ORIANA's inaugural call at Funchal was certainly a event much appreciated by the locals, as she arrived by late afternoon from Southampton on the 12th of April of 1995, during her maiden cruise. Followed by a overnight, she departed the next day to start her first Canary Islands visits.
Some local postcards show ORIANA leaving inbound Tenerife on the afternoon of 13th April. A large crowd was assisting in the shores and harbour, looking at the ship not only based on CANBERRA's main features but that was to continue her legacy years to follow.
From the numerous Madeira promotional cards released, it's clearly seen that ORIANA's inaugural was truly a memorable event in Funchal.Images: João Abreu Collection.
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