OCEANIA Cruises has christened its new ship Oceania Allura in Florida, with the vessel’s godparents – a selection of Food Wine ‘Best New Chefs’ alumni – honoured with the tradition of breaking a champagne bottle across her bow. Tavel Bristol-Joseph, Katie Button, Calvin Eng, Aisha Ibrahim, George Mendes and Lawrence...
OCEANIA Cruises has christened its new ship Oceania Allura in Florida, with the vessel’s godparents – a selection of Food Wine ‘Best New Chefs’ alumni – honoured with the tradition of breaking a champagne bottle across her bow.
Tavel Bristol-Joseph, Katie Button, Calvin Eng, Aisha Ibrahim, George Mendes and Lawrence Smith bestowed good fortune upon Allura, and all who sail aboard her, in a pier-side celebration in Miami.
The fanfare commenced with a ship-wide cocktail reception and dinner before moving to the pier for the ceremony.
Allura then commenced sailing on a three-day celebratory round-trip voyage, which concluded earlier today.
Cruise Weekly was one of a select few trade media attendees to accompany the Australian contingent (pictured) to the US for the event.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled to officially welcome Oceania Allura to our fleet,” Chief Luxury Officer Jason Montague said.
“It is only fitting that she be christened in our hometown of Miami – a city that embodies vibrancy and sophistication.
“We are deeply honoured to celebrate this momentous occasion alongside her distinguished godparents.” MS
