Allura presents an irresistible take on The Finest Cuisine at Sea® with inventiveness and variety, showcasing a remarkable selection of onboard dining choices. Menus span from the casual to the opulent. Alongside the beloved classics cherished by guests, Allura features three exquisite new establishments like her sister ship, Vista – a new specialty restaurant, Ember, as well as Aquamar Kitchen and The Bakery at Baristas. Refusing to settle for the ordinary, Oceania Cruises continually elevates and evolves each culinary experience. Aboard Allura, cruise and dine like never before.
A tantalizing array of options is always on offer aboard Allura – from the wellness-inspired cuisine of Aquamar Kitchen to the ever-changing array of international dishes at Terrace Café. Enjoy scenic ocean water views with lunch as you enjoy refreshing poolside fare at Waves Grill. Whether savoring a poolside burger, a scoop of Humphry Slocombe’s bourbon-flavored cornflake-studded Secret Breakfast ice cream for dessert or a perfectly prepared cappuccino accompanied by freshly baked biscotti at Baristas, you’ll notice our culinary team’s attention to detail, passion for artisanal ingredients and dedication to technique, no matter the occasion. You’ll savor delicious cuisine renowned as the finest at sea no matter where you choose to cruise and dine on Allura.
There’s nothing quite like the trifecta of amazing food, delightful wine and lots of laughter. Suited to connoisseurs and novices alike, our wine pairing experiences across our small and luxurious ships are convivial, memorable, and yes, just a touch lavish. Evoking the breezy yet chic sensibility of a small Napa winery, the experiences center on menus of inventive dishes paired with premium, and often rare, vintages hand-selected by our talented chefs and sommeliers. Cruise and dine in style, and book reservations for a range of exciting onboard pairing experiences, such as sommelier-led pairing lunches, a one-of-a-kind six-course Champagne dinner and more. Each is a pure celebration of the joys of gathering around a table. More than anything else, these experiences are tableside joie de vivre.
When you join us aboard Allura, enjoying a drink will be an experience unto itself – from the beauty of watching a skilled bartender smoke an Old Fashioned to the tableside preparation of a Manhattan. Our new onboard bar program has been designed to mirror the elevated quality and innovation The Finest Cuisine at Sea has come to represent. The latest cocktail-crafting trends and techniques have inspired an array of experiences, drinks and beverage offerings such cocktails topped by flavored smoke bubbles, Negronis aged in wooden barrels, delightfully entertaining rum mixology experiences, the ultimate in wine pairings, unique specialty beverage cart experiences and more.
Promptly at four o’clock, the parade of four-tiered pastry carts begins. Freshly made, flavorful smoked salmon and egg salad finger sandwiches, glazed petits fours, tender scones with clotted cream and, of course, a wide assortment of fine teas appear, all prepared with world-class attention to detail. The backdrop of the turquoise sea and the sunlight streaming through walls of glass combined with the white-gloved servers that seem to glide through the space and the lovely enigma of a string quartet playing the Beatles only enhance the moment. You’ll quickly realize that this is how afternoon tea should be.
Entertainment that both captivates and inspires seasoned travelers demands a kaleidoscope of talent orchestrated into something truly magical. Aboard Allura, world-class musical performances will dazzle you, showcasing a wide variety of guest entertainers such as pianists, classical string quartets, dynamic vocalists and spectacular headliners. A unique lineup of rousing onboard shows, charismatic entertainers and special performances encourage you to celebrate the moment and celebrate your journey. The world is yours for the taking.
From the amusing to the cerebral, the spectrum of enriching activities and relaxing havens invites you to discover a world of enchantments on board our new cruise ship, luxurious Allura. Learn from celebrated guest speakers how French Impressionists forever changed the world of art. Discern the elegant nuances of Champagne makers’ techniques with a special tasting. Discover the depths of your knowledge with trivia tournaments or uncover the culinary nuances of the Greek Isles at The Culinary Center. Feel the creative vibe of the Artist Loft or master digital photography at LYNC Digital Center.
