When you think about foodie getaways cruising may not come straight to mind. However, gastronomes have been sailing to globe with Oceania Cruises for 20 years now, enticed by the cruise line’s elegant accommodations, varied itineraries and signature culinary offerings which make up the finest cuisine at sea.
Fresh for 2022, there’s a new set of OceaniaNEXT culinary enhancements, ready to tempt even the most refined of palettes into another adventure at sea.
The Oceania Cruises culinary team has revitalized the in-room dining menu to include more irresistible options for every meal, meaning you needn’t stray from the comfort of your suite or stateroom at mealtimes. In-room dining continues to be complimentary for all guests.
New appetizers 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, while new entrées include a Petite Beef Filet, Thai Coconut Red Curry, a Hawaiian Poke Bowl, and a Mezze Platter.
In the mornings, you’ll have the option of a full hot breakfast to enjoy in-room, along with an array of choices including eggs prepared to your liking, omelettes, pancakes, avocado on toast, or French toast. along with sides including bacon, sausage, and hash browns.
The new tasting programmes invite you on a journey to some of the world’s best wine regions, building on Oceania Cruises’ already impressive selection of wines.
These new programmes will be available on all voyages and will feature trained sommeliers who will offer their expertise to help you learn about the produce you’re sampling. The sommeliers will lead interactive tasting sessions like Top California Cabs, Stars of the Southern Hemisphere, Mediterranean Jewels, 360 Degrees of Reds, Forever French and The Red Challenge, which pits two different wine regions against each other, like Napa vs. Bordeaux.
Each of these deep dives comes accompanies with carefully paired canapés for you to enjoy as you learn about tasting notes, terroir and more.
The culinary team holds the belief that onboard dining should be an indulgent experience that’s worth savouring, which is what led to the introduction of the Soufflé of the Day in The Grand Dining Room. This decadent dessert is a fond favourite of many guests and now, with the new menu, you’ll have a rotating menu to choose from including Coco-Malibu Soufflé with Pineapple and Lime, Green Apple Martini Soufflé, Pistachio Soufflé with a Cherry Ragout, Passion Fruit Soufflé with a Mango Ragout and Chestnut Soufflé with Pear Ragout.
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