By
Rebecca Gibson |
Virginia Watters, wife of Oceania Cruises’s founding chairman Joe Watters, is to rechristen Insignia in Istanbul on 11 June 2014, when the ship returns from a two-year hiatus.
Since Virginia Watters first christened Insignia in March 2004, the 684-guest ship has carried tens of thousands of guests on hundreds of voyages around the globe.
“Virginia and I are both honored and delighted to return to Insignia for her rechristening and to host our guests for this voyage,” said Joseph Watters. “We look forward to rekindling fond memories, making new ones and celebrating the wonders of friendship with the Oceania Cruises family that separates the brand from all others.”
Prior to the christening, Insignia will undergo a multi-million dollar transformation to incorporate some of the features of the line’s newest ships, Marina and Riviera.
Following the relaunch, Insignia will depart Istanbul, Turkey, for a ten-day celebration cruise, calling at ports in Turkey, Cyprus, Israel and Greece. Guests can enjoy several exclusive events throughout the trip including a gala christening brunch, a post-ceremony Sail Away Cocktail Party, special Chairman’s Choice shore excursions and Oceania Club parties.