Oceania Cruises Floats Out New Ship Allura at Fincantieri Shipyard in Genoa, Italy

New Oceania ship, Allura is floated out in Italy on 1 July 2024. Image: Oceania Cruises

Oceania Cruises, renowned for its culinary and destination-focused voyages, has reached a significant milestone in the construction of its latest ship, Allura. The 1,200-guest vessel was floated out at the Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri Ponente, near the historic port city of Genoa, Italy. This marks a major step towards the ship’s completion as it moves from the dry dock to the fitting-out berth, where work will begin on its luxurious interiors.

In a modest ceremony respecting the recent passing of General Claudio Graziano, Chairman of Fincantieri, the ship was blessed by the shipyard chaplain, Father Stefano. Allura’s Madrina, Caterina Romeo, a designer in Fincantieri’s technical department, christened the ship, bestowing blessings upon the vessel and her future passengers. Frank A. Del Rio, President of Oceania Cruises, expressed condolences, stating, “Our hearts and minds are with the entire team at Fincantieri as they mourn the passing of General Graziano.”

Del Rio highlighted the importance of the float out, noting, “The float out is an important moment for all at Oceania Cruises and Fincantieri, as we progress closer to Allura joining our family. Now that we have completed her shell, we are excited to get started on her interior. We have lots of exciting enhancements on Allura, our eighth vessel, further elevating our offerings and firmly cementing Oceania Cruises as the only ultra-premium cruise brand.”

Allura is now entering the final stages of construction, focusing on its opulent suites, sophisticated lounges, and exceptional restaurants, all reflecting Oceania Cruises’ dedication to culinary excellence and immersive destinations. The ship is poised to set new standards in the cruise industry with its refined design and innovative features.

Allura’s Inaugural Voyage and Highlights

Allura is set to officially enter service on 18 July, 2025, departing from Trieste, Italy, for a six-day cruise to Athens, Greece. The journey will include stops in the Eastern Mediterranean, visiting Rijeka, Croatia; Ravenna, Italy; Dubrovnik, Croatia; and Kotor, Montenegro. After a summer season in the Mediterranean, Allura will sail to Canada and New England for a series of immersive voyages in North America, followed by her first winter season in the Caribbean, homeporting in Miami. Additionally, Allura will offer a unique four-day roundtrip voyage from New York City in September 2025.

As the eighth vessel in the Oceania Cruises fleet and the second 1,200-guest Allura Class ship, Allura follows her sister ship, Vista, which launched to widespread acclaim in May 2023. Some of the ship’s highlights include:

New Onboard Crêperie: Offering freshly made-to-order crêpes and waffles, as well as decadent ice cream sundaes in the afternoon.
Luxurious New Library: Featuring floor-to-ceiling glass walls, oversized chairs, and plush residential furnishings, located near the LYNC Digital Center and Horizons.
Exceptional Culinary Staffing: With one chef for every 10 guests, and 50% of crew members dedicated to culinary experiences.
Speciality Dining Venues: Five unique restaurants, including the new Ember and Aquamar Kitchen, at no extra cost.
High Crew-to-Guest Ratio: 1,200 guests served by 800 crew members, ensuring personalized service.
Spacious Staterooms: The largest standard staterooms at sea, measuring an impressive 291 square feet.
Immersive Shore Excursions: Hundreds of curated tours and experiences available on each sailing.
Onboard Enrichment: Including art classes at the Artist Loft, guest speakers, sommelier demonstrations, and exclusive wine pairing luncheons.
Expansive Culinary Centre : Featuring a hands-on Culinary Centre and Chef’s Studio for epicurean lessons.

For more information on Oceania Cruises’ luxury offerings, meticulously crafted cuisine, and expertly curated travel experiences, visit OceaniaCruises.com, call 0345-505-1920, or consult a professional travel adviser.