MIAMI, May 1, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- Oceania Cruises, the world's leading culinary-
and destination-focused cruise line, has welcomed its newest ship –
Vista. Delivered at Fincantieri's shipyard in Genoa, Italy, Oceania Cruises' initial
Allura Class ship features several
firsts in the realms of dining, accommodation and guest
experience.
This 67,000-ton, 791-foot-long ship is one of the most
anticipated new ships to join the global cruise fleet in 2023. The
1,200-guest Vista boasts the most spacious standard
staterooms at sea, three brand-new dining concepts and operates
with a market-leading service ratio of two staff members for every
three guests. She is highly anticipated by brand loyal and new
guests alike, with only a few select staterooms available for her
inaugural summer season in the Mediterranean.
Vista builds on Oceania Cruises' exemplary
reputation of destination-rich itineraries with world-class service
and The Finest Cuisine at Sea® by offering 11
culinary venues, three of which are new concepts – Ember, a
signature restaurant featuring elevated American cuisine; Aquamar
Kitchen, which brings wellness offerings to a new level; and The
Bakery at Baristas, an expansion of popular coffee bar Baristas,
serving freshly baked French and Italian pastries. In addition to
an elevated mixology program with innovative specialty cocktails,
Vista's new Broadway-caliber productions feature
recognizable songs by some of the world's most beloved artists and
contemporary dance numbers led by "Dancing with the Stars"
choreographer Britt Stewart.
"Today we usher in a new era for Oceania Cruises with the
delivery of Vista," said Frank A.
Del Rio, President of Oceania Cruises. "We could not have
built such an exceptional ship without the close partnership
enjoyed with Fincantieri. We thank each and every person who had a
hand in bringing her to life. From the smallest of design details
to the largest per capita galley at sea, Vista is a marvel
that will be enjoyed by guests for decades to come."
When constructing Vista, Fincantieri's key intention was
to embody Oceania Cruises' commitment to luxury and top-of-the-line
guest experiences. The innovative ship is a reflection of
Fincantieri's extensive abilities and commitment to quality.
Vista will be christened on May 8,
2023, in an exclusive glittering ceremony in Valletta, Malta, by her godmother, celebrated
Italian-American chef, author, restaurateur and Emmy Award-winning
food personality Giada De
Laurentiis. The christening is due to begin at 9 PM CEST, and the event will be livestreamed at
12 PM PDT/3 PM
EDT/8 PM BST/9 PM CEST/5 AM AEST
(next day) for anyone who wishes to join. The event site and
livestream registration can be found here:
www.VistaCelebration.com.
After her summer season in the Mediterranean, Vista will
sail to Canada and New England
before heading south for a series of winter itineraries exploring
the Caribbean, Mexico and Central
America.
As Oceania Cruises takes delivery, the line announces its
leadership team for Vista. The newly appointed shipboard
leaders bring widespread experience from longstanding careers in
the industry to their new roles leading 800 crew members on the
1,200-guest ship.
Vista Leadership Team
Captain Luca Manzi: Born
in Chiavari, just east of Portofino, Italy, Captain Luca
Manzi, Vista's dynamic leader, has always been
fascinated by life at sea. He graduated from the Marine Academy and
the Navy Academy. With a career spanning over three decades,
including serving as a lieutenant in the Italian Navy and
commanding cargo ships, he brings a wealth of knowledge and
experience to his new role.
Staff Captain Edgardo
Cossu: A native of Sardinia,
Italy, Edgardo Cossu was born
and raised in the small fishing village of Camogli, known as the
"City of a Thousand White Sailing Ships." Ever since he was a
child, he had a passion for the sea, deciding to embark at a young
age as a sailor working on small local ferries and private yachts.
After graduating maritime nautical school, he began his career
sailing around the world working on cargo and cruise ships.
General Manager Dominique
Nicolle: Hailing from Brittany, France, Dominique
Nicolle started his career as a trained chef working in
high-end restaurants in Germany.
In 1994, he entered the cruise industry during which time he has
held multiple positions ranging from chef to general manager.
Executive Chef Frederic
Camonin: Born in France, Frederic Camonin has been surrounded
by cooking for as long as he can remember, starting with his
family's catering business. Since attending culinary school in
Verdun he has myriad experiences to his credit including time spent
at French restaurants and brasseries as well as catering. For the
past 20 years, he has dedicated his life to traveling the world as
a chef at sea, furthering his passion for elevated cuisine.
Food & Beverage Director Susanna
Cahyadi: Susanna Cahyadi
was born and raised on a farm in the North West province of
South Africa. She completed her
studies in hospitality management in Phalaborwa and worked at
various private game reserves and lodges before joining
Insignia in 2011. She relished her time on board and has
expanded her career at sea ever since.
Cruise Director Paul Baya:
Originally from Hastings-on-Hudson, New
York, Paul Baya now resides in Coconut Grove (Miami), Florida. He attended Lynchburg College in Virginia on a singing scholarship majoring in
communications and minoring in theatre performance. In 1995, days
after graduating college, Paul started working on board his very
first ship which launched his illustrious career in the
industry.
A full overview of Vista's 2023 and 2024 itineraries can
be found at OceaniaCruises.com. For additional information on
Oceania Cruises' small-ship luxury product, exquisitely crafted
cuisine and expertly curated travel experiences, visit
OceaniaCruises.com, call 855-OCEANIA or speak with a professional
travel advisor.
About Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises is the world's
leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line. The line's
seven small, luxurious ships carry a maximum of 1,238 guests and
feature The Finest Cuisine at Sea® and
destination-rich itineraries that span the globe. Expertly curated
travel experiences aboard the designer-inspired, small ships call
on more than 600 marquee and boutique ports in more than 100
countries on seven continents on voyages that range from seven to
more than 200 days. The brand has a second 1,200-guest newbuild,
Allura, on order for delivery in 2025. Oceania Cruises
is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
(NYSE: NCLH). To learn more, visit www.nclhltd.com.
About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
Norwegian
Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is the leading global cruise
company that operates Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and
Regent Seven Seas Cruises. With a combined fleet of 30 ships and
more than 60,000 berths, NCLH offers itineraries to nearly 500
destinations worldwide. NCLH has seven additional ships scheduled
for delivery across its three brands, adding over 19,000 berths to
its fleet. To learn more, visit www.nclhltd.com
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