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Sticky 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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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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Last post by Ranchi 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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Last post by Dancing Queen 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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Last post by Manoverboard 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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Last post by qbman1 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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Last post by Quizzical Bob 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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Last post by Mervyn and Trish 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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Last post by Barb44 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 frintonite 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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Last post by barney 24 Oct 2013, 11:00
Select dining charges
by LynH45 » 23 Oct 2013, 15:05
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Can someone please tell me the charges for the Sorrento Restaurant and the MPW restaurant on board Oriana. Thank you. Lyn
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... and that is reflected in the very low take up, or at least it was on our recent shortie.
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Last post by Manoverboard 24 Oct 2013, 08:04
The Oriana Rumble
by Bert C » 03 Feb 2013, 11:59
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We were last on Oriana just before the refit at the end of 2011 and at that time the notorious rear rumble was really bds.
Was the problem resolved...
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we were on oriana in july for 12 nights and never had any rumbles anywhere thought it was just a thing invented by the moaners
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Last post by poole boy 10 Oct 2013, 17:51
Oriana: Select Dining, Wine Packages & BYO questions
by The Monocled Mutineer » 08 Aug 2013, 10:19
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Oriana
Select Dining (supplements):
How much is MPW per person? (I understand their may be charges for certain individual items too such as...
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Thank you, David63.
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Last post by The Monocled Mutineer 08 Aug 2013, 11:43
Oriana rumours
by poole boy » 07 Aug 2013, 11:15
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we were on Oriana cruise x314 the captain did a q&A session he was asked if there was any truth in the rumour doing the rounds that Oriana was going...
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Probably the captains don't even know yet what is likely to happen when the new ship arrives.
I suppose the best bet is to keep an eye on the...
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Last post by Kendhni 07 Aug 2013, 12:46
FA or JA Cabins
by johnds » 06 Apr 2013, 17:22
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Trying to decide whether the FA cabins is worth £760 more than a JA for a 14 day cruise.
Any comments on either grade please
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Hi, we had a FA type cabin on our 18 day cruise to Egypt a few years ago.
We did appreciate the additional space that was available. The cruise was...
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Last post by Gill W 07 Apr 2013, 11:53
Oriana Obstructed Views
by Romig1 » 23 Jan 2013, 21:01
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Pictures showing the views from particular cabins can be found here...
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thanks for posting this just booked a getaway deal on oriana in a obstructed view cabin great to see what we can expect
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Last post by mrs_marshy 09 Mar 2013, 12:48
Oriana today?
by JohnTheDog » 30 Jan 2013, 21:33
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She appeared to be late leaving today anyone know why?
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Looks like she left Southampton late today as well. Looks like she's only just gone past Hamble.
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Last post by Capt Black 11 Feb 2013, 19:09
Oriana decried
by Ray B » 08 Feb 2013, 20:59
If you have sailed on Oriana your feelings for the ship would be great, good or bad. Go to the Oriana page and help Jay out at -Oriana decried.
Ray
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