Oceania Cruises
Insignia
- Cruises
- 37
- From
- $2,499
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Insignia is a small Oceania Cruises ship carrying 684 passengers, in service since 1998. Sirena is a small Oceania Cruises ship carrying 684 passengers, in service since 2016.
Choose Insignia if you want a more active cruise: it outscores Sirena for active (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Sirena if you want a newer ship, 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, its maiden voyage was in 2016 (vs 1998) and its cruises start from $1,899 (vs $2,499).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Insignia | Sirena | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Oceania Cruises | Oceania Cruises |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1998 | 2016 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2018 | — |
| 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 | 83 ft |
| Speed | 21 mph | 21 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 37 | 53 |
| Upcoming sailings | 37 | 56 |
| Cruise lengths | 9 to 54 nights | 7 to 65 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,499 | $1,899 (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 2 of the ten, Sirena on 1, with 7 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
Sirena
After Princess Cruises sold its ship Ocean Princess to Oceania Cruises' corporate parent, in March 2016 the ship underwent a $40 million refurbishment and was transformed into a new luxury ship, Sirena.
Sailing now
53 cruises on sale, from $1,899.
Questions
Insignia or Sirena?
Which is bigger, Insignia or Sirena?
They are the same size, 30,277 gross tons each. Insignia carries 684 passengers and Sirena carries 684.
Which ship is newer, Insignia or Sirena?
Sirena is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 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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