ORIANA of 1995: ORIANA in Fort Lauderdale

quarta-feira, 27 de abril de 2016

ORIANA in Fort Lauderdale

Continuing her callls in the U.S ORIANA yesterday called in Fort Lauderdale where she was joined by Holland America Lines' MASDA , the second time this cruise docking in a Florida destination following her departure from Key West the day before.


ORIANA distinctive profile dominates the port.

Named for Major William Lauderdale and a seires of Forts he was resposible for building during Second Seminole War the city as a population of around 165,521 people being on the Atlantic coast the Greater Fort Lauderdale area which includes Broward County features at least 100 marinas which are home to 45,000 residential yachts.
For ORIANA's passengers wishing to tare themselves away from her decks there was many destractions on offer, exploring alone as many do or by taking a excursion arranged by P&O.
A good way to explore to see the sights is to mix from the sea and by land so combining the two into one trip to give a true look at the city for many was a must while wildlife lovers have both the Everglades and Flamingo gardens,
For those with a sense of adventure exploring the Everglades by airboat or taking a helicopter further ashore to Miami kown for it's famous art deco buildings and for many associtated with the neon lit and pastel shades of the 1980's due to various films, television series and other media.
Laying alongside the dock during the day ORIANA started her engines shortly after 6:30pm local time.


ORIANA prepares for departure

Shortly after slipping her moorings ORIANA made her departure passing as she did the condominiums lining the shore, it is something of a tradition by the local residents to salute departing ships as they pass and ORIANA is no exception being a rare sight at the port, during a similar cruise in 2013 the sounds of horns of all types and cheering could be heard.

ORIANA's house proudly displayed as she sails

ORIANA cuts a fine figure as she departs

For those watching it could truly be said that despite number of cruise calls each year ORIANA marked a different call, a ship form a market whose needs and expectations are vastly different and whose design reflects this, yet at the same time far from her home waters ORIANA was still well know.

Despite her modest size compared to the new breed of 'bigger is better' floating resorts ORIANA made an impressive sight as she quickly picked up speed heading out to sea.