Oceania Cruises’ first Sonata ship to feature new dining experiences and suites

Oceania Sonata, the first ship in Oceania Cruises’ new Sonata-class, will make its debut in August 2027 with new dining experiences and suites. The newbuild will be the ninth in the fleet and the first of four 1,390-guest ships in the new class, which Oceania says represents the “next chapter” in its “continued evolution”. 

Thirty per cent of the ship’s accommodation will be suites and Oceania Sonata will debut two new suite categories, plus reimagined Owner’s Suites. Each suite and stateroom will have a private veranda, designed to connect guests with “the ever-changing sea and landscapes”. The ship’s public spaces have been designed to feel grand and be light-filled, while also offering private spaces for guests to relax in smaller groups.  

Oceania Sonata’s public spaces will be “grand and light filled”

Oceania Sonata will offer a range of onboard experiences for guests, with a particular focus on gastronomy. The ship will include 10 best-in-class culinary experiences, such as guest-favourite dining venue the Grand Dining Room, as well as signature speciality dining venues such as French restaurant Jacques, pan-Asian venue Red Ginger, Polo Grill steakhouse and Toscana, which serves Italian dishes.  

The ship, which is currently under construction at Fincantieri’s shipyard, will also feature new dining concepts and experiences, which will be revealed in the coming months. 

Guest-favourite dining venue the Grand Dining Room will feature onboard Oceania Sonata

“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,” said Jason Montague, chief luxury officer of Oceania Cruises. “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.”