Oceania Cruises Mixology Program
Oceania Cruises is introducing new ideas in mixology with the introduction of its newest ship, Oceania Vista. The 1,200-passender ship, scheduled to make its debut in May 2023, will include an expanded beverage program.
The mixology program will highlight contemporary trends seen at land-based bars and resorts.
“We’re really bringing some of the modern flair you see in the beverage world, the cocktail world, to our brand,” said Frank A. Del Rio, president of Oceania. “It’s really rounding out the complete culinary experience.”
Guests onboard the Vista will have the opportunity to sample drinks inspired by the latest cocktail-crafting trends and techniques – from drinks topped by flavored mist bubbles to Negronis aged in wooden barrels.
New bar menus, mixology experiences and cocktail programs will reflect the same fresh perspective as Oceania’s “The Finest Cuisine at Sea,” according to Oceania.
Cocktail and Mixology Experiences
A few of the exciting new cocktail and mixology experiences that are debuting on Vista, include:
The Macallan Chocolate Pairing
Indulge with a curated selection of specialty chocolates paired with The Macallan Quest Collection. This pairing opens the door to the many flavors the Quest Collection has to offer – including The Macallan Lumina & Chocolate Truffles with fruit, The Macallan Terra & White Chocolate, and The Macallan Enigma & Dark Chocolate.
Brugal 1888 Tea at Sea
Become a mixologist for the day with the Brugal 1888 Rum Tea at Sea Seminar. Make delicious Brugal rum cocktails with tea while learning how tea has influenced mixology since the 17th century. Learn cocktail-making skills you can take home to impress family and friends.
Martinis: Golden Age of Hollywood
Oceania’s signature bar, Martinis, is refreshing its namesake cocktail with a new spirits selection, Mermaid Gin and Vodka. A new Hollywood collection includes a variety of drinks inspired by famous Hollywood actors – such as the Bardot Martini, Sir Connery Martini, Blue Eyes Sinatra Martini and Monroe Martini.
Casino Mixology Bar
With a special focus on the art of the cocktail, Oceania features crafted ingredients, syrups, reductions and bitters for this unique bar as well as offering a wide selection of bourbons and rye. Cocktails at this bar also call on the amazing “Flavor Blaster Gun,” a unique bar tool that creates spectacular vapor-filled bubbles with aromatic flavors.
The Ultimate Bloody Mary Bar
The popularity of the Bloody Mary has skyrocketed in recent years and Oceania has crafted its own unique experience. This unique bar will be hosted during lunch in Terrace Café with vibrant vegetables, ingredients and unique garnishes such as spicy shrimp, stuffed olives and dried bacon. There will be several custom-made options to choose from, in addition to individually-crafted ones.
Martinis on Oceania Vista
New Restaurant Features
Several restaurants will each feature their own menu of cocktails that pairs perfectly with the cuisine and flavors of each dining experience. Sommelier-led wine tastings will be available in the Grand Bar and La Reserve.
- Ember will feature an exclusive selection of craft beers, wines and bourbon- and rye-based cocktails that pair perfectly with familiar yet fresh cuisine.
- At Red Ginger, a premium sake selection, Asian beers and Asian-inspired cocktails will be on offer to complement the bold and multifaceted flavors of the Pan-Asian dishes.
- Aquamar Kitchen will serve up a refreshing selection of premium, award-winning non-alcoholic cocktails, including non-alcoholic wines from Pierre Zero from France, and non-alcoholic cocktails such as the Skinny Mimosa, Innocent Kir, Passionfruit Colada and a NO-Groni.
- The Grand Bar will offer rare wine vintages by the glass. In the evenings it will host sommelier-led wine tastings. The 24-seat La Reserve wine bar will host daily wine tastings and will offer guests a seven-course dinner menu with premium wine pairings.
About Oceania Vista
Oceania Vista is the first ship in Oceania Cruises’ Allura Class. This elegant ship offers a mixture of both grand and cozy spaces with a room for every mood and purpose, whether one seeks an intimate getaway spot to enjoy a quiet read, a tony bar for evening cocktails or to dance the night away with newfound friends.
Vista will accommodate 1,200 guests and be staffed by 800 officers and crew, offering industry-leading space and staff-to-guest ratios of two staff members for every three guests.
Oceania Cruises named celebrated Italian-American chef, author, restaurateur and Emmy Award-winning food personality Giada De Laurentiis as godmother of Vista.
Multiple Grammy and Emmy Award-winning singer, pianist and actor Harry Connick Jr. will appear alongside De Laurentiis at a star-studded christening and naming ceremony, taking place on May 8 in Valletta, Malta during Vista’s inaugural Founder’s Cruise.
SOURCE: Oceania Cruises
