Oceania Sonata

The 2027-built Oceania Sonata cruise ship is the first of four "SONATA Class" vessels representing a modified VISTA Class design. Sonata's sisterships are Arietta (2029), TBN3 (2032), and TBN4 (2035).

The newbuild Sonata is the Oceania fleet's 9th vessel. It was designed and constructed by the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri in Venice Italy (at Marghera Yard) and is currently scheduled for inauguration in August 2027.

Like all fleetmates, the vessel (IMO number 1036276) will be Marshall Islands/France-flagged (MMSI tba) and registered in Majuro.

History - construction and ownership

Oceania Cruises is a USA-based passenger shipping company and luxury travel brand owned by NCLH-Norwegian (shipowner), Between April 2007 and September 2014, the company (as part of "Prestige Cruise Holdings") was owned by Apollo Management LP, one of the world's largest private investment equity funds.

Since September 2014, Oceania and the sister company RSSC-Regent have been owned by NCLH, acquired at a total cost of USD 3 billion.

Since January 2026, Oceania has been an adults-only cruise line/sea travel brand.

Oceania ships offer luxury cruises with relatively shorter itineraries, as well as Around The World voyages up to 180 days in length.

The Sonata ship's design philosophy harmonizes grand, light-filled public spaces with serene, private enclaves, creating an ambiance that is both uplifting and indulgent for the discerning traveler.

Oceania Cruises' SONATA class vessels are the fleet's biggest, most spacious, and amenity-rich.

Decks and Cabins

Oceania Sonata staterooms (613 total in 16 grades) include 149 Suites, 444 Balcony cabins (of which 6x Solo/Studios), and 20 French Balcony. Most cabins are sized 245 ft2 / 23 m2. The largest passenger accommodations are the aft-facing Owners Suites (1335 ft2 / 124 m2 plus 665 ft2 / 62 m2 wraparound terrace).

Unlike the older fleetmates, Oceania's ship Sonata has no Oceanview (cabins with non-opening windows) and Interior cabins (without windows).

Around 30% of all passenger accommodations are top-tier suites, in addition to the Veranda Suites (standard balcony cabins). With the SONATA design, Oceania also introduced two new suite categories (Horizon Suite, and Penthouse Deluxe Suite), redesigned/expanded the Owner's Suites (2 full bedrooms), and also redesigned the Vista Suites (aft-facing), the Oceania Suites (having separate living/sleeping areas), and the Penthouse Suites (now paired with the new Deluxe Penthouses).

The boat has 15 decks, of which 12 are passenger-accessible and 8 have cabins.

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

Oceania Cruises Sonata ship offers 10 total dining options (4 of which are fleet-firsts) and has four reservations-only / specialty restaurants, plus a Lido Buffet restaurant and casual food bars. Specialty restaurants come with no additional charge but require reservations for dinner.

The main restaurants are Jacques (French), Polo Grill (steakhouse), Toscana (Mediterranean), Red Ginger (Pan-Asian), and Grand Dining Room. New dining venues are La Table par Maitres Cuisiniers de France (an ultra-exclusive fine-dining restaurant) and Nikkei Kitchen (an evening eatery).

Follows the complete list of Oceania Sonata restaurants and food bars.

La Table par Maitres Cuisiniers de France is the only shipboard restaurant at sea bearing the endorsement of Maitres Cuisiniers de France (Master Chefs of France). MCF is a prestigious global association of top French chefs dedicated to preserving, promoting, and transmitting French culinary art and heritage, focusing on excellence, tradition, innovation, and quality products. MCF members act as ambassadors, training apprentices, organizing cooking competitions and championing French regions' cuisine and high-quality ingredients. The 18-seat La Table is a dinner-only VIP restaurant (at a surcharge), and reservations are required. It offers a rotating menu crafted by the ship's Executive Culinary Directors, and the MCF chefs Alexis Quaretti and Eric Barale. The venue also revives Oceania Cruises’ signature Dom Perignon Experience, delivering a 6-course tasting menu paired with vintage Champagne.

Nikkei Kitchen restaurant presents a culinary course drawing on the heritage of Nikkei cuisine - a fusion of Peruvian ingredients and Japanese cooking techniques. The dishes center on fresh seafood, bright citrus, soy-based sauces, and spicy peppers. Nikkei Kitchen's menus were developed by chef Gustavo Sugay, in collaboration with Alexis Quaretti (Oceania's Executive Culinary Director) and Eric Barale (one of Oceania's two Executive Culinary Directors). Nikkei Kitchen features a modern, open-kitchen interior and is part of the standard/complimentary specialty dining options. The restaurant is available on a first-come, first-served basis and without reservations.

The Grand Dining Room (2-decks high, 340-seat complimentary MDR restaurant) offers an expanded menu (with new items from Chef Pepin), daily-changing appetizers, soups, salads, entrees. The MDR serves open-seating Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, and also offers French-inspired dishes, with the menus changed daily.

Waves Grill is a casual fast-food bar serving the Pool Deck with made-to-order daily specialties and gourmet gelato/fresh-made ice cream. On offer are 20+ items, including burgers with sides of fresh-made salads, coleslaw, hand-cut fries, Surf & Turf Wagyu Burger, Philly Cheesesteak (hot sandwich) and cold sandwiches. 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.

Terrace Cafe & Bar is a complimentary, casual buffet restaurant open for Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner (daily changing menus), with both indoor and outdoor sitting. Terrace Bar also doubles as a small Pizzeria. In the evenings, Terrace Cafe transforms into "Tapas On The Terrace" restaurant serving traditional Mediterranean food. During dinner service, once per cruise, the Terrace Cafe opens the Indian Corner (themed food station offering 15 authentic Indian dishes).

Lido Buffet's Sushi Station offers 45 recipes, including two kinds of sashimi and uramaki, and three of nigiri, plus a daily vegetarian sushi.

Culinary Center facilitates cooking classes and demos, and also hosts "Gourmet Explorer Series" which consists of 20 new cooking classes. The "La Technique" is an exclusive cooking class focusing on Jaques Pepin's techniques. The Culinary Center Dining Room is a VIP restaurant bookable for private dinners or exclusive food-and-wine pairings.

Aquamar Kitchen (24-seats) is a wine bar at a surcharge, offering wine tastings and a 7-course dinner menu.

Toscana (96-seats) is a complimentary Italian restaurant (dinner-only, reservations-only), complimentary offering traditional Italian food. The menu includes items like Octopus/Truffle Carpaccio with Champagne Vinaigrette, Artichoke-Parmesan Timbale with Black Truffle Sauce, Homemade Gnocchi with Pesto, Lobster Risotto, Pan-Fried Sea Bass. Oceania Vista's godmother (chef Giada De Laurentiis) created two signature dishes served only in the restaurants Toscana and Grand Dining Room.

Red Ginger is a Pan-Asian specialty restaurant (serving fusion cuisine) with a 5-course "tasting" (a-la-carte priced) menu. The menu lists a shareble for 2-4 persons (Skewers, Sushi and Tempura), Soups (Tom Kha Gai, Chili Miso), Salads (Spicy Duck and Watermelon Salad, Thai Beef Salad, Avocado Lobster Salad, BBQ Baby Back Rib Salad, Sesame Wakame Salad, Asian Greens), Appetizers (Seared Salmon with Scallop Ceviche, Vietnamese Banh Trang Summer Rolls, Imperial Crispy Potato Roll, Vegetable Tempura, Caramelized Tiger Prawns, Crispy Ginger Calamari, Tuna Tataki, Chicken Satay, Sushi Chef's Selection), 3x Main Courses - Seafood (Miso Glazed Seabass, Sole Tempura, Lobster Pad Thai, Bay Scallop Trilogy, Red Snapper in Banana Leaf), Vegetarian (Thai Vegetable Curry, Stir-fried Udon Noodles) and Meat (Red Curry Chicken, Twice-cooked Crispy Chicken, Malaysian Beef Penaeng, Beef Teriyaki, Bulgogi Rib-eye Steak, Seven Spices Crusted Lamb Rack, Pork Luc Lac) and Sides (Organic Steamed Brown Rice, Steamed Jasmine Rice, Red Ginger Stir-fried Rice, Stir-fried Udon Noodles, Broccoli and Shiitake Mushrooms, Green Asparagus with White Miso Glaze). Fleetwide (since 2026), Red Ginger's menu also includes 12x Nikkei dishes (Japanese-Peruvian fusion food developed by master chef Gustavo Sugay) prepared with traditional Peruvian ingredients (fresh seafood, citrus, soy sauces, spicy peppers) and Japanese culinary techniques.

Jacques Restaurant (replacing the Ember) is a 124-seat specialty restaurant that is complimentary but requires reservations for dinner. The venue resembles a French bistro and offers mainly traditional French cuisine specialties. The restaurant's name honors Jacques Pepin (1935-born master chef, author, artist, TV personality) and the menu lists dishes developed in collaboration with Oceania Cruises' Executive Culinary Directors (Alexis Quaretti and Eric Barale).

• The 5-course dinner menu includes freshly baked French baguettes, hors d'oeuvres, soups and salads, main courses (also seafood), desserts, a board with a selection of French cheeses, and an extensive wine list.
• The Jacques hosts the exclusive 2-hour "Cellar's Wine Luncheon" (food and wine pairing) served by the ship's Head Sommelier and his team.
• The Jacques also hosts the "Gerard Bertrand Food and Wine Pairing Experience" via an exclusive partnership with Gerard Bertrand (1965-born French winemaker who owns or manages 13 estates in Languedoc-Roussillon, southern France). The experience centres on a 6-course gourmet menu (each course is paired with Languedoc-Roussillon wines) and the restaurant's capacity is reduced (limited to 40 guests per seating).
• Jacques Restaurant also offers American cuisine specialties for lunch and dinner, with menu items like Braised Short Beef Ribs with Creamy Parmezan Polenta, Grilled Swordfish Steak with Seasoned Asparagus, Thai Crab Cakes with Aioli Sauce, Smoked Chicken Cobb Salad with Avocado Dressing, among others.

Polo Grill (98-seats) is a complimentary Steakhouse restaurant but reservations are required. All beef-based dishes are with 28-day dry-aged (USDA-certified) Black Angus Prime Beef. The menu also includes premium seafood (like Grilled Swordfish and Maine Lobster Au Gratin).

"Privee" is a small-capacity (10-seats) private dining room available for booking at USD 1000 (for the entire room). The gourmet dishes are part of Oceania's Chef's Table experience, with a 7-course dinner menu.

"The Bakery at Baristas" is a specialty coffee bar and a patisserie serving freshly baked pastries.

In October 2015, Oceania Cruises announced a plan to combine the "Toscana" and "Polo" restaurants into the new "Tuscan Steak" (steakhouse and seafood restaurant). The new venue's design is marked by quality wood paneling decorated with platinum and silver. Its dinner menu includes items like "Bistecca Alla Fiorentina", "Maine Lobster & Shrimp Fra Diavol", "Tuscan Porterhouse Steak", Oceania's signature pork chops "Iberico de Bellota". At the entrance, there is a wine cellar with a selection of fine wines.

• The Grand Staircase is a signature feature of the Atrium's Lobby level marked by a floor-ceiling wire art pillar of crystals.
• Martinis Bar is also redesigned, with plenty of comfortable seating (2-seat couches and armchairs), custom-designed sculptural lighting casts, a grand piano (for live performances in the evenings).
• The Grand Lounge features plenty of cozy alcoves (furnished with angled sectional sofas and armchairs), a gold-infused color palette, custom-designed sculptural lighting, contemporary artworks.
• Horizons (observation lounge & bar) is designed with wraparound floor-ceiling windows, a central circular bar (with high chairs), plenty of seating (mainly 4-seat round tables with armchairs) and provides white-glove Afternoon Tea service and live musical performances.
• Pool Deck features a rectangular swimming pool flanked by two large Jacuzzis (outdoor whirlpool hot tubs) and is surrounded by a sunbathing space with padded loungers and small tables. The pool's sundeck area is on two decks - the lower level has the pool and sun loungers, while the upper level also has umbrella-covered outdoor wicker furniture (daybeds and deckchairs).

Ember Restaurant offers American cuisine specialties for lunch and dinner, with menu items like Braised Short Beef Ribs with Creamy Parmezan Polenta, Grilled Swordfish Steak with Seasoned Asparagus, Thai Crab Cakes with Aioli Sauce, Smoked Chicken Cobb Salad with Avocado Dressing, among others

Aquamar Kitchen offers more wellness-themed (organic) food, with healthy and vegetarian menu items. For Breakfast are offered raw/cold-pressed smoothies and fresh juices, homemade healthy granolas, avocado toasts, veggie power bowls, breakfast burritos/wraps. For Lunch are offered Slow-Roasted Salmon with Quinoa-Tabbouleh-Tahini Sauce, Grilled Yellowfin Tacos with Cabbage Slaw, Fried Chicken Sandwiches (on fresh-baked whole grain buns).

The Boutiques (three duty-free shops on Deck 5) sell premium quality merchandise including fashion and costume jewelry, watches, perfumes, cosmetics, clothing, Oceania-logoed merchandise, gifts and souvenirs, convenience goods.

The ship's shops (managed by Harding UK) sell top brands like Chanel (fashion), Louis Vuitton (fashion), Foreo (beauty products), Sisley (skincare, makeup, fragrances, hair care products), Neal's Yard Remedies (essential oils, cosmetics, skin care products), Augustinus Bader (skincare), Beauty Thinkers (olive-based antioxidant preventative skincare creams), ready-to-wear garments, handbags, shoes and accessories by Hermes and Gucci.

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

Oceania Sonata houses some of the industry's most palatial rooms, featuring furnishings, a grand lobby, 10 restaurants, and several bars and lounges.

Amenities include a full-service Aquamar SPA, Bon Appetit Culinary Center (for demos and cooking classes), and the Aquamar Kitchen by Wine Spectator wine bar lounge.

Follows the complete list of lounges, clubs, and other entertainment venues.

• Sonata Lounge (main showroom/theatre for live evening entertainment and themed dancing parties; hosts daily trivia quizzes, lectures and presentations)
• The Casino (operates with USD bets; served by the Casino Bar)
• Martinis (a piano bar serving a variety of Martinis)
• Three Boutiques (duty-free perfumes, jewelry, Oceania-logo merchandise, clothes, gifts, convenience goods)
• Upper Hall lounge area (with grand piano for live performances; served by the Martinis Bar)
• Grand Bar (wine bar) hosts wine tastings and is served by Baristas (making complimentary illy beverages).
• Baristas Bar is the ship's patisserie/brand coffee bar served by certified professionals.
• Concierge Lounge (Concierge Level and Suite guests' lounge)
• Executive Lounge (Concierge-Level Balcony and Suite guests)
• Artist Loft (educational center for Oceania Cruises' enrichment programs)
• Oceania@Sea (24-hour Internet computer room; Private lessons/group classes are also provided)
• Pool area (with one swimming pool, two Whirlpools, sunbathing area and a Band Stand; served by the Waves Bar)
• Sanctuary (outdoor shaded area with loungers)
• The Patio (outdoor shaded lounge with chairs, daybeds, sofas)
• Baristas (patisserie and specialty coffee bar serving Illy coffees, complimentary)
• Horizons Lounge & Bar (served by the Horizons Bar) has floor-ceiling windows, live entertainment, full bar service. The venue also serves Afternoon Tea and doubles as a nightclub/disco.
• Fitness Track (Power Walking/Jogging Track); Promenade (on Deck 6)
• The Library (1000+ books of which many are port-destination guide books, Ralph Lauren Home furniture and accessories); Board Room

The ship's Theater (Sonata Lounge) hosts 4 main show productions developed by a professional team of producers, technicians, and performers to bring Oceania's onboard entertainment to the highest level. The first three productions (announced in March 2023) are titled "Into the Night", "Headliners", "The Anchor Inn", and "The Music Triangle".

• Into the Night (choreographed by Britt Benae Stewart who is an American professional dancer and choreographer on the dance competition TV series "Dancing with the Stars") is a dance-themed production mixing dancing with styling and American Idol-like entertainment.
• Headliners is a VIP concert showcasing a resident cast/crew (vocalists and instrumentalists) performing some of the world's most popular songs from the repertoires of music icons like Bee Gees, Cher, Celine Dion, Adele.
• The Anchor Inn is a UK-themed song-and-dance production set in the "Anchor Inn Pub" where a group of professional musicians celebrates the British music's "good times" by recreating some of Britain's greatest hits by celebrities like Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, Rod Stewart, Dusty Springfield, Madness.
• The Music Triangle show is themed on the history of music.

Positioned midship on Deck 14, the Sun Deck is served by the Polo Bar and is fitted with padded loungers and deckchairs, 4-seat tables, showers.

Forward on Deck 15 is the Aquamar SPA Center. The ship's wellness complex consists of Spa Terrace, Spa Whirlpool, Steam Rooms, Treatment Rooms, Styling Salon, Spa Club, Fitness/Gym, and Boardroom (card playing and board games). Spa Club treatments include Acupuncture, Ayurveda, Healing Energy, Body Wraps and Scrubs, Skin Care, Tanning, Massages and Exotic Treatments.

Aft on Deck 15 is the Fitness Track (Power Walking/Jogging Track) and two deck game zones - Shuffleboard (starboard) and Croquet/Bocce (portside).

Forward on Deck 16 are two sports facilities - Paddle Tennis Court and the adjacent 9-hole Golf Putting Green (Mini-Golf Course with golf driving nets), along with a teak sundeck area with padded loungers and low tables.

Itineraries

Oceania Sonata's itinerary program, including the Maiden Voyage's date, inaugural deployment (itineraries/destinations/regions) are not yet officially announced.