Oceania Cruises has chosen six chefs to be godparents to its new ship, Oceania Allura.
The 1,200-passenger ship, which debuted in July, is due to be christened in Miami on 13 November.
The six chefs, from US-based Food & Wine’s Best New Chefs franchise, are Tavel Bristol-Joseph, Katie Button, Calvin Eng, Aisha Ibrahim, George Mendes, and Lawrence ‘LT’ Smith.
Oceania Cruises Chief Luxury Officer Jason Montague said: “At Oceania Cruises, our ships are a celebration of rich culture, exceptional cuisine, and global discovery, and Oceania Allura is no exception.
“Paying homage to the Food & Wine Best New Chefs programme and having its alumni represent as her godparents reflects our belief that food lies at the heart of global exploration. These visionary chefs embody the spirit of culinary excellence, and we are honoured to have them join the Oceania Cruises family.”
