Crystal
Crystal Serenity
- Cruises
- 123
- From
- $2,100
Ship comparison
Crystal Serenity vs Insignia
Oceania Cruises
Insignia
- Cruises
- 37
- From
- $2,499
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Crystal Serenity is a small Crystal ship carrying 740 passengers, in service since 2003. Insignia is a small Oceania Cruises ship carrying 684 passengers, in service since 1998.
Choose Crystal Serenity if you want more of a party, more space per passenger or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Insignia for party (6.0 vs 0.0) and family friendly (4.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 93.1 gross tons per passenger (vs 44.3).
Choose Insignia if you want a more active cruise, more adventure and nature or more culture: it outscores Crystal Serenity for active (8.0 vs 7.0), adventure & nature (5.0 vs 4.0) and cultural (10.0 vs 9.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Crystal Serenity | Insignia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Crystal | Oceania Cruises |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2003 (better) | 1998 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2022 (better) | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 68,870 | 30,277 |
| Passengers | 740 | 684 |
| Crew | 635 | 400 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.2 (better) | 1.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 93.1 (better) | 44.3 |
| Decks | 13 | 9 |
| Length | 820 ft | 594 ft |
| Beam | 132 ft | 85 ft |
| Speed | — | 21 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 123 | 37 |
| Upcoming sailings | 124 | 37 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 139 nights | 9 to 54 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,100 (better) | $2,499 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Crystal Serenity leads on 3 of the ten, Insignia on 3, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Crystal
Crystal Serenity
Think of Crystal Serenity as a floating Four Seasons Resort. Discerning travelers longing for comfort, enrichment, high-touch service and contemporary surroundings will find all of that and more on this gorgeous high-end ship, the largest ultra-luxury vessel at sea.
Highlights
- $52 million of "extreme makeover" improvements
- Chic and contemporary public areas
- Lido Cafe has new "California Riviera" vibe
- 70 PURE hypoallergenic deluxe veranda staterooms
Sailing now
123 cruises on sale, from $2,100.
Oceania Cruises
Insignia
After a multimillion-dollar transformation, Insignia from Oceania Cruises radiates warmth and character, with her newly redesigned, neoclassical lobby and Toscana restaurant, full of rich new fabrics and furnishings that reflect Tuscan culture.
Highlights
- Pamper yourself in the spa and salon.
- Dine in European style in the Grand Dining Room with the dramatic, domed ceiling adorned with a hand-painted fresco.
- Watch the live orchestra on board.
Sailing now
37 cruises on sale, from $2,499.
Questions
Crystal Serenity or Insignia?
Which is bigger, Crystal Serenity or Insignia?
Crystal Serenity is bigger at 68,870 gross tons, against 30,277 gross tons for Insignia. Crystal Serenity carries 740 passengers and Insignia carries 684.
Which ship is newer, Crystal Serenity or Insignia?
Crystal Serenity is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2003 against 1998 for Insignia.
Which has more space per passenger?
Crystal Serenity, with 93.1 gross tons per passenger against 44.3 on Insignia. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Crystal Serenity, with one crew member for every 1.2 passengers against one for every 1.7 on Insignia.
Which is better for families?
Crystal Serenity scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 4.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for Insignia.
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