ORIANA in arrives in New Orleans

Today ORIANA  makes her return to the USA with a two day call in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Arriving earlier today after a day at sea , ORIANA made her entrance on to the mighty Missisipi river before making her way up river arriving at New Orleans, the transit lasting a little under 6 hours at an average speed of  11 to 12 knots.

 ORIANA's course up river

ORIANA on the Missisipi River, 2011

Spending two days in port ORIANA's passengers will be spoilt for choice for what to do within the city's melting pot of culture with strong African, French and Caribbean influence from it's clubs and bars with their distinctive sounds of Jazz and Blues while those looking for food highlights are able to enjoy the famed Creole and Cajun cuisine.
Departing from New Orleans ORIANA will then head to Florida and Key West the southernmost of the Florida Keys where she will arrive on the 7th February .