Oceania Cruises Breaks Launch Day Record with Oceania Sonata

Oceania Cruises’ saw record-breaking results on Jan. 28, 2026, the opening day of reservations for its newest ships, Oceania Sonata. Bookings surpassed the launch-day bookings of Oceania’s previous new ship, Allura, by 45%.

Among the highest demand for the ship was across the suite categories, of which there are more of on Oceania Sonata.

“I’m absolutely thrilled by the exceptional results that Oceania Sonata has produced – we knew that luxury travelers were extremely eager to take their place on the inaugural season voyages of this remarkable ship,” said Jason Montague, chief luxury officer of Oceania Cruises. “I’d like to thank our valued guests and travel partners for their incredible enthusiasm, which fueled these amazing results.”

Set to embark on its maiden voyage in August 2027, the 1,390-passenger Oceania Sonata marks the next evolution of the brand’s fleet. It will be followed by three sister ships, Oceania Arietta, scheduled to join the fleet in 2029, and two further as-yet-unnamed Sonata Class vessels in 2032 and 2035.

One-third of all guest accommodations will be suites, including four new two-bedroom Owner’s Suites, and two entirely new categories: the Horizon Suites and the Penthouse Deluxe Suites. Also debuting aboard will be two new culinary experiences: La Table par Maîtres Cuisiniers de France and Nikkei Kitchen, which will specialize in a fusion of Peruvian flavors and Japanese culinary techniques.