Oceania Cruises has unveiled a first look at the itineraries of Oceania Sonata, the first ship in its all-new Sonata Class debuting in August 2027.
Now available online for preview with bookings opening on January 28, 2026, Oceania Sonata’s inaugural season features 22 sailings from August 2027 through April 2028, spanning more than 90 destinations on voyages ranging from seven to 16 days.
The 1,390-guest vessel will trace a sweeping route through the heralded capitals and coastal towns of Europe to vibrant ports across the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central and South America, offering shore excursions, overnight port stays and longer days ashore.
Oceania Sonata’s maiden voyage will set sail from Rome (Civitavecchia) on August 7, 2027, beginning a 14-day journey to Trieste. Highlighted ports of call include Catania, Italy; Valletta, Malta; Katakolon, Greece; Bar, Montenegro; and the Croatian port of Zadar.
Oceania Sonata’s inaugural season will see it visit storied European cities including Barcelona, Spain; Athens, Greece; and Lisbon, Portugal alongside lesser-known ports such as Paros, Greece; Koper, Slovenia; Sarandë, Albania; and Palamós, Spain. Thanks to an abundance of overnight stays, guests can dive deeper into the culture, gastronomy and heritage of destinations including Istanbul, Turkey; Livorno, Italy; and Bordeaux, France.
Following its Mediterranean sailings, Oceania Sonata will transit the Atlantic to Miami where she will begin her inaugural tropical season. Ports of call include long-standing guest favorites in the Caribbean such as Bridgetown, Barbados, and Tortola, British Virgin Islands; plus, hidden gems across Latin America like Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa, Mexico, and Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala; as well as sailing a daylight transit through the Panama Canal.
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Sample Itineraries:
- Mediterranean Collage (Maiden Voyage): Rome to Trieste, August 7, 2027, 14 days: Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; Salerno, Italy; Catania (Sicily), Italy; Valletta, Malta; Katakolon, Greece; Heraklion (Crete), Greece; Paros, Greece; Athens (Piraeus), Greece; Mykonos, Greece; Argostoli (Cephalonia), Greece; Corfu, Greece; Bar, Montenegro; Split, Croatia; Zadar, Croatia; Trieste, Italy
- Summer’s End Sailaway: Barcelona to London (Southampton), August 30, 2027, 10 days: Barcelona, Spain; Palma de Mallorca, Spain; Seville (Cádiz), Spain; Lisbon, Portugal; Oporto, Portugal; La Coruña, Spain; Bilbao, Spain; Bordeaux (Pauillac), France; London (Southampton), United Kingdom
- Greeks & Byzantines: Athens to Istanbul, October 14, 2027, 7 days: Athens (Piraeus), Greece; Paros, Greece; Heraklion (Crete), Greece; Rhodes, Greece; Patmos, Greece; Izmir, Turkey; Istanbul, Turkey
- Rose-Hued Palaces & Playas: Barcelona to Miami, November 18, 2027, 14 days: Barcelona, Spain; Alicante, Spain; Granada (Motril), Spain; Seville (Cádiz), Spain; Funchal (Madeira), Portugal; Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda; Miami, Florida
- Halcyon Holidays: Miami to Los Angeles, December 19, 2027, 16 days: Miami, Florida; George Town, Grand Cayman; Cartagena, Colombia; Panama Canal Daylight Transit; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala; Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa, Mexico; Manzanillo, Mexico; Ensenada, Mexico; Los Angeles, California
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Oceania Sonata Highlights:
- Oceania Sonata is the most innovative and luxurious Oceania Cruises ship to date.
- The ship accommodates 1,390 guests and 855 crew. It also features one chef for every eight guests, and half of the ship’s crew is dedicated to culinary operations.
- A diverse culinary program at sea features 13 dining experiences at no additional cost.
- Debuting aboard Oceania Sonata will be the exclusive fine-dining restaurant La Table par Maîtres Cuisiniers de France and Nikkei Kitchen, an evening venue focused on a vibrant fusion of Peruvian flavors and refined Japanese culinary techniques.
- According to the cruise line, La Table will be the only restaurant at sea launched with the seal of approval of the fabled Maîtres Cuisiniers de France (Master Chefs of France).
- The menu at Nikkei Kitchen will celebrate the customs of both Peruvian and Japanese cultures while embracing experimentation. Nikkei Kitchen’s bright and airy interior, complete with a modern, open kitchen, will echo the fresh and light dishes served each evening.
- The ship offers a wider choice of entertainment and social spaces, including the new Opus Lounge, situated just steps from the lobby adjacent to the Library.
- Expanded social gathering spaces include a larger Baristas café and an enhanced Crêperie, creating inviting touchpoints for connection throughout the day.
- Enhanced experiential learning venues include expanded culinary learning opportunities and the LYNC Digital Center.
