In dry dock with ORIANA

With ORIANA's refit complete and having left dry dock heading back down river we take another brief trip to Germany to have a look at some of the work that took place during the refit.

With her hull cleaned and freshly painted ORIANA waits to return to the water.

ORIANA towers over dock 17 as crewmembers return

Alongside the upgrade to cabins/bathrooms and the revitalised public spaces ORIANA has been undergoing the regular dry dock hull inspections which are required every 5 years and cleaning /maintenance including the ship any work required on the hull, rudders, propellors, shafts and seals.

Under a wintery sky and floodlights ORIANA's hull and windows recive some much deserved attention

Details of cleaning work on ORIANA's hull and rudders.

As mentioned earlier in the year during the refit ORIANA's emergency generators have been undergoing a complete overhaul.
From the cruisers perspective the most important changes are to her accommodation and below share some  images from around the ship showing the work in progress.

The Riviera Bar under wraps

The Terrace Bar being revarnished

One of the biggest changes on board is to the decor and ambiance of the dining venues including most noteably The Conservatory self service restaurant featuring a new look, redesinged service stations and new furniture.

The new look Conservatory nearing completion

The service points ready for their first use.

Staying on the Lido Deck we next head forward to take a look at the new look Fitness Centre and Spa.
Featuring renewed flooring the the Gym/fitness area and new look tiling in the spa.

The fitness equipment ready for a workout

The spa taking on it's new features.

Along with ORIANA her self her lifeboats and tenders have also undergone a complete refurbishment having been lowered from their davits soon after arrival in Hamburg for work by UK based subcontractors Nanotech SST.

Work underway on the lifeboats and tenders.

  After two weeks of work the tenders and lifeboats are now safely stowed back in their bays above the Promenade deck as all remaing work onboard comes to an end ready for ORIANA's arrival back in Southampton ready for her resume her cruise schedule.

ORIANA yesterday awaiting her turn to depart for Southampton the following day.

We would like to extend our thanks to Oliver Tall.

Photo Copyrights:
P&O Cruises/Carnival UK, David Gregorios, Tarun Dabral, Nanotech SST.