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Oriana
30 Night Eastern
Mediterranean
Southampton Return X219

Ship: Oriana
Cruise Line: P & O Europe & World Voyages
Departures:  17 October 2012
Duration: 30 Nights
Ports: Southampton, Cadiz, Messina, Port Said, Aqaba, Sharm-el-Sheikh, Safaga, Suez, Limassol, Haifa, Rhodes, Istanbul, Athens, Piraeus, Katakolon, Malaga, Southampton
Airport gateway (Arrival) : London
Airport gateway (Departure) : London

Itinerary

Date Destination Arrive Depart
17/10/2012 Southampton - -
20/10/2012 Cadiz - -
23/10/2012 Messina - -
26/10/2012 Port Said - -
27/10/2012 Transit Suez Canal - -
28/10/2012 Aqaba - -
29/10/2012 Sharm El Sheikh - -
30/10/2012 Safaga - -
01/11/2012 Suez - -
02/11/2012 Limassol - -
03/11/2012 Haifa - -
05/11/2012 Rhodes - -
07/11/2012 Istanbul - -
09/11/2012 Athens (Piraeus) - -
10/11/2012 Katakolon - -
13/11/2012 Malaga - -
16/11/2012 Southampton - -

* Ports of call may vary based on itinerary and departure dates selected

 

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Ports

Southampton

London is one of the world's most visited cities and a major tourist hub for many European journeys. London has the greatest concentration of tourist attractions in Britain with Westminster Abbey, Regent Street, Picadilly and the British Parliament as well as the nightlife and shopping to last a lifetime. A definate must see for anyone who is visiting Europe

Country - United Kingdom
Distance from port to City - 110kms
Distance from port to Airport - 135kms
Currency - UK Pound (GBP)

Places of Interest
Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, House of Parliament

Cadiz

From Cadiz you can taste the sherries of Jerez and visit an Andalusian equestrian school, or drive through cork plantations to see the marvelous city of Seville with its Alcazar Royal Palace. Cadiz itself boasts a 13th-century cathedral and ancient castle walls.

Country - Spain
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Andalusian Equestrian School, Seville, Cadiz Castle

Messina

Messina's astrological clock is as much a man-made masterpiece as the road leading to Taormina, which canitlevers out of the rocky cliff face and stands on impossibly tall pylons. Leave it to the Italians to design a road that's both a thrill-ride and a feat of engineering!

Country - Sicily, Italy
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 100kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Mt Etna, Tindari Ruins, Taomina

Port Said

While youthful Port Said is often overlooked for Egypt’s legendary capital of Cairo, it’s well worth a look, especially the outstanding beaches north of town. Of course, don’t miss nearby Cairo, which has been the nation’s heart and soul for more than 1,000 years. Rarely is the dichotomy of modern and medieval sensibilities more apparent—skyscrapers tower over earthen houses, and fast cars dart around donkey-drawn carts, as this teeming city of 16 million residents live harmoniously.

Country - Egypt
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to airport - 160kms
Currency - Egyptian Pound (EGP)

Places of Interest
National Museum, Cairo, Pyramids of Giza

Aqaba

The waterway to the Red Sea - the commercial sea port of Aqaba (Al 'Aqabah) is the only outlet to the Hashimate Kingdom of Jordan, and is situated at the top of the Gulf of Aqaba. Aqaba brings a refreshing release from the rose-coloured desert to the North.

Country - Jordan
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Jordanian dinar (JOD)

Places of Interest
Aqaba Fort

Sharm-el-Sheikh

With its unique location, in the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt is considered the strategic passageway, the meeting point between Asia and Africa, and the cradle of great civilizations. With its diverse features of environment that combine together history, tourism, industry and agriculture, it has become a main attraction for tourists, travelers and businessmen.

Country - Egypt
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance to Airport - 1.5kms
Currency - Egyptian Pound (EGP)

Places of Interest
Coral Reef, Ras Mohammed National Park, Mount Moses

Safaga

Safaga was for many years a merchant port – now the town, with its wide azure bay, long sandy beaches and pretty islands, is a favourite sports destination in the Red Sea Riviera. Safaga is especially popular among windsurfers, and was the host of the 1993 Red Sea World Windsurfing Championships.

Country - Egypt
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 50kms
Currency - Egyptian Pound (EGP)

Places of Interest
Windsurfing in Safaga Bay

Limassol

On the island's south coast, Limassol is very much in the Greek sector of Cyprus. Nearby crusaders' castles, Greco-Roman ruins, olive groves and vineyards all speak to a lifestyle that is intrinsically Hellenic, and wizened lacemakers weave the traditions of their ancestors into their detailed work.

Country - Cyprus
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 60kms
Currency - Cypriot Pound (CYP)

Places of Interest
Temple of Apollo, Omodos Village, Aphrodite's Rock

Haifa

From this port on the slopes of Mt. Carmel travel to Nazareth, home of the young Jesus. And visit the land of miracles--Galilee, the Jordan River, the Mount of the Beautitudes and Tabgha.

Country - Israel
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Israeli Sheqel (NIS)

Places of Interest
Cave of Elijah, Stella Maris, Bahai World Centre

Rhodes

Known as the sun island there are hardly any days when the sun does not shine. The third largest Greek Island, Rhodes today offers its visitor an abundance of year round leisure activities. The warm hospitality of the islanders, the natural beauty of the island and the monuments from her long and turbulent history are not to be missed.

Country - Greece (Rhodes)
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 16kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Mandraki Harbour, Mt. Philerimos, Acropolis of Lindos

Istanbul

With its skyline aglow with the glimmer of domes and minarets, arriving in Istanbul is an unforgettable experience. The labyrinth of streets. Bustling bazaars. The serenity of the surrounding waters. This city offers one intriguing adventure after another. Explore Istanbul’s most famous monuments, from the Hippodrome to the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and the old city walls. Its sheer size, wealth and beauty await you.

Country - Turkey
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 20kms
Currency - Turkish Lira (YTL)

Places of Interest
Grand Bazaar, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque

Athens

You reach the bustling port of Piraeus, just a hop away from the ‘Mother of Civilisation’, peerless Athens. Redolent with mythology, what better place could there be to start the day than with a visit to the Acropolis? Now in ruins, the grandeur of this magnificent city is still breathtaking. You may also view the dramatic landscape of Attica at Cape Sounion.

Country - Athens
Distance from port to City - 11kms
Distance from port to Airport - 30kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
The Acropolis, Hill of the Muses, Hadrian's Arch

Piraeus

Piraeus is located to the south of Athens. It is the capital of the Piraeus Prefecture and belongs to the Athens urban area. It was the port of the ancient city of Athens and it was chosen to serve as the modern port when Athens was re-founded in 1834. Piraeus remains one of the busiest shipping and industrial centres of the Mediterranean.

Country - Greece
Distance from port to City -
Distance to Airport
Currency - Euro Dollar (EUR)

Places of Interest
Greek Maritime Museum and Piraeus Archaeological Museum.

Katakolon

Katakolon was once ancient Olympia where the Olympic Games began in 776 B.C. Highlights include visiting the old Olympic site, admiring the old temples, altars and sanctuaries where ancient atheletes once competed.

Country - Greece
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 30kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Ancient Olympia

Malaga

Malaga is famous for its art galleries Museo Picasso, Malaga Fine arts museum, the Roman theatre and the  On the city outskirts you have the Alhambra Gardens and the charming resorts of Marbella and Puerto Banus

Country - Spain
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 8kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Castillo de Gibralfaro, Alcazaba, Picasso Birthplace

 

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P & O Europe & World Voyages

P & O Europe & World Voyages

Holiday with P&O Cruises and you can choose an experience to suit you. Today’s holidays are all about choice and diversity. Which is why we offer three different styles of cruise experience across our fleet. This enables you to tailor your holiday to your lifestyle and wishes in terms of dining, ambience, entertainment and much more.

Choose a Contemporary & Innovative experience on board either Arcadia or Oceana and you will enjoy a thoroughly modern and flexible holiday. Aurora and Oriana offer an Original & Authentic cruise experience that combines a sense of history and refinement with every modern facility you could wish for. Artemis, the smallest ship in the fleet, offers a more Traditional & Intimate experience and is ideal if the romance and sense of camaraderie of a smaller ship is of particular appeal.

 

Ship info

Oriana

With her signature tiered stern decks, Oriana cruise ship is elegant and attractive. She has been specifically designed to suit British tastes; the broad teak promenade and lido decks are great for sun bathing and watching the world go by; the card room and wood panelled library are ideal for relaxing in, as are the bars including the Lord’s Tavern sports bar and Anderson’s with its leather armchairs and maritime artefacts.
 
Oriana’s signature features are a stunning atrium with a Tiffany glass ceiling, a panoramic Crow’s Nest bar and Oriana Rhodes, a restaurant by Gary Rhodes situated in the sumptuous surroundings of the Curzon Room. She also has a theatre, cinema, show lounge, nightclub and casino to ensure that entertainment is always within easy reach with P&O Cruises.

 

Highlights

  • Oriana Rhodes – British fine dining created by Gary Rhodes
  • The Terrace Grill – al fresco grill restaurant
  • Al fresco pizzeria
  • Tiffany Court
  • Crichton’s card room
  • Spa an ocean view gym
  • 3 pools, 1 paddling pool, and 5 whirlpool spas
  • Theatre Royal
  • Pacific show lounge and bar
  • The Crow’s Nest lounge and bar
  • Chaplin’s cinema
  • Lord’s Tavern bar
  • Harlequin’s bar and nightclub
  • Anderson’s bar
  • Monte Carlo Club casino

Ship facts

Ship Details
Gross Tonnage
 
  69,153 Tonnes
Star Rating
 
  4 Star
Size/Style of Ship   Large/Resort
Entered Service   Apr 1995
Registry   Great Britain
 
Former Name   n/a
Length   260 metres
 
Beam   32.2 metres
 
Draft   7.9 Metres
Propulsion/Propellers   diesel (47,750kW)/2
Maximum Cruising Speed (knots)   24
Passenger Capacity (twin)
 
  1,822
Crew   794
Nationality of Officers   British
Nationality of Crew   International
Total Cabins   941
Total Inside cabins   320
Total Outside cabins   594
Cabin/Suites with Balcony   118
Wheelchair Accessible Cabins   8
Passenger Decks   10
Cabin Electricity
 
  110v and 220v
 
Elevators   10
Self-Service Laundry
 
  Yes
 
Onboard Currency (subject to change)   British Pound

 

 

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