Iceland & Norway
Oriana, 18 Aug 2012, 14 nights, Cruise only
Itinerary overview
Breathtaking Norwegian Fjords are one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world.Tourists have been cruising to Norway's West Coast for more than 140 years and,as you'll quickly appreciate on this spectacular Fjordland voyage, its unique environment of sparkling fjords,tiny villages,vast glaciers and cascading waterfalls remains uniquely unchanged from the time that first visitor set foot ashore.
Port stops
| Day | Port | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Day | Cruise from Southampton | ||
| Day 2 | At sea | ||
| Day 3 | Dublin, Ireland | ||
| Day 4 | At sea | ||
| Day 5 | At sea | ||
| Day 6 | Reykjavik, Iceland | ||
| Day 7 | Isafjordur, Iceland | ||
| Day 8 | Akureyri, Iceland | ||
| Day 9 | At sea | ||
| Day 10 | Alesund, Norway | ||
| Day 11 | Olden, Norway | ||
| Day 12 | Flaam (Flam), Norway | ||
| Day 13 | Stavanger, Norway | ||
| Day 14 | At sea | ||
| Last Day | Southampton |
Prices per person
| Room type | Best Price from | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Inside Stateroom | £ 999 | Book here |
| Outside Stateroom | £ 1,299 | |
| Balcony Stateroom | £ 2,689 |
What's included?
Oriana
Oriana - P&O Cruises
Whether you’re on your honeymoon, a family holiday or in a group of friends, the Oriana offers something for all ages, tastes and budgets, however from November 2011 it will be exclusively for adults.
Oriana cruises are distinctive for their style and elegance, from the wood panelled library to the atrium’s Tiffany glass ceiling, and guests can’t help but feel special onboard. Depending on preferences and budget, guests can choose between a standard outside or inside cabin, a deluxe cabin with a balcony and a king-size bed, a mini-suite with a separate lounge area, whirlpool bath and floor to ceiling sliding doors to the balcony or a suite with all the aforementioned benefits as well as a walk-in dressing area, a butler service and daily canapés. Every room on the Oriana includes a daily steward service, air conditioning, a TV, a radio, a telephone, a safe and tea and coffee making facilities.
Facilities on Oriana
The Oriana is a fantastic venue for a wedding with a Wedding Chapel onboard, restaurants and bars available for receptions and huge range of cabins to suit all budgets.
From cabins to dining areas to entertainment, Oriana cruises exceeds expectations of elegance and luxury, however the highlight of any guest’s trip is guaranteed to be a night at the Oriana Rhodes restaurant, enjoying the excellent British food created by Gary Rhodes in the stunning surroundings of the Curzon Room. The al fresco Terrace Grill and pizzeria are great places to eat during the day or for a more informal evening dining option whilst The Oriental restaurant and The Peninsular Restaurant offer alternative cuisines.
Guests on Oriana cruises can head to the Lido deck for the ultimate day of relaxation in the Oasis Spa, the Conservatory, the Riviera and Crystal Pools and the pool and terrace bars but for those who want something a little more energetic, there are deck games, golf nets, a shuffle board and a gym available. Kids can enjoy their own dedicated pool and play area as well as a supervised Kid’s Club with the Oriana crew.
Oriana cruises host a ‘Music Festivals at Sea’ programme which guarantees a spectacular showcase of opera, operetta and musical recitals from well-known musicians, singers and actors from around the world whilst the cinema, the show lounge, the nightclub and the cinema provide plenty of alternative entertainment every night. A night nursery is available for parents with young children.
Facilities
Other Facilities
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Decks of Oriana
Cabins on this deck:
No cabins on this deck
Cabins of Oriana
AB Suite with Balcony
Two lower beds convertible to a king-size bed
Bathroom with jacuzzi bath
Floor to ceiling window and patio door
Furnished balcony
Wardrobes and drawer space
Seperate lounge area
TV & radio
Butler service
Safe, hairdryer and fridge
Tea and coffee making facilities
Direct dial telephone
Fully air-conditioned
Deck
BA Mini Suite
Two lower beds convertible to a king-size bed
Bathroom with jacuzzi bath
Floor to ceiling window and patio door
Furnished balcony
Wardrobes and drawer space
Seperate lounge area
TV & radio
Safe, hairdryer and fridge
Tea and coffee making facilities
Direct dial telephone
Fully air-conditioned
Deck
OD Inside Twin
Two lower beds convertible to a King-size bed
Bathroom with shower and WC
Wardrobes and drawer space
Two seater corner sofa, chair and table
TV & radio
Safe, hairdryer and refrigerator
Tea and coffee making facilities
Direct dial telephone
Large picture mirror
Fully air-conditioned
Decks
OC Inside Twin
Two lower beds convertible to a King-size bed
Bathroom with shower and WC
Wardrobes and drawer space
Two seater corner sofa, chair and table
TV & radio
Safe, hairdryer and refrigerator
Tea and coffee making facilities
Direct dial telephone
Large picture mirror
Fully air-conditioned
Decks
OB Inside Twin
Two lower beds convertible to a King-size bed
Bathroom with shower and WC
Wardrobes and drawer space
Two seater corner sofa, chair and table
TV & radio
Safe, hairdryer and refrigerator
Tea and coffee making facilities
Direct dial telephone
Large picture mirror
Fully air-conditioned
Decks
NA Inside Twin
LC Outside Twin
Two lower beds convertible to a king-size bed
Bathroom with shower and WC
Picture window
Wardrobes and drawer space
Two seater corner sofa, chair and table
TV & radio
Safe, hairdryer and refrigerator
Tea and coffee making facilities
Direct dial telephone
Fully air-conditioned
Decks
LB Outside Twin
KC Outside Twin
KB Outside Twin
DA Outside with Balcony
DB Outside with Balcony
Members reviews
Alan Bennett said:
This was our first P&O cruise although in the late 60's early 70's I worked on board the original Oriana. Cruising has become a more mass media holiday and regretfully the large liners are very impersonal. The Peninsular resteraunt was mediocre, several tables around us constantly returning food (served cold) The buffet style resteraunt after one try became a no go area for us. A sharp reminder of school dinners! The only one saveing grace was ORana Rhodes. Well worth the supplement and food of a standard that you should expect. We were subjected to contstant noise in A141 as this is located directly beneath the gym and so weights dropping onto unmatted floors made our cabin shake. Unable to change cabin as full ship. After multitude of complaints including the CAptain we were offered
lyndabarnes7 said:
We were 4 school friends celebrating our 50th year. What a way to celebrate we had the most fantastic time. Dancing in the Disco till 3am to 70-80's music just our era. We couldn't recommend this enough and we are looking for another mini cruise so we can do it all again!! Has to be mini as the Husbands cant fend for themselves if we leave them any longer!!
andyw said:
The Oriana is a wonderful ship, and we were fortunate enough to book a balcony cabin just behind the bridge. I mention this because we were asked by The Captain (Hamish) if we would mind our cabin being used to take some promotional shots for next years (09) brochure. If you have a copy of the P&O Worldwide Exotic Brochure Jan-April 09 turn to page 68 and you will see the phote with a couple (models) on our balcony. As a reward we were invited onto the Bridge to see how the ship sailed away from the Port of Madeira - fantastic! We had a great time on the cruise and met some lovely people. Best Tip - if you go to the Canaries its worthwhile booking a hire car (about
bridge1 said:
We tried this for a weekender cruise to Bruges to see what all the money cost, also to find out if we could cope with an inside cabin - I have a psychological need to have a window. A few days before we sailed, P&O phoned up and gave us a free upgrade to an outside cabin. So, I still don't know what an inside cabin feels like! The restaurant had the best food that I had ever tasted; a fantastic menu with good selection of food for all tastes. The buffet restaurant was a bit chaotic however; It was not big enough for everyone and the breakfasts and afternoon tea were hit and miss - I've had much better on Thomson ships. The juice machines did not work properly and the staff were not interested in dealing with it. We had a disabled cabin with a wet-room for the bath/shower area - a good idea, why can't all bathrooms be like that on board? The beds were marvellous; I gather that Oriana has just been re-furbished with new beds, bedding and carpets. The cabaret was poor, surprising really as the Compere kept going on about how they had all been to drama school and passed numerous auditions to be there. What surprised me most was the number of hen and stag parties on board. The cheapest tickets were
Dot1 said:
The Oriana has an elegant air about it. You feel really special standing on the deck looking out to see. It has a very romantic atmosphere and everything is done to perfection from the cleanliness of the cabins, public areas, etc to the food, quality of service and entertainment. The Captain is a very friendly approachable man and from his comments in his annoucements you can see that he is very proud of the ship - and quite right too. We have saidled on this lovely vessel twice now and hope to sail on her again. Cruising is the most wonderful experience and it is not just for the old!! as so many people seem to think. If you are thinking of joining a cruis on this ship we would say stop thinking about it and book it - you only live once so enjoy!!!
cruiser said:
P & O provide food in the buffet area that is akin to school dinners. They put into container ports as destinations in places like Hong Kong (where there is a perfectly wonderful harbour, with a proper cruise terminal). I strongly suspect this is to sell their tours and to be able to charge for transfers into the city (they tried this in Shanghai, but due to a passenger revolt, subsequently offered the transfers for nothing) This cruise was worth maybe a third of what I paid for it - certainly not what I paid for and received. Stick to the US based cruise lines like RCCL, Princess and Holland America. The shore excursions on P &O are a very expensive joke -overpriced and poorly organised. The food in the main restaurant is good, to be fair as is the service. Everywhere else it is cheap junk, with little choice. The staff in the main are surly and unhelpful and the ship seems to be run more for the crew than the passengers. This was my first - and last - cruise with P & O. Other Carnival Corp. cruise lines offer so much more for your money. I cannot recommend P & O under any circumstances.
Cruisergal said:
Another fantastic cruise on the Oriana with plenty of sea days across the Atlantic and back again, with the added enjoyment of the Caribbean in between. 23 nights of luxury. The service as ever was excellent, the cabin stewards remember you too. There was more than enough to do on the sea days, with some very interesting insights into the ship itself. The facilities - gym, internet cafe, entertainment with the Oriana Theatre Co. etc were excellent, as was the food. All abided by the dress code on the numerous formal evenings. I usually do my own thing on excursions, but did one organised tour to Virgin Gorda, from Tortola which I would recommend to anyone. Looking forward to my next cruise later on in 2007 to see her after her refit at the end of 2006.
Tony3 said:
Although the date I put was 97, I actually cruised on the Oriana in her maiden season in 1995, and that was my first cruise. I was 8 at the time. What a brilliant ship she was. The food, service, entertainement and cabin were all top notch, first class. The cruise itself was very nice, although I do prefer her running mate, the Aurora more. Oriana though is a splendid ship and is very popular and I can see why!
Claire said:
In May this year I went on the Essential Norway cruise on board the P&O Oriana. I had never been to the Fjords before nor had I cruised with P&O. We didnt have particularly good weather, it rained most days and was quite cold. However the Fjords were still spectacular and the scenery amazing! Having cruised with Princess and Royal Caribbean , P&O was a different style of cruising. They are very British and food and entertainment was very much geared towards us Brits. I had an outside cabin which I felt was above average size and was kept very clean. I recieved first class service throughout and as a whole this cruise was very enjoyable (shame about the weather) and I would recommend the Fjords and P&O to anybody!
