Page 114 - ΝΑΥΤΙΚΑ ΧΡΟΝΙΚΑ - SEPT 2025
P. 114
International waters
Bringing together in Greece is a force for growth and pros- personalised, intuitive service and immer-
representatives perity — and coordination and collabora- sive enrichment opportunities for our
from governments, port tion are key to its sustainability. It features guests”, said Jason Montague, Chief Lux-
authorities, and a series of videos showcasing testimonials ury Officer of Oceania Cruises.
tourism leaders, Cruise and insights from across the cruise value Oceania Allura will be followed in sum-
Lines International chain. The first two videos show: mer 2027 by the line’s first Sonata Class
Association (CLIA) • Cruising and Economic Impact vessel, “Oceania Sonata”, and then
has launched the “All – with commentary from the Sec- by her sister ship, “Oceania Arietta”
Aboard Greece” campaign retary General for the Aegean and in 2029, representing the dawn of a new
to promote cooperation Island Policy, Mr Manolis Koutou- generation of luxury cruising. Each
and sustainable growth lakis, port agents, and academics, Sonata Class vessel will carry approxi-
in the cruise sector. the video highlights how cruising mately 1,390 guests and measure approx-
generates over €1.1 billion in added imately 86,000 gross tonnes.
value and supports hundreds At the delivery ceremony in Genoa, Mon-
of jobs in island and port commu- tague announced that two further Sonata
nities. Class ships will join the fleet. The vessels,
• Ports and Growth – Spotlight- previously ordered as options for Oceania
ing multiple destinations, this Cruises, have now been confirmed for
video explores the importance delivery in 2032 and 2035, respectively.
of infrastructure and long-term
planning in developing Greece Celestyal announces successful
as a leading cruise hub. refinancing as it accelerates
“Cruising is particularly important to growth strategy
the Greek economy, as it supports Celestyal has announced the successful
the livelihoods of thousands of people completion of a major refinancing initia-
across the country, and these profes- tive, replacing its original vessel acquisi-
sionals are our greatest ambassadors. tion funding with a more efficient financ-
We are proud that, through this campaign, ing model.
we are giving a voice to the people This milestone marks a significant step
and professionals who make cruising in forward in Celestyal’s growth plans, sub-
Greece possible”, said Maria Deligianni, stantially lowering the company’s cost of
Regional Director Eastern Mediterranean, capital and unlocking additional flexibility
CLIA. to reinvest in its fleet, product and com-
mercial operations.
Oceania Cruises takes delivery Marios Theodosiou, Chief Financial
of “Oceania Allura” – its eighth Officer at Celestyal, said: “This refinanc-
luxury ship ing marks a powerful endorsement of
Oceania Cruises has recently taken the progress we’ve made to evolve and
delivery of the “Oceania Allura”, its eighth fuel Celestyal’s ambitious development
elegant boutique ship. strategy. From a full fleet renewal and
The 1,200-guest “Oceania Allura”, built more sustainable operations, to expand-
at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Genoa, ing our commercial footprint, launching
is the second ship in Oceania Cruises’ year-round operations, and announcing
Allura Class and heralds the evolution our sailing programme further ahead than
of Oceania Cruises’ legacy of offering ever before, we’ve demonstrated our abil-
culinary – and destination-immersive ity to transform at pace”.
travel experiences. The “Oceania Allura” It also signals growing confidence in
follows her sister ship, “Oceania Vista”, Celestyal’s long-term business model,
which was launched to global acclaim in underpinned by improved profitability,
May 2023. enhanced financial resilience and con-
“The 'Oceania Allura' is our most innova- sistent operational delivery.
tive and luxurious ship to date. She rep- “We are well-positioned to continue deliv-
resents our bold vision for an entirely new ering on our strategic ambitions with a
generation of luxury travel experiences. strong financial foundation, including
As always, at the heart of this beauti- diversifying source markets and expand-
ful ship is an extraordinary crew dedi- ing into new regions, accelerating the
cated to providing exceptional cuisine, next stage of our growth.”
112 NX
