Allura

Jacques, Aquamar Kitchen and the Culinary Center

Dining is the heart of Allura, and her specialty restaurants are included in the fare. At Jacques, French regional classics such as coq au vin and confit de canard arrive thoughtfully reimagined. The line’s familiar restaurants are aboard too, from Polo Grill and Toscana to Red Ginger and The Grand Dining Room.

By day, Aquamar Kitchen is the lighter choice. Mornings bring cold-pressed juices, smoothie bowls and avocado toast, while lunch runs to Lebanese bowls, yellowfin tacos and whole-grain sandwiches, all included.

The Culinary Center is where Allura stands out. Chefs lead hands-on cooking classes built around the regional techniques of the destinations she visits, as part of the onboard enrichment programme. For a celebration, Privée hosts a private dinner for up to ten guests and carries a separate charge.

Allura’s Mediterranean, From Rome, Barcelona and Trieste

Allura sails one-way Mediterranean voyages, most of them 7 to 10 nights, joining Rome (Civitavecchia), Barcelona, Trieste and Piraeus for Athens. Starting in one city and ending in another gives each voyage a real sense of journey.

In the Western Mediterranean she sails between Barcelona and Rome, and some Barcelona departures continue to Lisbon, from February to November. Stops change between departures, but Palma de Mallorca, Marseille and Livorno for Florence are typical.

Heading east, her 9- and 10-night voyages from Rome end in Trieste, Istanbul or Piraeus, in winter as well as summer. Valletta, Dubrovnik and Rhodes are among the ports you might see. From Trieste, her Eastern Mediterranean voyages of 7 to 10 nights finish in Piraeus or Istanbul, with calls such as Kotor, Split and Mykonos. Between March and July, Trieste is also the start of her longer Mediterranean voyages of 17 to 21 nights to Rome, Barcelona or Lisbon, taking in places like Katakolon for Olympia and Palermo.

Wherever she sails from, the trip starts with a flight from the UK, so we book the flights, the hotel either side and the transfers as one holiday. The Allura Class also includes Vista, and the rest of the line is on our Oceania Cruises page.

Coffee, Cards and Live Jazz Aboard Allura

Allura’s days start at Baristas, where illy espressos, cappuccinos and lattes come with fresh pastries and homemade biscotti, all included in the fare. It is the easy place to linger before a day ashore in Dubrovnik or Palma.

After dark, The Lounge hosts headline performances, comedy, magic shows and live jazz, also at no extra charge. The art deco Casino, inspired by Monte Carlo and the Hippodrome, is free to walk into, while gaming and drinks at the golden Casino Bar are charged separately.

Can I Sail on Allura as a Solo Traveller?

Yes. Oceania’s Solo Traveler Fares let a guest sailing alone travel without paying the usual full double-occupancy price, which can bring real savings on standard rates. Free group classes are an easy way into ship life, from yoga and Pilates in the Fitness Center to travel photography and smartphone videography at the LYNC Digital Center.

Allura Cabins and Deck Plans

Allura’s accommodation is made up of balcony cabins and suites. Suite guests receive Suite & Concierge Privileges, with card access to the private Executive Lounge, where a dedicated concierge, soft drinks, coffees and snacks are on hand all day. Guests in Concierge Level Veranda staterooms have their own Concierge Lounge. Her cabins and deck plans show which decks hold the suites and the Concierge Level, worth knowing before you choose.

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