Oceania Vista

The 2023-built Oceania Vista cruise ship is the first of two “ALLURA Class” 1,200-passenger vessels, similar to sister ships Marina and Riviera, but featuring several key design changes related to outdoor spaces and passenger accommodations.

The newbuild Vista is the Oceania fleet’s seventh ship. She was constructed by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri in Genoa, Italy (Sestri Ponente Shipyard) and inaugurated in May 2023. Vista’s sister ship is Allura (2025).

Like all fleetmates, the vessel (IMO number 9876957) is Marshall Islands/France-flagged (MMSI 538009952) and registered in Majuro.

History - construction and ownership

Oceania Cruises is a USA-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 firms.

Since September 2014, Oceania and sister company RSSC-Regent have been owned by NCLH, acquired at a total cost of USD 3 billion.

Since January 2026, Oceania 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 Vista staterooms (613 total in 16 grades) include 149 Suites, 444 Balcony cabins (including 6 Solo/Studio units), and 20 French Balcony cabins. Most accommodations measure 245 ft2 (23 m2). The largest units are the aft-facing Owner’s Suites (1,335 ft2 / 124 m2 plus a 665 ft2 / 62 m2 wraparound terrace).

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

The ship has 15 decks, of which 11 are accessible to passengers and 6 feature cabins.

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

Oceania Cruises’ Vista 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 carry no additional charge but require dinner reservations.

The main dining venues are Jacques (French), Polo Grill (steakhouse), Toscana (Mediterranean), Red Ginger (Pan-Asian), and the Grand Dining Room.

Follows the complete list of Oceania Vista restaurants and food bars.

The Grand Dining Room (two decks high, 340-seat complimentary MDR) features an expanded menu with new items by Chef Jacques Pepin, daily-changing appetizers, soups, salads, and entrees. The venue offers open-seating breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with menus refreshed daily and a selection of French-inspired dishes.

Waves Grill is a casual fast-food venue serving the Pool Deck, offering made-to-order daily specialties and gourmet gelato or fresh-made ice cream. Menu items include burgers with fresh salads, coleslaw, hand-cut fries, Surf & Turf Wagyu Burger, Philly Cheesesteak, and cold sandwiches. In the evenings, Waves Grill transforms into an alfresco pizzeria serving fresh-baked pizzas, grilled Italian specialties, salads, rosemary focaccia with burrata, and desserts such as Nutella pizza.

Terrace Cafe & Bar is a complimentary buffet restaurant open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with both indoor and outdoor seating. Terrace Bar also functions as a small pizzeria. In the evenings, Terrace Cafe becomes “Tapas On The Terrace,” serving traditional Mediterranean cuisine. Once per cruise during dinner service, the venue hosts the Indian Corner, offering 15 authentic Indian dishes.

The Lido Buffet’s Sushi Station offers 45 recipes, including two kinds of sashimi, uramaki, three types of nigiri, and a daily vegetarian sushi selection.

The Culinary Center hosts cooking classes and demonstrations, including the “Gourmet Explorer Series” of 20 new classes. “La Technique” is an exclusive class focusing on Jacques Pepin’s culinary techniques. The Culinary Center Dining Room also functions as a VIP restaurant for private dinners and exclusive food-and-wine pairings.

Aquamar Kitchen (24 seats) is a wine bar available at surcharge, offering wine tastings and a seven-course dinner menu.

Toscana (96 seats) is a complimentary Italian specialty restaurant (dinner-only, reservations required), serving traditional Italian cuisine. Menu highlights include Octopus and Truffle Carpaccio with Champagne Vinaigrette, Artichoke-Parmesan Timbale with Black Truffle Sauce, Homemade Gnocchi with Pesto, Lobster Risotto, and Pan-Fried Sea Bass. Oceania Vista’s godmother, chef Giada De Laurentiis, created two signature dishes served exclusively in Vista’s Toscana and Grand Dining Room.

Red Ginger is a Pan-Asian specialty restaurant offering fusion cuisine and a five-course tasting menu (a la carte pricing). The menu features shareable platters, soups, salads, appetizers, seafood, vegetarian and meat main courses, and a variety of sides. Fleetwide since 2026, Red Ginger also offers 12 Nikkei dishes (Japanese-Peruvian fusion) developed by master chef Gustavo Sugay.

Jacques Restaurant (replacing Ember) is a 124-seat specialty venue that is complimentary but requires dinner reservations. Debuting on Allura and added to Vista in 2025, the restaurant resembles a French bistro and serves classic French cuisine. The name honors master chef Jacques Pepin, with menus developed in collaboration with Oceania Cruises’ Executive Culinary Directors Alexis Quaretti and Eric Barale.

• The five-course dinner menu includes freshly baked French baguettes, hors d’oeuvres, soups and 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 “Gerard Bertrand Food and Wine Pairing Experience,” a six-course gourmet menu paired with Languedoc-Roussillon wines, limited to 40 guests per seating.
• Jacques also serves American cuisine specialties for lunch and dinner, including Braised Short Beef Ribs with Creamy Parmesan Polenta, Grilled Swordfish Steak with Seasoned Asparagus, Thai Crab Cakes with Aioli, and Smoked Chicken Cobb Salad.

Polo Grill (98 seats) is a complimentary steakhouse requiring reservations. All beef dishes are prepared with 28-day dry-aged, USDA-certified Black Angus Prime Beef. The menu also includes premium seafood such as Grilled Swordfish and Maine Lobster Au Gratin.

“Privee” is an intimate private dining room (10 seats) available for booking at USD 1,000 for the entire venue, offering a seven-course Chef’s Table dinner experience.

“The Bakery at Baristas” is a specialty coffee bar and patisserie serving freshly baked pastries.

In October 2015, Oceania Cruises announced plans to combine the Toscana and Polo restaurants into a new venue, “Tuscan Steak.” The restaurant’s design features rich wood paneling accented with platinum and silver. The dinner menu includes items such as Bistecca Alla Fiorentina, Maine Lobster & Shrimp Fra Diavolo, Tuscan Porterhouse Steak, and Iberico de Bellota pork chops. A wine cellar with a curated selection of fine wines is located at the entrance.

• The Grand Staircase is a signature feature of the Atrium Lobby, highlighted by a floor-to-ceiling wire art pillar of crystals.
• Martinis Bar has been redesigned with comfortable seating, custom sculptural lighting, and a grand piano for live evening performances.
• The Grand Lounge features cozy alcoves with sectional sofas and armchairs, a gold-infused color palette, sculptural lighting, and contemporary artworks.
• Horizons (observation lounge and bar) offers wraparound floor-to-ceiling windows, a central circular bar, ample seating, white-glove Afternoon Tea service, and live musical performances.
• Pool Deck features a rectangular swimming pool flanked by two large Jacuzzis, surrounded by sun loungers and tables. The sundeck spans two levels, with the upper deck offering shaded wicker furniture, daybeds, and deckchairs.

New dining options (nine) are exclusive to Oceania Cruises’ ALLURA-class ships (Vista and Allura). Further details on these culinary experiences, as well as public spaces and staterooms, were gradually revealed following the ship’s launch.

Ember Restaurant offers American cuisine for lunch and dinner, including Braised Short Beef Ribs with Creamy Parmesan Polenta, Grilled Swordfish Steak with Seasoned Asparagus, Thai Crab Cakes with Aioli, and Smoked Chicken Cobb Salad.

Aquamar Kitchen focuses on wellness-oriented cuisine, offering organic, healthy, and vegetarian options. Breakfast selections include cold-pressed juices, smoothies, healthy granolas, avocado toasts, veggie bowls, and breakfast wraps. Lunch offerings include Slow-Roasted Salmon with Quinoa-Tabbouleh-Tahini Sauce, Grilled Yellowfin Tuna Tacos, and Fried Chicken Sandwiches on whole-grain buns.

The Boutiques (three duty-free shops on Deck 5) sell premium merchandise including fashion and costume jewelry, watches, perfumes, cosmetics, clothing, Oceania-branded items, gifts, souvenirs, and convenience goods.

The ship’s retail venues (managed by Harding UK) feature leading brands such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Foreo, Sisley, Neal’s Yard Remedies, Augustinus Bader, Beauty Thinkers, as well as ready-to-wear apparel, handbags, shoes, and accessories by Hermès and Gucci.

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

Like sister ships Marina and Riviera, Oceania Vista features some of cruising’s most elegant public spaces, with furnishings from Ralph Lauren Home and layouts by Dakota Jackson (New York) and S.B. Long Designers (Greenwich, Connecticut). The ship also boasts a Lalique-designed grand lobby, multiple restaurants, and numerous bars and lounges. Amenities include the full-service Aquamar Spa, Bon Appetit Culinary Center, and the Aquamar Kitchen by Wine Spectator wine bar.

Follows the complete list of lounges, clubs, and entertainment venues.

• Vista Lounge (main theater for live evening entertainment, themed dance parties, trivia quizzes, lectures, and presentations)
• The Casino (operates with USD bets and is served by the Casino Bar)
• Martinis (piano bar serving a wide selection of martinis)
• Three Boutiques (duty-free shopping)
• Upper Hall lounge area with grand piano for live performances
• Grand Bar (wine bar hosting tastings and served by Baristas with complimentary illy beverages)
• Baristas (patisserie and specialty coffee bar)
• Concierge Lounge (for Concierge Level and Suite guests)
• Executive Lounge (for Concierge-Level Balcony and Suite guests)
• Artist Loft (educational center for enrichment programs)
• Oceania@Sea (24-hour internet center with lessons and classes)
• Pool area with swimming pool, two whirlpools, sun deck, and bandstand
• Sanctuary (shaded outdoor relaxation area)
• The Patio (outdoor shaded lounge)
• Horizons Lounge & Bar (panoramic views, live entertainment, Afternoon Tea, and nightclub use)
• Fitness Track and Promenade (Deck 6)
• The Library and Board Room

The ship’s theater (Vista Lounge) hosts four main production shows developed by a professional creative team. The productions include “Into the Night,” “Headliners,” “The Anchor Inn,” and “The Music Triangle.”

• Into the Night is a dance-themed production choreographed by Britt Benae Stewart.
• Headliners is a concert-style show featuring popular songs by iconic artists.
• The Anchor Inn is a UK-themed musical production celebrating British hits.
• The Music Triangle explores the history of music through performance.

Located midship on Deck 14, the Sun Deck is served by the Polo Bar and features padded loungers, deckchairs, tables, and showers.

Forward on Deck 15 is the Aquamar Spa Center, comprising a Spa Terrace, whirlpool, steam rooms, treatment rooms, salon, Spa Club, fitness center, and boardroom. Treatments include acupuncture, Ayurveda, body wraps, massages, and specialty therapies.

Aft on Deck 15 are the Fitness Track and outdoor game areas for shuffleboard and croquet or bocce.

Forward on Deck 16 are the Paddle Tennis Court and a nine-hole golf putting green, alongside a teak sundeck with loungers and tables.

Itineraries

Oceania Vista’s itinerary program was officially announced on September 9, 2021, with sales opening on September 16.

Vista’s Maiden Voyage began on May 13, 2023, rescheduled from April 14. The seven-day “Founder’s Cruise” (May 13–20) sailed from Civitavecchia-Rome to Venice and was hosted by Frank J. Del Rio (NCLH President and CEO), commemorating Oceania’s 20th anniversary.

Vista’s inaugural season focused on Mediterranean itineraries. In September 2021, a total of 18 voyages were announced, visiting 24 countries across four continents and including destinations such as the Spanish, French, and Italian rivieras, Adriatic and Dalmatian Coast, Greek Islands, Holy Land/Israel, Canary Islands, Iberia, British Isles, Caribbean, Central America, and the Panama Canal, with multiple overnight port stays and calls at smaller, less-visited ports.