Oceania Sonata deck 12 plan

Deck layout and review

Review of Oceania Sonata deck 12

Horizons is a bow-facing Bar Lounge (an indoor observation lounge) served by the Horizons Bar. Horizons Lounge features slanted floor-ceiling windows, ample seating, live entertainment, full bar service, Afternoon Tea service (4-5 pm). The Lounge transforms into a Disco Nightclub in the evenings.

Smoking Lounge provides a spot where smoking (generally cigarettes) is allowed away from main public areas — giving both smokers and non‑smokers a compromise so others aren’t exposed to smoke in dining rooms, cabins, or lounges.

The Culinary Center is a hands‑on cooking classroom where guests participate in demonstrations and interactive lessons with professional chefs. It hosts the “Gourmet Explorer Series” consisting of 20 cooking classes – regional cuisine themed according to ports of call along the ship's itineraries. Classes duration range from 45 min up to 3 hours (depending on the cruise itinerary). There is also an exclusive cooking class (La Technique) focusing on the techniques of Oceania cruise ships restaurants’ master chef Chef Jaques Pepin.

Chef’s Studio is a culinary experience venue linked to The Culinary Center for chef‑led events, tastings, and intimate dinners.

Aquamar Kitchen is a casual dining spot focused on fresh, wellness‑inspired food (e.g., smoothies, energy bowls, salads, wraps, and balanced dishes). 

Nikkei Kitchen is a specialty restaurant celebrating Peruvian‑Japanese (Nikkei) fusion cuisine with vibrant global flavors. it present a different culinary course, drawing on the rich heritage of Nikkei cuisine — the fusion of Peruvian ingredients and Japanese techniques — with dishes centred on fresh seafood, bright citrus, soy-based sauces and spicy peppers. Chef Gustavo Sugay, with over two decades’ experience in this cuisine, has collaborated with Quaretti and Barale to design the menus. Nikkei Kitchen features a modern, open-kitchen interior and is part of the ship’s standard specialty dining options, available on a first-come, first-served basis, without reservations. 

Waves Grill is a poolside casual grill serving all‑American favorites like burgers, sandwiches and pizzas, plus desserts and milkshakes near the pool. The quick meals choices here are made-to-order daily specialties, burgers, fries, hotdogs, fresh salads, seafood, fruits, desserts, homemade ice cream. In the evenings, Waves Grill transforms into an alfresco Pizzeria serving fresh-backed pizzas, grilled Italian specialties, salads, rosemary focaccia with burrata, and desserts like Nutella pizza.

Waves Bar is a bar space next to Waves Grill/pool offering drinks and refreshments while you relax poolside.

Pool Deck is the outdoor pool area for sunbathing, swimming, and enjoying drinks/food from nearby venues. It features a pool and two whirlpools.

Terrace Café is a buffet‑style casual dining restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner with international‑ inspired cuisine. In the evenings it transforms into “Tapas On The Terrace” (Mediterranean cuisine).