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P&O Oceana                                         Berlitz Guide Rating

 

The Facts                                          

  • 77,499 tons
  • 857 foot long
  • entered service Nov 2002
  • 1,950 passengers
  • 850 crew
  • Passenger space ratio 39.7     (higher space ratio = more space per passenger)

Overview: A beautiful ship taken over from Princess cruises, and converted to make the ship more British, with the addition of rooms like the Compass bar, this feels very much a home from home for British travellers. Oceana has great facilities for children of all ages.

Suitable for:  Couples and children of all ages. The ship has excellent child facilities, with special family only pool area, and supervised clubs - Treasure chest (2-5), The Hideout (6-9) and the Buzz zone (10-13).

Cuisine. The principal dining rooms, the Adriatic and Ligurian each seat about 500. The food is of a British flavour, with good presentation. Apart from the main dining rooms there is the Plaza self service restaurant, the Riviera Grill on deck, and the Cafe Jardin. 

Spa facilities: The Ocean Spa includes a gym with all the equipment, sauna, steam room and treatment rooms.

Entertainment: There are two show lounges which put on cabaret style shows which are of a good quality.