What happened to the cruise 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.

How old is the Oriana cruise ship?

SS Oriana (1959)

When was P&O Oriana built?

April 1995
Built by Meyer Werft, the vessel entered service in April 1995 as the first cruise ship designed for the British cruise market. Oriana was constructed at Meyer Werft’s shipyard located in Papenburg, Germany. It was launched in June 1994. The cruise ship commenced her maiden voyage from Southampton on 9 April 1995.

Which P&O ships are child friendly?

There really is something for everyone on our P&O Cruises family-friendly ships; Azura, Britannia, Iona and Ventura. Each welcoming ship ticks all of the boxes for tiny tots, globetrotting grandparents and everyone in between.

Where is Pacific Aria now?

In 2015, the vessel was refurbished and transferred to P&O Australia, renamed “Pacific Aria” and homeported in Brisbane Queensland.

Which is the smallest ship in the P&O fleet?

Oriana
The departure of Oriana, the smallest ship in the fleet, follows P&O Cruises ordering two large, 5,200-passenger ships.

Who owns Oriana?

The new owner of Oriana is a joint venture company between China Travel Service (CTS) and China Ocean Shipping Group Company (Cosco), which recently purchased the 1995-built vessel from P&O Cruises. The 1,818 lower berth ship will depart from P&O Cruises next August.

Where are P and O ships now?

Dover: Three P&O Cruises ships, Aurora, Arcadia and Oceana, are currently docked in Dover. Greenock, Glasgow: This small port is currently home to Scottish line Hebridean Islands Cruises’ Hebridean Princess. Firth of Forth, just outside the Port of Rosyth: Fred.

Can babies go on P & O cruises?

P&O Cruises Babies must be at least 6 months on the day of embarkation. As a result of the remote destinations and consecutive sea days, some cruises and exotic fly cruises have a minimum age of 12 months.

When was the Pacific Aria built?

November 1, 1993
Aegean Goddess/Launched

What is the new P&O ship?

Iona’s eagerly-anticipated sister ship, Arvia, joins the fleet in December 2022 and is heading for the sunshine. Like Iona, Arvia is another Excel class ship, with even more freedom, innovation and variety in store than ever before. So get ready for your ultimate P&O Cruises holiday.

Which is best P&O cruise ship?

P&O Cruises: Which Cruise Ship Is Best For You?

• Britannia is P&O’s current flagship.
• Aurora is adults only and is great for traditional sailing.
• Stylish Ventura has space for both adults and children.
• P&O’s new ship Iona is set to be delivered this year.