Oceania Cruises is pleased to announce the first design details of its new Oceania-Class ships that are scheduled for delivery in 2010 and 2011. The ships, to be constructed in Fincantieri’s Sestre Ponente shipyard in Genoa, Italy, have been designed by the world’s foremost architects of luxury ships, Y&S Architecture and Interior Design of Oslo, Norway. Y&S has been retained to design all of the public spaces, suites and staterooms, and Gunnar Aaserud, a Partner and Executive Architect at Y&S, who has done extensive work on the line’s Regatta-Class ships, is leading the design team for the Oceania-Class.The new Oceania-Class has been designed with all the signature elements that guests and travel agents cherish, and the décor will be imbued with the same warmth and charm that the Regatta-Class is renowned for. Signature public spaces will include Martinis, Horizons, The Patio, and a Grand Staircase that sweeps up both sides of the lobby. The color palette will feature a mixture of dulcet tones which will be accented and offset by earthen and jewel tones, while an eclectic assemblage of furnishings and accent pieces will create a warm, welcoming atmosphere that more closely resembles that of a fine home or manor.
The new ships will be awash in rich, dark woods, Italian marble, lustrous granite, fine wool carpets and sumptuous leather. No expense is being spared to create an array of spacious, yet intimate public spaces and luxurious staterooms and suites.
The new ships 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.
Deck by deck highlights can be found by clickig on “more” below.
Deck-by-Deck Highlights:
Deck 15
- Horizons – observation lounge and nightclub
- Sports Deck
Deck 14
- Spa and Fitness Center
- The Patio
- Library
- Polo Grill - classic steakhouse
- Toscana - gourmet Italian restaurant
Deck 12
- Guest Suites
- Culinary Arts Center
- Enrichment Center
- Waves Bar
- Swimming Pool and Jacuzzis
- Waves Grill & Milkshake Bar
- Private Dining Rooms, Wine Cellar and Veranda
- Terrace Café - casual buffet restaurant
Decks 11 through 7
- Guest Staterooms and Suites
Deck 6
- Upper Hall
- Martinis
- Casino
- Card Rooom
- Grand Bar
- Grand Dining Room - Continental Cuisine
Deck 5
- Main Lounge
- Reception Hall and Lounge
- French Restaurant - country French cuisine
- Asian Restaurant - a fusion of Asian cuisines
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.
Oceania-Class Facts:
| Oceania Class I: | Debuts Fall 2010 |
| Oceania Class II: | Debuts Summer 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:
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