{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"129109","rtpr_id":"nPn4Zx4wqa","ticker":"NCLH","exchange":"NYSE","all_tickers":["NCLH"],"title":"Oceania Cruises® Floats Out Oceania Sonata™, Marking Major Construction Milestone for First Ship in New Sonata Class","author":"PR Newswire","published_at":"2026-08-27T11:00:06.462Z","article_body":"Oceania Cruises® Floats Out Oceania Sonata™, Marking Major Construction Milestone for First Ship in New Sonata Class\n\nPR Newswire\n\nMIAMI, Aug. 27, 2026\n\nDownload high-resolution images here.\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4760635-1&h=1509811626&u=https%3A%2F%2Fncl.box.com%2Fs%2Fboe2bexy6bw9xmtb31lbwuoklb46xiro&a=here.)\n(Credit: Oceania Cruises®)\n\nMIAMI, Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Oceania Cruises®\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4760635-1&h=2358181656&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oceaniacruises.com%2F&a=Oceania+Cruises%C2%AE)\n has marked a major milestone in the construction of its newest ship, Oceania\nSonata™, as the vessel was floated out at the Fincantieri shipyard in\nMarghera, Italy. Featuring 695 rooms and suites, the ship now moves from dry\ndock to the fitting-out berth, where work will continue on her interiors\nahead of her highly anticipated debut in August 2027.\n\nOceania Sonata is the first of five ships planned for the line's new Sonata\nClass and will be followed by sister ship Oceania Arietta™ in 2029, with\nthree additional ships scheduled for delivery in 2032, 2035 and 2037. The\nSonata Class represents the next generation of Oceania Cruises' small-ship\nluxury philosophy, combining more space, elevated suite accommodations and\nenhanced culinary experiences with the line's signature destination-\nand-culinary-focused itineraries.\n\nRepresenting Oceania Cruises at the ceremony was Paolo Novarino, Senior\nDirector, Project Owner, who joined Fincantieri leadership and team members to\ncelebrate the landmark moment and longstanding partnership between the two\ncompanies. For nearly two decades, Oceania Cruises and Fincantieri have worked\ntogether to bring the line's purpose-built ships to life, beginning with\nOceania Marina™, delivered in 2011, followed by Oceania Riviera™ in 2012,\nOceania Vista® in 2023, Oceania Allura™ in 2025, and now Oceania Sonata.\n\n\"The float out of Oceania Sonata is an incredibly exciting moment as we move\none step closer to welcoming our first guests aboard next August,\" said Jason\nMontague, Chief Luxury Officer of Oceania Cruises. \"We are tremendously\ngrateful to our partners at Fincantieri whose expertise and craftsmanship are\nbringing Oceania Sonata to life. As the first ship in our new Sonata Class,\nshe represents the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the brand and a\ndefining milestone in the continued evolution of Oceania Cruises.\"\n\nWith her exterior structure now complete, work will turn toward bringing\nOceania Sonata's interiors and onboard experiences to life. At approximately\n86,000 gross tons, Oceania Sonata will be nearly 30% larger than Oceania\nAllura, yet will feature only 90 additional guest accommodations, creating an\nexceptional sense of space and comfort throughout her elegant interiors. The\nship will offer a serene adults-only environment, with expansive public\nspaces, including bars and lounges, plus thoughtfully designed guest suites\nand rooms.\n\nOne-third of accommodations will be suites, including four Owner's Suites\nfeaturing two bedrooms – a first for Oceania Cruises. Oceania Sonata will\nalso introduce two new suite categories: Horizon Suites, offering more than\n600 square feet of refined residential comfort, with separate living and\nbedroom areas, a walk-through closet and an oversized veranda; and the\n488-square-foot Penthouse Deluxe Suite, featuring an expanded layout and\nfloor-to-ceiling sliding doors that frame the ocean views.\n\nReflecting Oceania Cruises' commitment to The Finest Cuisine at Sea®, dining\non board Oceania Sonata will feature 13 venues, including two new culinary\nconcepts: La Table par Maîtres Cuisiniers de France and Nikkei Kitchen, as\nwell as The Grand Dining Room and beloved Oceania Cruises specialty\nrestaurants Jacques, Red Ginger, Polo Grill and Toscana.\n\nOceania Sonata will embark on a wide-ranging inaugural season from August 2027\nthrough April 2028, visiting more than 90 destinations across Europe, the\nCaribbean, Panama Canal, Mexico, and Central and South America.\n\nHighlighted Voyages:\n\n * Mediterranean Collage:\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4760635-1&h=2765672101&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oceaniacruises.com%2Fcruises%2FSON270807%2F&a=Mediterranean+Collage%3A)\n\n 14-day voyage from Rome to Trieste, departing August 7, 2027. Oceania\nSonata's maiden voyage will trace the Mediterranean from Italy to the\nAdriatic, visiting Malta, Greece, Montenegro and Croatia during the journey.\nHighlights include a seven-port exploration of Greece; Bar, Montenegro; and\nSplit and Zadar, Croatia before arriving in Trieste.\n * Greeks & Byzantines:\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4760635-1&h=2896058291&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oceaniacruises.com%2Fcruises%2FSON271014&a=Greeks+%26+Byzantines%3A)\n\n 7-day voyage from Athens to Istanbul, departing October 14, 2027. This\nEastern Mediterranean voyage showcases the history and beauty of Greece and\nTurkey, with calls in Paros, Heraklion, Rhodes and Patmos before continuing to\nIzmir. Oceania Sonata then arrives in Istanbul for an overnight stay, giving\nguests additional time to discover the city before disembarking the following\nmorning.\n * Panama Canal Coastlines:\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4760635-1&h=1302543832&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oceaniacruises.com%2Fcruises%2FSON280106&a=Panama+Canal+Coastlines%3A)\n\n 16-day voyage from Los Angeles to Miami, departing January 6, 2028. Linking\nthe Pacific and Atlantic coasts, this itinerary features calls in Mexico,\nGuatemala and Costa Rica before making a daylight transit of the Panama Canal.\nThe journey continues to Cartagena, Colombia, and George Town, Grand Cayman\nbefore arriving in Miami.\n * Tropical Coves:\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4760635-1&h=4043415650&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oceaniacruises.com%2Fcruises%2FSON280301%2F&a=Tropical+Coves%3A)\n\n 10-day voyage roundtrip from Miami, departing March 1, 2028. Designed for a\nwarm-weather escape, this Caribbean voyage balances island-hopping with time\nto unwind at sea. Oceania Sonata will sail from Miami to Puerto Plata,\nDominican Republic; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas;\nBasseterre, St. Kitts; St. John's, Antigua; and Tortola, British Virgin\nIslands, with three days at sea woven throughout the journey before returning\nto Miami.\nFor more information on Oceania Cruises' collection of small, luxurious ships\nand curated global itineraries, visit OceaniaCruises.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4760635-1&h=1236059447&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oceaniacruises.com%2F&a=OceaniaCruises.com)\nor call 855-OCEANIA.\n\nAbout Oceania Cruises®\n\nOceania Cruises® is the world's leading destination- and culinary-focused\nluxury cruise line, celebrated for its port-rich voyages and authentic\ncultural and culinary experiences. The line's intimate, luxurious ships\nfeature an adults-only environment, with a high proportion of spacious rooms\nand suites, calling on more than 600 marquee and boutique ports in more than\n100 countries across seven continents, with destination-intensive itineraries\nranging from seven to 180 days. Aboard the designer-inspired ships, guests\nenjoy personalized service supported by a strong crew-to-guest ratio,\nalongside The Finest Cuisine at Sea®, prepared by one of the highest\nchef-to-guest ratios at sea. Oceania Cruises® is also recognized as one of\nthe world's most awarded cruise lines, with accolades spanning luxury, dining,\nservice and destination experiences. Oceania Cruises® has five Sonata Class\nships on order scheduled for delivery in 2027, 2029, 2032, 2035 and 2037.\nOceania Cruises® is a wholly owned subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line\nHoldings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH).\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/oceania-cruises-floats-out-oceania-sonata-marking-major-construction-milestone-for-first-ship-in-new-sonata-class-302861171.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/oceania-cruises-floats-out-oceania-sonata-marking-major-construction-milestone-for-first-ship-in-new-sonata-class-302861171.html)\n\nSOURCE Oceania Cruises\n\n\n\nMMGY PR, 501-351-2201, oceaniacruisespr@mmgy.com\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1976545/Oceania-Sonata-being-floated-out-in-Italy.jpg?id=OA2914780\nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1023403/Oceania-Cruises-Logo.jpg?id=OA2914751\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nPn4Zx4wqa","title":"Oceania Cruises® Floats Out Oceania Sonata™, Marking Major Construction Milestone for First Ship in New Sonata Class","author":"PR Newswire","ticker":"NCLH","created":"2026-08-27T11:00:06.462Z","tickers":["NCLH"],"exchange":"NYSE","article_body":"Oceania Cruises® Floats Out Oceania Sonata™, Marking Major Construction Milestone for First Ship in New Sonata Class\n\nPR Newswire\n\nMIAMI, Aug. 27, 2026\n\nDownload high-resolution images here.\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4760635-1&h=1509811626&u=https%3A%2F%2Fncl.box.com%2Fs%2Fboe2bexy6bw9xmtb31lbwuoklb46xiro&a=here.)\n(Credit: Oceania Cruises®)\n\nMIAMI, Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Oceania Cruises®\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4760635-1&h=2358181656&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oceaniacruises.com%2F&a=Oceania+Cruises%C2%AE)\n has marked a major milestone in the construction of its newest ship, Oceania\nSonata™, as the vessel was floated out at the Fincantieri shipyard in\nMarghera, Italy. Featuring 695 rooms and suites, the ship now moves from dry\ndock to the fitting-out berth, where work will continue on her interiors\nahead of her highly anticipated debut in August 2027.\n\nOceania Sonata is the first of five ships planned for the line's new Sonata\nClass and will be followed by sister ship Oceania Arietta™ in 2029, with\nthree additional ships scheduled for delivery in 2032, 2035 and 2037. The\nSonata Class represents the next generation of Oceania Cruises' small-ship\nluxury philosophy, combining more space, elevated suite accommodations and\nenhanced culinary experiences with the line's signature destination-\nand-culinary-focused itineraries.\n\nRepresenting Oceania Cruises at the ceremony was Paolo Novarino, Senior\nDirector, Project Owner, who joined Fincantieri leadership and team members to\ncelebrate the landmark moment and longstanding partnership between the two\ncompanies. For nearly two decades, Oceania Cruises and Fincantieri have worked\ntogether to bring the line's purpose-built ships to life, beginning with\nOceania Marina™, delivered in 2011, followed by Oceania Riviera™ in 2012,\nOceania Vista® in 2023, Oceania Allura™ in 2025, and now Oceania Sonata.\n\n\"The float out of Oceania Sonata is an incredibly exciting moment as we move\none step closer to welcoming our first guests aboard next August,\" said Jason\nMontague, Chief Luxury Officer of Oceania Cruises. \"We are tremendously\ngrateful to our partners at Fincantieri whose expertise and craftsmanship are\nbringing Oceania Sonata to life. As the first ship in our new Sonata Class,\nshe represents the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the brand and a\ndefining milestone in the continued evolution of Oceania Cruises.\"\n\nWith her exterior structure now complete, work will turn toward bringing\nOceania Sonata's interiors and onboard experiences to life. At approximately\n86,000 gross tons, Oceania Sonata will be nearly 30% larger than Oceania\nAllura, yet will feature only 90 additional guest accommodations, creating an\nexceptional sense of space and comfort throughout her elegant interiors. The\nship will offer a serene adults-only environment, with expansive public\nspaces, including bars and lounges, plus thoughtfully designed guest suites\nand rooms.\n\nOne-third of accommodations will be suites, including four Owner's Suites\nfeaturing two bedrooms – a first for Oceania Cruises. Oceania Sonata will\nalso introduce two new suite categories: Horizon Suites, offering more than\n600 square feet of refined residential comfort, with separate living and\nbedroom areas, a walk-through closet and an oversized veranda; and the\n488-square-foot Penthouse Deluxe Suite, featuring an expanded layout and\nfloor-to-ceiling sliding doors that frame the ocean views.\n\nReflecting Oceania Cruises' commitment to The Finest Cuisine at Sea®, dining\non board Oceania Sonata will feature 13 venues, including two new culinary\nconcepts: La Table par Maîtres Cuisiniers de France and Nikkei Kitchen, as\nwell as The Grand Dining Room and beloved Oceania Cruises specialty\nrestaurants Jacques, Red Ginger, Polo Grill and Toscana.\n\nOceania Sonata will embark on a wide-ranging inaugural season from August 2027\nthrough April 2028, visiting more than 90 destinations across Europe, the\nCaribbean, Panama Canal, Mexico, and Central and South America.\n\nHighlighted Voyages:\n\n * Mediterranean Collage:\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4760635-1&h=2765672101&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oceaniacruises.com%2Fcruises%2FSON270807%2F&a=Mediterranean+Collage%3A)\n\n 14-day voyage from Rome to Trieste, departing August 7, 2027. Oceania\nSonata's maiden voyage will trace the Mediterranean from Italy to the\nAdriatic, visiting Malta, Greece, Montenegro and Croatia during the journey.\nHighlights include a seven-port exploration of Greece; Bar, Montenegro; and\nSplit and Zadar, Croatia before arriving in Trieste.\n * Greeks & Byzantines:\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4760635-1&h=2896058291&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oceaniacruises.com%2Fcruises%2FSON271014&a=Greeks+%26+Byzantines%3A)\n\n 7-day voyage from Athens to Istanbul, departing October 14, 2027. This\nEastern Mediterranean voyage showcases the history and beauty of Greece and\nTurkey, with calls in Paros, Heraklion, Rhodes and Patmos before continuing to\nIzmir. Oceania Sonata then arrives in Istanbul for an overnight stay, giving\nguests additional time to discover the city before disembarking the following\nmorning.\n * Panama Canal Coastlines:\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4760635-1&h=1302543832&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oceaniacruises.com%2Fcruises%2FSON280106&a=Panama+Canal+Coastlines%3A)\n\n 16-day voyage from Los Angeles to Miami, departing January 6, 2028. Linking\nthe Pacific and Atlantic coasts, this itinerary features calls in Mexico,\nGuatemala and Costa Rica before making a daylight transit of the Panama Canal.\nThe journey continues to Cartagena, Colombia, and George Town, Grand Cayman\nbefore arriving in Miami.\n * Tropical Coves:\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4760635-1&h=4043415650&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oceaniacruises.com%2Fcruises%2FSON280301%2F&a=Tropical+Coves%3A)\n\n 10-day voyage roundtrip from Miami, departing March 1, 2028. Designed for a\nwarm-weather escape, this Caribbean voyage balances island-hopping with time\nto unwind at sea. Oceania Sonata will sail from Miami to Puerto Plata,\nDominican Republic; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas;\nBasseterre, St. Kitts; St. John's, Antigua; and Tortola, British Virgin\nIslands, with three days at sea woven throughout the journey before returning\nto Miami.\nFor more information on Oceania Cruises' collection of small, luxurious ships\nand curated global itineraries, visit OceaniaCruises.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4760635-1&h=1236059447&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oceaniacruises.com%2F&a=OceaniaCruises.com)\nor call 855-OCEANIA.\n\nAbout Oceania Cruises®\n\nOceania Cruises® is the world's leading destination- and culinary-focused\nluxury cruise line, celebrated for its port-rich voyages and authentic\ncultural and culinary experiences. The line's intimate, luxurious ships\nfeature an adults-only environment, with a high proportion of spacious rooms\nand suites, calling on more than 600 marquee and boutique ports in more than\n100 countries across seven continents, with destination-intensive itineraries\nranging from seven to 180 days. Aboard the designer-inspired ships, guests\nenjoy personalized service supported by a strong crew-to-guest ratio,\nalongside The Finest Cuisine at Sea®, prepared by one of the highest\nchef-to-guest ratios at sea. Oceania Cruises® is also recognized as one of\nthe world's most awarded cruise lines, with accolades spanning luxury, dining,\nservice and destination experiences. Oceania Cruises® has five Sonata Class\nships on order scheduled for delivery in 2027, 2029, 2032, 2035 and 2037.\nOceania Cruises® is a wholly owned subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line\nHoldings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH).\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/oceania-cruises-floats-out-oceania-sonata-marking-major-construction-milestone-for-first-ship-in-new-sonata-class-302861171.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/oceania-cruises-floats-out-oceania-sonata-marking-major-construction-milestone-for-first-ship-in-new-sonata-class-302861171.html)\n\nSOURCE Oceania Cruises\n\n\n\nMMGY PR, 501-351-2201, oceaniacruisespr@mmgy.com\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1976545/Oceania-Sonata-being-floated-out-in-Italy.jpg?id=OA2914780\nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1023403/Oceania-Cruises-Logo.jpg?id=OA2914751\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. 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