Introducing Oceania Sonata

Slated to launch in August 2027, Oceania Sonata is set to be the first of the brand-new Sonata Class ships, followed by Oceania Arietta in 2029.

Combining intimacy, culinary excellence and thoughtful, destination-led travel, Sonata will be Oceania Cruises’ most spacious and best-equipped ship yet. Carrying 1,390 guests to new destinations around the world, the ship will usher in a new era of contemporary luxury cruising.

Oceania Cruises has always claimed to have the ‘finest cuisine at sea’ and Sonata will be taking this concept to a whole new level, with new dining spots to enjoy on board. And this isn’t the only new feature to appear on the upcoming vessel. Suites will make up 30% of the onboard accommodation and more casual public spaces will be expanded.

Jason Montague, Chief Luxury Officer of Oceania Cruises says "We are delighted to unveil Oceania Sonata, the start of our exciting next chapter, as we forge our fantastic future as leaders in luxury cruising," He goes on to note "Each new ship offers an opportunity to reimagine and perfect the travel experience, and as the inaugural vessel of our Sonata Class, Oceania Sonata embodies our vision for the future – one defined by a passion for exquisite cuisine, exceptional service and immersive travel experiences – and we cannot wait to share more news in the coming weeks and months."

Panache Cruises Founder and CEO, James Cole, shares highlights from his recent journey with Oceania Cruises. “In early 2025 I had the joy of hosting a group of 32 guests aboard Oceania Cruises’ newest ship, Vista, for a Founders hosted adventure and what a journey it turned out to be. From the moment we sailed out of Los Angeles, there was this buzz of excitement in the air.”

“The food on board was every bit as impressive as the itinerary. Red Ginger continues to be one of my all-time favourite restaurants at sea. And to top it all off, I got to celebrate a big birthday in true style at Polo Grill, where I took on a 34oz Porterhouse steak… and yes, I absolutely demolished it.”

“I’m very excited to see what Oceania does to make Sonata bigger and better than before. They’re consistently one of my favourite, go-to cruise lines and this new era of luxury cruising is a fantastic step forward for the brand.”

Oceania Sonata’s inaugural season in the latter half of 2027 promises itineraries encompassing sought-after ports in the Mediterranean and radiant islands in the Caribbean—and everything in between.

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