• Steel Cutting for Oceania Sonata: On June 4, 2025, Oceania Cruises held a pivotal steel cutting ceremony at the Fincantieri shipyard in Venice for Oceania Sonata, the inaugural ship of its new, revolutionary Sonata Class.
• Introduction of New Sonata Class: Debuting in 2027, Oceania Sonata, along with her sister ship Oceania Arietta, will form the new Sonata Class, which promises to be Oceania’s most spacious and amenity-rich ships, enhancing their luxury small-ship experience.
• Continued Fincantieri Partnership: The construction of Oceania Sonata underscores Oceania Cruises’ nearly two-decade successful partnership with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, who also constructed several other acclaimed ships for the line, including the upcoming Oceania Allura (July 2025).
• Elevating Brand Pillars: The new Sonata Class, led by Oceania Sonata, is designed to further Oceania Cruises’ well-established legacy of culinary excellence, immersive destination-rich itineraries, and refined luxury at sea, signaling an evolution for the brand.

Oceania Cruises, renowned for its culinary and destination-focused voyages, marked a significant milestone on June 4, 2025, with the ceremonial steel cutting for Oceania Sonata™. This event, held at the Fincantieri-Marghera shipyard in Venice, Italy, signifies the official start of construction for the first ship in the cruise line’s revolutionary new Sonata Class. Scheduled to debut in 2027, Oceania Sonata will be followed by her sister ship, Oceania Arietta™.

These groundbreaking Sonata Class vessels are poised to be the most spacious and amenity-rich in Oceania’s fleet, further enhancing the brand’s legacy of exceptional small-ship luxury experiences. They are designed to continue Oceania Cruises’ commitment to culinary excellence and destination-rich itineraries.

Jason Montague, Chief Luxury Officer of Oceania Cruises, stated that “Oceania Sonata heralds the dawn of a new era in luxury cruising,” and praised the enduring, nearly 20-year partnership with Fincantieri.

Oceania Sonata, which will be the ninth ship in the Oceania Cruises fleet, is set to embark on her maiden voyage in the summer of 2027. The cruise line describes her as a “masterpiece of design, created to deliver a symphony of unforgettable experiences.”

This development also underscores the strong collaboration between Oceania Cruises and Fincantieri, the acclaimed Italian shipbuilder responsible for celebrated vessels like Oceania Marina™, Oceania Riviera™, Oceania Vista®, and Oceania Allura™, which is slated to debut in July 2025. The new Sonata Class represents the next stage in the evolution of Oceania Cruises, promising refined luxury and Italian craftsmanship at sea.

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.