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SS Oriana with her original buff & white livery
seen in

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
Oriana’s Final Role in China
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!
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’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 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

A colourful Oriana by night

The Entrance Foyer looks more like a palace than the Oriana
The circular glass floor
On the upper level of the atrium (above) is
the maritime museum

A palatial corner of a lounge


A model of Oriana on the table in a
Private Function Venue
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

During the summer
SS Oriana
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
“Orient Line – A Fleet
History”
Is available for £23.50 plus p&p from “Ships in Focus”
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