travel42 Cruise Ship Review: Oceania Cruises Nautica

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Introduction and History

Built in 2000, this cruise liner was originally named R Five and operated for Renaissance Cruises. At 30,277 tons, it has a passenger capacity of 684. It sails with sister ships Insignia, Regatta and Sirena in the upper-premium market.

At 594 feet long and 84 feet across the beam, it has a draft of 20 feet and cruises at 18 knots. Registered in the Marshall Islands, the ship's officers are European, and the crew of 400 is interna...