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Laura Hyde |
Oceania Sonata, the first ship in Oceania Cruises’ new Sonata class, will visit 90 destinations in Europe, the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central and South America during its inaugural season.
From August 2027 to April 2028,the 1,390-guest ship will sail 22 itineraries, ranging from seven to 16 days, which will include overnight port stays and longer days ashore.
Oceania Sonata’s maiden voyage, departing from Civitavecchia in Italy on 7 August, is a 14-night journey to Trieste, Italy. Ports of call will include Catania in Italy; Valletta, Malta; Katakolon in Greece; Bar, Montenegro; and Zadar in Croatia. During its maiden season in Europe, the ship will also visit Barcelona and Palamós in Spain; Athens and Paros in Greece; Lisbon in Portugal; Koper in Slovenia; Istanbul, Turkey; Livorno in Italy; Bordeaux, France; and other destinations.
The ship will then reposition to Miami in Florida in November 2027 to offer an array of itineraries calling at ports in the Caribbean including Bridgetown in Barbados and Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. Itineraries will also visit destinations across Latin America, such as Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa in Mexico and Puerto Quetzal in Guatemala. The ship will also sail through the Panama Canal.
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“Oceania Sonata’s inaugural season is defined by the cultural diversity and geographic variety of the destinations she visits,” said Jason Montague, chief luxury officer of Oceania Cruises. “As the first of four ships in the Sonata class, its premiere sets the tone for the thoughtfully designed itineraries, exceptional comfort and meaningful, unrushed freedom to explore the world that underscore the continued evolution of Oceania Cruises.”