Miami-based Oceania Cruises announced the delay of its newest ship, Riviera, which was slated to debut on April 24. The cruise line said it was notified by Fincantieri (the Genoa, Italy shipyard where the 1,250-passenger ship is being built) late last week that strikes at the site construction site has resulted in deliery delays.
The maiden voyage of Riviera has moved from April 24 to May 16, and all guests affected by the delay will be contacted by their travel agents or by Oceania Cruises directly to discuss alternative cruise dates.
“We sincerely regret any inconvenience that this may cause our guests,” stated Kunal S. Kamlani, the cruise line's president. “We are working very closely with the shipyard to ensure Riviera is completed to meet Oceania's high standards of quality and service.”
“We know that sophisticated international travelers are anxious to welcome Riviera and we regret that labor strikes have caused this delay,” said Giuseppe Bono, Fincantieri's chief executive officer. “All of us at Fincantieri are committed to producing a superior quality ship and we will deliver a truly magnificent vessel to Oceania Cruises without further delays.”
The maiden voyage, a 10-day “Pearls of the Aegean” cruise, will include an overnight aboard ship in Venice before visiting Dubrovnik, Kotor, Corfu, Monemvasia, Crete, Santorini, Kusadasi (gateway to Ephesus), Delos, Mykonos and Athens.
Cruiser compensation
Anyone booked on affected sailings will have the option of picking another cruise and receiving a future cruise credit, which ranges from $250 to $1,000 per guest, depending on category of accommodation. In the event guests do not wish to rebook, they will receive a full refund. Travel agent commissions will be protected.
For more information on Riviera or Oceania Cruises, or to order a brochure, contact a travel professional, visit www.OceaniaCruises.com or call toll-free at 800-531-5658.
About Oceania Cruises
The Riviera is the sister ship of Oceania Cruises® Marina (which debuted in January 2011) which offers some of the best cuisine afloat--served in several venues with no surcharge, comfortable cabins and seamless service, as well as extraordinary value fares. Itineraries visit more than 330 ports in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and the Americas aboard the 684 guest Regatta, Insignia and Nautica.
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