March 27, 2012 -- Oceania Cruises’ eagerly anticipated new ship, Riviera, successfully completed sea trials on March 26. The twin sister of Oceania Marina endured three days of functional evaluation on the Mediterranean Sea under countless variations of ocean conditions and internal technical settings. She passed the test with flying colors.
Riviera’s Captain, Luca Manzi, was thrilled with the ship’s performance. The ship “handled perfectly,” he said.
Technicians and engineers from the Fincantieri Sestre shipyard, near Genoa, Italy, along with Oceania Cruises’ technical teams, put the 66,084 ton ship through grueling tests of speed, maneuverability, equipment function – including hydrodynamics and propulsion systems - and safety features. It was the final assessment to deem Riviera seaworthy. Now she gets outfitted with finishing touches and decorative details. Read more »