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Oceania Cruises, the world's leading culinary- and
destination-focused cruise line, has revealed the next chapter in its culinary
story as it highlights new Relaxed Yet Refined dining venues aboard its eight
small, luxurious ships.
New sushi and Indian cuisine offerings at Terrace
Café and a revamped poolside lunch menu at Waves Grill are in the spotlight as
the line redefines The Finest Cuisine at Sea.
Frank A. Del Rio, President of Oceania Cruises,
commented: "Food is the foundation of what we do on board each of our
ships, and globally, in the destinations we visit. We are renowned for serving
The Finest Cuisine at Sea, as it is at the very core of our business.
"This does not always mean a white linen
tablecloth and starched napkins at one of our award-winning specialty
restaurants – finest does not always mean the fanciest. It's also a perfectly
prepared pizza or an enticing burrata dish enjoyed al fresco with a crisp glass
of white wine as you set sail."
Bernhard Klotz, Vice President of Food and
Beverage, added: "Beauty lies in the simplicity of how we create The
Finest Cuisine at Sea; the perfect combination of the most innovative culinary
team, the freshest ingredients, and the best food-centric ships, this is where
the magic lies.
"Food brings people together, food brings joy;
we are here to ensure that every bite of every meal makes our guests smile –
from a decadent ice cream sundae by the pool to an exquisite soufflé – The
Finest Cuisine at Sea is everywhere on board our ships."
With the addition of a daily sushi station as well
as an Indian Corner in Terrace Café, the venue's impressive array of
international cuisines expands even further. Open for breakfast, lunch, and
dinner, Terrace Café is the center of the line's relaxed dining options.
The expansive sushi station boasts 45 brand-new
recipes, created by Oceania Cruises' newly appointed Executive Culinary
Directors, Chefs Alex Quaretti and Eric Barale, along with their talented
team. These include two types of sashimi per day, two types of uramaki, three
kinds of nigiri, and a daily vegetarian option.
The new Indian Corner operates once every cruise
during dinner service and features 15 authentic Indian recipes.
"Our staff hails from every corner of the
globe and being able to bring their knowledge and their experience to the
table, literally, is a wonderful thing," said Chef Alex. "Creating
the new Indian dishes for Terrace Café is a perfect example of this; some of
these recipes have been handed down through generations. It's a privilege to be
able to see them through a new lens and to bring them to new audiences. The
butter chicken and the dhal are already proving to be popular choices with our
guests."
Waves Grill, Oceania Cruises' poolside relaxed
lunch venue, allows guests to experience the acclaimed culinary reputation of
the cruise line without leaving their lounge chairs if they so wish. The menu
has been revamped offering new favorites to sample alongside well-loved
signature dishes, which have become the venue's hallmark.
The menu now features more than 20 revised options,
including a new selection of cold sandwiches, plus hot sandwiches and burgers.
These include the signature Surf & Turf Wagyu burger; a wagyu beef patty
with lobster medallions and truffle mayonnaise; and a new Philly Cheesesteak
hot sandwich comprising shredded sirloin steak, provolone, sautéed onion, bell
peppers and mushrooms. All are now served with a choice of French fries or
sweet potato fries.
"At each of our relaxed yet refined venues,
our guests can still savor the ritual and theater of a dining experience. You
can linger, relax, and enjoy. Guests are not rushed through, these are
absolutely not 'fast' food options; it's simply a different ambiance and
setting," explained Chef Alex.
Not to overlook the line's award-winning specialty
restaurants, Chefs Alex and Eric and their team have more surprises to share
before the end of the year as they take a thorough review of all menus across
all ships.
Chef Alex said: "We have so much going on
ahead of the launch of Allura in just over a year. But there are
exciting plans afoot for all our ships. We have new dishes to unveil in Red
Ginger, our signature pan-Asian venue; there will be an expansion of Oceania
Cruises' exclusive wine pairing luncheon options; and a fresh look at the menus
for the grande dame of the line's dining venues, The Grand Dining Room."
Additional information
Marina and her sister, Riviera, were
the very first true foodie ships in the world, joined now by Vista in
2023, and Allura in 2025, and were the first ships ever to have an
onboard cooking school. They have more galley space and more fresh food storage
than any other ship, and they were built around the galleys in the shipyard.
Oceania Cruises has the highest percentage of
culinary personnel devoted to the dining experience than any other cruise
company. To ensure the impeccable quality of each dish, the line has one chef
for every ten guests; half of the crew on board is dedicated to the cooking or
serving of food.
For additional information on Oceania Cruises'
small-ship luxury product, exquisitely crafted cuisine, and expertly curated
travel experiences, visit OceaniaCruises.com, call 855-OCEANIA, or speak with a
professional travel advisor.
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Credit: © Oceania Cruises
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