Oceania Cruises Celebrates Sonata Keel Laying

Oceania Cruises celebrated the official launch of construction of its next-generation ship, Oceania Sonata, at a keel laying ceremony at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy.

The event was attended by Harry Sommer, president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (NCLH); Jason Montague, chief luxury officer of Oceania Cruises; Patrik Dahlgren, executive vice president and chief vessel operations and newbuild officer at NCLH; and Franco Semeraro, chief experience officer, Oceania Cruises, along with key executives from Fincantieri.

“Oceania Sonata embodies the next chapter in our legacy of redefining luxury travel, and we are proud to mark this occasion as we cement our position in the industry,” Montague said. “This milestone is the result of the extraordinary dedication and expertise of the Fincantieri team – shipbuilders, engineers, designers and countless others whose skill and passion transform our vision into reality.”

Set to embark on its maiden voyage in August 2027, Oceania Sonata will be followed by three sister ships, Oceania Arietta, scheduled to join the fleet in 2029, and two as-yet-unnamed Sonata class vessels in 2032 and 2035.

At 86,000 tons and accommodating just 1,390 guests, Oceania Sonata will offer an exceptional sense of space and exclusivity. One-third of all guest accommodations will be suites, including four new two-bedroom Owner’s Suites, and two entirely new categories: the Horizon Suites and the Penthouse Deluxe Suites.

Also debuting onboard Oceania Sonata will be two new culinary experiences: La Table par Maîtres Cuisiniers de France and Nikkei Kitchen, which will specialize in the fusion of Peruvian flavors and Japanese culinary techniques and tastes.