Oceania Cruises will implement an innovative bar program on its latest cruise ship Vista, set to debut on May 20, 2023. The Vista, the first of the all-new brand's Allura-class ships, will feature the latest cocktail trends and techniques such as flavored smoke bubbles, a wide selection of low-sugar and sugar-free wines and non-proof cocktails, plus barrel-aged Negronis and specialty beverage carts such as Bubbli Bar and Ultimate Bloody Mary Bar.
"At Oceania Cruises, we continually strive to raise the bar in every aspect of our luxury cruise experience, with food and beverage at the top of the list," said Howard Sherman, president and CEO of Oceania Cruises. "As Vista will present a fresh take on the finest cuisine at sea with a stunning array of culinary options ranging from casual to extravagant, it's only fitting that we create a bar program to match." From new spirits selections and a wide range of mocktails to new pairing menus and the introduction of The Moet & Chandon Champagne Experience, our teams have really outdone themselves."
"To develop the new Vista bar program, I worked hand-in-hand with our culinary team to bring naturally-sourced ingredients into our cocktail-making process, such as making house-made syrups and reductions," said Daniella Oancea, Oceania's corporate beverage manager. Cruises. "At Vista, drinking will be an experience in itself – from the beauty of watching a skilled bartender smoke an Old Fashioned to making an espresso martini at the table."
New concepts including immersive mixology experiences
The cornerstone of Vista's bar program will be an immersive, experiential beverage offering, including specialty beverage carts such as The Bubbli Bar, which will serve exclusive champagne cocktails, and The Ultimate Bloody Mary Bar, where guests can create their own perfect brunch accompaniment. In addition, guests will enjoy:
Casino Mikologi Bar is a brand-new concept on Vista, fully focused on the art of cocktails. With a unique selection of bourbons and ryes, in addition to tableside cocktails and spirits, the bar is likely to become an Instagram favorite for serving ready-made negronis straight from the barrel and fantastic "Flavor Blaster Gun" cocktails topped with steam-filled bubbles. with aromatic flavors.
Martinis, Oceania Cruises' signature onboard bar, refreshes its namesake cocktail with a new selection of Mermaid Gin and Vodka spirits, handcrafted from ethically sourced Isle of Wight botanicals. Whether shaken or stirred, the new martini menu features a collection that pays tribute to some of Hollywood's biggest names such as: Lady Hepburn, Bogard's Casablanca, Blue Eyes Sinatra and Notorious Bond.
