Monday 5th September there was two things for me to celebrate – Firstly my Dads birthday – So happy Birthday Popsicle, hope you liked your card? And Secondly I got a absolute treat and went to see the Oceania Insignia.
Insignia according to the dictionary means: a badge or distinguishing mark of office or honour: a military insignia. Alternatively its a distinguishing mark or sign of anything: an insignia of mourning
I think in the Case of Oceania – Insignia means a sign of excellence, a food lover’s haven, a luxury cruise liners epitome of taste sensations! Ill come back to that later!
The Oceania Insignia stands as a mid sized ship at 30,277 tons and has passenger capacity of 824 and a crew to passenger ratio of a staggering 1.7!! According to the Berlitz guide, the vessel is most suited to couples who enjoy good food and style, but want informality with no formal nights on board, interesting itineraries, all at a very reasonable price, well below what the luxury ships normally charge - Compfortably 4Stars plus. This is the kind of ship and company that genuinely appeals to aspirational travellers - 50 something to 75 with active mind and active bodies is the sort of people onboard.
The ship itself is quite understated with a 1920/1930 aura about the ship - There is a weird and wonderful art deco'esque type ceiling where its been made to appear like a conservatory roof that looks out to tropical gardens - Very interesting with a slight calming effect. Cabins for me let it down a little, I was hoping for more of a wow factor - none of the cabins have a bath with the exception of the Penthouse and owners suites, however 30% of the passengers who are regular luxury liner guests travel in Penthouse or above as they do prove great value for money compared to other companies. 96% of cabins have balconies on Marina and the new ship Rivieria (To be launched next year) On Insignia and Regatta it is 75% of cabins that have balconies. They have a rolling 12-18month refit programme, which keeps this looking fresh, however perhaps the balcony furniture is the concierge cabin I saw could do with being updated now as it was looking a little weathered!!
The owners suite was AMAZING!!! L Shaped sofa and lounge area nearly 1000 square feet and taking up cloase to half the bredth of the ship. Have your own Jacuzzi, refridgerated mini bar - all soft drinks a free on board Oceania! 42inch plasma TV and complimentry laptop to use.
Ill review the food later as quite frankly it does deserve a section all to itslef..... Mouthwatering thinking of the lunch!
We currently have a whole heap of sailings that have upto $1000 on board credit!! Check out our website for itieraries - http://www.cruise.co.uk/
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