Oceania Cruises Announces First Itineraries for Al...

Oceania Cruises is debuting a brand new ship in a brand new class in 2027.   And after an announcement from the cruise line this morning, we now know the place Oceania Sonata shall be crusing throughout her inaugural season.

The Launch Schedule

Oceania Sonata formally enters service on August 7, 2027. Whereas the ship remains to be underneath building, Oceania Cruises is giving us a peek on the sailings she’s going to provide and when bookings shall be made obtainable.

Bookings will open on January 28, 2026.  The inaugural season will run from August 2027 via April 2028.

The screenshot under provides a glimpse at a number of the sailings that shall be obtainable subsequent week.

The place Oceania Sonata Will Sail

The ship’s first 12 months is split into two main areas: the Mediterranean and the Americas.

The Mediterranean (August – November 2027)

The maiden voyage departs from Rome for a 14-day journey to Trieste, Italy. After the debut, the ship will spend the autumn months visiting main ports like Barcelona, Athens, and Lisbon, in addition to smaller boutique ports like Paros, Greece.

Many of those routes embrace in a single day stays in cities like Istanbul and Bordeaux to permit for extra time in port.

The Americas (November 2027 – April 2028)

In late November, the ship will cross the Atlantic to Miami. From there, she’s going to start a winter season centered on the Caribbean (Barbados, Tortola) and Central/South America. Some fascinating sailings embrace passing via the Panama Canal and stops alongside the Mexican Riviera, together with Zihuatanejo.

In regards to the Ship

Oceania Sonata is the primary of 4 deliberate “Sonata Class” ships. It’s designed to be extra spacious than earlier ships with the cruise line, carrying 1,390 friends with a crew of 855.

By comparability, Sonata shall be an 86,000 gross ton ship whereas Oceania-class ships are about 66,000 GT.  That makes the brand new class about 26% bigger.

Eating stays an enormous focus of the ship’s design. About half of the crew is devoted to culinary operations, sustaining a ratio of 1 chef for each eight friends.

• New Venues: La Desk (an 18-seat French fine-dining expertise) and Nikkei Kitchen (Japanese-Peruvian fusion).
• Commonplace Options: Whole of 13 eating venues, all included within the cruise fare.

The Suite Expertise

The ship may also characteristic a better share of suites than any earlier Oceania ship (33% of all rooms).

• New Classes: The “Horizon Suite” (600+ sq. ft.) and “Penthouse Deluxe Suite.”
• Proprietor’s Suites: For the primary time, these top-tier suites will characteristic two full bedrooms.
• Service: Each suite class consists of devoted butler service.

A Few Sailings Being Supplied:

The ship’s first season options 22 totally different voyages. Listed here are just a few journeys that present the place the ship shall be spending its time:

The Maiden Voyage:

• When: August 7, 2027 (14 Days)
• The Route: Rome to Trieste, Italy.
• Highlights: That is the large debut. It hits traditional spots like Malta, Greece, and Montenegro earlier than ending in Croatia and Italy.

Summer time’s Finish Sailaway:

• When: August 30, 2027 (10 Days)
• The Route: Barcelona to London.
• Highlights: A scenic journey via Spain, Portugal, and France, together with an in a single day keep in Bordeaux.

Rose-Hued Palaces & Playas:

• When: November 18, 2027 (14 Days)
• The Route: Barcelona to Miami.
• Highlights: The ship leaves Europe and crosses the Atlantic, stopping in Bermuda earlier than arriving at its new winter house in Florida.

Halcyon Holidays

• When: December 19, 2027 (16 Days)
• The Route: Miami to Los Angeles.
• Highlights: A visit that features passing via the Panama Canal and stops in Colombia, Costa Rica, and Mexico.

See the entire itineraries that shall be provided on Oceania Sonata at Oceania’s website here.