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We chose our cabin and booked on Oriana last year. On one of the top decks and aft. We then were told of an upgrade but although the cabin was midships it was on a lower deck. I phoned immediately but it was a hassle to get them to cancel it as I was told that our original cabin might have already been sold. Fortunately this was not the case. So this year I stated no upgrades as was told it would again probably mean being on a lower deck and as were are already on deck D , booked late so not much choice, I certainly would not want to be any lower. So if you are happy with your choice I'm not sure it is worth the risk of an "upgrade"

We are going on Aurora in October and my OH is not too keen on the formal/theme nights in the MDR. So has anyone used the buffet for an evening meal and if so what was the food like and was it busy?

Thanks Barbara

Thanks, got that

My best wishes to your DH. I hope you don't mind me asking but which insurance company do you use for travel insurance as I am having great difficulty getting cover for my DH

We have just come back from a cruise on Oriana and enjoyed our 2 weeks. The food was fine, could always find something we fancied. We did freedom dining which after a hiccup worked well for us. We met interesting people and could dine when we wished. Entertainment was good. We particularly enjoyed the piano recitals and the Glen Miller concert. There was a problem with our toilet but each time we reported it it was fixed promptly. Bathroom was tired but spotlessly clean. There was norovirus on the ship but the crew worked hard to contain it. So yes, excellent value and we would cruise again with P&O and on Oriana

Retuned on 25th so must have been put out for the next cruise

Just to back from cruise on Oriana…no table tennis:mad:

Oriana might be old but was certainly not dirty

I object to your tone. The faults set against the trip were small. It wasn't P&O's fault that some passengers ignored the rules and therefore spread the virus. Yes the bathroom had a problem but the cabin was roomy and comfortable. We enjoyed ourselves. The entertainment was varied and the ports of call interesting. You can of course ignore all the good points. The doctor made it possible for us to get home!

WE are just back from that cruise. We enjoyed it. The cabin was on A deck. A large picture window (dirty) plenty of hanging space. We had the beds pushed together which made a large comfortable bed. Plenty of room to move around. The bathroom was tatty, sink was stained and looked as if the surface had been rubbed off but halfway throughout the cruise we were asked by our cabin steward if we would like it painted! So while we were in Florence this was done. We returned to a pristine sink and surround and the cabin smelling of acetone. The bathroom was flooded during the night,clean water, but it was fixed as soon as we reported it. There were problems with the toilet flushing and the plumber came 3 times to fix it.

Yes, there was norovirus on board. The crew worked hard and there were stringent regulations put in place,but still people ignored the rules.No self service buffet, no shared condiments on the table etc.

My OH succumbed just before disembarkation, the Doctor came promptly, injection and copious immodium. We were escorted off the ship, OH in wheelchair, luggage got for us and straight to car. Journey home was difficult but at leads the symptoms were controlled. Apart from all I've said, yes we would do it again.:D The crew were good, always found a choice that suited us at meal times, plenty to eat. Freedom dining worked well. We never had to wait for a table as opted to share and met some interesting people.

Thanks for the information. It seems that I have been misinformed by P&O. i was told there was subtitles on TV and the loop system in cinema and theatre but was not sure whether that was true when reading other reviews. I am disappointed though

We are going on the Oriana in October. I use 2 hearing aids and need subtitles to be able to understand the in cabin TV. Also I use a loop system for the cinema. Has anyone any experience of either are available on Oriana and actually work. I have read various derogatory comments about these facilities and it would be good to find out for sure