22 Luxury Voyages Across Europe, the Caribbean and the Americas (2027–2028)
Oceania Cruises has unveiled the maiden season for Oceania Sonata, the primary ship in its all‑new Sonata Class, debuting in August 2027 with 22 sailings visiting greater than 90 locations between Europe, the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central and South America. Bookings open 28 January 2026, with itineraries starting from 7 to 16 days and a powerful concentrate on longer port days, overnights and vacation spot‑pushed experiences.
A New Sonata Class Flagship
Oceania Sonata ushers in a brand new technology for Oceania Cruises, accommodating 1,390 friends cared for by 855 crew on probably the most spacious and amenity‑wealthy ship within the fleet to this point. Round 30 p.c of lodging will probably be suites, and Sonata will ship more room per visitor than the road’s earlier newbuilds, creating wider corridors, calmer public areas and an total extra relaxed onboard ambiance. As with the remainder of the fleet, the emphasis stays on small‑ship luxurious, vacation spot immersion and “The Best Delicacies at Sea”, supported by one chef for each eight friends and an unusually excessive share of crew devoted to culinary operations.
Inaugural Mediterranean and Europe Voyages (Aug–Nov 2027)
Sonata’s maiden voyage departs Rome (Civitavecchia) on 7 August 2027 on a 14‑day “Mediterranean Collage” crusing to Trieste, calling at a mixture of iconic and lesser‑identified ports. Highlights embrace Salerno and Catania in Italy, Valletta in Malta, a string of Greek islands resembling Paros, Mykonos and Corfu, plus Bar in Montenegro and Cut up and Zadar in Croatia.
Different headline European itineraries within the inaugural season embrace:
- Summer time’s Finish Sailaway – Barcelona to London (Southampton), 10 days (30 Aug 2027)
Visiting Palma de Mallorca, Seville (Cádiz), Lisbon, Oporto, La Coruña, Bilbao and Bordeaux (Pauillac) earlier than ending in Southampton. - Greeks & Byzantines – Athens to Istanbul, 7 days (14 Oct 2027)
Per week throughout the Aegean with calls at Paros, Heraklion, Rhodes and Patmos, then Izmir and an in a single day in Istanbul. - Extra European routes will hyperlink cities resembling Barcelona, Athens and Lisbon with smaller ports together with Koper, Sarandë, Palamós and Paros, usually that includes in a single day stays in Istanbul, Livorno (for Florence/Tuscany) and Bordeaux for deeper cultural and culinary immersion.
Transatlantic and First Tropical Season (Nov 2027–Apr 2028)
After her Mediterranean programme, Oceania Sonata will cross the Atlantic to start a tropical season from Miami. Pattern itineraries embrace:
- Rose‑Hued Palaces & Playas – Barcelona to Miami, 14 days (18 Nov 2027)
Calling at Alicante, Granada (Motril), Seville (Cádiz), Funchal (Madeira) and Royal Naval Dockyard in Bermuda earlier than arriving in Miami. - Halcyon Holidays – Miami to Los Angeles, 16 days (19 Dec 2027)
A festive‑season voyage through George City (Grand Cayman), Cartagena (Colombia), a daylight transit of the Panama Canal, Puntarenas (Costa Rica), Puerto Quetzal (Guatemala), Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa and Manzanillo (Mexico) and Ensenada, earlier than concluding in Los Angeles.
Throughout her Caribbean and Americas deployment, Sonata will go to favourites like Bridgetown (Barbados) and Tortola (British Virgin Islands), in addition to much less‑visited ports together with Puerto Quetzal and Zihuatanejo‑Ixtapa, aligning with Oceania’s concentrate on mixing headline locations with hidden gems.
New Culinary Ideas: La Desk and Nikkei Kitchen
Oceania Sonata will debut the road’s most numerous culinary line‑up but, with 13 included eating experiences and two headline new venues: La Desk par Maîtres Cuisiniers de France and Nikkei Kitchen.
- La Desk par Maîtres Cuisiniers de France
Touted as probably the most unique nice‑eating restaurant at sea, La Desk would be the solely venue launched with the official endorsement of the Maîtres Cuisiniers de France, the celebrated affiliation devoted to preserving French culinary arts. Seating simply 18 friends per night, it should supply multi‑course menus developed by Grasp Cooks of France, with a wine‑targeted expertise and a complement making use of for the intimate service. - Nikkei Kitchen
A night restaurant celebrating Nikkei delicacies, fusing Peruvian flavours—resembling citrus, peppers and recent seafood—with refined Japanese strategies and umami‑wealthy sauces. The brilliant, open‑kitchen area will probably be a capability‑managed, first‑come eating expertise included within the fare, reflecting Oceania’s philosophy of specialty eating at no additional value.
These new venues sit alongside Oceania favourites like Pink Ginger, Toscana, Polo Grill and Jacques, making certain returning friends discover each acquainted and progressive choices onboard.
Enhanced Social, Studying and Enrichment Areas
Past eating, Oceania Sonata introduces an expanded vary of social and enrichment venues. A brand new Opus Lounge simply off the foyer will function a tranquil studying and assembly area by day and an elegant bar within the night. A bigger Baristas café and enhanced Crêperie create extra casual gathering factors for espresso, pastries and lightweight bites all through the day.
Experiential studying can also be elevated, with expanded palms‑on culinary studying alternatives and the LYNC Digital Heart to help digital enrichment, inventive workshops and vacation spot‑targeted programming. Collectively, these areas reinforce Oceania’s positioning for travellers who worth relaxed luxurious, deep vacation spot content material and powerful culinary credentials over mass‑market bells and whistles.
For extra particulars on Oceania Sonata’s inaugural 2027–2028 season, together with full itinerary lists, deck plans and restaurant descriptions, friends can discover the devoted ship web page or contact Oceania Cruises or their most well-liked journey advisor forward of bookings opening on 28 January 2026.