Oceania Cruises has released details of the second phase of culinary enhancements rolling out across the luxurious small-ship fleet as part of its OceaniaNEXT programme.
Following the May introduction of new thoughtfully crafted dining experiences, menus and elevated service levels, this next phase brings new wine tasting programmes, expanded in-room dining offerings and a soufflé of the day in The Grand Dining Room.
These updates have already launched on board Marina and Riviera and will debut on Insignia, Nautica, Regatta, and Sirena as each vessel returns to sailing.
Additions to the 24-Hour In-Room Dining Experience
With such comfortable suites and staterooms, dining in can be as enjoyable as dining out. Evolving from traditional room service, the Oceania Cruises culinary team has revitalised the in-room dining menu to include more exquisite options for every meal. New appetisers include plant-based California rolls, an antipasti plate, and shrimp cocktail, with new soups and salads including Grilled Salmon Salad and Miso Ramen Soup.
The new burger menu brings an Alaskan Salmon Burger and an Impossible Burger to the in-room dining experience, while new entrees include a Petite Beef Filet, Thai Coconut Red Curry, a Hawaiian Poke Bowl, and a Mezze Platter. For those with a sweet tooth at any hour, new dessert options include Humphry Slocombe Ice Cream, ‘Pure Energy’ Smoothies, and a Chocolate Mousse Cake.
In addition, the most important meal of the day has been enhanced with the addition of a full hot breakfast for all staterooms and suites. Guests can choose from an array of options including eggs prepared to one’s liking (scrambled, over easy, hard-boiled), omelettes, avocado toast, pancakes or French toast along with sides including bacon, sausage, and hash browns. The in-room dining remains complimentary to all guests.
Soufflé of the Day
Oceania Cruises believes the dining experience should be indulgent and an experience worth savouring. With this in mind, the culinary team has added the Soufflé of the Day in The Grand Dining Room. This decadent dessert is a favourite on board, so the culinary team developed a rotating menu of delectable daily indulgences, including some reimagined spins on the classic. These include Coco-Malibu Soufflé with Pineapple and Lime; Valrhona Guanaja Chocolate Soufflé Topped with Cacao Nibs; Green Apple Martini Soufflé; and Pistachio Soufflé with a Cherry Ragout.
New Wine Tasting Programs on Every Sailing
Building on Oceania Cruises’ already impressive wine menu, the new wine tasting programs will bring guests on a journey to some of the world’s best wine regions, all from the comfort of the ship. Offered on every voyage, sommeliers will lead guests in interactive tasting sessions like Top California Cabs, Mediterranean Jewels, Stars of the Southern Hemisphere, Forever French, 360 Degrees of Reds, and The Red Challenge, which pits two different wine regions against each other, like Napa vs. Bordeaux. In addition to learning about tasting notes, terroir, and more, each deep dive features complementing canapés.
Local Flavours, Wines and Spirits in La Reserve and Baristas
Guests can now experience a curated array of local wines, spirits, and tapas during the evening wine bar service that is offered in La Reserve or Baristas aboard Marina and Riviera on select evenings. Here, Oceania Cruises’ chefs and cellar masters present a food and wine-fuelled destination immersion by showcasing local wines and spirits from ports of call, along with many market-fresh tapas dishes, small-plates, and cheeses.
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