Oriana

Visiting a string of destinations in just one holiday, you'll find your time away will be packed with new experiences and cultures. And sea days can be just as fulfilling.

Port presentations tell you more about the shore excursions on offer and give you helpful tips if you'll be exploring independently.

Age specific clubs help children and teenagers meet youngsters of a similar age and fill their days with suitable activities. And while you're not lounging poolside, taking a dip, relaxing in the spa, or shopping in the on board boutiques, you'll find a whole host of things to get involved in. Activities such as art auctions, dance lessons and galley tours, add interest and variety. And you can surf the net in the Cyb@study, keep fit in the gym, play deck sports and so much more.

Needless to say, swimming is a favorite past-time on board. Whether you have kids with you or not, you'll be glad to know you have a choice of pools - one is specially reserved for families with children.

To counter all the gourmet calories you'll be enjoying at every mealtime each liner also boasts a fully-equipped health-spa with gymnasium, sauna, massage and beauty treatments on offer.

Oriana are now equipped with state of the art cyb@studies where you can send and receive e-mails, use the Internet and read our amazing destinations guides, perfect for keeping in touch with people at home and discovering what lies ahead.

For kids, there is lots to do on board. In fact, our children's facilities are so good, you may even forget you brought the family with you! There are fully equipped play rooms for 2 to 9 years old and - on , Oriana, - we have a special area, Decibels for teenagers. With art classes, finger painting, special parties, fancy dress and their own youth staff, kids have every bit as much fun as the grown ups.

Shopping, Bridge, being a bookworm in the library, trying the Daily Tote at the Casino.

In one day you could squeeze all this in ... or do nothing at all!

• Examples Of On Board Activities
• Morning Keep-Fit Classes Deck Quoits & Shuffleboard
• Line Dancing Handicraft Sessions
• Antiques Lectures Tennis Competition
• Skin Care Clinic The Daily Tote
• Aquacise and Pool Party Whist Drive
• Dance Class Cricket
• An Aroma Spa Demonstration Laser
• Trapshooting
• Jackpot Bingo Football
• Silver Screen Quiz Wine Tasting

Some nights are particularly glamorous affairs, where ladies dress in their finest evening gowns while the men don dinner jackets. Other night are more relaxed, where smart casual wear is the norm.

Oriana's restaurants, buffet courts and cafes present an assortment of enticing dishes each and every day. You can take in the views from your own balcony with a continental breakfast in the sunshine, or stroll along to The Conservatory or main restaurant. The buffet court serves fresh fruit, cereals, yogurt, toast, pastries and cooked breakfasts, while the main restaurant offers a full breakfast menu and waiter service. And if you're in the mood for a lie in, you'll find Tiffany's serves mid-morning snacks to keep those hunger pangs at bay.

Lunchtime could bring the relaxed atmosphere of Al Fresco's, which is open 24 hours a day. The variety and pleasant bustle of the buffet court. A light bite in Tiffany's. Or even a three course culinary extravaganza in the inviting surroundings of the main dining room. Delicious, varied and made only from the finest ingredients, Oriana's cuisine is something to write home about!

With Club Dining you'll enjoy the special ambiance and sociable atmosphere of the main dining room. This style of dining is a wonderful way to share your holiday experiences and meet new friends. The same table will be reserved for you and your table companions every night for first or second sitting, at 6.30pm or 8.30pm. You simply need to request your sitting preference when you book and we'll inform you of your table number, sitting and restaurant with a card in your cabin when we welcome you on board.

Often the way valued friendships are forged, you can revel in the company, a six-course menu and the sense of occasion. Club Dining on Oriana presents the soft and inviting glow of the Peninsular and Oriental Restaurants. Enter these impressive dining rooms and you'll be treated to beautifully presented cuisine, exquisite surroundings and a mouth-watering menu night after night.

• The Peninsular Restaurant
• The Oriental Restaurant

Select Dining is wonderfully flexible, allowing you a change of scene and the opportunity to dine with different people. This is a great way to add variety to your holiday, if you wish to dine earlier or later than usual, celebrate a special occasion or enjoy an intimate meal for two. Or it could be that you're seeking a different experience to that provided in the main dining rooms.

Simply pick which night you wish to dine where and reserve a table for the desired time for a small Select Dining charge. You may even decide to opt for Select Dining every night - it really is up to you.

Evenings on board Oriana really capture the romance of cruise travel. And dining is just the start of your evenings on board. A string of bars and lounges offer a venue for every taste and mood. You might opt for a drink in the Crow's Nest with its sweeping views, to watch the sun go down. Alternatively, you can opt for a casual drink in the relaxed setting of the Lord's Tavern sports bar or the sophisticated surroundings of Anderson's.

Stroll along to the Theatre Royal for West End style shows. Take a seat in the Pacific Lounge for a spot of cabaret or comedy. Opt for a action-packed film in Chaplin's. Watch the spin of the roulette wheel in the Monte Carlo Club. And dance into the small hours in Harlequins, courtesy of the resident DJ. With everything just a step away from your cabin, your evenings can be sociable, spontaneous and fun-filled.

After brandy and liqueurs in one of our bars or lounges, why not check out the main evening show? And when we say show we mean it.

• Theatre Royal
• Chaplin's Cinema

Bars and lounges
• Anderson's
• Crow's Nest
• Harlequins
• Lord's Tavern
• Medina Room
• Pacific Lounge
• Terrace Bar
• Tiffany's Bar

Feeling lucky? Then head for the casino. Feel like a laugh? Then see a comedian. Feeling energetic? Then come dancing with P&O Cruises. You'll find just about every style of dance on offer on our dance floors from disco to ballroom.

Two things that night owls will find most reassuring is the fact that our bars remain open and buzzing into the small hours and, if they have children, that there's a full range of night-time entertainment to keep them busy too.

Holidays offer an important opportunity to take stock and revitalize. With some time to yourself to do as you please, you can discover a new sense of well-being. On Oriana you will find an ocean view gymnasium, fitness classes and sparkling pools to help you stay healthy.

Wholesome choices on the menu in the restaurants and buffet courts ensure your best intentions need not flounder. Activities from deck quoits and shuffleboard, to deck tennis are bound to keep you on the move. And if you simply need some time out, then Oriana's jacuzzis and spa facilities are certain to soothe away all your cares. You'll find The Oasis Spa and salon offers the chance to spoil yourself with a treatment, a new haircut or a makeover.

• Crystal Pool
• Golf Nets
• Gym
• Promenade Deck
• Riviera Pool and Bar
• Sports Court
• Terrace Pool
• Oasis Spa