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Oceania Allura Completes First Year as Mediterranean Deployment Expands

The 1,200-guest ship is scheduled to spend a full winter season in the Mediterranean during 2027-2028, described as a first for the brand.

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The inaugural voyage carried more than 2,700 passengers and was due to return to Tianjin without making an intermediate port call.

Larger and newer MSC ships offer the widest range of activities, with features varying by vessel.