Oceania Cruises®, the world’s main culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has unveiled particulars of its new culinary venue, the Crêperie, debuting on Allura™, its latest ship launching in July 2025.
The Crêperie, positioned subsequent to Baristas, the road’s signature espresso bar, will provide a choice of tempting French crêpes, Bruxelles waffles and bubble waffles, alongside Italian ice cream sundaes, from mid-morning all through the afternoon.
Oceania Cruises’ Govt Culinary Administrators and resident Grasp Cooks of France, Alex Quaretti and Eric Barale, have developed greater than 20 recipes for the brand new venue. The menu choices, together with the French basic crêpe Suzette in addition to Bruxelles waffles with contemporary banana, salted caramel sauce, and whipped cream, sit alongside the chance for company to customise and create their very own good candy deal with, opening the door to seemingly infinite attainable combos.
“Allura, our eighth elegant small ship, represents the following step in Oceania Cruises’ evolution and a brand new approach of exploring the world. Meals is on the coronary heart of the whole lot we do at Oceania Cruises; The Most interesting Delicacies at Sea® is not only a tagline, it’s a philosophy which drives our complete enterprise,” mentioned Frank A. Del Rio, President of Oceania Cruises. “Nevertheless, most interesting doesn’t at all times imply the fanciest – and our extra relaxed, but nonetheless refined, culinary venues, akin to the gorgeous new Crêperie aboard Allura, is an ideal instance of this. With this addition on board Allura, our company have by no means had extra selection in what to eat and when – and naturally all our eating venues on board are included for all company freed from cost.”
Chef Alex Quaretti added: “We can not watch for Allura to hitch the fleet, and the brand new Crêperie idea is a superb addition to our onboard culinary venues. Positioned subsequent to Baristas, and simply across the nook from the extremely popular Bakery, the brand new Crêperie completes this sociable and temptingly scrumptious nook of the ship.
“I do know our company will probably be delighted by the vary of scrumptious fluffy waffles, delicate crêpes, and myriad flavors of Italian ice cream served in a bubble waffle wrap, cone or bowl – the problem will probably be selecting which toppings. Amongst my private favorites is the French crêpe with Nutella and whipped cream – it jogs my memory of being taught the right way to prepare dinner the proper crêpe by my grandmother once I was rising up.”
Cooks Alex and Eric are onerous at work finalizing different menu developments particularly for Allura, plus different new culinary initiatives to be rolled out throughout the eight-ship fleet subsequent 12 months. Extra bulletins are to come back within the subsequent few months.
The Crêperie would be the twelfth eating venue on board Allura, becoming a member of:
- The Grand Eating Room – The Grande Dame of the fleet’s eating venues providing an abundance of selection day by day, together with Jacques Pepin’s French classics, dishes impressed by world locations, to a four-course meals and wine pairing possibility
- The Terrace Café – providing worldwide delicacies with a panoramic seaside terrace
- Polo Grill – basic steakhouse
- Toscana – Italian specialties
- Crimson Ginger – pan-Asian delicacies
- Ember – American classics with a contemporary twist
- Aquamar Kitchen – wellness-inspired delicacies with a touch of indulgence
- Waves Grill – poolside gourmand sandwiches and signature burgers by day; al fresco pizzeria by night time
- The Bakery at Baristas – freshly baked French and Italian pastries
- Afternoon Tea at Horizons – time for tea at 4pm sharp day by day
- Privée – company can have a good time actually particular events with the last word personal eating expertise
Allura highlights embody:
Allura is the eighth vessel for Oceania Cruises and is the road’s second 1,200-guest Allura Class ship. She follows her sister ship, Vista™, which launched to nice world acclaim in Could 2023.
- One chef for each 10 company, making certain 50% of crew members are devoted to culinary experiences
- 5 specialty eating venues, together with the road’s latest signature eating places, Ember and Aquamar Kitchen, all freed from cost
- 1,200 company served by 800 crew members = two crew members for each three company
- Essentially the most spacious customary staterooms at sea, at an astounding 291 sq. toes
- Lots of of immersive small group shore excursions and excursions to select from on every crusing
- Onboard enrichment, together with artwork courses at Oceania Cruises’ much-loved Artist Loft and quite a few Visitor Audio system
- An expansive Culinary Middle and accompanying Chef’s Studio, the place epicurean secrets and techniques will probably be shared by the gifted onboard Chef Instructors
- Meals and wine pairing experiences, together with demonstrations throughout unique Sommelier’s Alternative and Cellar Grasp’s Traditional Wine Pairing Luncheons
- An expensive new library, that includes partitions of floor-to-ceiling glass, outsized chairs and plush residential furnishings
Your World Included™
Each visitor crusing on Oceania Cruises receives Your World Included™, which includes a wealthy choice of at all times included facilities: eating in any respect gourmand specialty eating places and the Crêperie; sodas, juices, specialty coffees and teas; nonetheless and glowing Vero Water®; limitless Starlink® WiFi; in-room eating; fruit smoothies, gelato and artisan ice cream; group health courses; laundry providers; and gratuities for stateroom attendants, butlers, and eating waitstaff.
For added info on Oceania Cruises’ small-ship luxurious product, exquisitely crafted delicacies, and expertly curated journey experiences, go to OceaniaCruises.com, name 855-OCEANIA, or converse with knowledgeable journey advisor.
About Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises® is the world’s main culinary- and destination-focused cruise line. The road’s eight small, luxurious ships carry a most of 1,250 company and have The Most interesting Delicacies at Sea® and destination-rich itineraries that span the globe. Expertly curated journey experiences can be found aboard the designer-inspired, small ships, which name on greater than 600 marquee and boutique ports in additional than 100 international locations on seven continents, on voyages that vary from seven to greater than 200 days. Oceania Cruises® has two extra ships on order scheduled for supply in 2027 and 2028 or 2029[1]. Oceania Cruises® is a completely owned subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH). To study extra, go to www.nclhltd.com.
[1] Supply for the second Oceania Cruises ship is contractually scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2028, however could also be delayed to 2029.
