Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Insignia
Marina
Gross Tonnage
Insignia
30,277 GT
Marina
66,084 GT
Length
Insignia
181 m
Marina
239 m
Beam
Insignia
25 m
Marina
32 m
Passengers
Insignia
684
Marina
1,250
Crew
Insignia
400
Marina
800
Decks
Insignia
—
Marina
—
Year Built
Insignia
1,998
Marina
2,011
Space Ratio
Insignia
44.3 GT/pax
Marina
52.9 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Insignia
1.71 :1
Marina
1.56 :1
| Specification | Insignia | Marina |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Oceania Cruises | Oceania Cruises |
| Class | R Class | Marina Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,998 | 2,011Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 30,277 GT | 66,084 GTWinner |
| Length | 181 m | 239 mWinner |
| Beam | 25 m | 32 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 684 | 1,250Winner |
| Crew | 400 | 800Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 44.3 GT/pax | 52.9 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.71:1 | 1.56:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Marshall Islands | Marshall Islands |
| IMO Number | 9200926 | 9438066 |
Marina is the significantly larger vessel at 66,084 GT — 118% more than Insignia's 30,277 GT. Marina offers more personal space with a space ratio of 52.9 GT per passenger versus 44.3. Built in 2011, Marina is 13 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Marina |
| Capacity | Marina |
| Modernity | Marina |
| Service | Marina |
| Spaciousness | Marina |
Bottom line: Marina wins more categories (5 vs 0), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Insignia
44 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.7:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Marina
53 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.6:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
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| Draft | — | 8.4 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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