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Oceania Cruises® Celebrates Keel Laying for New-Generation Ship, Oceania Sonata™, at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Marghera, Italy
Oceania Cruises®, the world's leading culinary- and destination-focused luxury cruise line, 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.
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