Live · Civitavecchia-Rome
Guests
698 – 803
Crew
372
Cabins
349
Length
181 m
Space ratio
38
Homeport pattern
—
Where she is right now
En route · Civitavecchia-Rome· 8/2/2026, 10:44:45 AM· Course 106°
Position
41.92°N, 8.74°E
Heading
106° · COG 213°
Speed
—
Destination
Civitavecchia-Rome
Our take · opinion
Country-house food ship
We experience Oceania Nautica as the classic R-Class play: intimate scale, destination-heavy itineraries, and a kitchen that still leads the conversation. She is for food-first adults who want a hotel vibe at sea—not megaship theater or brand-new cabin square footage.
We sail Oceania Nautica as a country-house hotel that happens to move between carefully chosen ports on food-forward itineraries. Evenings settle around Martinis, Horizons, and soft live music rather than big production shows or late clubs. Aquamar wellness and the open decks keep daytime calm, which fits Oceania’s adults-only tone since early 2026 and the social-but-quiet rhythm returning guests expect from R-Class sisters like Regatta and Insignia.
Cabin strategy matters on this 2000 Renaissance hull more than first-time shoppers expect. Most balconies run small at roughly 45 square feet, so we steer serious outdoor time toward Penthouse, Vista, or Owner Suites when the budget allows. Standard verandas still work if you treat them as a coffee perch, and we will flag lower midship banks versus under-public-space noise traps before you lock a category.
Dining is why we book her over flashier newbuilds in the same fare band. The Grand Dining Room (with lunch as Jacques Bistro) plus complimentary Toscana and Polo Grill carry the trip, while Terrace Cafe and Waves cover easy mornings and poolside bites. Specialty reservations fill on longer itineraries, so we lock those early and confirm the sailing details and cabin bank with you on this page.
She's for
- Food-led adults who want intimate scale
- Couples chasing port-intensive Oceania itineraries
- Repeat Oceania guests who know R-Class rhythm
- Travelers who prefer soft evenings over megaship shows
She's not for
- Families with children (Oceania is adults-only)
- Guests who need large balconies and newbuild cabin tech
- Anyone shopping for waterparks, clubs, or high-energy nights
Honest caveat
She’s a 2000 Renaissance hull—OceaniaNEXT refreshed soft goods, but bathrooms and balcony size still lag newer Oceania ships. If cabin modernity is your priority, ask us before you lock a category.
The record · ship backgroundNautica, on paper
Show ship backgroundHide ship background
The record · ship background
Nautica, on paper
Show ship backgroundHide ship backgroundOceania Nautica began life as Renaissance Cruises’ R Five, delivered in January 2000 from Chantiers de l’Atlantique. After Renaissance’s collapse she passed briefly through Pullmantur before Oceania introduced her as Nautica in 2005. She shares R-Class DNA with Regatta, Insignia, and Sirena, and sits in the same family tree as several Azamara ships from that Renaissance lineage.
OceaniaNEXT and later drydocks (including work postponed from 2020 into 2022, plus June 2024 maintenance in Rotterdam) rebuilt lobbies, reworked Martinis and the Grand Dining Room, and overhauled stateroom soft goods and bathrooms. Public spaces still follow the English-country-house design language Oceania uses across the older fleet, with specialty Italian and steak venues kept complimentary for guests.
In April 2026 Oceania announced a deeper 2027 Q4 rebuild that will relaunch the ship as Oceania Aurelia with lower capacity and a suite-heavy mix. Until then she sails as Nautica on Oceania’s destination program. Confirm the specific sailing, homeport, and post-refit name on this page before you book.
Build record
- Keel to delivery
- 1998 – 2000
- Inaugural
- 2005 as Oceania Nautica (built 2000 as R Five)
- Fuel
- Marine diesel
- Sisters
- Azamara (Journey, Quest, Pursuit, Onward)
Commerce
Upcoming sailings
33 itineraries · 33 sail dates on Oceania Nautica. Fares are live and change daily.
Indochina To Bali Seafarer
Singapore · 14n · $467/n · Nov 23, 2026
From $6,543 inside · Balcony $8,843
Lanterns & Lotuses
Bali Denpasar (Benoa) · 14n · $465/n · Dec 7, 2026
From $6,504 inside · Balcony $8,169
| Sailing | Date | Depart | Nights | $/n | Inside | Balcony | Suite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean VistasRome (Civitavecchia) | Sorrento/Capri | Taormina (Sicily) | Corfu | Kotor | Split | Koper | Venice (Fusina) | Aug 3, 2026 | Rome (Civitavecchia) | 7 | $505 | $3,534 | — | — |
| Dalmatian & Italian GemsVenice (Fusina) | Pula/Rovinj | Dubrovnik | Kotor | Igoumenitsa | Gallipoli | Messina (Sicily) | Sorrento/Capri | Rome (Civitavecchia) | Barcelona | Aug 10, 2026 | Fusina | 10 | $678 | $6,784 | — | — |
| Iberia CelebrationBilbao | La Coruna | Santiago De Compostela (Vigo) | Lisbon | Lisbon | Portimao | Seville | Seville | Seville (Cadiz) | Alicante | Barcelona | Mahon (Menorca) | Saint-Tropez | Florence/Pisa/Tuscany (Livorno) | Rome (Civitavecchia) | Aug 30, 2026 | Bilbao | 14 | $637 | $8,913 | $8,913 | — |
| Temples & Tropical IslesBangkok | Ko Samui | Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My) | Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My) | Kota Kinabalu (Borneo) | Muara | Singapore | Singapore | Nov 13, 2026 | Bangkok | 10 | $415 | $4,147 | $5,767 | $11,676 |
| Indochina To Bali SeafarerSingapore | Phuket | Langkawi | Penang | Kuala Lumpur (Port Klang) | Kuala Lumpur (Port Klang) | Jakarta (Java) | Semarang (Java) | Semarang (Java) | Surabaya (Java) | Bali (Celukan Bawang) | Lombok (Lembar) | Bali (Benoa) | Nov 23, 2026 | Singapore | 14 | $467 | $6,543 | $8,843 | $11,943 |
| Lanterns & LotusesBali (Benoa) | Surabaya (Java) | Semarang (Java) | Jakarta (Java) | Ko Samui | Bangkok (Laem Chabang) | Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My) | Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My) | Cam Ranh | Hong Kong | Hong Kong | Dec 7, 2026 | Bali Denpasar (Benoa) | 14 | $465 | $6,504 | $8,169 | $14,948 |
Showing 6 of 33 itinerary groups
Keep looking