Oceania Cruises has welcomed its much-heralded new ship Vista in a special hand-over ceremony at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa, Italy.
The 67,000-ton, 1,200-guest boasts the most spacious standard staterooms at sea, three brand-new dining concepts and operates with a service ratio of two staff members for every three guests.
“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.
“Vista is a marvel that will be enjoyed by guests for decades to come.”
Vista will be christened on Monday (8 May) by her godmother Giada De Laurentiis, a celebrated Italian-American chef, author, restaurateur and Emmy Award-winning food personality .
The christening is due to begin at 8pm BST for anyone and livestream registration can be found at www.vistacelebration.com.
Vista captain Luca Manzi leads the hand-over celebration in Genoa
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.