Oceania Cruises presents the inaugural season sailings for Allura, its newest ship, which will join the fleet in summer 2025. The 26 inaugural season sailings cover more than 92 destinations on various voyages ranging from seven to 34 days and will go on sale September 13, 2023. The new ship will feature standard staterooms of an impressive 88 square meters. It is the second ship in the Allura Class, with a capacity for 1,200 passengers.
Frank A. Del Rio, President of Oceania Cruises, commented: “Excitement is already building ahead of Allura’s debut. Allura heralds the ultimate evolution of our onboard experience, and its inaugural season is designed to entice curious travelers from around the world.”
The new ship will make its seven-day maiden voyage from Athens to Istanbul, departing on June 8, 2025. After its summer season in the Mediterranean, the Allura will sail to Canada and New England for an extended season in North America before its winter season in the Caribbean.
Below is a selection of Allura's inaugural voyages, designed for experienced travelers from around the world:
Inaugural voyage – Athens-Istanbul, June 8, 2025, 7 days: Athens (Piraeus), Greece; Santorini, Greece; Heraklion (Crete), Greece; Rhodes, Greece; Bodrum, Turkey; Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey; Canakkale (Troy), Turkey; Istanbul, Turkey.
Blooming Rivieras – Rome to Athens, July 29, 2025, 17 days.
Explorer's Grand Crossing – Rome to New York, August 27, 2025, 34 days.
Maples & Manors – New York to Montreal, October 18, 2025, 11 days.
Allura Highlights:
– A new onboard Crêperie, serving freshly made crepes and waffles in the morning and a decadent array of gelatos in the afternoon.
– A new social hub high atop the ship, offering panoramic views of the seascape and a perfect spot for quiet reflection.
– One chef for every 10 guests.
– Two Master Chefs of France
. – Five specialty restaurants, including the new signature restaurants Ember and Aquamar Kitchen, at no extra cost
. – Two crew members for every three guests
. – The most spacious standard cabins at sea.
– Hundreds of shore excursions and tours to choose from on every voyage
. – Onboard enrichment including art classes, numerous guest lecturers, and sommelier demonstrations during exclusive Sommelier's Choice and Cellar Master's Wine Pairing lunches.
– An extensive Culinary Center and Chef's Studio.
Del Rio added: "We can't wait to welcome Allura to the fleet.".
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