Oceania Cruises has announced the first in a series of inspired product enhancements taking place across its entire luxury fleet as part of its OceaniaNEXT program. With enhanced dining experiences and elevated service levels for guests, the Oceania Cruises experience will be better than ever, starting with the first sailing aboard Marina when the line resumes operations in August. The OceaniaNEXT enhancements will debut aboard Regatta, Insignia, Nautica, Riviera, and Sirena as each ship returns to sailing.
During the pause in sailing, the Oceania Cruises team has continued to invest in creative ways to evolve the onboard experience and inspire guests with a wide range of enhancements. Whether passengers are craving an elaborate Tuscan dinner, indulging in the line's exclusive Dom Pérignon Experience, or enjoying the casual comfort of tacos or fresh poke bowls, every meal onboard receives the same attention, care, and creativity to ensure it is as delicious as it is memorable. This is just the first of many inspiring OceaniaNEXT enhancements to be revealed in the coming months.
“These OceaniaNEXT enhancements not only elevate the experience, but also showcase our team’s creativity and passion for creating unique and memorable experiences for our guests,” said Bob Binder, President and CEO of Oceania Cruises. “We have undertaken this ambitious initiative to elevate every facet of the Oceania Cruises guest experience to new heights. From thoughtfully reimagined menus and enhanced service levels to the dramatic redesign of our six ships, guests will find that the Oceania Cruises experience is better than ever,” Binder added.
The Grand Dining Room features new appetizers, main courses, and a varied Sunday brunch. In the Grand Dining Room, more than two dozen new dishes are offered on the dinner menu, while Sunday brunch is an elegant yet relaxed event in the Grand Dining Room, with a new menu carefully crafted to include a more diverse selection of international dishes, as well as a wider range of healthy options. Highlights include a new Asian noodle bar, a gourmet taco corner, a made-to-order pasta station, a healthy smoothie bar, and a salad bar with a wide selection of starches, proteins, and raw and cooked vegetables so guests can create their own salad combinations.
The Toscana dinner menu features 21 new dishes of refined and romantic cuisine with a unique and modern Italian twist. Toscana specializes in the rich and rustic regional flavors for which Italy is famous, presented on elegant, custom-designed Versace china. Masterfully prepared dishes that exemplify the essence of Tuscany and celebrate Italy's culinary passion.
The ever-popular Terrace Café has also expanded its lunch menu to include locally sourced fish, charcuterie, and marinated meats, including regional specialties from the ports and destinations visited.
For a more relaxed meal, Waves Grill has added a fresh, made-to-order poke bowl station, inspired by flavors from around the world, including Japan, India, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, the Mediterranean, North Africa, France, the United States, and Mexico.
The canapés served in the lounges and bars after a day of exploration are a beloved tradition aboard Oceania Cruises. The experience now features an even wider selection, reflecting the gourmet inspiration behind the new dishes offered in the Grand Dining Room. Selections will also be presented individually at each table as part of the line's enhanced health and safety measures. Guests in Penthouse, Oceania, Vista, and Owner's Suites can choose from a canapé selection that now includes the addition of plant-based California rolls, a mezze platter, and a taco trio.
Service levels have also been significantly improved through a combination of increased staffing and the implementation of a new electronic ordering system, streamlining food and beverage service and table replenishment. This will allow restaurant staff to focus on providing the exemplary service that passengers have come to know and love.
