Miami, FL, April 10, 2019 – Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading cruise line for dining and destinations, has unveiled the most extensive and creative vegan menus at sea as part of its OceaniaNEXT initiative. Positioning itself at the forefront of culinary development, the cruise line has announced more than 200 new healthy menu options. In addition to its existing dining offerings, vegan options will be available at breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the Grand Dining Room and Terrace Café, and guests will also have vegan options available during dinner service at each of the specialty restaurants.
“These new plant-based options are healthy, flavorful, and creative. Our award-winning cuisine now offers an innovative and appealing menu that caters to our guests’ tastes and focuses on well-being without compromising the excellence of our dishes,” said Bob Binder, President and CEO of Oceania Cruises.
The new menu offerings complement Canyon Ranch’s already acclaimed vegetarian and healthy selections, developed by the Oceania Cruises culinary team in collaboration with world-renowned chef, culinary instructor, and author Christophe Berg.
The wide range of cuisines includes Italian, Greek, Middle Eastern, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Mexican, Malaysian, and more. You can find poke bowls, delicious pastas and pad Thai, light and refreshing salads and soups, and even a variety of surprising items like a "fake burger" with cheese, truffle macaroni and cheese, oatmeal apple crumble, vanilla vegan ice cream, and coconut and vanilla crème brûlée.
Menu Highlights
Breakfast:
Oatmeal pancakes with berries and maple syrup.
Green apple muesli with pistachios, pecans, and golden raisins.
Avocado toast on rustic bread.
Food:
Cold melon soup with sweet wine,
Korean Kimichi soup,
Wakame and sesame salad
, Hawaiian poke bowl,
Penne with French Pistou sauce, broccoli and sundried tomato,
Florentine crepes with spinach, mushrooms and tomato sauce
Dinner
Papaya and seaweed noodle Som Tam salad
Baked squash with rocket, mango, black radish and hearts of palm
Sweet potato cake with wild mushrooms and vegan truffle cheese sauce
Fried falafel with vegan Harissa sauce, cucumber and capers
Green curry stir-fry with eggplant, mushrooms, peas and Thai basil.
dessert
with vanilla, mango, and crunchy granola.
Romanoff strawberries marinated in vodka, served with vegan vanilla ice cream.
Chantilly berry pudding.
Mantecado with vegan orange cream cheese and raspberries.
Fresh Juices and Smoothies:
The fresh juice and smoothie bar is located on the pool deck next to the Waves Grill and serves fresh, cold-pressed juices and vegan smoothies from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Options include the Rise & Shine juice, Coco Island juice, Tropical Green smoothie, Sweet Green juice, Yellow Sunshine smoothie, Cacao Joy smoothie, Cold Brew latte, Acai Berry bowl, and Chia Cashew yogurt bowl.
Wellness Ships
boast extensive experience in promoting healthy living, fitness, and wellness. Having introduced the renowned Canyon Ranch SpaClub at sea and Canyon Ranch Spa Cuisine, launched vegetarian and gluten-free dining options, and recently added Wellness Tours, Oceania Cruises now completes its wellness experience with vegan menus. This makes Oceania Cruises the company with the most comprehensive wellness program at sea.
