Oceania Cruises® Celebrates Keel Laying for New-Generation Ship, Oceania Sonata™, at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Marghera, Italy

Oceania Cruises and Fincantieri team at the shipyard in Marghera, laying the keel of Oceania Sonata. From left to right: Marco Lunardi, Senior Vice President, Fincantieri Marghera Shipyard; Franco Semeraro, Chief Experience Officer, Oceania Cruises; Luigi Matarazzo, General Manager, Fincantieri Merchant Ships Division; Jason Montague, Chief Luxury Officer, Oceania Cruises; Harry Sommer, President and CEO, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd; Patrik Dahlgren, Executive Vice President, Chief Vessel Operations & New Build Officer, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (Image at LateCruiseNews.com - February 2026)Oceania Cruises has celebrated a pivotal milestone in the construction of its next-generation ship, Oceania Sonata™, as the keel of the ship was laid at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy.

The ceremony, an important maritime tradition, honored the rich heritage of shipbuilding, the importance of partnership, and underscored the line’s bold vision of its future.

“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,” said Jason Montague, Chief Luxury Officer of Oceania Cruises.

“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.”

Oceania Cruises® Celebrates Keel Laying for New-Generation Ship, Oceania Sonata™, at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Marghera, Italy

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