Pool Deck includes a rectangular swimming pool, two whirlpools, and tiered sunbathing areas.

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

Like sister ships Marina and Riviera, Allura features elegant public spaces with premium furnishings and refined design elements. Amenities include a full-service Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center, enrichment programs, and multiple lounges and entertainment venues.

The complete list of lounges, clubs, and entertainment facilities includes:

• Allura Lounge (main theater for live shows, lectures, and themed events)
• Casino (USD gaming; served by the Casino Bar)
• Martinis (piano bar)
• Boutiques (duty-free shopping and branded merchandise)
• Grand Bar (wine tastings, served by Baristas)
• Concierge and Executive Lounges (for eligible guests)
• Artist Loft (enrichment and educational programs)
• Oceania@Sea Internet Center
• Pool area with whirlpools and sun deck
• Sanctuary and The Patio outdoor relaxation areas
• Horizons Lounge & Bar (also serving as a nightclub)
• Fitness Track and Promenade
• Library and Board Room

Additional sports and wellness facilities include the Aquamar Spa Center, fitness areas, paddle tennis court, golf putting green, shuffleboard, and croquet/bocce courts.

Itineraries

Oceania Allura’s itinerary program (regions, destinations, and homeports) was announced in September 2023.

For her inaugural 2025 season, Allura was deployed in Europe and the Mediterranean. The schedule comprised 26 voyages ranging from 7 to 43 days, visiting 92 different ports and destinations.

Originally scheduled as a 7-day Eastern Mediterranean/Aegean maiden voyage from Piraeus-Athens to Istanbul, the inaugural cruise was postponed multiple times due to construction delays and ultimately revised to a July 2025 Mediterranean itinerary.

The Mediterranean program included ports in Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, and the islands of the Western and Eastern Mediterranean. Following a 43-day transatlantic crossing to North America, Allura operated a Canada and New England season, followed by the winter 2025–2026 Caribbean deployment.

In the Caribbean, Allura is homeported in Miami, Florida, with itineraries visiting destinations across the Eastern and Southern Caribbean.

On January 8, 2019, shipowner NCLH (Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd) announced a shipbuilding order with Fincantieri for two vessels planned for Oceania Cruises. Both units belong to the new ALLURA Class and are part of the fleet expansion project OceaniaNEXT. The newbuilds were designed and constructed by Fincantieri and delivered in 2023 (Vista) and 2025 (Allura).

The vessel (Fincantieri Sestri Ponente hull number 6309) is registered under shipowner NCL BAHAMAS LTD, while her current ship manager is O CLASS PLUS TWO LLC.

The 67,000 GT ALLURA-class ships have capacity for 1,200 passengers plus 800 staff and crew. These mid-sized newbuilds are similar in design and onboard amenities to Oceania’s 2011–2012 ships Riviera and Marina. The contract price for each vessel is approximately EUR 575 million per unit. NCLH secured export credit financing on favorable terms to fund 80% of the total contract price, subject to certain Italian government approvals. As of 2019, NCLH had 10 cruise ships on order, with deliveries scheduled through 2027. Of these, seven units were for NCL-Norwegian, two for Oceania, and one for RSSC-Regent.

Oceania officially announced the ship’s name, Allura, on January 31, 2023.

The ship’s namesake is Royal Caribbean’s OASIS-class liner Allure of the Seas (built in 2010).

Oceania Allura (hull/Sestri Ponente yard number 6309) was launched and floated out from drydock on July 1, 2024. The ceremony was led by godmother Caterina Romeo (a Fincantieri employee and designer in the company’s technical department) and attended by Frank A. Del Rio (President of Oceania Cruises).

In June 2025, during the Food & Wine Classic event (June 20–22) in Aspen, featuring cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, and panel discussions, it was announced that Allura’s godparents would be alumni of Food & Wine Magazine’s Best New Chefs program. The announcement was made by Hunter Lewis, the magazine’s editor-in-chief since 2017.

Oceania Allura (hull/Sestri Ponente yard number 6309) was officially delivered by Fincantieri on July 10, 2025.

The christening ceremony was held in Miami on November 13, 2025. The event was led by the godparents, a collective of Food & Wine’s Best New Chefs: Tavel Bristol-Joseph (Partner, Pastry Chef, and Director of Hospitality for Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group’s seven concepts in Austin and San Antonio), Katie Button (restaurateur, cookbook author, media personality, and Executive Chef and Co-Founder of restaurant group Curate), Calvin Eng (Chef and Owner of the Cantonese-American restaurant Bonnie’s in Williamsburg, Brooklyn), Aisha Ibrahim (Executive Chef at Seattle’s historic restaurant Canlis), George Mendes (Executive Chef of NYC’s Michelin-starred restaurant Aldea), and Lawrence “LT” Smith (former Indianapolis Colts football player and chef specializing in modern Mexican cuisine). The naming ceremony was also attended by Oceania’s senior executives, including Jason Montague (Chief Luxury Officer) and Nathan Hickman (Chief Commercial Officer), Tom Bair (Food & Wine publisher), and three former Oceania ship godmothers—Giada De Laurentiis (Vista), Cat Cora (Riviera), and Claudine Pepin (Sirena).

Inaugural itineraries (2025)

Oceania opened bookings for Allura’s inaugural cruises on September 13, 2023. The program begins in Europe/Mediterranean and includes a total of 26 voyages, ranging from 7 to 43 days, visiting 92 different ports and destinations.

The following tables list the maiden season’s signature voyages. Prices are per person (pp) and based on double occupancy.

Most voyages can be combined into longer itineraries and B2Bs/back-to-back cruises.

(MAIDEN VOYAGE/canceled) 7-day Eastern Mediterranean/Aegean Sea cruise from Greece to Turkey, from US$4,700 pp

(MAIDEN VOYAGE) 6-day Adriatic and Aegean Sea from Italy to Greece, from US$6000 pp

(inaugural Transatlantic crossing/westbound) 14-day from Europe to the USA, from US$6000 pp

(inaugural New England USA and Canada) 14-day "Ode to Canada and New York" itinerary, from US$8300 pp

(East Coast USA repositioning) 15-day from Canada to the Caribbean, from US$ 7100 pp

(inaugural Caribbean cruise) 12-day "Curated Caribbean" itinerary roundtrip from Florida, from US$4100 pp

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