Work has started on the first of two 65,000 Oceania class gross ton newbuildings of the Florida based upper premium operator Oceania Cruises at the Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente Shipyard in Genoa, Italy. <br /><br />Presided over by Frank Del Rio, Chairman of Prestige Cruise Holdings, Oceania Cruises' parent company, and attended by some of the line's most loyal past guests, the first piece of steel was ceremoniously cut to officially begin construction of Oceania Cruises' first brand-new ship. During the ceremony, Del Rio also revealed the name of the first ship as Marina along with design details of the Veranda Staterooms and Penthouse Suites.<br /><br />Veranda Staterooms, at 312 square feet, will incorporate larger sitting areas, marble-clad bathrooms with separate tub and shower, copious closet space and extra-large private verandas for relaxation.The Penthouse Suites will be 429 square feet and feature a large living area, space for in-suite dining, separate sleeping area, extra-large bathrooms, walk-in closets and a host of other amenities. <br /><br />&quot;Marina will not be just a ship, she will be a place of beauty that offers our guests unparalleled comfort, amenities and a culinary experience that is beyond compare. Marina, along with her sister-ship, will bethe most beautiful ships to sail the seven seas,&quot; added Del Rio.