Oceania Cruises
Insignia
- Cruises
- 37
- From
- $2,499
Ship comparison
Insignia vs Nautica
Oceania Cruises
Nautica
- Cruises
- 37
- From
- $1,999
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Insignia is a small Oceania Cruises ship carrying 684 passengers, in service since 1998. Nautica is a small Oceania Cruises ship carrying 684 passengers, in service since 1999.
Choose Insignia if you want a more active cruise: it outscores Nautica for active (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Nautica if you want more adventure and nature or a lower starting fare: it outscores Insignia for adventure & nature (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $1,999 (vs $2,499).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Insignia | Nautica | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Oceania Cruises | Oceania Cruises |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1998 | 1999 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2018 | 2021 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 30,277 | 30,277 |
| Passengers | 684 | 684 |
| Crew | 400 | 400 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 44.3 | 44.3 |
| Decks | 9 | 11 |
| Length | 594 ft | 594 ft |
| Beam | 85 ft | 84 ft |
| Speed | 21 mph | 21 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 37 | 37 |
| Upcoming sailings | 37 | 37 |
| Cruise lengths | 9 to 54 nights | 7 to 53 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,499 | $1,999 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Insignia leads on 1 of the ten, Nautica on 1, with 8 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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.
Oceania Cruises
Nautica
Nautica, Oceania Cruises's sister ship to Regatta and Insignia, radiates its own unique warmth and character. From the ship's neo-classical lobby to its furnishings inside its Toscana restaurant, Nautica's elegant touches stand out.
Highlights
- Sail around Europe, Asia and Africa on Nautica's "Best of the Old World cruise."
- Indulge in as many relaxing treatments as you like inside Nautica's SpaClub, by the American-based Canyon Ranch resort.
- Monte-Carlo style casino
- 32-ounce King's Cut prime-rib steak offered in the Polo Grill
Sailing now
37 cruises on sale, from $1,999.
Questions
Insignia or Nautica?
Which is bigger, Insignia or Nautica?
They are the same size, 30,277 gross tons each. Insignia carries 684 passengers and Nautica carries 684.
Which ship is newer, Insignia or Nautica?
Nautica is newer, with a maiden voyage in 1999 against 1998 for Insignia.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 44.3 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 1.7 passengers.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10.
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