Oceania Sonata

Our expert team of Destination Specialists curates imaginative destination experiences in more than 450 awe-inspiring ports around the globe, inviting you to experience the unique essence of each as you sail the world. In each of our ports, our shore excursions bring you original experiences designed for seasoned travellers seeking a slice of the local culture. Whether you love active outdoor adventures, explorations that delve into the region’s fascinating history or experiences that offer a taste of the local cuisine and cultural traditions, our shore excursions will introduce you to the best of the destination.

Our expert team of Destination Specialists curates imaginative destination experiences in more than 450 awe-inspiring ports around the globe, inviting you to experience the unique essence of each as you sail the world. In each of our ports, our shore excursions bring you original experiences designed for seasoned travellers seeking a slice of the local culture. Whether you love active outdoor adventures, explorations that delve into the region’s fascinating history or experiences that offer a taste of the local cuisine and cultural traditions, our shore excursions will introduce you to the best of the destination.

BEYOND BLUEPRINTS

Designed to enhance your appreciation for architecture, Beyond Blueprints tours provide a rare and behind-the-scenes look at some of the world’s most iconic and fascinating architectural landmarks.

CULINARY DISCOVERY TOURS

Widely recognised for its groundbreaking culinary enrichment both aboard its ships and ashore, Oceania Cruises connects you with the culinary culture wherever you travel.

EXECUTIVE COLLECTION

Allows guests to have the personalised attention of a driver and English-speaking guide to provide them with flexibility and independence to design their itinerary ashore according to their interests.

EVENING EXCURSIONS

More late evening departures and overnight stays in ports around the world mean ample opportunities for evening excursions.

FOOD & WINE TOURS

Each Food & Wine Trails tour is led or organised by a local culinary expert – sommeliers, chefs and wine writers – to provide you with unique insights and a behind-the-scenes experience.

GO GREEN TOURS

Go Green tours offer enriching opportunities to experience the ways in which local communities and businesses are endeavouring to conserve, sustain and elevate their surrounding environments.

GO LOCAL TOURS

Our groundbreaking new Go Local excursions are immersive destination tours that invite you to embed yourself in the fabric of the local communities for engaging, one-of-a-kind experiences. On more than 120 tours across Europe, Alaska and South America, you will be welcomed into homes and businesses and immersed in the local way of life. You’ll have the chance to engage with local artisans, craftsmen, religious figures and other individuals. You’ll learn generations-old traditions and become part of a local family. You’ll experience the destination on an entirely new level and leave feeling connected to the place – and changed.

OCEANIA EXCLUSIVE EXCURSIONS

Designed for travelers who prefer an added measure of privacy, intimacy and flexibility, our Oceania Exclusive excursions limit group size to just 16 guests maximum.

• Small group tours from 10 to 16 guests
• Available in nearly every port we visit
• More flexibility and personalized attention

OCEANIA SELECT EXCURSIONS

While all our shore excursions offer extraordinary experiences, some are so outstanding and awe-inspiring that they merit special recognition.

WELLNESS DISCOVERY TOURS BY AQUAMAR

From ancient mineral baths outside of Rome to a traditional teahouse in Myanmar, our Wellness Discovery Tours by Aquamar offer exclusive excursions ashore that reveal timeless wellness practices of locales around the world. Alluring destinations, fascinating cultures and healthy living come together to create innovative and rejuvenating travel experiences. With more than 50 options, the tours featured here are only the beginning.

Learn by Experiencing

As the world’s first hands-on cooking school at sea, The Culinary Center on board Oceania Marina, Oceania Riviera, Oceania Vista and Oceania Allura teaches you how to prepare a variety of exquisite dishes at your own fully equipped workstation in a state-of-the-art teaching kitchen. Passionate Chef Instructors offer guidance and inspiration to fine-tune your techniques, but each dish is prepared by you. Spend a delightful day at sea learning how to make fresh pasta, the fundamentals of cooking seafood or the secrets of traditional French cuisine.

Epicurean Explorations

Our Culinary Discovery Tours™ take culinary exploration one step further. At select ports, accompany chef instructors while shopping for fresh ingredients ashore at local markets, experience authentic regional fare in private homes or chef selected restaurants and immerse yourself in the local culture through the lens of the cuisine.

A Hands-On Approach

For budding artists, there is Artist Loft enrichment center, where talented artists-in-residence offer step-by-step instruction. Under their watchful eye, try your hand at painting with oils or watercolors, sketching, creating collages and more. The workshops change continually, and with these experienced artists' guidance your talents will quickly blossom.

CREATIVE EXPLORATIONS

Gather together with fellow creative minds and art enthusiasts to tap into your imaginative side, perhaps learn a new technique or even create a memento of your special voyage.

Digital Discovery

The LYNC Digital Center aboard Oceania Sonata is designed to keep you seamlessly connected – whether capturing memories, sharing them with friends and family or exploring the digital world. Enjoy a series of complimentary hands-on enrichment classes led by our expert Digital Concierge, covering everything from travel photography and smartphone videography to social media essentials and advanced tips.

Comfortable seating, large-format video displays and on-hand technical support ensure you can stay connected on your own terms – whether checking in at home, following the latest news or sharing your adventures ashore. The LYNC Digital Center brings the world closer, blending learning, discovery and connection all in one space.

MEANINGFUL & EVER-CHANGING ENRICHMENT

On many voyages, a Guest Speaker will share unique insights into the cultures and people of the regions visited, along with fascinating stories and themes related to the destinations. On select sailings, a second Guest Speaker will provide an additional program of enriching presentations and workshops. Also take advantage of complimentary seminars hosted by the Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center on a range of relevant and timely health, nutrition and wellness topics to reinvigorate your routines and lifestyle. Check your daily onboard newsletter, Currents, for a schedule of talks, presentations and seminars.

Friendly Competition

Team Trivia, Brainteasers Trivia and MENSA quizzes are not only some of the most popular and lively activities on board, these gatherings are also the perfect way to meet, mingle and bond with fellow travelers. Hosted daily, these diversions are filled with friendly competition and lots of laughter.

Our hallmark cocktail lounge, Martinis is far more than a place to sip a signature cocktail – although its namesake libation alone is reason enough to spend some time here. Martinis is a glamorous destination that welcomes guests to a warm, inviting setting amidst walls of shimmering glass and plush furnishings. The classic elegance of Martinis is a symphony of timeless allure and is a brilliant reflection of timeless design. With an air of both sophistication and ease, this space provides the perfect backdrop for extraordinary evenings. Simply gather with friends in your favorite alcove and let the memories be made.

Oceania Sonata’s public rooms radiate luxury and comfort, instantly inviting exploration and relaxation. Just steps away from the lobby and adjacent to the Library, the Founders Bar beckons you. A relaxing and gracious living room by day, it’s the perfect place to relax and while away the afternoon or socialize with newfound friends. In the evening, Founders Bar is the chic hotspot where one goes to be noticed. Vapor-filled bubbles with aromatic flavors are infused in cocktails, bringing a unique twist to both classic and contemporary concoctions. The Founders Bar showcases the art of mixology through crafted cocktails, smoked infusions, premium spirits and thoughtfully curated garnishes. Or settle into a snug armchair and watch your crafted cocktail of choice served tableside.

More than a theater, the Oceania Sonata Lounge serves as the ship’s home for the arts in every sense – intellectual, musical and theatrical. Days here are devoted to shared discovery, with dynamic speakers and regional experts offering inspired perspectives on the destinations featured on your voyage. With nightfall, the lounge shifts effortlessly into a refined evening venue, presenting intimate cabarets, accomplished musicians, charismatic vocalists and signature performances unique to Oceania Sonata.

Onboard Shows - An Encore Awaits

Evenings aboard Oceania Sonata are composed like a finely tuned symphony, blending drama, excitement and artistry. World-class performers – from dynamic vocalists and virtuoso pianists to intimate ensembles and show-stopping headliners – bring each night to life with energy and sophistication. Whether you seek bold, crowd-thrilling productions or quiet, inspiring moments of musical mastery, every performance is designed to resonate long after the final note.

The Casino aboard Oceania Sonata draws inspiration from the elegance of Monte Carlo’s and London’s historic gaming halls, translating art nouveau influences into a space of refined, understated luxury. Test your skill at a favorite game of chance or simply savor a cocktail in the warm glow of the bar. Whether seeking excitement or a sophisticated retreat, the space offers an engaging experience perfectly suited to the pleasures of life at sea.

Casinos At Sea®

The professional staff is happy to provide lessons on how games are played, the rules and proper table procedures. Unwind from a busy day ashore by playing your favorite games of chance and skill in our casino. Enjoy a fun and exciting range of ways to play, from card and table games such as blackjack and roulette to slot machines.

Getting started is easy. Stop by the casino cage and pick up your Oceania Cruises casino player card and start earning points today by inserting your player card while playing your favorite slot machines and table games. The more you play, the more you earn!

• Reel & Video Slots - For every $5 coin-in, receive 1 point.
• Video Poker - For every $10 coin-in, receive 1 point.
• Table Games - Points are based on average bet, session play or hands played and game type.
  
  
• Action packed casinos designed with style
• Table game limits for players of all levels
• Diverse array of reel slot, video slot and video poker machines
• Dedicated and knowledgeable casino staff
• Industry leading player tracking system
• Free gaming lessons

REDEEM CASINO POINTS

You’ve played. You’ve earned. Now you’re ready to redeem. Downloading points for play is quick and easy. Redeem your casino points for play right at your machine by following the on-screen prompts or stop by the casino cage – the choice is yours.

• Earn points for all your casino play
• Redeem points for play right at your machine

CASINO CASH & CREDIT

Front Money deposits are accepted for gaming in the form of cash, traveler’s checks, cashier’s checks and wire transfers delivered to us prior to embarkation. All cashier’s checks require prior verification. For more information please give us a call at 877.625.2094.

Cashless Wagering

Charge gaming to your onboard account directly from your game of choice or at the casino cashier, using your stateroom key card. Convenience fees, daily limits and cruise limits apply. Euros may be exchanged at the casino cashier, exchange rates apply. All gaming is in US Dollars.

• Cashless wagering allows you to game with your key card

Credit

Casino Credit is available to all players with an existing reservation. The minimum application amount is $10,000.00 and a personal check is required on board to activate the credit line. Applications are processed 1 month prior to sailing. The application process is easy and there is no fee to apply. To get started, click here for our credit application, or for more information, email us at casinocredit@ncl.com or call us at 877.625.2094.

• Casino credit available

The curvaceous and sinuous design of the Grand Lounge plays with shape and form, creating visual elements that are striking yet understated. Its palette – evoking metals and minerals in shades of bronze, onyx and alabaster – lends balance and quiet intrigue. The resulting space exudes exclusivity, reminiscent of a refined private club, inviting guests to savor an aperitif before dinner or a nightcap while reflecting on the day’s adventures with fellow explorers.

Aptly named, Horizons captivates with dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows framing 180-degree vistas of the sea. This lounge celebrates the journey itself, offering a serene setting to savor the passage while glimpsing the allure of destinations that lie ahead. Comfortable furnishings in soothing tones invite guests to relax and linger, creating a sense of home even as the panoramic views assure you that you are far from it.

Just steps from the pool, Waves Bar provides a relaxed retreat with an array of refreshing libations to complement your time on deck. Whether enjoying a leisurely afternoon with a favorite cocktail, a crisp glass of wine or a chilled beer, the setting encourages unhurried moments. As the day fades, signature cocktails and frosty beverages set the stage for a seamless transition into the lively evenings aboard Oceania Sonata.

Guests often state that the Library is their favorite spot to relax on board our ships, so special care was taken to ensure that Oceania Sonata’s Library inspires quietude and respite. Located within the social hub of the ship, it’s the perfect place to curl up with a best-selling novel, peruse a guidebook or simply indulge in the pleasure of watching the passing vistas through dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows.

UNIQUE GIFTS, JEWELRY & MORE

Our stylish boutiques feature a tastefully curated selection of items ranging from sundries to chic resort wear and fine jewelry. Discover thoughtful gifts for friends and family or the perfect memento to remind you of your special cruise experience."

DUTY-FREE ON BOARD
Browse through our collection of duty-free merchandise including fine jewelry, watches, fragrances and Oceania Cruises logo wear. Also find shipboard keepsakes, designer handbags, sunglasses, books and more.

The Atrium can be located on Deck 4

Experiential Beverage Carts: Interactive & Customized Cocktail Experiences

The Bubbly Bar This event will take place on select evenings in the elegant Baristas area. It’s a lighthearted and interactive concept that invites you to customize your own drink and be creative while doing this. Our Bar Staff will be there to assist you every step of the way and there will be a wide variety of beverages to choose from including sparkling wines, Champagne, prosecco and liqueurs as well as a delicious array of homemade syrups and purees, plus very diverse beverage garnishes.

The Ultimate Bloody Mary Bar The popularity of the Bloody Mary has skyrocketed in recent years. So many are thinking beyond the classic recipe and this inspired us to craft our own unique experience. This will be hosted during lunch in Terrace Café with a beautifully vibrant and colorful display of vegetables, ingredients and unique garnishes such as spicy shrimp, stuffed olives and dried bacon. There will be several custom-made options to choose from, such as the Italian Mary made with grappa and Italian skewer or the Ave Caesar prepared with Clamato juice, in addition to crafting one all your own.

Elevated Single Malt Whisky Experiences

The Macallan Rituals The Macallan Rituals introduce you to masterfully crafted expressions of The Macallan that you can savor any way you prefer your whisky served. Brought to you tableside on a beautiful cart, experience The Macallan in a delicious smoked cocktail influenced by The Macallan smoker or perhaps you prefer your whisky simply neat. If “On the Rock” is your choice, a perfectly shaped ice sphere will be created right in front of you and added to your whisky. The Macallan Rituals are certain to engage your senses.

The Macallan Chocolate Pairing Indulge with a curated selection of specialty chocolates paired with The Macallan Quest Collection. This pairing opens the door to the many flavors the Quest Collection has to offer. Let us take you on a journey of flavor – you can choose from The Macallan Quest & Milk Chocolate, The Macallan Lumina & Chocolate Truffles with fruit, The Macallan Terra & White Chocolate or The Macallan Enigma & Dark Chocolate.

Entertaining & Indulgent Rum Mixology Experiences

Brugal 1888 Tea at Sea Become a mixologist for the day and experience the Brugal 1888 Rum Tea at Sea Seminar. In this engaging and hands-on seminar, you become the bartender. Equipped with proper cocktail making tools, you will make delicious Brugal rum cocktails with tea while learning how tea has influenced mixology since the 17th century. Enriching and fun, you will learn cocktail-making skills you can take home to impress family and friends. Rum and tea cocktails will also be available at select bars on board.

Brugal 1888 & Ice Cream Masterclass In a twist of sweetness, we’re excited to offer you the Brugal 1888 and Ice Cream Masterclass. You will learn how to make delicious ice cream-inspired Brugal 1888 rum cocktails such as the famous coffee affogato, a cool take on the Spritz and a caramel popcorn milkshake that will delight your senses. Guided by your onboard mixologist and dessert chef, you will learn not only how to make cocktails but also how to make the various types of ice cream that go in them. Cool off with these decadent cocktails poolside or wherever the day leads you.

The Art of Rejuvenation

Oceania Sonata offers a holistic approach to well-being at Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center, where every detail is designed to relax, rejuvenate and inspire. Relaxing treatment rooms, a state-of-the-art fitness center and a spacious salon provide the perfect foundation for your personal wellness journey. The centerpiece of this serene retreat is the Aquamar Spa Terrace – an open-air haven with plush loungers, plunge pools and whirlpool spas, all framed by unobstructed views of the sea. Arrive early to prepare your mind and body for a treatment, or linger afterward to fully savor the tranquility.

Elevated above the sparkling sea, the ship’s decks offer stunning vistas and invigorating fresh air at every turn. Whether you prefer a few energizing laps on the running track, a leisurely stroll or friendly games under the sun, every activity is paired with spectacular scenery.

For those seeking lighthearted competition, practice your swing on the putting greens, challenge friends on the shuffleboard court or try your hand at paddle tennis, bocce or croquet. Check the daily shipboard newsletter, Currents, for organized games and deck competitions.

• Golf Putting Green
• Shuffleboard
• Pickleball
• Fitness Track
• Paddle tennis, bocce and croquet

Serene Escape

The Pool Deck celebrates the sea with a design inspired by nature’s serenity. Organic textures, soothing tones and thoughtful details create a tranquil escape where the beauty of the ocean is never far from view. Recline in a shaded cabana or unwind poolside at Waves Bar with a refreshing cocktail in hand, letting the gentle sea breeze and sunlit waters set the tone for a leisurely day at sea.

Deckside Activities

From invigorating yoga and Pilates sessions to full-body strength and conditioning classes, free fitness experiences aboard Oceania Sonata offer something for every preference. Personal training sessions are also available, alongside state-of-the-art equipment including treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes and free weights. Guests can also utilize the Kinesis® exercise wall to enhance core strength, flexibility and balance – all designed to help you stay active and energized while at sea.