Oceania Cruises
Allura
- Cruises
- 111
- From
- $2,887
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Allura is a mid-size Oceania Cruises ship carrying 1,200 passengers, in service since 2025. Marina is a mid-size Oceania Cruises ship carrying 1,258 passengers, in service since 2011.
Choose Allura if you want more of a party, a newer ship or more adventure and nature: it outscores Marina for party (6.0 vs 0.0) and adventure & nature (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2025 (vs 2011).
Choose Marina if you want better-rated entertainment, a better-rated spa and gym or a more active cruise: it outscores Allura for entertainment (8.2 vs 6.0), spa & fitness (10.0 vs 8.0) and active (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Allura | Marina | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Oceania Cruises | Oceania Cruises |
| Ship size | Medium | Medium |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2025 (better) | 2011 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2020 |
| Gross tonnage | 67,000 | 66,084 |
| Passengers | 1,200 | 1,258 |
| Crew | 800 | 800 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.5 (better) | 1.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 55.8 (better) | 52.5 |
| Decks | 15 | 11 |
| Length | 791 ft | 785 ft |
| Beam | 105 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 20 mph | 23 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 111 | 100 |
| Upcoming sailings | 114 | 103 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 28 nights | 7 to 66 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,887 | $2,199 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Allura leads on 2 of the ten, Marina on 4, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Oceania Cruises
Allura
Oceania Cruises’ Allura debuted in July 2025 as the second ship in Oceania Cruises’ Allura Class and a near twin to Vista.
Sailing now
111 cruises on sale, from $2,887.
Oceania Cruises
Marina
Marina, a comfortable, gorgeous looker in the Oceania Cruises fleet, was the first in the line’s new-build program and was joined by sister ship Riviera. They were clearly meant to be game-changers among midsize, balcony-studded cruise ships targeting reasonably well-heeled cruisers who appreciate luxury but revel in value pricing.
Highlights
- Marina boasts a wide range of sublime dining options.
- The ship offers guests a hands-on gourmet cooking experience at the Bon Appetit Culinary Center.
Sailing now
100 cruises on sale, from $2,199.
Questions
Allura or Marina?
Which is bigger, Allura or Marina?
Allura is bigger at 67,000 gross tons, against 66,084 gross tons for Marina. Allura carries 1,200 passengers and Marina carries 1,258.
Which ship is newer, Allura or Marina?
Allura is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2025 against 2011 for Marina.
Which has more space per passenger?
Allura, with 55.8 gross tons per passenger against 52.5 on Marina. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Allura, with one crew member for every 1.5 passengers against one for every 1.6 on Marina.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10.
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