ORIANA's penultimate cruise

Somewhat later than intially planned ORIANA got underway on her penultimate cruise earlier today departing from Southampton's City Cruise Terminal.
Oringinally scheduled to depart yesterday evening ORIANA was brought back into Southampton on Thursday evening for maintaince requiring replacement bearings.
As such she remained alongside overnight before departing shortly after 9:40 this morning.
On board for this second to last cruise are two of our loyal followers, Patricia Dempsey and Jamie Connerty who have very kindly sent us some photos from on board.

A proud name and a bow like few others, Photo:Jamie Connerty

Embarking ORIANA, passenger and crew gangways respectivly Photos:Patricia Dempsey

Despite her 24 years ORIANA still makes a fine impression on all who board and despite her inpending departure for new owners the ship's company have kept looking fresh and in top condition.

ORIANA's Promenade only rivaled by AURORA's Photos:Patrica Dempsey

Pleanty of seating options for those who want watch the world go by Photo: Jamie Connerty

ORIANA's Red ensign flys over the Terrace pool Photo:Jamie Connerty

Looking up at ORIANA's Terraced decks one of her many stand out features Photo: Patrica Dempsey

ORIANA's unique funnel under a overcast Southampton sky Photo:Patricia Dempsey

And out at sea ORIANA's funnel stands tall over the Crystal Pool: Photo Jamie Connerty

Heading out of Southampton throughout the day ORIANA made her way to Gurensey arriving shortly after 8pm.

ORIANA heads out to sea Photo: Jamie Connerty

 We extend our thanks to Patricia and Jamie for allowing allowing us to use their photographs.

All photos Copyright: Patricia Dempsey and Jamie Connerty