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Can anyone commen who has experience of both these ships? (or, I suppose Oceana and Aurora, which is pretty similar to Oriana)
Oceana is far too American and glitzy to fit in with P&O’s style, so I've no idea why she is included in their fleet.
[ 06-26-2005: Message edited by: Malcolm @ cruisepage ]
Pam
quote: I believe Oceana is going "Freestyle" sometime soon, if not already?
See my other new topic!
Tom
quote: Oriana is infinitely superior to Oceana in every single way except for the number of balcony cabins.
Well, I hear you, but in what way? What makes Oriana so much better?
Oceana has plenty of glitz, mainly centered on the Atrium, but Oriana beats it hands down. Final decider, the cabins on Oceana are smaller.
That is my experience gained on 3 Oceana cruises & 7 on Oriana
Phil.
P&O will simply be moved into the mass market segment while Cunard stays in the "premium"/"luxury" segment.
I think the point about Oceana/Adonia is that they are essentially "7 day" ships designed for milk runs taking Americans to the Caribbean. For me personally a seven day cruise is more of a "trip out"I see that more of this type of short cruise seems to be creeping into P. & O. schedules. Maybe to pull those who cannot afford the customary 2 weeks or more, or to attract those people who have done budget cruises of similar duration. I have done a couple, to sample the ship, but they are not for me.
[ 06-27-2005: Message edited by: philcheese2001 ]
quote:Originally posted by Waynaro:P&O will simply be moved into the mass market segment while Cunard stays in the "premium"/"luxury" segment.
I think on paper you are right. However, at present P&O are really no cheaper than Cunards non-grill fares. In other words the prices are certainly NOT mass-market.
quote: I think on paper you are right. However, at present P&O are really no cheaper than Cunards non-grill fares. In other words the prices are certainly NOT mass-market.
Actually, if you work out 'like for like' (or as near as possible) it's interesting how close P&O prices and Olsen prices are, for the same cruise. I've been comparing the prices for 13 and 14 night ex-uk western med cruises for 2006 in Oceana, Oriana, Black Watch and Boudicca, and in fact they end up very close for a typical (ie, non-premium) outside cabin.
quote:Originally posted by Tom Burke:Actually, if you work out 'like for like' (or as near as possible) it's interesting how close P&O prices and Olsen prices are, for the same cruise.
Actually, if you work out 'like for like' (or as near as possible) it's interesting how close P&O prices and Olsen prices are, for the same cruise.
We have a lot of 'price fixing' here in the U.K. You will probably find that Saga, P&O, Fred Olsen and Cunard all have their fares pitched at a similar level.
Even the so called 'budget 'Airtours' used to offer prices not dissimilar to Fred Olsen. I bet Princess and Celebrity do not undercut the above with their ex-uk summer cruises, either.
Only Thomson and the non-trad cruises of Ocean Village and Island escape, RCI and sometimes NCL (Norwegian Dream) undercut the above, by a little.
There are no $299 cruises from the UK, unless it a 1-2 nighter, and most of them are £100 ($182) per day.
[ 06-28-2005: Message edited by: Malcolm @ cruisepage ]
Her newer "twin" Aurora is far superior. I travelled on Aurora just after her ill fated world cruise and the crew were as eager as if it was a maiden voyage. Cabins sparkling, public rooms likewise, and nothing was too much trouble.
Oceana has the nicest outdoor decks, a lovely split level pool area and a wonderful stern bar near a part covered pool and 3 jacuzzis. Cabins, especially inside, are a bit smaller on Oceana, though.
Don't bother with Arcadia: not a patch on the old one. All in shades of coffee, and the most pointless Atrium I have ever seen!
quote:Originally posted by BigUFan:Sounds like Carnival probably didn't want to spend the money to make Oceana consistent with the remainder of the P&O fleet. Of course if they did, you know what would have happened. Joe Farcus would have gotten a phone call, and if you think she's too glitzy now.....
LOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOL, i couldnt agree with you more BigUFan... well said!cruiseshipluver
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