Oceania Cruises has unveiled the inaugural season sailings for
Allura, its upcoming ship scheduled to join the fleet in the summer of
2025.
According to Frank A. Del Rio, president of Oceania Cruises, “excitement is already building in advance of Allura’s debut.”
The new vessel features spacious staterooms exceeding 27 sqm,
surpassing the standard size found on many ultra-luxury cruise lines.
Allura’s accommodations start from 27 sqm such as its Veranda Stateroom.
“This beautiful new addition to our family embodies the dynamic and
dazzling future of Oceania Cruises,” Del Rio added. “Allura heralds the
ultimate evolution of our onboard experience, and her Inaugural Season
is designed to entice curious world travellers, to allow them to
reconnect with well-loved favourite destinations and discover new ones
for the first time”.
These 26 inaugural season sailings will encompass over 92
destinations, ranging from seven to 34 days in duration. Reservations
for these voyages will be open for booking on 14 September 2023.
Maiden voyage: Athens to Istanbul — Allura's maiden
voyage is set to depart on 8 June 2025, embarking on a seven-day journey
from Athens to Istanbul. Stops on this voyage include Santorini,
Heraklion, Rhodes, Bodrum, Ephesus, and Canakkale.
Flourishing rivieras: Rome to Athens — Commencing on
29 July 2025, Allura embarks on a 17-day voyage from Rome to Athens,
featuring visits to Florence, Portofino, Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona,
Saint-Tropez, and more.
Explorer’s grand crossing: Rome to New York —
Allura's 34-day voyage, starting on 27 August 2025, will take passengers
from Rome to New York, with stops in Salerno, Ibiza, Cannes, Málaga,
Tangier, Seville, Lisbon, Funchal, Horta, St. John's, Halifax, Bar
Harbor, Boston, Newport, and concluding in New York.
Maples & manors: New York to Montreal — From 18
October 2025, an 11-day voyage from New York to Montreal includes visits
to Newport, Boston, Portland, Saint John, Halifax, Sydney, Saguenay,
Quebec City, and Montreal.
Holiday havens: Miami to Miami — The 14-day voyage,
starting on 21 December 2025, departs from Miami, Florida, and explores
various Caribbean destinations, including Aruba, Curaçao, Grenada,
Barbados, St. Maarten, and more.
Aquamar Kitchen offers a diverse menu in a chic Mediterranean-inspired setting, featuring energising breakfast options and balanced lunch dishes.
In addition to well appointed staterooms, passengers onboard Allura
can look forward to a plethora of delicious meals at specialty dining
venues, including new signature restaurants Ember and Aquamar Kitchen,
at no extra cost. The ship also introduces a Crêperie, a new social hub
with stunning sea views, and extensive onboard enrichment opportunities.