How Fast Is Nautica?
Oceania Cruises · R class · Speeds last reviewed Oct 2026 · Sources
- Typical speed (service speed)
- Not confirmed The source gives a speed without saying which. See Reported speed below.
- Top speed (maximum)
- Not confirmed The source gives a speed without saying which. See Reported speed below.
Reported speed: 18 kn (21 mph · 33 km/h). The source does not say whether this is typical or top. en.wikipedia.org, checked Oct 24, 2026
On a real sailing you will often go slower than this. Ships ease off to save fuel and to arrive on schedule, and slow down in some waters to protect whales.
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Sources
- Reported speed, 18 kn: Unlabelled figure, en.wikipedia.org, checked Oct 24, 2026
Typical (service) speed is the pace a ship is built to hold for hours. Top speed is the most it can make, usually on trials or in a short burst. These are planning numbers about the ship, not a forecast for your sailing.