2,142 guests at double occupancy (up to 2,543 maximum), and is served by 848 crew
Spectacular Scenery: Expansive glazed areas including panoramic glass elevators, a pool skylight, and a nine-deck atrium offer breathtaking views
Activities on Board:
Rock-climbing wall (~40 ft/12 m high)
Mini-golf, arcade games, basketball court, rotating bar, spa (Vitality at Sea), and multiple lounges, bars, and dining venues—including specialty restaurants like Chops Grille and Portofino
Dining & Entertainment:
Offers nine dining options, six of which are specialty venues
Entertainment includes a three-story theater, Broadway-style shows, poolside movies, and youth clubs
Brilliant Lady is the fourth ship in Virgin Voyages’ “Lady Ship” series, joining Scarlet Lady, Valiant Lady, and Resilient Lady. Wikipedia+3Cruise Lowdown+3Virgin Voyages+3
It’s an adults-only ship (18+). Paramount Cruises+1
Maiden voyage: scheduled for September 5, 2025, from New York. Virgin Voyages+2Paramount Cruises+2
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Gross Tonnage | ~110,000 GT CruiseMapper+1 |
| Length | 278 meters (≈ 912 feet) Cruise Critic+1 |
| Beam (width) | ~38 meters Cruise Critic+1 |
| Passenger capacity | ~2,770–2,860 passengers CruiseMapper+3Cruise Critic+3Paramount Cruises+3 |
| Crew | ~1,150–1,160 Cruise Critic+2Paramount Cruises+2 |
| Number of decks | 17 decks total; 13 accessible to passengers; 9 decks have cabins. CruiseMapper+2CruiseMapper+2 |
Allura is a new ship in the Oceania Cruises fleet. It’s the second ship in the Allura Class, the first being Vista (launched 2023). CruiseMapper+3PR Newswire+3Fincantieri+3
Designed to carry ~1,200 guests, with ~800 crew members. PR Newswire+2Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.+2
The ship is roughly 67,000 tons. Oceania Cruises+2Fincantieri+2
All staterooms are veranda-based (i.e. each has its own balcony) in keeping with Oceania’s “small-ship luxury” approach. PR Newswire+2Oceania Cruises+2
Emphasis on culinary excellence: multiple specialty restaurants including Ember (upscale signature dining with American classics), Aquamar Kitchen, etc. PR Newswire+2CruiseMapper+2
New dining & food options: a crêperie serving made-to-order crêpes, waffles, and afternoon ice cream sundaes. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.+2Cruise Industry News | Cruise News+2
Library with floor-to-ceiling glass, plush furniture; LYNC Digital Center (digital/social hub); Horizons lounge. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.+2Oceania Cruises+2
Enrichment & onboard programming: artist lofts, chef’s studio, culinary classes, immersive shore excursions. seaviewcruises.co.uk+2Cruise Industry News | Cruise News+2
Maiden Voyage: Allura officially entered service on July 18, 2025, departing from Trieste, Italy, with a 6-night Mediterranean cruise to Athens (“Piraeus”) calling at Rijeka (Croatia), Ravenna (Italy), Dubrovnik (Croatia), and Kotor (Montenegro). Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.+2Cruise Industry News | Cruise News+2
After the Mediterranean season, Allura is scheduled to sail to Canada & New England, then spend her winter season in the Caribbean, homeporting in Miami. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.+2Cruise Industry News | Cruise News+2
There’s also a “Taste of Oceania Cruises” style 4-day roundtrip voyage from New York in September 2025. CruiseMapper+1
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Passenger capacity | ~1,200 PR Newswire+2Oceania Cruises+2 |
| Crew size | ~800 PR Newswire+1 |
| Tonnage | ~67,000 tons Oceania Cruises+2Cruise Industry News | Cruise News+2 |
| Shipbuilder | Fincantieri, Italy Oceania Cruises+2 |