Oceania Cruises has marked two major ship milestones, celebrating Oceania Allura’s naming ceremony in Miami on 13 November and sharing a sneak peek at the upcoming, first-in-class Oceania Sonata, due to set sail in August 2027.
Breaking with tradition, chefs Tavel Bristol-Joseph, Katie Button, Calvin Eng, Aisha Ibrahim, George Mendes and Lawrence “LT” Smith represented Food & Wine Best New Chefs franchise as godparents during the christening ceremony for the fleet’s eighth vessel and a sister ship to Vista.
The 1,200-guest Allura will sail more than 92 destinations on seven- to 34-day voyages during her inaugural season and features 12 onboard dining experiences.
Oceania Cruises Chief Luxury Officer Jason Montague welcomed Allura to the fleet.
“It is only fitting that she be christened in our hometown of Miami – a city that embodies vibrancy and sophistication. We are deeply honoured to celebrate this momentous occasion alongside her distinguished godparents, marking a new chapter in our historic collaboration with Food & Wine,” he said.
First look: Oceania Sonata
The luxury cruise line also unveiled a sneak peek at the upcoming Oceania Sonata, the first of four 1,390-guest ships in the new Sonata Class and the ninth vessel in the fleet.
The Sonata Class represents the latest evolution of the cruise line’s intimate, luxurious ships with an emphasis on gastronomic experiences at sea.
The new vessel will be the most spacious and amenity-rich to date with suites making up 30 per cent of all accommodations on board.
Sonata will debut two brand-new suite categories, plus reimagined Owner’s Suites, and all staterooms will feature a private, spacious veranda.
She will also feature 10 culinary experiences, including the elegant Grand Dining Room, as well as signature specialty dining venues such as Jacques, the line’s refined French restaurant; pan-Asian Red Ginger; Polo Grill steakhouse; and Toscana, serving Italian specialties.
Montague said: “As the inaugural vessel of our Sonata Class, Sonata embodies our vision for the future – one defined by a passion for exquisite cuisine, exceptional service and immersive travel experiences.”
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