Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
73Top 35% of ships
Dining
58Beats 27% of ships
Entertainment
62Beats 30% of ships
Activities & Thrills
38Beats 7% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
46Beats 8% of ships
Value / Cost
38Beats 32% of ships
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What We Like
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Worth Knowing
Activities & Thrills is a relative weak point at 38/100
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Pools & Relaxation is a relative weak point at 46/100
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare
General
Cruise LineOceania
Ship NameInsignia
Maiden voyage3 April 2004
Physical
Year Built1998
Refurbished 2018
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderChantiers de l'Atlantique
Gross Tonnage 30,277 tons
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
Length 181 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 25.7 m
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
Ship Within a ShipNo
Total decks 11
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks9
Speed 20 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew400
Passenger to Crew Ratio 2
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins349
Single Occupancy Cabins Yes
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins3
Passenger Capacity 684
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 44.265
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
RestaurantsGrand Dining Room, Terrace Cafe, Waves Grill, Baristas, Toscana, Polo Grill
Restaurants - Paid0
Restaurants - Included6
Onboard Currency US Dollar
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools1
- Pools - General Access1
- Pools - Adults Only0
- Pools - Exclusive1
Outdoor Pools1
Water Playground/Splash ParkNo
Kiddie/Splash PoolNo
Total Hot Tubs3
- Hot Tubs - General Access3
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only3
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive2
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges10
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoYes
ChapelNo
Night ClubYes
Laundromats (self service)Yes
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreNo
Outdoor Movie ScreenNo
Onboard WeddingsNo
SpaYes
Video ArcadeNo
Basketball CourtNo
Tennis CourtNo
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackYes
Mini-Golf CourseNo
Rock Climbing WallNo
Water SlideNo
Water Sports PlatformNo
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingNo
Children's PlayroomNo
Supervised Youth ProgramNo
Teen CenterNo
Kosher MealsYes
Adult Only Relaxation AreaNo
Special AmenitiesInsignia Wellness Center (spa terrace, whirlpool, steam rooms, treatment rooms, salon, fitness/gym), library, casino, Insignia Lounge and Horizons Lounge entertainment venues
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day) $18.00
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
Tip added to drinks & services 18%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Tipping Expected?Yes
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign V7DM2
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9156462
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
MMSI number 538001663
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Majuro, Marshall Islands
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.