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Insignia

Insignia

activeBuilt 1997
Oceania CruisesR-ClassActive🇲🇭 Marshall Islands
4.5CCRecommendedForbes
1307/2k Berlitz
Oceania Cruises
GRT
30 277
Guests
698
Crew
372
Crew:Guest
1:1.9
Length
180m
Space Ratio
43.4
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History
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Built at Chantiers de l’Atlantique in STX France, 30,277 GRT with capacity for 698 guests. Insignia is operated by Oceania Cruises as part of the R-Class class.

Vessel Timeline
31 Dec 1997
R One
Renaissance Cruises
2012-2014
Columbus 2
Hapag-Lloyd
Today
Insignia
Current
At a Glance
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Built By
Chantiers de l’Atlantique
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Build Country
STX France
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Identity
IMO Number9156462
MMSI538001663
Call SignV7DM2
Flag State🇲🇭 Marshall Islands
Port of RegistryMajuro
Former NamesColumbus 2 (Hapag-Lloyd, 2012-2014), R One (Renaissance Cruises, 1998-2001)
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Construction
ShipyardChantiers de l’Atlantique
Build CountrySTX France
DeliveredDecember 31, 1997
Est. price (CIN)$200M
Price per berth$286 533
Price per GT$6606
In 2026 dollars$406M
Per berth (2026$)$581 662
Per GT (2026$)$13 410
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Dimensions
180m
Length
25m
Beam
6m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)30 277
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Capacity
698
Guests
372
Crew
349
Cabins
Guests (max)803
Space Ratio43.4
Crew:Guest Ratio1:1.9
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Propulsion
13 500kW
Power
Engine TypeWartsila
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Onboard
11
Decks
Onboard Highlights
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Insignia carries up to 698 passengers on a lower berth basis and is supported by a crew of 372 across 11 decks. The ship has 349 cabins in total and is powered by Wartsila engines, operating at a service speed of 18 knots. She shares her 30,277 GRT configuration with several other active vessels in the Oceania Cruises fleet.

Reviews & Ratings
CruiseCritic
4.5/ 5.0
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Berlitz / Insight Guides
4 Stars
1307/ 2,000 pts
Source: Berlitz Cruising & Cruise Ships
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
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Sister Ships — R-Class