Oriana versus Oceana any tips?

anyone cruised on the oriana as well as the oceana can you give me a comparison on the ships

Oriana and Oceana are both good ships, but are completely different in design and atmosphere. Oriana is refined but somewhat reserved. Most of her lounges etc. are accessed via doors from corridors which run along one side of the ship only, and are not directly accessible from one another. This gives the ship a very private feel, but the absence of any walk-through factor does not encourage social interaction. Oceana, however, is very much open plan, with areas merging into one another; much more sociable, and much easier to meet and mingle. She has, therefore, a much livelier atmosphere, and tends to be favoured by the newer, younger cruisers, and the young at heart. The more traditional P&O cruisers tend to prefer Oriana.

I haven't been on the new Oriana, (was on old Oriana twice), but agree with MuddyW's assessment.

Oriana reserved (staid), while Oceana (sister of Sun Princess, which we have been on) is open and laid-back, designed for the American market.

We still have high hopes of taking a portion of Oriana's world cruise someday, through the Suez.

Of the two we prefer Oriana,purely down to the fact that we love Andersons and Crows Nest.

I think the alternative eating areas on Oceana are better though.

Keith

Looking at Oceana out of Southampton for 7 nights in July but only inside cabins remaining - we usually choose a balcony cabin. What do you think - would we be too cramped or still enjoy it as most of our time is spent out and about on the boat and on shore anyway.

We have stayed in Balcony and inside.There is ample room in the inside cabins if you have the beds made up as twins.

Doesn't it feel enclosed, like being in a cupboard - off thread I know but last question!

Insides are ok

No problems and you tend to oversleep though,with it being darka nd quiet:)

We are going on the Oriana for 12 night Med cruise on July 24th, purely because we liked the itinery. It has a teen club, thats an important factor, and being its the school summer break, i am sure wil be more family orientated.

We are looking forward to it.

Would like to ask, is the Al Frescos restaurant open 24 hours, can you just go in in the evening with out a reservation or supplement?

Do they serve afternoon tea in the dinning room?

Do they charge for room service?

How many formal nights do you think there is for a 12 night cruise?

Yes Al Frescos is open 24 hrs

Afternoon tea is served in the dining room

Room service is free(at the moment)

Formal nights,usually four.

Keith

Thanks Keith

Of the two we prefer Oriana,purely down to the fact that we love Andersons and Crows Nest.

I think the alternative eating areas on Oceana are better though.

Keith

I think Oceana is missing the vital ingredient a Pub!!