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Oceania Sonata Southampton: terminal, sailings and parking
Upcoming Southampton dates for Oceania Sonata, and parking options that work whichever terminal your sailing uses.
Quick answer
- Terminal
- Not yet published
- Entrance
- Depends on terminal
- Next call
- Thu 9 Sep 2027
- Calls in the next year
- 2
- Parking from
- £97.95 for 7 nights
Terminals can change between sailings. Always check your cruise documents. First time? Read what happens at the terminal.
Best parking for this ship
Meet & greet and park & ride work for every terminal, so you can book before your terminal is confirmed.
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Ship facts
- Status
- due August 2027 (under construction; floated out August 2026)
- Guests
- 1,390 (double occupancy)
- Crew
- 855
- Size
- 86,000 gross tons
- Length
- 281 m
- Passenger decks
- 12
- Who it's for
- Adults only
What it has
- Oceania's largest ship yet and first of the new Sonata class, due to debut in August 2027.
- All accommodation has a private veranda; new Horizon Suites and Penthouse Deluxe Suites join the line-up.
- New concepts: La Table par Maîtres Cuisiniers de France chef's table and Peruvian-Japanese Nikkei Kitchen.
- Oceania favourites return, including The Grand Dining Room, Jacques, Red Ginger, Polo Grill and Toscana.
- Fares include speciality dining, gratuities, WiFi and soft drinks, plus a wine-and-beer or excursion-credit choice.
Places to eat
- La Table par Maîtres Cuisiniers de France
- Nikkei Kitchen
- Jacques
- Red Ginger
- Polo Grill
- Toscana
Ship facts from Wikipedia, oceaniacruises.com, oceaniacruises.com, checked early October 2026. Cruise lines change venues and facilities, so check Oceania Cruises' website before you sail.
Upcoming Oceania Sonata calls at Southampton
Terminals and departure times come from the port's provisional schedule (published up to Fri 29 Jan 2027); later dates show the usual terminal. Length is worked out from the ship's next Southampton call. None of these calls fall on a busy day (3 or more cruise ships in port). What to expect on the day
Some Oceania Cruises calls are mid-cruise visits rather than the start of a cruise. Check your itinerary.
| Date | Terminal | Departs | Next Southampton call | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 9 Sep 2027 | TBC | — | Wed 15 Sep 2027 | 6 nights |
| Wed 15 Sep 2027 | TBC | — | — | — |
Oceania Sonata: ship and parking questions
Which terminal does Oceania Sonata use in Southampton?
The port hasn't published the terminal for Oceania Sonata's sailings yet. Your cruise documents will confirm it.
What is Oceania Sonata like?
Oceania's largest ship yet and first of the new Sonata class, due to debut in August 2027. All accommodation has a private veranda; new Horizon Suites and Penthouse Deluxe Suites join the line-up. New concepts: La Table par Maîtres Cuisiniers de France chef's table and Peruvian-Japanese Nikkei Kitchen. Oceania favourites return, including The Grand Dining Room, Jacques, Red Ginger, Polo Grill and Toscana.
How many passengers does Oceania Sonata carry?
Oceania Sonata carries about 1,390 guests (double occupancy) and about 855 crew.
How big is Oceania Sonata and when was it built?
Oceania Sonata is 86,000 gross tons and 281 metres long.
Is Oceania Sonata adults-only?
Yes. Oceania Cruises runs Oceania Sonata as an adults-only ship.
What restaurants are on Oceania Sonata?
Places to eat include La Table par Maîtres Cuisiniers de France, Nikkei Kitchen, Jacques, Red Ginger, Polo Grill and Toscana. Some may cost extra.
Where can I park for a Oceania Sonata cruise?
Meet & greet and park & ride work for every terminal, so you can book before your terminal is confirmed. Compare all parking →