A vintage video from P&O showing the beautiful cruise ship Oriana, once the finest UK cruise ship afloat. #cruiseship #cruising #pocruises #oriana
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@nicholasmunt3195Ай бұрын
We were on the ship in 1995 for a Mediterranean cruise as a family. Beautiful ship it was left Southampton on a hot sunny day holiday was great fun . Done another cruise last year one in October this year can’t wait
@scottydog58Ай бұрын
Thanks for your comments, Oriana was loved by all.
@nicholasmunt3195Ай бұрын
@@scottydog58 I did wonder what actually happened to it though after all these years
@dannywilkinson11769 ай бұрын
I cruised on The Oriana in the mid 1970's with my parents and younger brother, from Southampton, and the brass band sail away, we visited Spain, Madeira, Morocco, The Azores, Lanzarote and finally Lisbon, before cruising back to Blighty. My recollections were the swells traversing the bay of Biscay, the indian food selection, served with luncheon every day(many of the kitchen brigade were from Goa) my introduction to a favourite cuisine of mine ever since, the home made after dinner chocolates, the disco/nightclub playing all of the Saturday Night fever style 12 inches, the swimming pools having their own waves when the ship was going through rougher waters and one of the very first Space Invader machines. Fantastic family holiday.
@scottydog589 ай бұрын
Thanks for commenting. There are many people who criticise cruising but they are usually the ones that I’ve never been on one. We know better. 😉
@janettewebster215110 ай бұрын
My cruise on the origional Oriana, was the cruise prior to the LAST ever Oriana cruise undertaken in 1986. I consider my cruise on the "great white lady of the sea", as my ultimate holiday. I fell in love with her & never wanted to leave her! That was the depth of the emotion she evoked in those who had cruised on her ❤❤❤ She was bought by the Japanese as a stationary function ship. Then sold to the Chinese. She was bably damaged in a storm & then SCRAPPED! When I found out about "her" ultimate fate, it hit me hard! What an innoble end for such a great lady 😢😢😢
@scottydog5810 ай бұрын
I think cruise ships are so much more than steel floating objects. Myself and my family travelled on the newer Oriana from 1995 onwards and we had 11 wonderful holidays onboard. My kids were always kept busy at the kid’s club and we have very fond memories of those times at sea. Thank you so much for your comments and have a great day.
@davidcassin27843 ай бұрын
Hi Janette, met my wonderful Wife on the Original Oriana in 1982 , still cruising together as often as we can
@gregoryvirgo8195 Жыл бұрын
As a former bellboy on the chusan at 16 I'm not surprised we didn't get a mention.. Operating the lifts and Telegram deliveries,.. Ist class of course if you were blonde and blue eyed and of course British, lovely uniform superb generous passengers, especially the pickled ones, my weekly wages???.. £7pw..all in, tips in excess of £75 per fortnight, not bad for a 2 week cruise, I'm extremely proud to have had the privilege.. Gregory Virgo from Brighton..
@scottydog58 Жыл бұрын
Hi Gregory, thanks for your message. I think most people are grateful for the service that they get on a cruise ship but there are always some people that are never happy. I’m glad you had a good experience. Regards.
@nazarethpereira9036 Жыл бұрын
1995 worlds largest ship, the great M.V. Oriana.
@scottydog58 Жыл бұрын
Sadly missed
@matthewpotter84917 ай бұрын
Sadly they don’t make them like this anymore. P&O cruises really was something then. Carnival absolutely ruined it when they came in.
@scottydog587 ай бұрын
I agree with you. Unfortunately, P&O Cruises has now become a 'mainstream' cruise line catering for the masses, previously it was an 'elite' line for discerning passengers. Thanks very much for your comments.
@JohnSeymour-m9z3 ай бұрын
Oriana (1995) wasn’t the best of ships, she had a tendency to pitch in moderate seas and had problems with severe vibration, particularly noticeable in the aft dining room. Not my favourite.
@saleemahmed43536 ай бұрын
Very sad. In this video shows all departments expect Deck Department because there's is Pakistani seaman working,,,,,,,,,,,,? SALEEM UDDIN (EX SEAMAN 1) ORIANA AURORA OCEANA VENTURA AZURA ADONIA
@iceman79754 ай бұрын
The United Kingdom has lost its soul and pride we don't fabricate much and all our flagship companies have been bought out .This carnival company is an example. Sad .