About this Experience
The Western Mediterranean in October is a revelation - the summer heat has softened, the crowds have thinned, and the light has acquired the golden warmth that painters have sought along these shores for centuries. Oceania Insignia sails through it all with the understated elegance that has made Oceania Cruises the benchmark for culinary-focused luxury at sea.
Insignia carries just 670 guests - intimate enough for genuine personal service, yet spacious enough for genuine variety. A comprehensive refurbishment has delivered entirely new suites, staterooms and public spaces, dressed in a soft sea and sky palette that captures the essence of the Mediterranean itself. The result is a ship of real beauty, matched by a culinary programme that Oceania has rightly made its defining characteristic. Barcelona’s architectural treasures - Gaudí’s extraordinary Sagrada Família, the Gothic Quarter, the Ramblas - provide a magnificent embarkation point. The route calls at the
French coast before reaching Tuscany’s gateway port and the ancient glories of Corsica, concluding with an arrival in Rome that feels like a perfectly composed final movement.
The Experience Highlights
- ◆ Oceania Insignia - recently refurbished, 670 guests, culinary excellence throughout
- ◆ Barcelona embarkation - Sagrada Família, Gothic Quarter and the Ramblas
- ◆ The French Riviera - one of Europe’s most celebrated coastlines
- ◆ Corsica - dramatically beautiful and authentically French
- ◆Tuscany - gateway to Florence, Siena and the Chianti hills
- ◆ Rome arrival - the Eternal City as your concluding destination
- ◆ October sailing - golden Mediterranean light, fewer crowds, perfect temperatures
- ◆ Adults-only atmosphere throughout
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Itinerary
Day 1: Barcelona
Day 2: Provence (Marseille)
Day 3: Cinque Terre (La Spezia)
Day 4: Ajaccio (Corsica)
Day 5: Cagliari (Sardinia)
Day 6: Palermo (Sicily)
Day 7: Naples/Pompeii
Day 8: Rome (Civitavecchia)

What's Included
- ✓Special Offer
- ✓Your World Included™
- ✓All Speciality Dining
- ✓Shipboard Gratuities
- ✓Unlimited WiFi
- ✓plus choice of:
- ✓Complimentary Wine & Beer
- ✓or US$400 Shore Excursion Credit
- ✓Amenities are per stateroom
- ✕Flights and related taxes
- ✕Visas (if required)
- ✕Gratuities
- ✕Land Accommodation
- ✕Travel Insurance
- ✕Anything of a personal nature
Prices are based on per person sharing. Due to the volatility in the South African currency, prices are subject to change in accordance with currency fluctuations. Subject to availability at time of reservation.
Barcelona to Rome - 7 Nights aboard Oceania Insignia
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