ABOARD THE OCEANIA INSIGNIA — Because Bill and I were confirmed on our cruise fairly late, our choice of flights to Miami for embarkation on Dec. 23 was quite limited–and expensive so close to the holidays. I made our air arrangements for us and found more flights, at less expense, flying into Fort Lauderdale on the day before. We decided to spend the night in a hotel near the airport, then transfer to the Port of Miami …
This year my husband Bill and I are breaking with our usual holiday tradition. Instead of gathering with family for Christmas and New Year’s, we are boarding a luxury ocean liner and heading south on a 12-day voyage through the West Indies, stopping off at seven islands along the way. When friends who are elbow deep into gift wrap, decorations and recipes for sumptuous holiday meals ask about our plans their reaction is a mix of dismay …
Due to an overwhelming response to the first Oceania 180-Day World Odyssey, the line has scheduled another world cruise for the Insignia, sailing July 8, 2015. Reservations are now open for this unforgettable voyage featuring 2 for 1 Cruise Fares, FREE First Class Roundtrip Airfare, Early Booking Savings and Exclusive World Odyssey Package amenities. The EXCLUSIVE WORLD ODYSSEY PACKAGE includes: Free Pre-Paid Gratuities Free 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Stay Free Onboard Medical Services Free Luggage Delivery* Free …
Oceania Cruises announced that Virginia Watters, wife of the line’s Founding Chairman, Joe Watters, and the original Godmother of the ship, will rechristen Insignia in Istanbul on June 11, 2014. The ceremony will herald the return of the ship to the Oceania Cruises fleet after a two-year hiatus. Virginia Watters first christened Insignia in March 2004 in the presence of His Serene Highness, Prince Albert in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Since then, the ship has carried tens of …
Oceania Cruises announced details of the largest refurbishment program in the company’s history. The award-winning trio of R-Class ships, Regatta, Insignia, and Nautica will undergo a combined $50 million dollar transformation during next year’s second quarter. Renewed, Refreshed and Rejuvenated Retaining the warmth, intimacy and charm Oceania Cruises’ guests have come to cherish, all public rooms, suites, and staterooms will feature elegant new furnishings and décor. Many of the amenities and design elements that debuted on the …
Oceania Cruises introduced three new autumn Caribbean voyages aboard the Insignia for October and November 2014. As the line is experiencing exceptional demand for the tropics this autumn and winter, Insignia’s previously published October and November 2014 sailing schedule has been amended. “We are experiencing stronger than anticipated demand for our Caribbean itineraries for the late 2014 winter season. In order to meet the robust demand for next year, we have chosen to reposition Insignia to the …
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