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ss Oriana
Page Seven
Oriana in
Oriana
Updates
SS Oriana with her original buff & white livery
seen in
The Storm
Seen on the 17th
of July 2004, the day after the storm
On
13 May 2005 - SS Oriana departs
(Photograph by Xinhua Daily)
See Zhangiagang shipyard in China for further photographs
Oriana’s Final Role in China
Dalian Theme Park & Entertainment Center
Story as originally presented
The
Dalian Tourist Authority describes the Oriana as follows: The world’s only
deluxe
Photographs of Oriana at
Oriana retains her classic exterior, but, I wish they had left the lifeboats white!
The
owners renovated Oriana July 2002, spending a fortune in transforming the
interior of the Oriana into a deluxe Emperor’s Palace. She now takes
pride of place in the resort city of
Huang
Ying of the Peoples Daily reported on the official, opening. The Oriana, touted
as one of the four most famous luxury cruises of the contemporary world, was
unveiled Thursday in the Chinese
Entry costs were until recently: US$ 11.50 daytime & US$ 5.80 in the evening. However, recently, admission fees have been dropped, allowing locals to board Oriana and enjoy visiting the ships, which was out of reach for many. Whilst onboard they have many options, eating at one of the snack bars and restaurants, enjoy a drink in a bar or head for the ever popular pastime, Karaoke, located in the original Tourist Class Stern Gallery. There are various tours of the ship, including a tour of the engine room. However, it is the popular Dinner Show in the 800 seat Banquet Hall, which is Oriana’s main revenue earner.
Oriana the Museum
A special wharf and plaza has been created to house ss Oriana
Oriana’s Funnel continues to stand tall!
Note the red lettering (originally black)
The view aft from the fo’c’sle towards the Bridge is thankfully unchanged
The bridge remains as was
The helm that served Oriana so well
Thankfully, the Bridge and its equipment has been left untouched!
The Control Panel located aft on Bridge
which monitored the ships fire systems and water tight doors
The P&O maritime museum features a variety of models, including Oriana
as well as other P&O & Princess Ships
A poor mock up of a First Class cabin
Oriana the Emperors Palace
A colourful Oriana by night
The Entrance Foyer looks more like a palace than the Oriana
The circular glass floor on the right looks down into the engine room
On the upper level of the atrium (above) is the maritime museum
A palatial corner of a lounge
This sculpture was presented by the
City of
A model of Oriana on the table in a Private Function Venue
Oriana the Theme Park
Oriana
offers many activities both by day and at night. On offer are elaborate
restaurants as well as alfresco dinning venues and bars located throughout the
ship. In addition, cultural shows from around the world are presented in the
showroom and out on the aft deck during the day.
The photographs below show the wonderful Promenade deck with Bar, and other exteriors of Oriana the Theme Park
Promenade Deck features a multitude of P&O photographs and posters,
as well as photographs of the British Royal Family
This was the Tourist Class (Poop) Sports
Deck, which was popular with sun worshippers
Note the original Deck Quoits Pitches
Queens Bar and Terrace located where the tourist class swimming pool used to be
The pool seen on the right has been partially closed in
A Flamenco dance show, part of the International entertainment
Oriana’s famed ex Tourist Class Stern Gallery, which now also contains a Karaoke bar
During the summer
All photographs of Oriana at
SS Oriana
Page 7b:
Page 1: The building of SS Oriana
Page 2: The launching and fitting out of SS Oriana
Page 3: Sea trials and
Oriana’s maiden voyage
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