Oceania Cruises Fleet Guide 2026
The Oceania Cruises fleet is small enough to understand without needing a spreadsheet, but varied enough that choosing the right ship still matters. The line operates everything from intimate 670-passenger vessels that date back to the Renaissance Cruises era to much newer ships like Vista and Allura, with even larger Sonata-class ships on the way. They all carry the Oceania name, but they do not offer exactly the same cruise experience.
The older Regatta-class ships are the most traditional, with smaller cabins, fewer entertainment options and a much stronger emphasis on the itinerary. Marina and Riviera are a noticeable step up in size and dining variety, while Vista and Allura feel far more modern without crossing into mega-ship territory. For many cruisers, that middle ground is the whole appeal of Oceania: better food, fewer passengers and a quieter atmosphere without feeling like you have checked into a floating retirement home.
This Oceania Cruises fleet guide covers every current and announced future ship, including ship class, gross tonnage, passenger capacity, launch year, current deployment, former names, refurbishments, upcoming dry docks and notable history. More importantly, it explains what those differences actually mean when you are deciding which Oceania ship to book, because a 25-year-old R-class ship and a brand-new Allura-class vessel may share the same cruise line, but they can feel like two very different vacations.
Allura Class · 68,000 Gross Tons · 1,200 Guests
Oceania Allura
Launched 2025Allura Class · Seasonal global deployment; Mediterranean in September 2026, Miami for winter
Allura entered service in July 2025 as the second Allura-class ship and sister to Vista. The 68,000-gross-ton vessel carries 1,200 guests and approximately 800 crew in 600 accommodations. The all-veranda ship builds on Vista with Oceania staples such as Polo Grill, Toscana and Red Ginger alongside newer concepts, plus updated public spaces, a relocated library and expanded digital-learning facilities.
Notable History & Dry Dock Updates
Allura was delivered by Fincantieri in July 2025 and is still essentially new, so no major refurbishment or scheduled dry dock has been announced as of September 2026. Her inaugural sailing departed Trieste on July 18, 2025. Oceania was able to bring the ship into service about a week earlier than originally planned, which is a refreshingly rare sentence in the shipbuilding business.
Oceania Vista
Launched 2023Allura Class · Seasonal global deployment; New York/Canada-New England in September 2026, Miami for winter
Vista entered service in May 2023 as the first Allura-class ship. She measures about 68,000 gross tons, carries 1,200 guests and introduced Oceania's newest generation of accommodations and public spaces before sister ship Allura followed in 2025. The ship features all-veranda accommodations, new dining concepts including Ember and Aquamar Kitchen, an expanded mixology program and a more contemporary residential-style design than the older Oceania- and Regatta-class ships.
Notable History & Dry Dock Updates
Vista is still relatively new and has not required a major fleetwide-style refurbishment. No significant future dry dock has been publicly announced as of September 2026 beyond routine maintenance. Her 2023 debut was important for Oceania because it introduced the Allura-class design, the first completely new ship platform for the line since Marina and Riviera.
Oceania Class · 66,084 Gross Tons · 1,250 Guests
Oceania Riviera
Launched 2012Oceania Class · Seasonal global deployment; Vancouver/Alaska in September 2026
Riviera entered service in 2012 as the second Oceania-class ship and sister to Marina. She carries roughly 1,250 guests at 66,084 gross tons and was purpose-built for Oceania with an unusually large emphasis on dining, culinary programming and spacious public rooms. The ship includes the Culinary Center, multiple complimentary specialty restaurants, a traditional main dining room, spa and fitness facilities, a resort-style pool deck and a mix of lounges and enrichment spaces.
Notable History & Dry Dock Updates
Riviera completed a major stem-to-stern OceaniaNEXT 're-inspiration' in late 2022, with all staterooms and suites refreshed along with substantial work to public areas. No additional major dry dock has been publicly announced as of September 2026. Her 2025 Alaska season was notable because it marked Oceania's move to place one of its larger Oceania-class ships in the region, rather than relying only on the smallest vessels for destination-intensive programs.
Oceania Marina
Launched 2011Oceania Class · Seasonal global deployment; British Isles and Western Europe in September 2026
Marina entered service in 2011 as the first purpose-built Oceania-class ship. At 66,084 gross tons and roughly 1,250 guests, she is nearly twice the size of the R-class vessels while still maintaining a relatively low passenger count. Her design introduced many of the features that became central to modern Oceania, including a larger collection of specialty restaurants, the Culinary Center cooking school, more spacious accommodations and grander public rooms.
Notable History & Dry Dock Updates
Marina completed an extensive refurbishment in May 2024. The work refreshed Penthouse Suites and major public spaces while adding Aquamar Kitchen, an al fresco pizzeria and an expanded poolside ice cream venue. That 2024 project made Marina the last of Oceania's then-current ships to complete the line's fleetwide refurbishment cycle. No newer major dry dock has been publicly announced as of September 2026.
Regatta Class · 30,277 Gross Tons · ~670 Guests
Oceania Nautica
Launched 2000Regatta Class · Seasonal global deployment; Mediterranean in September 2026, then Middle East and Asia · formerly R Five
Nautica was built in 2000 as Renaissance Cruises' R Five and entered Oceania service in 2005. At 30,277 gross tons and roughly 670 guests, she is one of the line's four original-style R-class vessels, designed for smaller ports and destination-heavy itineraries. The ship currently offers Oceania's familiar mix of traditional dining rooms, specialty restaurants, lounges, spa facilities and a single main pool deck, all on a scale that feels more country club than resort complex.
Notable History & Dry Dock Updates
Nautica underwent a major OceaniaNEXT refurbishment in 2022. Her next dry dock will be far more significant: in late 2027 she is scheduled for a major reconstruction and will re-emerge as Oceania Aurelia, with capacity reduced to 476 guests and most accommodations converted to suites. One of Nautica's more memorable episodes came in 2008, when pirates fired on the ship in the Gulf of Aden. The vessel escaped without being boarded, a story that still occasionally turns up whenever longtime Oceania cruisers start comparing sea stories.
Oceania Sirena
Launched 1999Regatta Class · Seasonal global deployment; Mediterranean in September 2026 · formerly R Four; Tahitian Princess; Ocean Princess
Sirena was built in 1999 as Renaissance Cruises' R Four. She later sailed for Princess Cruises as Tahitian Princess and Ocean Princess before joining Oceania in 2016 after an extensive conversion. The 30,277-gross-ton ship carries about 670 guests and 400 crew. Like her R-class sisters, she emphasizes destination-focused cruising, specialty dining and intimate public spaces rather than large-scale entertainment or family attractions.
Notable History & Dry Dock Updates
Sirena underwent a major OceaniaNEXT refurbishment in 2019 after the extensive conversion work completed when she joined Oceania in 2016. No additional major refurbishment has been announced before her departure. In July 2026, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings announced an agreement to sell Sirena to an undisclosed buyer. Oceania will charter the ship back and continue operating her through spring 2028, after which she is expected to leave the fleet.
Oceania Insignia
Launched 1998Regatta Class · Seasonal global deployment; Northern Europe in September 2026 · formerly R One; Columbus 2
Built in 1998 for Renaissance Cruises as R One, Insignia is one of Oceania's compact Regatta-class vessels. The ship carries roughly 670 guests and about 400 crew, with a traditional layout centered on the Grand Dining Room, specialty restaurants, Horizons observation lounge, pool deck and smaller public rooms. She joined Oceania in 2004 and later spent time chartered to Hapag-Lloyd as Columbus 2 before returning to the line in 2014.
Notable History & Dry Dock Updates
Insignia received a major OceaniaNEXT refurbishment in 2018, refreshing staterooms, suites and public spaces. No new major dry dock has been publicly announced as of September 2026. The ship's most serious incident occurred in December 2014, when an engine-room fire while docked in St. Lucia killed three people working in the engine room. The cruise was terminated and the ship later returned to service after repairs.
Reimagined Regatta Class · 30,277 Gross Tons · 476 Guests
Oceania Aurelia
Reimagined Regatta Class · Future ship; designed for world cruises and long global voyages · formerly Oceania Nautica; R Five
Oceania Aurelia will debut in late 2027 following a major reconstruction of Oceania Nautica. The ship will retain the 30,277-gross-ton R-class hull but passenger capacity will fall to 476 guests, served by about 400 crew. Of the ship's 238 accommodations, 179 will be suites, many exceeding 300 square feet. Oceania is positioning Aurelia specifically for extended global voyages, including 180-day Around the World cruises in 2028 and 2029.
Notable History & Dry Dock Updates
Nautica is scheduled to enter dry dock in late 2027 for the transformation into Aurelia. This is far beyond a normal refurbishment: Oceania is reconfiguring the ship, reducing passenger capacity by roughly 30 percent and rebuilding the accommodation mix around suites and long-stay comfort. The underlying vessel was built in 2000 as Renaissance Cruises' R Five, later becoming Oceania Nautica in 2005. Aurelia therefore represents a third major chapter for the same hull rather than a brand-new ship.
Sonata Class · ~86,000 Gross Tons · 1,390 Guests
Oceania Sonata
Sonata Class · Future ship; maiden season begins in Europe before Caribbean deployment
Oceania Sonata is the first ship in the new Sonata Class and is scheduled to enter service in August 2027. The approximately 86,000-gross-ton vessel will carry 1,390 guests and 855 officers and crew, making it the largest ship Oceania has operated. Sonata will introduce expanded suite categories, with roughly one-third of accommodations designated as suites, along with ten culinary experiences including familiar Oceania restaurants and new concepts such as Nikkei Kitchen and La Table.
Notable History & Dry Dock Updates
Sonata is currently under construction at Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard. Her keel was laid in 2026 and the ship was floated out in August 2026 ahead of final outfitting and a planned 2027 delivery. Her maiden season is scheduled to begin in August 2027 with European itineraries before moving toward the Caribbean and the Americas.
Oceania Arietta
Sonata Class · Future ship; deployment not yet announced
Oceania Arietta is the second announced Sonata-class ship and is scheduled to join the fleet in 2029. Current plans call for approximately 86,000 gross tons and 1,390 guests, matching the basic scale of Oceania Sonata. Detailed dining, accommodation and deployment information has not yet been fully released, but the ship will continue Oceania's next-generation Sonata-class design.
Notable History & Dry Dock Updates
Arietta is a newbuild and therefore has no dry-dock history. Fincantieri is scheduled to deliver the ship in 2029. The vessel was announced as the first sister ship to Sonata and forms part of Oceania's long-range expansion program with Fincantieri.
Unnamed Sonata Class Ship (2032)
Sonata Class · Future ship; deployment not yet announced
Oceania has an additional unnamed Sonata-class ship scheduled for delivery in 2032. Current corporate planning lists the vessel at approximately 86,000 gross tons with capacity for roughly 1,390 guests. The ship has not yet been named and detailed deployment, crew complement and onboard features have not been announced.
Notable History & Dry Dock Updates
This vessel is a future newbuild with no dry-dock or operating history. It forms part of Oceania's long-term Sonata-class construction program with Fincantieri. As of September 2026, the ship remains an announced future delivery and most ship-specific details are still to come.
Unnamed Sonata Class Ship (2035)
Sonata Class · Future ship; deployment not yet announced
An unnamed fourth Sonata-class vessel is currently scheduled for delivery in 2035. The planned ship is expected to measure roughly 86,000 gross tons and carry approximately 1,390 guests. No name, deployment plan or detailed onboard program has been announced as of September 2026.
Notable History & Dry Dock Updates
The 2035 vessel is an announced future newbuild and has no operating or dry-dock history. It was included in Oceania's multi-ship agreement with Fincantieri as part of the brand's long-term fleet expansion and modernization plan.
Unnamed Sonata Class Ship (2037)
Sonata Class · Future ship; deployment not yet announced
Oceania ordered a fifth Sonata-class vessel for delivery in 2037. It is expected to follow the approximately 86,000-gross-ton, 1,390-guest framework established for the class. The ship is unnamed and detailed specifications, deployment and onboard features have not yet been released.
Notable History & Dry Dock Updates
This is a future newbuild with no dry-dock or service history. Oceania announced the additional order in February 2026, extending the Sonata-class construction pipeline through 2037. The order is notable because it confirms a five-ship Sonata-class program, giving Oceania one of the clearest long-term fleet renewal plans in the upscale/luxury cruise market.
Oceania Cruises Fleet
| Ship | Year Launched | Gross Tonnage | Guest Capacity | Crew | Length | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceania Riviera | 2012 | 66084 | 1250 | 800 | 785 ft | Oceania Class |
| Oceania Insignia | 1998 | 30277 | 670 | 400 | 593.7 ft | Regatta Class |
| Oceania Nautica | 2000 | 30277 | 670 | 400 | 593.7 ft | Regatta Class |
| Oceania Sirena | 1999 | 30277 | 670 | 400 | 593.7 ft | Regatta Class |
| Oceania Marina | 2011 | 66084 | 1250 | 800 | 785 ft | Oceania Class |
| Oceania Vista | 2023 | 68000 | 1200 | 800 | 791 ft | Allura Class |
| Oceania Allura | 2025 | 68000 | 1200 | 800 | 791 ft | Allura Class |
| Oceania Sonata | ~86,000 | 1390 | 855 | 922 ft | Sonata Class | |
| Oceania Aurelia | 30277 | 476 | 400 | 593.7 ft | Reimagined Regatta Class | |
| Oceania Arietta | ~86,000 | 1390 | TBA | ~922 ft | Sonata Class | |
| Unnamed Sonata Class Ship (2032) | ~86,000 | 1390 | TBA | ~922 ft | Sonata Class | |
| Unnamed Sonata Class Ship (2035) | ~86,000 | 1390 | TBA | ~922 ft | Sonata Class | |
| Unnamed Sonata Class Ship (2037) | ~86,000 | 1390 | TBA | ~922 ft | Sonata Class |