The Maiden Voyage IV - Reminiscing on board

For 4 passengers on board ORIANA this was second time they had embarked on the Maiden voyage of "ORIANA" since they had served as crewmembers on board the previous ORIANA during her first run down to Australia, including that ship's on board photographer who had developed the first colour photographs at sea on that voyage.

 And like her namesake 35 years before ORIANA was bringing new and exciting features to cruising not only being the newest ship afloat so far she with her first class decor and service,unique features and innovative on board pastimes was proving to be the ship which all that would follow would have to live up to

17th April 1995
ORIANA's next port of call was Casablanca one of the largest cities in North Africa and just as famous for the Hollywood movie as it is for it's long history and cluture.
Having spent the previous day cruising at an average speed of 12 knots the ship arrived in Casablanca shortly before 8am.
Staying alongside for the day in fine and clear conditions and to allow her passengers to experience a truely atmospheric and romantic sunset she departed at 7:11pm for her short journey to Gibraltar