Allura, the 8th ship in the Oceania Cruises fleet, will make her debut in 2025 and serve as Vista’s sister ship until Vista departs in May 2023.
- Allura weighs around 67’000 tons and has 800 officers and crew on board.
- The vessel will have industry-leading space and staff-to-guest ratios while hosting 1’200 guests.
- The all-veranda ship, which is currently being built in Italy by renowned shipbuilder Fincantieri S.p.A., will set sail for the first time in spring 2025.
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The second ship in the Allura Class, stands for the ‘enduring call of the enigmatic and unknown’, according to the company.
Allura, which looks to reflect the thrill of embarking on an entirely new voyage, hopes to attract travelers to explore some of the most alluring destinations on earth while enjoying the freedom of exploration while sailing the wide seas.
At Oceania Cruises, we are always looking for ways to evolve, elevate and modernize our offerings to continuously surprise and delight our discerning guests as they enjoy immersive new experiences. We are thrilled with the incredible demand we have witnessed for Allura’s sister ship, Vista, with her 2023 maiden season already sold out, and we know Allura will be equally as popular with our guests.
// President of Oceania Cruises, Frank A. Del Rio
Allura will cruise a variety of destination-rich itineraries whilst believed to be serving The Finest Cuisine at Sea, providing personalized service from personnel, and showcasing impressive residential furnishings and decor.
Highlights of the Allura include the largest standard staterooms, a new Chef’s Studio, and a variety of creative new eating experiences like Ember, an upmarket trademark restaurant serving modernized American classics, and Aquamar Kitchen, both of which will premiere on Vista in May.
Information about Allura‘s debut season, which will include an exciting selection of renowned and upscale locations throughout Europe and the Americas, will be made public this European spring before tickets go on sale in the European summer.
Allura’s inaugural travels are designed to appeal to all international visitors, whether they savor the delight of reuniting with beloved locales or are eager to discover new locations and sights for the very first time.
// President of Oceania Cruises, Frank A. Del Rio
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