Oceania Cruises
Allura
- Cruises
- 117
- From
- $2,587
Ship comparison
Allura vs Nautica
Oceania Cruises
Nautica
- Cruises
- 39
- From
- $1,899
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Allura is a mid-size Oceania Cruises ship carrying 1,200 passengers, in service since 2025. Nautica is a small Oceania Cruises ship carrying 684 passengers, in service since 1999.
Choose Allura if you want more of a party, a newer ship or more space per passenger: it outscores Nautica for party (6.0 vs 0.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its maiden voyage was in 2025 (vs 1999) and it has 55.8 gross tons per passenger (vs 44.3).
Choose Nautica if you want a better-rated spa and gym, better-rated entertainment or a more active cruise: it outscores Allura for spa & fitness (10.0 vs 8.0), entertainment (7.4 vs 6.0) 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 | Nautica | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Oceania Cruises | Oceania Cruises |
| Ship size | Medium | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2025 (better) | 1999 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2021 |
| Gross tonnage | 67,000 | 30,277 |
| Passengers | 1,200 | 684 |
| Crew | 800 | 400 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.5 (better) | 1.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 55.8 (better) | 44.3 |
| Decks | 15 | 11 |
| Length | 791 ft | 594 ft |
| Beam | 89 ft | 84 ft |
| Speed | 20 mph | 21 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 117 | 39 |
| Upcoming sailings | 120 | 39 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–32 nights | 7–53 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,587 | $1,899 (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 1 of the ten, Nautica on 4, with 5 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
117 cruises on sale, from $2,587.
Oceania Cruises
Nautica
Nautica, Oceania Cruises's sister ship to Regatta and Insignia, radiates its own unique warmth and character. From the ship's neo-classical lobby to its furnishings inside its Toscana restaurant, Nautica's elegant touches stand out.
Highlights
- Sail around Europe, Asia and Africa on Nautica's "Best of the Old World cruise."
- Indulge in as many relaxing treatments as you like inside Nautica's SpaClub, by the American-based Canyon Ranch resort.
- Monte-Carlo style casino
- 32-ounce King's Cut prime-rib steak offered in the Polo Grill
Sailing now
39 cruises on sale, from $1,899.
Questions
Allura or Nautica?
Which is bigger, Allura or Nautica?
Allura is bigger at 67,000 gross tons, against 30,277 gross tons for Nautica. Allura carries 1,200 passengers and Nautica carries 684.
Which ship is newer, Allura or Nautica?
Allura is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2025 against 1999 for Nautica.
Which has more space per passenger?
Allura, with 55.8 gross tons per passenger against 44.3 on Nautica. 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 1.7 on Nautica.
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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