Regatta, Nautica and Insignia will be upgraded next year to match up to the standards of Marina and Riviera. The three 684-pax ships, scheduled for a six-week drydock from 24 Apr next year, are set to receive a $50 million upgrade as part of the largest refurbishment program in the...
Regatta, Nautica and Insignia
will be upgraded next year to
match up to the standards of
Marina and Riviera.
The three 684-pax ships, scheduled for a
six-week drydock from 24 Apr next year, are
set to receive a $50 million upgrade as part
of the largest refurbishment program in the
company’s history.
Insignia, which returns to the fleet in 2014
after a two-year charter, Regatta and Nautica
are the line’s oldest R-Class ships.
Planned improvements include redecorating
the cabins and public rooms in the colours and
décor found on the newer Marina and Riviera,
and the addition of the popular Baristas café,
serving complimentary speciality coffees,
croissants, biscotti and finger sandwiches.
The Terrace Café will be completely updated
with a new grill for steak and lobster dinners,
the Grand Dining Room and Toscana restaurant
will be expanded with more tables for two,
the ships’ show lounges will be completely
refurbished and Martinis will be outfitted with
new furniture.
Elsewhere, the Owner’s and Vista suites will
receive new bathrooms including oversized
showers and new vanities, and original artwork
has been commissioned to be placed inside all
of the staterooms.
The ships’ only indoor smoking area, located
in the Horizons observation lounge, will also
be completely enclosed with glass and a stateof-
the-art air filtration system.
Lastly, the ships’ show lounges are due for a
revamp, and the Canyon Ranch SpaClub will
receive new steam rooms and changing rooms.
“This refurbishment program is an incredible
undertaking but we are excited by the
opportunity to bring some of the best features
of our O-Class ships to Regatta, Insignia and
Nautica,” said Kunal Kamlani, president of
Oceania Cruises.
“This will ensure a consistent experience
across the fleet.”
The renovated Insignia will return for regular
sailings on 8 May 2014, starting in Barcelona
with a seven-day Jewels of Europe cruise – the
first cruise after a two-year charter.
Nautica will resume in Rome on 6 May and
Regatta on 7 Jun in Vancouver and Alaska.
