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Oceania
Cruises is pleased to announce that it has commenced
construction of its first new Oceania-Class ship during
the gala steel-cutting ceremony at the Fincantieri’s
Sestre Ponente Shipyard in Genoa, Italy. |
Presided over by Frank Del Rio, Chairman
of Prestige Cruise Holdings, Oceania Cruises’ parent
company, and attended by some of the line’s most loyal
past guests, the first piece of steel was ceremoniously
cut to officially begin construction of Oceania Cruises’
first brand-new ship.
During the ceremony, Del Rio also revealed the name of
the first ship as Marina along with design details of
the Veranda Staterooms and Penthouse Suites.
“Oceania Club members, our loyal repeat guests, are not
only responsible for Oceania Cruises’ success, they have
also played a great role in the design and development
of these splendid new ships,” stated Del Rio.
After the ceremony, Oceania Club members, dignitaries
from Fincantieri and members of the media toured the
builder’s mock-ups of the Veranda Staterooms and
Penthouse Suites. These accommodations, which are on
average, 50% larger than those on the Regatta Class
ships, will set new standards for spaciousness and
comfort.
Veranda Staterooms, at 312 square feet, will incorporate
larger sitting areas, marble-clad bathrooms with
separate tub and shower, copious closet space and
extra-large private verandas for relaxation.
The Penthouse Suites will be 429 square feet and feature
a large living area, space for in-suite dining, separate
sleeping area, extra-large bathrooms, walk-in closets
and a host of other amenities.
“Marina will not be just a ship, she will be a place of
beauty that offers our guests unparalleled comfort,
amenities and a culinary experience that is beyond
compare. Marina, along with her sister-ship, will be the
most beautiful ships to sail the seven seas,” added Del
Rio.
The Oceania-Class represents an evolution of the line’s
extremely popular Regatta-Class ships. This new class of
mid size cruise vessels will retain all of the warmth,
popular design elements and signature amenities of the
Regatta-Class while affording guests an additional level
of comfort, convenience and many new luxury amenities.
Designed to cruise to all corners of the globe, the new
ships will boast a cruising speed 20% faster than the
Regatta-Class. In addition to their greater speed, the
new ships will have a greater range that enables them to
undertake the itineraries to virtually any destination
worldwide.
The new ships will be awash in rich, dark woods, Italian
marble, lustrous granite, fine wool carpets and
sumptuous leather. No detail is being overlooked to
create an array of spacious, yet intimate public spaces
and luxurious staterooms and suites.
They will accommodate 1,252 guests in 626 staterooms and
suites who will be served by more than 780 staff
members. 96% of all accommodations will feature private
teak verandas and guests will dine in their choice of
six open seating restaurants.
Additional details on the ships’ public spaces, suites
and dining venues will be revealed in the comings
months.
Oceania-Class Facts:
Name: MARINA:
Debuts September 2010
Oceania Class II:
Debuts July 2011
Guest Capacity:
1,252 (Double Occupancy)
Tonnage:
66,000 - estimated
Builder:
Fincantieri; Sestre Ponente, Italy
Length:
782 feet
Width:
105 feet
Draft:
24 feet
Cruising Speed:
20 knots
Propulsion:
Diesel Electric, 2 controllable pitch propellers
Restaurants:
Six Open Seating Restaurants
Accommodations:
626 Guest Staterooms and Suites:
* 3 Owner's Suites
* 6 Vista Suites
* 10 Oceania Suites
* 121 Penthouse Suites
* 440 Veranda Staterooms
* 20 Ocean View Staterooms
* 26 Inside Staterooms
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