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Oceania Sonata floats out in Italy ahead of 2027 debut

The first of five planned Sonata Class ships has moved to a fitting-out berth at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard.

The Holland America Line ship called at the Inverclyde port during a voyage from Belfast to Liverpool.

The 2026-2033 plan seeks greater economic benefits while addressing pressure on communities, ecosystems and maritime infrastructure.

Royal Caribbean rescheduled the August 28, 2026 departure to August 29 and revised it to a three-night cruise.