Oceania Cruises recently revealed the initial details of its upcoming series of newbuilds, the Sonata class.

Now under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, the first vessel in the class will be the Oceania Sonata.

According to a press release, the ship is set to kick off its maiden season in the summer of 2027, becoming the ninth vessel in Oceania’s fleet.

Ordered as part of Norwegian Cruise Line’s record-breaking deal with Fincantieri , the Sonata will be followed by a sister ship, the Oceania Arietta, in 2029.

The 86,000-ton vessels will have the capacity for approximately 1,450 guests each, becoming the largest in Oceania’s fleet.

According to the company, the Sonata and the Arietta will also be the “most spacious and amenity-rich in the fleet.”

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