Oceania Cruises has unveiled details of its new culinary venue, the Crêperie, debuting on Allura, its newest ship, launching in July 2025.
The Crêperie, located next to Baristas, the line’s signature coffee bar, will offer a selection of tempting French crêpes, Bruxelles waffles and bubble waffles, alongside Italian ice cream sundaes, from mid-morning throughout the afternoon.
Oceania Cruises’ executive culinary directors and resident master chefs of France, Alex Quaretti and Eric Barale, have developed more than 20 recipes for the new venue. The menu options, including the French classic crêpes Suzette as well as Bruxelles waffles with fresh banana, salted caramel sauce, and whipped cream, sit alongside the opportunity for guests to customise and create their own perfect sweet treat, opening the door to seemingly endless possible combinations.
Chefs Alex and Eric are hard at work finalising other menu developments specifically for Allura, plus other new culinary initiatives to be rolled out across the eight-ship fleet next year. More announcements are to come in the next few months.
The Crêperie will be the 12th dining venue on board Allura, joining the likes of The Grand Dining Room – The Grande Dame of the fleet’s dining venues offering an abundance of choice every day, including Jacques Pepin’s French classics, dishes inspired by global destinations, and a four-course food and wine pairing option; The Terrace Café, offering international cuisine with a panoramic seaside terrace; the Polo Grill, a classic steakhouse, Italian restaurant Toscana; pan-Asian speciality restaurant Red Ginger; Ember, home to American classics with a modern twist; and Aquamar Kitchen, which served wellness-inspired cuisine with a hint of indulgence.
Allura is the eighth vessel for Oceania Cruises and is the line’s second 1,200-guest Allura Class ship. She follows her sister ship, Vista, which launched in May 2023. Highlights of the new ship include one chef for every 10 guests, ensuring 50% of crew members are dedicated to culinary experiences; and five speciality dining venues, including the line’s newest signature restaurants, Ember and Aquamar Kitchen, all free of charge.
The new ship will cater to 1,200 guests served by 800 crew members, meaning two crew members for every three guests, and will boast the most spacious standard staterooms at sea, at an astounding 291 sqf; and offer hundreds of immersive small group shore excursions and tours to choose from on each sailing; as well as onboard enrichment, including art classes at Oceania Cruises’ much-loved Artist Loft and numerous Guest Speakers.
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