Exciting New Ways to Wine & Dine On Board: OceaniaNEXT Enhancements

New, exquisite in-room dining menus, a variety of wine tasting programs, a decadent Soufflé of the Day and more – our latest set of OceaniaNEXT culinary enhancements continues to elevate The Finest Cuisine at Sea® to be even better than ever. Following the May introduction of new thoughtfully crafted dining experiences, menus and elevated service levels, this next phase is a new opportunity for our talented culinary team to continue to raise the bar, creating delightful new, memorable experiences when you join us on board again. These updates have already been launched on board Marina and Riviera and will debut on Insignia, Nautica, Regatta, and Sirena as each ship returns to sailing. Continue reading below to discover all the tempting details of several of our newest ways to wine and dine on board.

Additions to the 24-Hour In-Room Dining Experience
With such comfortable suites and staterooms, dining in can be as enjoyable as dining out. Evolving from traditional room service, the Oceania Cruises culinary team has revitalized the in-room dining menu to include more irresistible options for every meal. 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 to the in-room dining experience, while new entrées include a Petite Beef Filet, Thai Coconut Red Curry, a Hawaiian Poke Bowl, and a Mezze Platter. For those with a sweet tooth at any hour, new dessert options include Humphry Slocombe Ice Cream, “Pure Energy” Smoothies, and a Chocolate Mousse Cake.

In addition, the most important meal of the day has been enhanced with the addition of a full hot breakfast for all suites and staterooms. You can choose from an array of options including eggs prepared to one’s liking – scrambled, over easy, hard-boiled and so on – omelets, avocado toast, pancakes or French toast along with sides including bacon, sausage, and hash browns. In-room dining remains complimentary to all guests.

Soufflé of the Day
We believe ship dining experiences should be indulgent and an experience worth savoring. With this in mind, our culinary team has added the Soufflé of the Day in The Grand Dining Room. This decadent dessert is a favorite on board, so the culinary team developed a rotating menu of delectable daily indulgences, including some reimagined spins on the classic. These include:

● Coco-Malibu Soufflé with Pineapple and Lime
● Valrhona Guanaja Chocolate Soufflé Topped with Cacao Nibs
● Green Apple Martini Soufflé
● Pistachio Soufflé with a Cherry Ragout
● Grand Marnier Soufflé
● Passion Fruit Soufflé with a Mango Ragout
● Lime and Limoncello Soufflé with a Berry Compote
● Chestnut Soufflé with Pear Ragout

New Wine Tasting Programs on Every Voyage
Building on Oceania Cruises’ already impressive wine menu, the new wine tasting programs will invite you on a journey to some of the world’s best wine regions, all from the comfort of one of our small and luxurious ships. Offered on every voyage, sommeliers will lead you in interactive tasting sessions like Top California Cabs, Mediterranean Jewels, Stars of the Southern Hemisphere, Forever French, 360 Degrees of Reds and The Red Challenge, which pits two different wine regions against each other, like Napa vs. Bordeaux. In addition to learning about tasting notes, terroir and more, each deep dive features complementing canapés.

Local Flavors, Wines & Spirits in La Reserve and Baristas
You can now experience a curated array of local wines, spirits and tapas during the evening wine bar service that is offered in La Reserve or Baristas aboard Marina and Riviera on select evenings. Here, our chefs and cellar masters present a food-and-wine-fueled destination immersion by showcasing local wines and spirits from ports of call along with many market-fresh tapas dishes, small plates and cheeses.

More Enhancements to Come
Stay tuned for the next exciting phase of enhancements, which will be unveiled in the coming months and will highlight another new facet of the onboard experience. We can’t wait to welcome you back on board!