ORIANA in Key West

Today finds ORIANA in Key West the southernmost region of the state of Florida and the last in the string of islands which makes up the Florida Keys.
Arriving at around 8am local time from New Orleans after a day at sea. 

Alongside ORIANA's lines are secured

ORIANA's only call this year she was orignially scheduled to have called at the port back Feburary during her previous USA/Caribbean cruise that call was however cancelled due to sea conditions.

Preparing to disembark passengers

While docked in Key West ORIANA's passengers have the opportunity explore all which the port has on offer from a tour on a 'coach train' taking in the many and varied sights telling the 400 year history in the area to visiting the former home of the famous American author Ernest Hemingway a beautiful Spanish Colonial styled mansion where he wrote several of his famous works it has since 1968 been designated as a   U.S. National Historic Landmark.

ORIANA's webcam shows her house flag and forward decks illuminated by the morning sun

With her Red Ensign proudly flying ORIANA shows off her British heritage

Following her departure later today ORIANA will stay in the state of Florida for her next port of call Port Everglades where she will arrive early tomorrow morning.

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