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Cabin Reviews - Oriana

by JenniC » 09 Mar 2013, 16:17
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Following a suggestion from a member we have set up this thread for Cabin Reviews under each of the About Ship sections so please feel free to add...

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Time for a major refit. And if and when you do P&O, the cabins that have a bath, can you design them so that tall people can use the bog square on...
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Last post by Stephen
10 Dec 2015, 08:55
Food on Oriana

by Whynd1 » 04 Jul 2019, 09:21

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There seems to be a lot of comments on social media forums as to the food currently being served on Oriana.
I mentioned it in my cruise report but...

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We have only once been disappointed with the food served in MDR (over a full cruise, not just the odd dish) and that was on Oriana.It was so...

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05 Jul 2019, 05:52
Oriana going...

by GillD46 » 29 Jun 2018, 09:33

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So she goes in August 2019.

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Oriana will always be special to us as our first cruise was on her. But in recent years we've outgrown her. We wouldn't book less than a balcony...

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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
30 Jun 2018, 16:17
Oriana problems

by anneed » 22 Feb 2014, 13:42
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Passengers on Oriana may have had their cruise cut short (see above link) but they are certainly being well compensated. I am quite envious. They've...

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Hi Anne,
The stern glands on prop shafts do fail occasionally, they are under quite significant stresses. They used to line them with lignum vitae...
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Last post by Cromwell
10 Dec 2017, 21:31
Oriana completely knackered !

by qbman1 » 21 Nov 2017, 10:53
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Looks like the old girl has about had it - this just posted on social media:

We apologise to guests due to travel on Oriana's X801 but our...

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I'm sure they did Maureen and I believe both the cruises are indeed sold out.
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01 Dec 2017, 16:26
Cost of excursions

by brixhamrfc » 19 Nov 2017, 06:11
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P & O do seem a bit shy of advertising prices generally I feel, I have to dig to find out, can anyone please advise the typical cost of an excursion...

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Interesting, but how does this operate if you have missed ports, Ken?

Hi OBF, it looks like they either refund or can arrange an alternative at...
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21 Nov 2017, 10:00
Pool opening times

by brixhamrfc » 16 Nov 2017, 11:33

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On ORIANA, are the pools open all the time, or do they close, say, when at sea, or if it's a bit rough ? Just wanted a general idea ....thanks again...

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Of course, they don't have that kind of thing on Calamity ?!

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18 Nov 2017, 09:47
Storage space in cabin

by brixhamrfc » 15 Nov 2017, 11:43

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We have booked a cabin with balcony on the Oriana....can any of you lovely people tell me what the storage space is like please, in the wardrobe, for...

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Some of the beds in the cabins are higher than others. Arcadia is good storage underneath, but I found I only just managed to get my cases under the...

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16 Nov 2017, 17:12
Oriana Broken (again)

by david63 » 05 Oct 2017, 13:53

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Posted just now on FB
Following a technical issue in Gibraltar on Thursday, Oriana’s arrival into Southampton will be delayed. As a result, boarding...

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She's due in tomorrow night now....

Oriana will be arriving tomorrow evening at 8:00 pm. (Berthing at QEII Cruise Terminal)

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Last post by qbman1
06 Oct 2017, 11:12
Oriania For Sale (again)

by david63 » 28 Sep 2017, 16:07

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P&O have today officially denied on Facecloth that Oriana is up for sale - so it must be true :moresarcasm:

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Some of the early construction pictures released of Arcadia even had a .....dam name on the hull!

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29 Sep 2017, 15:08
Oriana re-fit ?

by qbman1 » 26 Jan 2016, 12:20
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I'm sure I saw somewhere that Oriana is due a re-fit (probably overdue now !).

Anyone know when ......and what is planned ?

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Yes that pricing differential for the smaller ships is a pain, but an understandable result of the economies of scale the bigger ones offer. And...
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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
06 Jan 2017, 12:33
Oriana

by Ray B » 17 May 2016, 11:29

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just a quick one, nice live shot of the back end of Oriana in Malta today.

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Don't tell Cubie that, he'll have to add another four pages to his pre-cruise complaint letter.

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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
12 Jun 2016, 16:19
Does Oriana have a "Retreat"

by johnds » 12 Jun 2016, 14:25

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I know that some P&O ships have an area called The Retreat

We are sailing on Oriana soon and I wondered if it has one.

We did try one once (on...

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Thanks both

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Last post by johnds
12 Jun 2016, 15:32
First time on Oriana

by Whynd1 » 15 Aug 2015, 11:43

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Good morning

Can anybody tell me on Oriana which is the bar that serves canapés with drinks. On Oceana its magnums and on Arcadia its intermezzo....

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Andersons have the best nibbles and canapés but you do get nibbles in the crows nest as well.

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Last post by Suekersh
16 Aug 2015, 14:31
More engine problems?

by Not so ancient mariner » 19 May 2015, 07:33

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A report appeared yesterday on Cruise Critic, suggesting that Oriana left Kusadasi running on only one engine. Does anybody have any further...

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We did a whole cruise on Aurora during which one engine was in pieces for routine major maintenance. It's rare they need all four and given Oriana...

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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
29 May 2015, 17:11
Aft Cabins Oriana

by anniec » 06 Jan 2015, 10:40

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Morning all,

We've just been allocated our guarantee and the good news is we're not down in the engine room with a porthole. We've been allocated...

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MOB is correct in what he says about the vibration affecting the tables at the rear of the main dining room. The vibration seems to happen when the...

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07 Jan 2015, 19:53
Norovirus

by Ian Perth » 22 Oct 2014, 16:52

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Has anyone got an update about Oriana returning tomorrow with norovirus.

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But bear in mind that however deeply they clean her, the first passenger to get on board who either a) lies on their health declaration form or b)...

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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
26 Oct 2014, 10:28
Plug Sockets

by Janet- » 10 Aug 2014, 09:11

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Hi
Does anyone know what kind of sockets and how many are in outside cabins. Any additional American or European?

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Just in case people have not found it, there is a three-pin UK socket hidden high up on the wall underneath the dressing-table/desk on Oriana....

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Last post by Barb44
18 Sep 2014, 14:45
Oriana Eats!

by Ess001 » 26 Jul 2013, 21:44

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Hi all, am off on Orana in 7 weeks, first time on this ship. I know that there is a MPW restaurant, but what are the other select dining venues and...

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We also tried Sorrento and while the food was very good, it was a bit nippy.

Didn't get round to MPW but heard it was good.

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Last post by barney
04 Jun 2014, 10:28
Irons on Oriana

by MBTScotland » 21 Mar 2014, 10:39

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Can I take a travel iron on Oriana. I know there is a launderette but just for a quick press.

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As I understand it the answer is no, because of the risk of being accidentally left switched on. Second to collision, the biggest risk to life at sea...

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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
27 May 2014, 14:33
Dancing on Oriana

by Ranchi » 13 Mar 2014, 08:03

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Is there still ballroom dancing in Harlequins in the evening on Oriana. Do they still have A Black and White Ball?
Regards,
Steve

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Just back from Oriana cruise to the northern lights. there was ballroom dancing each night in Harlequins, sometimes hosted, sometimes not. Also...

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Last post by Go cruising
17 Mar 2014, 14:25
Oriana today

by frintonite » 07 Mar 2014, 18:07

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08 Mar 2014, 18:30
Oriana

by Ray B » 18 Feb 2014, 15:10

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still having problems and missing a port in the Canary isles, PandO saying the ship is being slowed by a 'technical issue. A report from a C/C member...

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Apparently passengers will get 100% refund towards another cruise or 40% if taken in cash and can stay on Oriana once it is back in Southampton for...

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Last post by Dancing Queen
21 Feb 2014, 07:52
Oriana decried

by jay-ell71 » 08 Feb 2013, 14:45

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A review in Cruise Critic about Oriana's recent cruise by OldSalt makes interesting reading. Rather sad I think.

(sorry don't know how to do a...

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Hi Gill, no sorry not that Jason Isaacs - it was 'The People's Crooner' competition winner I'm afraid, though he was an excellent singer with an...

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Last post by Gill W
05 Nov 2013, 21:38
Oriana

by barney » 24 Oct 2013, 11:00

Hi all

Have been allocated our cabin for Oriana X324, leaving 4th Nov

We've been given E145

Seems an ok position.

Has anyone stayed in it,...

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24 Oct 2013, 11:00

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