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Insignia vs Riviera

Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Riviera wins 7 of 7 scored categories.

At a glance

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Category
Insignia
Riviera
Size
30,277 GT
66,084 GT
Passengers
684
1,250
Year built
1998
2012
Crew ratio
1.7 guests per crew
1.6 guests per crew
Space ratio
44.3 GT per guest
52.9 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
181 m
239 m
From price
$2,765 pp
$3,360 pp

The verdict

Comparison Verdict

Riviera is the significantly larger vessel at 66,084 GT, 118% more than Insignia's 30,277 GT. Riviera offers more personal space with a space ratio of 52.9 GT per passenger versus 44.3. Built in 2012, Riviera is 14 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design.

CategoryWinner
SizeRiviera
CapacityRiviera
ModernityRiviera
ServiceRiviera
SpaciousnessRiviera
DecksNo data
LengthRiviera
Fleet PowerRiviera

Bottom line: Riviera leads 7–0 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Riviera for overall superiority; pick Insignia if its strengths matter more to you.

Decide

Which Ship Is Right for You?

Choose Insignia if

  • Lower fares per night (from $184 per person per night)
Book Insignia

Choose Riviera if

  • You want the newer ship (built 2012, 14 years newer)
  • Size matters to you (66,084 GT)
  • More onboard variety (1,250 guests)
  • More crew per guest (1.6 guests per crew)
Book Riviera

Prices

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Insignia

from $2,765 per person

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Riviera

from $3,360 per person

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Fares

Sailing Prices

DetailInsigniaRiviera
Cheapest$2,765 pp$3,360 pp
Per night$184 pp$280 pp
DepartingNov 9Dec 3
Duration15 nights12 nights
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the comparison score calculated?

We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.

What is the space ratio and why does it matter?

Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.

What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?

It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.

Are the prices shown accurate?

Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.

Can I compare more than two ships?

Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.

How current is the ship data?

Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.