What happened to the ship Oriana?

From 1995 when she was built, until 2000, Oriana was owned by P&O. In 2000 P&O de-merged its cruise ship operations, with ownership of Oriana transferring to the new company, P&O Princess Cruises. In August 2019, Oriana was sold to the newly-formed Chinese cruise line Astro Ocean and renamed Piano Land.

Has Disney cruise ever had norovirus?

Most of the causes were norovirus. The previous time a serious outbreak was reported on a Disney ship was in 2002. Then, hundreds were sickened on two Disney Magic cruises out of Port Canaveral. Norovirus was determined to be the cause.

Is norovirus common on cruise ships?

People often associate cruise ships with acute gastrointestinal illnesses such as norovirus, but acute gastrointestinal illness is relatively infrequent on cruise ships. From 2008 to 2014, 74 million passengers sailed on cruise ships in the Vessel Sanitation Program’s jurisdiction.

Are there any cruise ships that have had norovirus?

Cruise Line Cruise Ship Sailing Dates Causative Agent Royal Caribbean International Grandeur of the Seas 3/7 – 3/19 Norovirus Holland American Line Westerdam 3/1 – 3/16 Unknown Princess Cruises Caribbean Princess 2/16 – 3/1 Unknown Princess Cruises Caribbean Princess 2/2 – 2/16 Norovirus

How long has the Oriana been a P & O ship?

Oriana has been a beloved part of the P&O Cruises fleet since her maiden voyage in 1995. Over the past 24 years, she’s won many admirers and clocked up countless nautical miles in our service. With her teak promenade and lido decks, tiered stern and classic features, Oriana is the very definition of cruising elegance and tradition.

Who is the owner of the cruise ship Oriana?

From 1995 when she was built, until 2000, Oriana was owned by the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company. In 2000 P&O de-merged its cruise ship operations, with ownership of Oriana transferring to the new company, P&O Princess Cruises.

What is the speed of the Oriana cruise ship?

Power is provided by four MAN B&W Diesels generating a total of 47,750 kW giving the ship a service speed of 24 knots (44 km/h). P&O wanted the new Oriana to be built in the United Kingdom, but there were no longer British shipyards capable of completing such an order, so P&O Cruises looked overseas.