Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary and destination-focused cruise line, 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 on Deck 14. The menu options, including the French classic crêpe 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.
“Allura, our eighth elegant small ship, represents the next step in Oceania Cruises’ evolution and a new way of exploring the world. Food is at the heart of everything we do at Oceania Cruises; The Finest Cuisine at Sea® is not just a tagline, it’s a philosophy which drives our whole business,” said Frank A. Del Rio, President of Oceania Cruises. “However, finest does not always mean the fanciest - and our more relaxed, yet still refined, culinary venues, such as the beautiful new Crêperie aboard Allura, is a perfect example of this. With this addition onboard Allura, our guests have never had more choice in what to eat and when - and, of course, all our dining venues onboard are included for all guests free of charge.”
Chef Alex Quaretti added: “We cannot wait for Allura to join the fleet, and the new Crêperie concept is a great addition to our onboard culinary venues. Located next to Baristas and just around the corner from the very popular Bakery, the new Crêperie completes this sociable and temptingly delicious corner of the ship.
“I know our guests will be delighted by the range of delicious fluffy waffles, delicate crêpes, and myriad flavours of Italian ice cream served in a bubble waffle wrap, cone or bowl - the challenge will be choosing which topping. Among my personal favourites is the French crêpe with Nutella and whipped cream - it reminds me of being taught how to cook the perfect crêpe by my grandmother when I was growing up.”
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:
- Ember - Deck 5 - Ember is an inviting dining spot that combines inventive classic American creations and time-honoured classics.
- Red Ginger - Deck 5 - Red Ginger combines Thai, Korean, Japanese and Malaysian-rooted specialities to create a mélange of spicy, soothing, savoury and sweet dishes to please virtually every palate.
- The Grand Dining Room - Deck 6 - The Grand Dame of the fleet’s dining venues offers 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.
- Aquamar Kitchen - Deck 12 - Aquamar Kitchen presents a decidedly fresh perspective on dining and the pursuit of wellness.
- Terrace Café - Deck 12 - The Terrace Café is the ultimate informal dining experience. Enjoy a seemingly never-ending selection of sumptuous temptations at breakfast, for lunch, be wowed by an expansive menu and at night, revel in the bounty of grilled to order fish and steaks.
- Waves Grill - Deck 12 - Casual, colourful and a little bit playful, Waves Grill serves up all-American favourites in a spacious shaded area steps away from the swimming pool.
- Afternoon Tea at Horizons - Deck 14 - It’s time for tea at 4 pm on the dot every day.
- Polo Grill - Deck 14 - Polo Grill delights diners with the ultimate classic steakhouse experience. Each course stands as the very definition of time-honoured favourites.
- Privée - Deck 14 - Here, guests can celebrate truly special occasions with the ultimate private dining experience.
- The Bakery at Baristas - Deck 14 - Freshly baked French bread and Italian pastries await at The Bakery at Baristas on Deck 14.
- Toscana - Deck 14 - For fine authentic Italian fare, head to Toscana. Evolved from generational family traditions, many of Toscana’s recipes originate from the mothers and grandmothers of Oceania Cruises’ own Italian culinary staff.
