Oceania Allura Useful Information

• Special Dietary Requirements
• Disabled Facilities
• Dress Code
• Sail & Sustain
• Age Restrictions
• Alcohol Policy
• Medical Facilities
• Smoking Policy
• Wi-Fi & Internet Access

Special Dietary Requirements

Special Dietary Needs

• Accommodations are available for diabetic, gluten-free, lactose-free, kosher, vegetarian, and vegan meals.
• Additional diets require approval and may need medical documentation.

Vegetarian Meals

• No dedicated vegetarian menu.
• Select dishes from existing menus; chefs will adjust recipes to meet dietary needs.

Kosher Dining

• Contact Special Services 90 days before sailing for arrangements.
• Sterling Kosher Catering provides up to 70 kosher meal options.
• USDA-certified Glatt kosher meats and Grade A produce.
• Prepared under strict Rabbinical supervision and daily USDA inspection.
• Frozen, double-wrapped meals reheated in non-kosher ovens.
• Served on kosher china with appropriate utensils.
• Additional kosher meats are available, cooked to preference.
• Note: Onboard preparation is not in a kosher kitchen.

Onboard Service

• Kosher meals are served only in the Grand Dining Room.
• Contact the Maître d' upon boarding.
• Kosher meals are not available in other restaurants.
• For more details, contact the reservations team.

Disabled Facilities

Medical Conditions & Special Needs

• Notify Oceania Cruises if you have a medical condition requiring treatment or special attention.
• You plan to travel with medical equipment (wheelchairs, scooters, oxygen therapy, etc.).

Mobility Considerations

• Some ports may not be accessible for guests with limited mobility.
• Debarkation with wheelchairs or scooters may not be possible at certain locations.
• Women beyond the sixth month of pregnancy cannot be accommodated.

Health & Travel Requirements

• Oceania Cruises reserves the right to deny or revoke passage for:
• Guests are deemed physically, mentally, or emotionally unfit for travel.
• Situations where onboard care may be insufficient.

Equipment Rentals

• Special equipment use is permitted under Oceania Cruises’ policy.
• For rental inquiries, contact +1 (866) 622-3344.

Dress Code

Onboard Clothing Guidelines

• Daytime: Resort or country club casual attire is recommended.

Evening Dining Attire

• Elegant casual resort wear is suggested.
• Not permitted in restaurants after 6 PM: Casual jeans, Shorts, T-shirts, Baseball caps (except in the Terrace Café), Tennis shoes.
• Terrace Café Exception: Baseball caps are allowed after 6 PM.

Sail & Sustain

Mission Statement

• Foster a culture of sustainability through innovation, education, and collaboration.
• Continuously improve environmental practices across both shipboard and shoreside operations.

Key Environmental Commitments

• Prevent pollution and reduce operational impact.
• Promote recycling and material reuse.
• Enhance ISO 14001 certification targets.

Objectives

• Minimize Waste: Reduce landfill contributions.
• Lower CO₂ Emissions: Enhance efficiency to cut emissions.
• Sustainable Sourcing: Prioritize eco-friendly materials.
• Invest in Technology: Support emerging sustainable innovations.
• Water Management: Implement conservation strategies.

Vero Water® Initiative

• The first cruise line adopted Vero Water® for still and sparkling water.
• Eliminates 3+ million single-use plastic bottles annually.
• Onboard: Refillable decanters in suites, staterooms, restaurants, and bars.
• Shoreside: Guests receive keepsake refillable bottles to use ashore.
• 80% of freshwater consumed is produced onboard.
• Daily water usage per guest is 30% lower than the U.S. average.

Going Green with Technology

• Paper Reduction: Millions of pages are saved annually through digital solutions: Interactive TV Systems, Digital Newspapers & Guest Surveys.
• These initiatives reduce waste and carbon footprint while enhancing guest experience.

Age Restrictions

Children & Teenagers Onboard

• Children and teens are welcome.
• No dedicated amenities or facilities for younger guests.
• The experience focuses on providing adults with a relaxing, sophisticated atmosphere.

Alcoholic Beverages

• Guests must be 21 or older to purchase and consume alcohol.
• Oceania Cruises may prohibit or retain alcohol brought onboard from ashore.

Ages 18–20

• May consume beer and wine in international waters (3 miles outside US territory).

Restrictions

• Alaska/New England sailings: No alcohol consumption.
• Caribbean sailings: Beer and wine consumption permitted once outside US waters.

Aquamar Spa & Vitality Center

• Access is restricted to guests 18 years or older.

Fitness Center

• Ages 16–17: You may use equipment if you are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
• Under 16: Not permitted in the Fitness Center.

Alcohol Policy

Age Restrictions

• 21 years or older: Allowed to purchase and consume alcohol.
• 18–20 years: Can purchase and consume beer or wine in international waters (3 miles outside U.S. waters).
• Not permitted to consume alcohol on Alaska or New England sailings.
• For Caribbean cruises, beer and wine are allowed once outside U.S. territorial waters.

Bringing Wine Onboard

• Allowance: Up to 6 bottles of wine per stateroom per cruise.
• Applies to wine brought from home or purchased ashore.
• Notify the ship in advance when bringing wine onboard.

Consumption

• The privacy of their stateroom or suite.
• Ship dining rooms (subject to a $25 corkage fee per bottle).

General Guidelines

• Alcohol consumption should be done in moderation.
• Oceania Cruises reserves the right to retain or prohibit any alcohol brought onboard from ashore.

Medical Facilities

Onboard Medical Facilities

• Ships have limited medical facilities with international medical staff.
• Standard Emergency Room fees apply based on the services provided.

Medical Staff Qualifications

• Doctors meet American College of Emergency Physicians and ICCL standards:
• Valid physician licensure.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical practice in general/emergency medicine.
• Board certification in emergency cure, family practice, or internal medicine.
• Advanced skills in life support and cardiac care.

Included Medical Services

• Visits and admissions to the onboard Medical Center.
• Medical services are usually charged separately.
• Onboard medical tests (e.g., X-rays, ECGs, lab work).
• Medications prescribed by the onboard doctor.

Exclusions

• Prescription refills not ordered by the onboard doctor.
• Costs for transfers to land-based medical facilities.
• Emergency medical evacuation expenses (transport, medical escort, etc.).
• Charges from external providers (e.g., Cleveland Clinic consults, shore-based referrals).

Smoking Policy

Designated Smoking Areas

• Pool Deck: Forward, starboard corner.
• Horizons Lounge: Aft, port corner.
• These areas are comfortably furnished and near food and beverage locations.

Prohibited Areas

Smoking is strictly forbidden:

• In all staterooms and suites
• On verandas
• In all public areas, including restaurants, the Casino, and lounges

Guests violating this policy:

• Maybe disembarked at the next port.
• Will incur additional fees for damage or cleaning.

Cigar & Pipe Smoking

• Permitted only on the forward, starboard corner of the Pool Deck.

Electronic Cigarettes

• Use is restricted to Designated Smoking Areas only.

Wi-Fi & Internet Access

Available Throughout the Ship

• Wi-Fi is accessible in all suites, staterooms, public rooms, and outdoor decks.

Complimentary Access

• One login per guest, with a maximum of two logins per suite/stateroom (one login for solo travelers).
• Each login is valid for use on one device at a time.

Additional Logins

• Available for 3rd and 4th guests in suites or staterooms.
• Upgrade packages for additional logins are available for purchase.

Internet Centers

• Oceania@Sea Internet Center has internet-enabled computers available on many ships.

Starlink High-Speed Wi-Fi

• Available on Vista, Riviera, and Marina.
• Starlink Wi-Fi will be available on all ships by the end of 2024.

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