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Oceania Insignia

43 upcoming departures  ·  43 itineraries

Oceania Insignia is a 670-guest Oceania Cruises cruise ship, in service since 1998. This page lists 43 upcoming departures across 43 itineraries, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.

✓ Adults seeking a small-ship atmosphere ✓ Travelers prioritizing included specialty dining ✓ Solo travelers wanting a dedicated oceanview cabin
Class R class
Built / Refurb 1998 / 2018
Gross Tonnage 30,277
Guests 670
Crew 400
Length 181.0 m
Beam 25.5 m
Decks 9
Cabins 338
Max speed 18.0 kn
Flag Marshall Islands
Guests per crew 1.7
Space ratio 45

Oceania Insignia at a glance

Ship size

Bigger than 54%

A small ship at 30,277 gross tons — #251 of 566 ships we track. 45 tons of ship per guest.

Best for

  • Adults seeking a small-ship atmosphere
  • Travelers prioritizing included specialty dining
  • Solo travelers wanting a dedicated oceanview cabin
  • Readers and enrichment-focused passengers
  • Guests who prefer traditional lounges over large resort attractions

Think twice if you want

  • Families seeking children's facilities or supervised youth programs
  • Travelers wanting waterslides or extensive outdoor activities
  • Guests who prefer large modern ships with many entertainment venues
  • Passengers needing extensive accessible cabin choice
  • Travelers seeking a wide range of complimentary bars and beverage service

Live Position ● 1 hour ago

Heading to: Zadar

Currently on: 10-Night Mediterranean: Rome to Venice (10 nights) — En route to Zadar — last stop Dubrovnik

Rome (Civitavecchia) → Sorrento/Capri → Messina (Sicily) → Valletta → Crotone (Calabria) → Corfu → Kotor → Dubrovnik → Zadar → Koper → Venice (Fusina)
Coming up
  1. Zadar arrives 10:00 AM
  2. Koper arrives 09:00 AM
  3. Venice arrives 07:00 AM end of cruise
14.0 knots

Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.

About Oceania Insignia

Oceania Insignia is a small, elegantly styled R-class ship built in 1998 for intimate, destination-focused cruising. With about 670 guests and 400 staff, it offers a comparatively personal atmosphere, open-seating dining and a strong emphasis on cuisine. The ship was re-inspired in 2018 and combines classic maritime design with updated staterooms, public spaces, a pool deck, spa and enrichment venues. Its compact size is well suited to ports and itineraries where larger ships may be less convenient.

Ship at a Glance

Operator
Oceania Cruises
Builder / shipyard
Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, France
Registry / flag
Marshall Islands (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
Call sign
V7DM2
IMO number
9156462
MMSI
538001663
Previous names
R One; Columbus 2

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

A 30,277-gross-ton boutique-style ship with nine guest decks, a 1.71:1 guest-to-staff ratio and a relaxed, refined onboard atmosphere. Public areas include a library, lounges, pool deck, Artist Loft on world cruises and destination-enrichment spaces.

For families

Insignia is designed primarily for adult-oriented luxury cruising rather than extensive family attractions. Its compact layout, pool and casual dining provide general-purpose amenities, but no major waterpark or dedicated children's complex is identified in the reviewed sources.

Pools, spa & wellness

Wellness facilities include the Aquamar Spa and Vitality Center, fitness center, complimentary fitness classes, fitness track, salon, steam room and spa terrace. The ship also offers wellness presentations, nutrition consultations and plant-focused Aquamar Vitality Cuisine.

Accessibility

Deck plans identify elevators and wheelchair-accessible staterooms, with accessible routes and accommodation details shown in Oceania's ship plans. Guests with specific mobility or medical needs should confirm current arrangements directly with the operator before booking.

Environmental features

Oceania identifies Starlink high-speed Wi-Fi as available across the ship and promotes plant-based and Aquamar Vitality dining options. No vessel-specific emissions, fuel or environmental-performance figures were found in the reviewed sources.

Deck plans

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Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it

Deck 9

Terrace Café Waves Grill Waves Bar Pool Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center Spa Terrace Styling Salon Steam Room Fitness Center Oceania@Sea Internet Center Card Room The Patio Bar

Cabins & suites

CategoryTypeCabinsSizeSleepsDecks
Owner's SuiteCategory OS. Suite 6 1,000 sq ft — 6, 7, 8
Vista SuiteCategory VS. Suite 4 786 sq ft — 6, 7
Penthouse SuiteCategories PH1, PH2 and PH3. Suite — 322 sq ft — 8
Concierge Level Veranda StateroomCategories A1, A2 and A3. Balcony — 216 sq ft — 6, 7, 8

Dining, bars & venues

16 included 4 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.

Dining

The Grand Dining Room Included
Deck 5
The main open-seating dining room serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Toscana Included
Deck 10
An Italian specialty restaurant open for dinner by reservation.
Polo Grill Included
Deck 10
A steakhouse-style specialty restaurant open for dinner by reservation.
Terrace Café Included
Deck 9
A casual buffet restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Waves Grill Included
Deck 9
A casual poolside grill serving lunch and afternoon food.
Baristas Included
Deck 5
A coffee bar serving complimentary specialty coffees, pastries and light snacks.
The Patio
Deck 9

Bars & lounges

The Grand Bar Varies
Deck 5
A pre-dinner bar beside The Grand Dining Room.
Martinis Varies
Deck 5
A cocktail lounge specializing in martinis and other drinks.
Waves Bar Varies
Deck 9
A poolside bar serving alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages.
Horizons Varies
Deck 10
An observation lounge with a bar and evening music.

History & sister ships

  1. 1998Entered service, built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, France.
  2. 2014A major dry-dock refurbishment renewed suites, staterooms and public rooms and added Baristas, a cook-to-order grill, Artist Loft and expanded Sports Deck amenities.
  3. 2018The OceaniaNEXT reinspiration redesigned and refurnished the accommodations, restaurants, lounges and other public spaces.

Other R class ships

Where Oceania Insignia sails, month by month

Oct
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Nov
26
Dec
26
Jan
27
Feb
27
Mar
27
Apr
27
May
27
Jun
27
Jul
27
Aug
27
Sep
27
Northern Europe 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 3 4 2 1
Mediterranean 1 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 3
South America 0 0 2 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0
Caribbean 1 3 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0
From / night $492 $158 $293 $369 $379 $319 $227 $337 $314 $320 $339 $250

Departures per month over the next 12 months, from the cruise line's published schedule. Lowest advertised fare per night is in November 2026 (prices change; check when booking).

Ports it visits most

Explore This Ship

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Itineraries & Sailings

10 Nights

10 Nights Baltic Sea (Europe) Cruise

From $3,999 · $400/night
Ports of Call
Next: Aug 9, 2027
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights

10 Nights Eastern Mediterranean Cruise

From $2,849 · $285/night
Ports of Call
Next: Oct 25, 2027
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights

10 Nights Eastern Mediterranean Cruise

From $2,899 · $290/night
Ports of Call
Next: Oct 15, 2027
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights

10 Nights Greenland Cruise

From $4,149 · $415/night
Ports of Call
Next: Jul 4, 2027
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights

10 Nights Mediterranean Cruise

From $2,975 · $298/night
Ports of Call
Next: Apr 24, 2027
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights

10 Nights Western Mediterranean Cruise

From $6,449 · $645/night
Ports of Call
Next: Oct 23, 2026
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights

10 Nights Western Mediterranean Cruise

From $2,899 · $290/night
Ports of Call
Next: Nov 4, 2027
1 upcoming departure
11 Nights

11 Nights Baltic Sea (Europe) Cruise

From $4,349 · $395/night
Ports of Call
Next: Jun 10, 2027
1 upcoming departure
11 Nights

11 Nights Europe Cruise

From $5,049 · $459/night
Ports of Call
Next: Sep 2, 2027
1 upcoming departure
All 43 itineraries and their departure dates

All Upcoming Departures

Departure Return Itinerary Nights Region Book
Oct 23, 2026Nov 24, 202632 Nights Caribbean Cruise32CaribbeanBook →
Oct 23, 2026Nov 2, 202610 Nights Western Mediterranean Cruise10MediterraneanBook →
Nov 2, 2026Dec 19, 202647 Nights South America Cruise47CaribbeanBook →
Nov 2, 2026Nov 24, 202622 Nights Transatlantic Cruise22MediterraneanBook →
Nov 2, 2026Nov 9, 20267 Nights Canary Islands Cruise7MediterraneanBook →
Nov 9, 2026Dec 19, 202640 Nights South America Cruise40CaribbeanBook →
Nov 9, 2026Nov 24, 202615 Nights Transatlantic Cruise15MediterraneanBook →
Nov 24, 2026Dec 19, 202625 Nights South America Cruise25CaribbeanBook →
Dec 19, 2026Jan 24, 202736 Nights South America Cruise36South AmericaBook →
Dec 19, 2026Jan 3, 202715 Nights South America Cruise15South AmericaBook →
Jan 3, 2027Jan 24, 202721 Nights South America Cruise21South AmericaBook →
Jan 24, 2027Feb 14, 202721 Nights South America Cruise21South AmericaBook →
Feb 14, 2027Mar 19, 202733 Nights South America Cruise33South AmericaBook →
Feb 14, 2027Mar 7, 202721 Nights South America Cruise21South AmericaBook →
Mar 7, 2027Apr 9, 202733 Nights South America Cruise33CaribbeanBook →
Mar 7, 2027Mar 19, 202712 Nights South America Cruise12South AmericaBook →
Mar 19, 2027Apr 9, 202721 Nights South America Cruise21South AmericaBook →
Apr 9, 2027May 16, 202737 Nights Transatlantic Cruise37CaribbeanBook →
Apr 9, 2027May 4, 202725 Nights Transatlantic Cruise25CaribbeanBook →
Apr 9, 2027Apr 24, 202715 Nights Transatlantic Cruise15MediterraneanBook →
Apr 24, 2027May 4, 202710 Nights Mediterranean Cruise10MediterraneanBook →
May 4, 2027May 16, 202712 Nights Europe Cruise12Northern EuropeBook →
May 16, 2027Jun 10, 202725 Nights Baltic Sea (Europe) Cruise25Northern EuropeBook →
May 16, 2027May 27, 202711 Nights Europe Cruise11Northern EuropeBook →

Showing the next 24 of 43 departures. Every itinerary and its dates are listed under All itineraries above.

Oceania Insignia FAQ

What flag does Oceania Insignia sail under?

Oceania Insignia is registered in Marshall Islands.

How many passengers does Oceania Insignia hold?

Oceania Insignia carries about 670 guests with roughly 400 crew.

How old is Oceania Insignia?

Oceania Insignia entered service in 1998 and was last refurbished in 2018.

How big is Oceania Insignia?

At 30,277 gross tons and 181 m long, Oceania Insignia is a small ship — larger than 54% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.

What is the dress code on Oceania Insignia?

Daytime clothing is resort or country-club casual. Evening dress is elegant casual; formalwear is not required, but jeans, shorts, T-shirts and tennis shoes are discouraged in the main and specialty restaurants at dinner.

Are the restaurants included on Insignia?

The Grand Dining Room, Toscana, Polo Grill, Terrace Café and Waves Grill are included in the standard fare. Toscana and Polo Grill require dinner reservations.

Are gratuities included?

Oceania's current fare structure includes gratuities for stateroom attendants, butlers and dining waitstaff. Additional gratuities may apply to other onboard purchases or services.

Is Wi-Fi included on Insignia?

Shipwide Wi-Fi is included, with complimentary logins for guests. Streaming upgrades and additional logins may cost extra.

Does Insignia have accessible cabins?

The ship has a limited number of accessible accommodations and accessible features are identified on the deck plans. Standard staterooms are not generally barrier-free, so accessibility needs should be confirmed before booking.

Does Insignia have children's facilities?

No named kids facility appears in the current onboard layout. Oceania does not provide childcare, entertainment or supervision for children.