Oceania Cruises has named celebrated Italian-American chef, creator, restaurateur, and Emmy Award-winning meals persona Giada De Laurentiis as godmother of its latest ship Vista, debuting Could 2023. A number of Grammy and Emmy Award-winning singer, pianist, and actor Harry Connick Jr. will seem alongside De Laurentiis on the star-studded christening and naming ceremony, going down on Could 8 in Valletta, Malta.
Connick will carry out an unique live performance for VIP company on the christening occasion in Valletta throughout Vista’s seven-night roundtrip voyage from Rome, Italy. There, Godmother De Laurentiis will officiate the ceremonial breaking of a Champagne bottle on the ship’s bow to bestow good luck over the vessel and to all company and crew who sail on the ship.
Frank A. Del Rio, President of Oceania Cruises, mentioned, “We’re thrilled that Giada and Harry are becoming a member of us to welcome Vista, our first new ship in additional than a decade. Harry’s laid-back, traditional model and spectacular again catalog will present the proper soundtrack to an necessary night in our 20-year historical past.
“Because the world’s main culinary-focused cruise line, bringing Giada into the Oceania Cruises household was a straightforward choice. Her informal but refined model and religious love of high quality delicacies are the proper recipes for Vista. She really personifies our first Allura Class ship and we couldn’t be extra delighted that she has agreed to be godmother of Vista.” As godmother, De Laurentiis will create two signature dishes to be served on board Vista. Visitors will be capable of benefit from the impressed new creations in Toscana, Oceania Cruises’ genuine Italian specialty restaurant advanced from wealthy household traditions, in addition to The Grand Eating Room, the luxurious grand dame of the road’s culinary providing on board its small, luxurious ships.
“Working with Frank and the Oceania Cruises crew on the christening of Vista and having the consideration of officiating as godmother is a dream come true, particularly as she units sail on her christening voyage from my birthplace of Rome,” mentioned De Laurentiis. “Cooking genuine Italian fare is my greatest ardour in life. I can’t wait to savor the completely different flavors and discover the myriad eating venues on board Vista, a ship that can present unforgettable culinary experiences for many years to return.”
Connick, who has offered greater than 28 million albums worldwide, commented, “I’m delighted to be part of this big day; bringing music and tune to such an necessary second in Oceania Cruises’ story is an honor. Performing towards the backdrop of the attractive metropolis of Valletta, alongside this elegant new ship, might be a privilege to recollect for years to return.”
Offering a classy new means of seeing the world and that includes all-veranda lodging, Vista’s beautiful interiors and chic strains will replicate a contemporary new perspective by natural parts impressed by the land and sea.
As Oceania Cruises’ first new ship in additional than ten years, the debut of the 1,200-guest Vista is extremely anticipated by loyal and new company alike, along with her inaugural summer season season within the Mediterranean already offered out. In September, Vista will sail to Canada and New England earlier than heading south for a collection of winter itineraries exploring Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean.
Vista’s 2024 summer season season will see her sail a collection of Grand Voyages within the jap Mediterranean, Aegean, and Adriatic Seas, visiting an intriguing array of iconic cities and smaller boutique ports all through Italy, Turkey, Greece, and the Holy Lands. A full overview of Vista’s 2023 and 2024 itineraries might be discovered at OceaniaCruises.com.
Vista, and her sister ship Allura, which is about to debut in Could 2025, will characteristic a number of distinctive firsts within the realms of eating, lodging, and visitor expertise. Constructing on Oceania Cruises’ exemplary culinary popularity of serving The Best Delicacies at Sea®, Vista provides an ingenious new mixology program, plus new and distinctive culinary ideas on board. These embrace Aquamar Kitchen, providing an array of wellness-inspired dishes with a touch of indulgence; The Bakery at Baristas, serving tempting freshly baked pastries; and the brand new signature restaurant, Ember.
Ember is an upscale but relaxed house the place company can take pleasure in an authentically wealthy American eating expertise. Drawing on inspiration from nice cooks equivalent to Oceania Cruises’ personal Government Culinary Director Jacques Pépin, Ember seamlessly blends the modern contemporary vibrance of famend culinary capitals equivalent to Napa and Sonoma with the heat and richness of the revitalized meals and beverage scene of America’s heartland.
For extra data on Oceania Cruises’ small-ship luxurious merchandise, exquisitely crafted delicacies, and expertly curated journey experiences, go to OceaniaCruises.com, name 855-OCEANIA, or converse with an expert journey advisor.
