Sarah Bretz, ContributorOceania Cruises has announced the godparents of its upcoming vessel Oceania Allura.
A selection of Food & Wine Best New Chefs alumni will serve as godparents, taking part in the vessel’s christening ceremony in Miami later this year. The news was announced at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen — one of the most prestigious culinary festivals — this past weekend.
“The soul of Oceania Cruises has always been deeply rooted in extraordinary cuisine,” said Jason Montague, Chief Luxury Officer of Oceania Cruises. “By naming Food & Wine Best New Chefs alumni as the godparents of Oceania Allura, we’re paying homage to the future of food and the creative forces driving it forward. It’s a celebration of passion, talent, and the global language of gastronomy.”
Since 1988, the Food & Wine Best New Chefs program has honored over 400 rising culinary stars who are redefining how we cook, eat, and connect through food. The alumni include some of the most influential figures in modern cuisine. Now, in a first for the cruise industry, a group of these culinary innovators will serve as the ceremonial godparents of Oceania Allura, marking the first time this title has been awarded to a group of chefs.
“Food & Wine Best New Chefs have helped shape the future of dining through their creativity, innovation, and bold ideas for more than three decades,” said Hunter Lewis, Editor in Chief of Food & Wine. “Oceania Cruises shares that same spirit of discovery, creativity, and excellence, making this a meaningful opportunity to honor the lasting impact these chefs have had on the culinary world. We’re thrilled to team up with Oceania Cruises in this unprecedented tribute to the visionaries behind today’s most exciting cuisine.”
Oceania Allura will feature an expansive hands-on Culinary Center and accompanying Chef’s Studio, the return of the line’s signature French restaurant Jacques, and new Nikkei dishes recently announced as additions to the menu at Red Ginger. Guests on board will be able to try over 270 brand-new recipes at various dining venues across the ship.
Oceania Cruises’ Oceania Allura will be christened during a ceremony on November 13, 2025 in Miami, Florida.
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