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. Updated for October 2026, this guide covers all seven Oceania ships currently carrying passengers, from the intimate 670-passenger ships that date back to the Renaissance Cruises era to much newer ships like Vista and Allura. They all carry the Oceania name, but they don’t offer exactly the same cruise experience.
The older R-class ships (Insignia, Nautica and Sirena) 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’ve 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’re 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.
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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 has sailed for Oceania for about 20 years, but her days as Nautica are numbered. Her farewell cruise as Nautica is October 15, 2027, before a bow-to-stern makeover turns her into Oceania Aurelia.
Until then she's the classic small Oceania experience, with about 680 guests, a beautiful set of public rooms and long, port-heavy itineraries across Asia, Africa, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Recent reviewers love her size but aren't shy about her tiny bathrooms, chilly air conditioning and a ship that's starting to feel tired, so she's best for cruisers who already know and love the R-class ships.
Notable History & Dry Dock Updates
Nautica was built as R Five by Chantiers de l'Atlantique in St. Nazaire, France, and delivered to Renaissance Cruises in January 2000. After Renaissance collapsed in 2001 she was laid up at Gibraltar, then chartered to Pullmantur as Blue Dream from 2002. Oceania chartered her in late 2005, renamed her Nautica and later bought her.On November 30, 2008, she outran two Somali pirate skiffs in the Gulf of Aden after being fired on, and no one on board was hurt. In September 2018 her mooring lines snapped during Storm Ali at Greenock, Scotland, and tugs had to bring her back to the pier. She had a major refurbishment in 2014 and picked up OceaniaNEXT upgrades during the pandemic pause. In April 2026 Oceania announced she'll be completely rebuilt and relaunched as Oceania Aurelia, with fewer than 500 guests, larger suites and a focus on long voyages, starting with a Rome to Trieste sailing on November 29, 2027.
Oceania Sirena
Launched 1999Regatta Class · Seasonal global deployment; Mediterranean in September 2026 · formerly R Four, Tahitian Princess, Ocean Princess
Sirena is the R-class ship with the most interesting past. She spent 14 years with Princess before Oceania bought her in 2016, and she still sails the same intimate, itinerary-first style of cruise as her sisters, with about 670 guests and long voyages through the Mediterranean, Asia and Africa.
Her time with Oceania is coming to an end. She's been sold to Ambassador Cruise Line, and her last Oceania cruise is March 24, 2028. If you've wanted to sail her, the next season and a half is your window. Recent reviewers loved her Greek Isles and Croatia sailings and her crew, but the decor is dated and the bathrooms are small.
Notable History & Dry Dock Updates
Sirena was built as R Four by Chantiers de l'Atlantique in St. Nazaire, France, and entered service with Renaissance Cruises in 1999. After Renaissance went bankrupt in 2001 she was laid up, then leased by Princess Cruises in 2002 and renamed Tahitian Princess for sailings in French Polynesia. Princess later bought her and renamed her Ocean Princess in November 2009.Oceania bought her in 2016, gave her a 35-day, $40 million refurbishment in Marseille and christened her Sirena on April 27, 2016. In July 2026 Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings announced her sale, and in September 2026 Ambassador Cruise Line was revealed as the buyer. Ambassador plans to rename her Ambella and sail her for its new German-speaking brand from Bremerhaven and Kiel starting in 2028, after her final Oceania cruise on March 24, 2028.
Oceania Insignia
Launched 1998Regatta Class · Seasonal global deployment; Northern Europe in September 2026 · formerly R One, Columbus 2
Insignia is the ship that started it all for Oceania. She was one of the line's first two ships back in 2003, and she's still sailing the kind of itineraries the bigger ships can't, from Iceland and Scandinavia in summer to the Panama Canal, the Amazon and South America the rest of the year.
She's a classic R-class ship, with room for about 670 guests, a cozy library-style feel and a crew that reviewers consistently rave about. The trade-off is space. Cabins and bathrooms are small, there's less to do on board than on Marina or Vista, and she shows her age in places. People who book Insignia are usually booking the route first and the ship second.
Notable History & Dry Dock Updates
Insignia was built as R One by Chantiers de l'Atlantique in St. Nazaire, France, the first of Renaissance Cruises' eight R-class ships, and launched in January 1998. After Renaissance went bankrupt in 2001 she sat laid up until Oceania started sailing her as Insignia in 2003, and Oceania bought her outright in 2006. From 2012 to 2014 she was leased to Hapag-Lloyd and sailed as Columbus 2, then rejoined Oceania on May 31, 2014.On December 11, 2014, a fire broke out in her engine room while she was docked in Castries, St. Lucia, killing three people. She was towed to San Juan for repairs and was back in service by March 2015. She was refurbished under Oceania's OceaniaNEXT program in late 2018. In 2025 she was chartered to Crescent Seas to become a residential ship at the end of 2027, but Crescent Seas dropped that plan in November 2025, so she's staying with Oceania for now with no farewell date set.
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 |