STEEL CUTTING FOR OCEANIA SONATA™ HERALDS A NEW CHAPTER IN REFINED LUXURY CRUISING FOR OCEANIA CRUISES

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Jun 04, 2025, 09:00 ET

Construction Begins for the First of the Highly Anticipated Sonata Class Ships — Designed as the Pinnacle of Culinary Artistry and Destination-Driven Experiences

MIAMI, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Oceania Cruises^®, the world's leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, marked a defining milestone today with the ceremonial steel cutting of Oceania Sonata™, the first ship in the brand's revolutionary new Sonata Class. The celebration, held at the Fincantieri-Marghera shipyard in Venice, Italy, signals the next stage in the evolution of the Oceania Cruises brand of exceptional small-ship luxury experiences.

Jason Montague, Chief Luxury Officer, Oceania Cruises

Debuting in 2027, Oceania Sonata will be followed by her sister ship, Oceania Arietta™. These groundbreaking new vessels will be the most spacious and amenity-rich in the fleet, furthering Oceania Cruises' legacy of culinary excellence, destination-rich experiences, and refined luxury at sea.

"Oceania Sonata heralds the dawn of a new era in luxury cruising," said Jason Montague, Chief Luxury officer of Oceania Cruises. "We are proud to continue our legacy of innovation alongside Fincantieri, our shipbuilding partner for close to 20 years. Together, we have crafted ships that stand as some of the most acclaimed examples of luxury, elegance, comfort, and Italian craftsmanship at sea."

A legacy in the making

Marking the ninth ship in the Oceania Cruises fleet, Oceania Sonata will embark on her maiden voyage in summer 2027. She is a masterpiece of design, created to deliver a symphony of unforgettable experiences.

This milestone also reflects Oceania Cruises' enduring partnership with Fincantieri, the renowned Italian shipbuilder behind the celebrated Oceania Marina™, Oceania Riviera™, Oceania Vista®, and Oceania Allura™, which debuts in July 2025.

For more information about Oceania Cruises' small-ship luxury, award-winning cuisine, and destination-rich itineraries, visit OceaniaCruises.com, call 855-OCEANIA, or speak with a professional travel advisor.

About Oceania Cruises

Oceania Cruises^® is the world's leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line. Its eight small, luxurious ships carry a maximum of 1,250 guests and feature The Finest Cuisine at Sea^®, paired with destination-rich itineraries that span the globe. Expertly curated travel experiences are available aboard designer-inspired small ships calling on more than 600 marquee and boutique ports in over 100 countries across all seven continents. Oceania Cruises^® has two Sonata class ships on order. Oceania Cruises^® is a wholly owned subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH). To learn more, visit www.nclhltd.com.

SOURCE Oceania Cruises