Oceania Insignia deck plans

Oceania Insignia (1998-built as "R-One", last refurbished in 2022, OceaniaNEXT refurbishment in 2018) is the first (and currently the oldest) among the R-class Oceania cruise ships - together with ms Nautica (R-Five), ms Regatta (R-Two) and ms Sirena (R-Four). In the Azamara fleet, MS Insignia's sisterships are Azamara Onward (R-Three), Azamara Journey (R-Six), Azamara Quest (R-Seven) and Azamara Pursuit (R-Eight).

The Insignia ship was launched for and operated by Renaissance Cruises (1989-founded/2001-defunct) and until 2003 was named "R One". Renamed "ms Insignia", she sailed for the Oceania Cruises from 2004 to 2012, when she was leased for 2 years to Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. The ship was operated by Hapag-Lloyd in the period 2012-2014 under the name "ms Columbus 2".

MS Insignia cruise ship deck plan shows a total of 349 staterooms for 698 passengers (max capacity is 803), served by 400 crew/staff. The boat has 11 decks (9 passenger-accessible, 5 with cabins), 4 restaurants, 11 lounges and bars, 1 swimming pool, 3 outdoor Jacuzzis (large whirlpool hot tubs/1 Spa), 4 elevators, no self-service laundry facilities (laundromats).

Oceania Cruises Insignia is an "affordable luxury" cruise vessel. She features decks and cabin verandas with finest quality teak and custom-made stone and tiles. Among the Insignia ship's best amenities are the new quality china (by Villeroy&Boch), silver flatware (by Christofle) and crystal (by Riedel), and also an impressive contemporary and traditional artworks collection on display throughout the ship.

Oceania Insignia deck plan changes 2018 refurbishment review

Insignia ship's OceaniaNEXT refurbishment 2018 (November 18 - December 6, at Grand Bahama Shipyard in Freeport Bahamas) resulted in the following changes.

• New public spaces include open-floor design Lobby with Reception Hall (lower level) and Upper Hall (2nd level). They are connected via Grand Staircase (decorated with railings and balustrades) and feature a large crystal chandelier (with hanging pieces of hand-painted glass).
• Grand Dining Room (aft on Deck 5) received new premium dining furniture (leather chairs with metallic bronze threading) and new crystal chandelier.
• Martinis (piano bar lounge on Deck 5) was redesigned, new silver-white marble bar top and walnut paneling were added.
• All staterooms were completely overhauled (redesigned and refurnished) and upgraded with custom-made furniture, polished wood, stone finishes, designer accessories, smart HDTVs (interactive / infotainment system with movies-on-demand and Internet), USB ports, LED lighting.
• All cabin bathrooms were overhauled and received new tiling, surfaces, fixtures, designer accessories, vanities, glass shower enclosures.
• Penthouse-Vista-Owner suite bathrooms were enlarged and upgraded with Carrara marble, onyx and polished granite tops.

Oceania's 2018-2022 refurbishment projects (ships Insignia, Nautica, Regatta, Sirena) cost the company ~USD 100 million.

Oceania Insignia deck plan changes 2016 refurbishment review

The list of deckplan changes after the ship's 2016 drydock refurbishment (April 24-May 8, at CNM-Chantier Naval de Marseille in Marseille France) included:

• All passenger cabins received new decors, new furnishings and luxury fabrics.
• All cabin bathrooms were upgraded with oversized showers. Owner and Vista suite bathrooms received new vanities (made of onyx and granite).
• Penthouse Suites were remodeled like on Marina-Riviera ships.
• "Horizons" bar lounge (Deck 10) received new colors and furnishings.
• All lounges were renovated with new carpeting, chairs, premium fabrics and upholstery.
• "Martinis" bar lounge (Deck 5) and Lido Pool area (Deck 9) received new furnishings.
• Ship's Spa complex (Deck 9) was remodeled with 2 new steam rooms, while locker rooms were redecorated with new custom-made tiles and mosaics.
• Terrace Cafe (buffet on Deck 9 aft) was redecorated, and Terrace Grill station was added (similar to Marina-Riviera ships).
• Grand Bar (Deck 5) received Barista coffee machines and the amenities were upgraded with complimentary illy coffees and gourmet desserts.
• New deck games (Deck 11) include Shuffleboard and 9-hole Mini-Golf putting green.

Oceania ships refurbishment 2016 project (for Insignia, Nautica, Regatta) cost the company ~USD 50 million.