Oceania Cruises recently unveiled its bar program for its new 1,200-guest Vista ship, debuting May 20, 2023. Vista marks the first of Oceania’s new Allura Class ships, and it will feature the latest in beverage trends and techniques.

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“To develop Vista’s new bar program, I worked hand in hand with our culinary team to bring naturally sourced ingredients to our cocktail crafting process, like the creation of homemade syrups and reductions,” said Daniella Oancea, corporate beverage manager, Oceania Cruises. “On Vista, having a drink will be an experience unto itself – from the beauty of watching a skilled bartender smoke an old fashioned to the tableside preparation of an espresso martini.”

The bar program will boast immersive beverage experiences, like specialty beverage carts including The Bubbly Bar, serving Champagne cocktails, and The Ultimate Bloody Mary Bar, allowing guests to create their own brunch beverage to their liking. At The Casino Mixology Bar, focused on the art of the cocktail, a unique selection of bourbons and ryes will join tableside preparations of cocktails and spirits. Negronis come straight from the barrel and Flavor Blaster Gun cocktails get topped off with vapor-filled bubbles with aromatic flavors. At Martinis, Oceania’s signature bar, refreshes its namesake cocktail by paying tribute to some Hollywood greats. At Baristas, find a new drink menu with innovative cocktails, alongside delicious coffee beverages.

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At onboard eateries, including The Aquamar Kitchen, Ember and Red Ginger, new beverage concepts match the culinary offerings.

Exclusive partnerships create pairings menus like the Moët & Chandon Champagne Experience, a three-course pairing featuring rare vintages. At Connoisseur Wine Pairing Lunches, two different menus include five different Mediterranean dishes paired with premium wines. A signature Oceania offering since 2019, the Dom Pérignon Experience features a six-course tasting menu paired with three Champagne vintages.

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“At Oceania Cruises, we continuously strive to raise the bar on every aspect of our luxury cruise experience, with food and beverage at the top of the list,” said Howard Sherman, president and CEO, Oceania Cruises. “As Vista will present a fresh perspective on the finest cuisine at sea with an astounding array of culinary options that range from informal to the extravagant, it’s only appropriate that we build a bar program to match. From new spirits selections and a wide range of mocktails to new pairing menus and the introduction of The Moët & Chandon Champagne Experience, our teams have truly outdone themselves.”