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Oceania Insignia in Venice
Oceania Cruises · Regatta Class (former R-class)

Oceania Insignia

“A 684-guest classic R-class ship that remains in the fleet through at least November 2027.”

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Launched
1998
Gross Tonnage
30,277 GT
Passengers
684
Decks
9
Home Port
Varies by itinerary (Mediterranean and Northern Europe)

Oceania Insignia was built in 1998 and first joined Oceania in 2003, returning to the fleet in 2014 after a lease to Hapag-Lloyd. At about 30,277 gross tons she carries 684 guests across 9 passenger decks, and had a renovation under the OceaniaNEXT program in 2018. A planned charter to Crescent Seas, a residential cruise line, was terminated in November 2025, and she remains in Oceania service with deployments scheduled through November 2027.

✦ The standout feature

A true boutique ship — one of Oceania's smallest — with deployments scheduled through November 2027.

What’s Onboard

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Dining

  • ✓Grand Dining Room — main dining room
  • ✓Toscana — Italian trattoria with handmade pasta
  • ✓Polo Grill — classic steakhouse with dry-aged prime beef
  • ✓Terrace Café buffet
  • ✓Waves Grill poolside casual dining
  • ✓All specialty restaurants included with no cover charge
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Pools & Recreation

  • ✓Pool deck with whirlpools
  • ✓Aquamar Spa and Vitality Center
  • ✓Fitness center
  • ✓Walking and jogging deck
  • ✓Sun decks
  • ✓Waves Grill poolside dining
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Entertainment

  • ✓Horizons lounge
  • ✓Casino
  • ✓Show lounge
  • ✓Library
  • ✓Enrichment lectures and destination talks
  • ✓Live music and cultural performances
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Cabins

  • ✓Inside, Oceanview, Veranda and Suite categories
  • ✓Penthouse, Vista and Owner's Suites
  • ✓Staterooms refreshed in OceaniaNEXT (2018)
  • ✓Accessible staterooms
  • ✓About 684 guests at double occupancy
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Family & Kids

  • ✓Geared toward adult travelers
  • ✓No kids' clubs or children's pools
  • ✓Quiet, refined "country club casual" atmosphere
  • ✓No big-ship waterslides or party decks
  • ✓Enrichment lectures and destination talks

Video Tour

Oceania Insignia | Full Ship Walkthrough Tour & Review | 4K

✓ Best for
  • ✦Food lovers who want fine dining included
  • ✦Couples and solo travelers wanting a refined mid-size ship
  • ✦Destination-focused itineraries of 10 days or more
  • ✦Travelers who like included gratuities, Wi-Fi and specialty dining
✗ Not the right fit for

Families with children and travelers wanting big-ship entertainment, waterslides or a party atmosphere.

Typical pricing

Roughly $2,500–$5,000 pp for 7 nights (inside), higher for suites; fare includes gratuities, Wi-Fi, specialty dining and a shore excursion credit or beverage package

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oceania Insignia still in service?▼
Yes. Her planned charter to Crescent Seas was terminated in November 2025, and she remains in Oceania service with deployments scheduled through November 2027.
How many guests does Oceania Insignia carry?▼
About 684 guests at double occupancy, with 9 passenger decks.
When was Oceania Insignia built?▼
She was built in 1998, first joined Oceania in 2003, and returned in 2014 after a lease to Hapag-Lloyd.
What class is Oceania Insignia?▼
She is an R-class ship, now commonly called Regatta class, like Nautica and Sirena.
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