Jacques to be added to sister ship,
Vista™, in late 2025
MIAMI, Jan. 21,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Oceania
Cruises®, the world's leading culinary- and
destination-focused cruise line, will be bringing its signature
French restaurant, Jacques, on board its newest ship,
Allura™, which launches in mid-July.
Named after renowned chef Jacques Pépin, the founding father of
Oceania Cruises' culinary philosophy and the line's first-ever
Executive Culinary Director, this sophisticated restaurant is
already a crowd favorite with Oceania Cruises guests sailing on
Marina™ and Riviera™.
In addition, Jacques will make its debut aboard
Vista™, Allura's sister ship, in October 2025, joining the Polo Grill steakhouse,
Italian restaurant Toscana, and pan-Asian Red Ginger on all
four of the line's 1,200+ guest ships.
Frank A. Del Rio, President of
Oceania Cruises, said: "Jacques is our culinary patriarch, having
been a member of the culinary team since day one. His creativity
and expertise form the very heart of our philosophy, The Finest
Cuisine at Sea, which drives everything we do. Bringing this
fabulous restaurant to Allura as she launches this summer,
and to Vista later in the year, means the world to me, and
the entire Oceania Cruises family."
Oceania Cruises' two Executive Culinary Directors and Master
Chefs of France, Alexis Quaretti
and Eric Barale, will be working
with Chef Pépin to bring new flavors to the menu, as well as honing
the well-loved dishes that have been on the menu since Jacques was
first introduced to the fleet when Marina was launched.
Chef Pépin commented: "I am so excited to be writing the next
chapter of Jacques with my friends and colleagues, Chefs Alexis
Quaretti and Eric Barale. This is
the perfect opportunity to experiment with some delicious new
dishes and to explore unique ways to serve some of the classics
that our guests have come to know and love. We have lots of
exciting plans for this latest iteration of Jacques. I cannot wait
to share them."
Chef Quaretti added: "It is wonderful to bring Jacques to our
two newest ships, and I am thrilled to be working alongside the man
himself to create this latest version of our signature French
restaurant. When considering this new generation of Jacques, it was
very important for me to introduce recipes from personal childhood
memories and to share my vision of French family food as well as
honoring the classic French bistro experience."
Oceania Cruises' most-loved dishes from Jacques on board
Marina and Riviera will remain on the
menu, alongside a selection of new options. These include duck
with a Grand Marnier-infused orange sauce, and a veal medallion
with a morel sauce, in addition to new vegetarian dishes. For those
with a sweet tooth, classic French desserts Crêpes Suzette and
profiteroles will join other indulgent choices on the dessert
trolley.
Guests can look forward to more experiential dining in Jacques
through the introduction of tableside service for a range of new
dishes, including beef tartare. This, plus new, carefully chosen
crockery, glassware, and silverware to reinforce the importance of
"l'art de la table," augments the authentic Parisian bistro
experience.
Del Rio commented: "Our beautiful
new ship, Allura, represents Oceania Cruises' dazzling
future but also honors our history. The addition of Jacques to her
and her sister, Vista, is a wonderful tangible example of
this - celebrating our heritage, our heartfelt passion for food,
while always looking ahead to what's on the horizon."
For additional information on Oceania Cruises' small-ship
luxury, exquisitely crafted cuisine, and expertly curated travel
experiences, visit OceaniaCruises.com, call 855-OCEANIA, or speak
with a professional travel advisor.
Your World Included™
With our Your World Included™ brand promise, guests receive a
rich selection of always-included amenities for the ultimate value
in ultra-premium cruising. This means unforgettable dining
experiences at Oceania Cruises' varied, exquisite restaurants are
all at no additional charge. Complimentary specialty coffees,
sodas, cold-pressed juices, and still and sparkling Vero Water® are served throughout the
ship. Unlimited, free Starlink® WiFi is available in
every suite, stateroom and all public areas. In-room dining
features a superb variety of hot and cold selections. Fruit
smoothies, milkshakes, gelato and gourmet Humphry Slocombe ice cream are always included.
Group fitness classes at Aquamar® Spa + Vitality Center
are free of charge. Gratuities are included for the ultimate in
convenience and value. Even laundry services are free for all
guests. Along with the line's signature personalized service,
Oceania Cruises' guests will enjoy a seamless, value-packed
experience.
About Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises® is the world's leading culinary- and
destination-focused cruise line. The line's eight small, luxurious
ships carry a maximum of 1,250 guests and feature The Finest
Cuisine at Sea® and destination-rich itineraries that
span the globe. Expertly curated travel experiences are available
aboard the designer-inspired, small ships, which call on more than
600 marquee and boutique ports in more than 100 countries on seven
continents, on voyages that range from seven to more than 200 days.
Oceania Cruises® has two additional ships on order
scheduled for delivery in 2027 and 2028 or
2029[1]. Oceania Cruises® is a
wholly owned subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
(NYSE: NCLH). To learn more, visit www.nclhltd.com.
[1] Delivery for the second Oceania Cruises ship
is contractually scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2028, but may
be delayed to 2029.
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