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 supply a number 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 traditional crêpe Suzette in addition to Bruxelles waffles with recent banana, salted caramel sauce, and whipped cream, sit alongside the chance for visitors to customise and create their very own excellent candy deal with, opening the door to seemingly infinite attainable mixtures.
“Allura, our eighth elegant small ship, represents the subsequent step in Oceania Cruises’ evolution and a brand new means of exploring the world. Meals is on the coronary heart of every little thing we do at Oceania Cruises; The Most interesting Delicacies at Sea® isn’t just a tagline, it’s a philosophy which drives our entire enterprise,” mentioned Frank A. Del Rio, President of Oceania Cruises. “Nonetheless, best doesn’t at all times imply the fanciest – and our extra relaxed, but nonetheless refined, culinary venues, corresponding to the gorgeous new Crêperie aboard Allura, is an ideal instance of this. With this addition on board Allura, our visitors 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 visitors freed from cost.”
Chef Alex Quaretti added: “We can’t 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 highly regarded Bakery, the brand new Crêperie completes this sociable and temptingly scrumptious nook of the ship.
“I do know our visitors shall 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 shall be selecting which toppings. Amongst my private favorites is the French crêpe with Nutella and whipped cream – it jogs my memory of being taught easy methods to prepare dinner the right crêpe by my grandmother after 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 return 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 daily, 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 – traditional steakhouse
- Toscana – Italian specialties
- Purple Ginger – pan-Asian delicacies
- Ember – American classics with a contemporary twist
- Aquamar Kitchen – wellness-inspired delicacies with a touch of indulgence
- Waves Grill – poolside connoisseur 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 daily
- Privée – visitors can rejoice actually particular events with the final 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 visitors, guaranteeing 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 visitors served by 800 crew members = two crew members for each three visitors
- Probably the most spacious customary staterooms at sea, at an astounding 291 sq. ft
- A whole lot of immersive small group shore excursions and excursions to select from on every crusing
- Onboard enrichment, together with artwork lessons at Oceania Cruises’ much-loved Artist Loft and quite a few Visitor Audio system
- An expansive Culinary Heart and accompanying Chef’s Studio, the place epicurean secrets and techniques shall be shared by the proficient onboard Chef Instructors
- Meals and wine pairing experiences, together with demonstrations throughout unique Sommelier’s Selection and Cellar Grasp’s Basic 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 contains a wealthy number of at all times included facilities: eating in any respect connoisseur 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 lessons; laundry companies; 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 an expert 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 visitors 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 an entirely owned subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH). To be taught 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.
