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Claudine Pépin Christens Oceania Cruises
New Ship
Oceania Cruises officially welcomed its newest ship,
Sirena
,
into its fleet earlier this year with a majestic christening
ceremony at the Port of Barcelona. After the ship’s godmother,
Claudine Pépin, delivered the traditional blessing, a bottle of
Moët & Chandon’s finest champagne kissed the ship’s hull and
a flurry of confetti filled the sky in celebration of
Sirena’s
inaugural voyage.
Joining Pépin for the signature bottle-breaking moment
were Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings CEO, Frank Del Rio;
President and COO for Oceania Cruises, Jason Montague; and
Claudine’s father, legendary master chef Jacques Pépin. The
Pépin family and Oceania Cruises have enjoyed a long and
treasured relationship, with Jacques Pépin serving as the line’s
Executive Culinary Director since its inception.
“With an unwavering commitment to serve our guests the
finest cuisine at sea, we established a culinary reputation that
to this day defines the Oceania Cruises brand,” said Del Rio.
“That culinary tradition continues, as we welcome
Sirena
to
the family.
Sirena
builds upon our epicurean heritage with
new gourmet dining experiences, and in godmother Claudine
Pépin who is a noted chef and member of the culinary world’s
royal family.”
The 684-passenger
Sirena
follows the award-winning
design blueprint of its sister ships
Regatta
,
Insignia
and
Nautica
, with amenities such as four gourmet restaurants, six
elegant lounges and bars, the renowned Canyon Ranch
SpaClub, and 342 lavish suites and luxurious staterooms.
Before entering service, the ship underwent a 35-day, nearly
$50 million refurbishment that renovated all public spaces and
accommodations to Oceania Cruises’ standard of elegance,
and added several new amenities for guests to enjoy.
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