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. Vista is a mid-size Oceania Cruises ship carrying 1,200 passengers, in service since 2023.
Choose Allura if you want more culture, a better-rated spa and gym or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Vista for cultural (10.0 vs 3.0), spa & fitness (8.0 vs 6.0) and entertainment (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Vista if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $2,190 (vs $2,887).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Allura | Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Oceania Cruises | Oceania Cruises |
| Ship size | Medium | Medium |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2025 (better) | 2023 |
| Gross tonnage | 67,000 | 67,000 |
| Passengers | 1,200 | 1,200 |
| Crew | 800 | 800 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 55.8 | 55.8 |
| Decks | 15 | 15 |
| Length | 791 ft | 823 ft |
| Beam | 105 ft | 105 ft |
| Speed | 20 mph | 23 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 111 | 90 |
| Upcoming sailings | 114 | 94 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 28 nights | 7 to 243 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,887 | $2,190 (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 5 of the ten, Vista on 0, 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
111 cruises on sale, from $2,887.
Oceania Cruises
Vista
Vista, the new “superyacht” from Oceania Cruises, debuted in May 2023 and immediately began turning heads. Its maiden voyage sold out in 90 minutes and bookings for its inaugural season broke Oceania’s record for bookings in a day.
Sailing now
90 cruises on sale, from $2,190.
Questions
Allura or Vista?
Which is bigger, Allura or Vista?
They are the same size, 67,000 gross tons each. Allura carries 1,200 passengers and Vista carries 1,200.
Which ship is newer, Allura or Vista?
Allura is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2025 against 2023 for Vista.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 55.8 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 1.5 passengers.
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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