ORIANA's refit up close

Today we take a look to Hamburg's  frozen dry dock 17 and at some of the work going on board ORIANA.

ORIANA towers above the dry dock floor.

With shipyard workers and contractors working round the clock to ensure ORIANA is back in service for the 16th December the ship bustles with activity while most of the public rooms all passenger cabins and much of the ship's technical systems receive a makeover and upgrade.

The outward calm contrasts with the hive of activity on board

On board from stem to stern workers are busy about their assigned tasks from stripping seating from the Theatre Royale laying new carpets in the dining venues.

A quiet moment in the Theatre Royale

Work continues in Atul Kochhar on board restaurant Sindhu

To complement the new look of ther dining venues ORIANA will feature all new menus inspired by the ports she has visited over the last 21 years.

Elsewhere the public spaces will take on a new look with new designer carpets and soft furnishings.

The Pacific Lounge and  atrium with dust and dust covers

While the work is on a massive scale and is without doubt the largest refit she has had to date P&O have made sure that all the changes preserve the original feel and key features of the spaces and the ship herself so that returning passengers embarking will instantly feel at home when stepping on board.

Photo Copyrights: Charlie Brown/Cruise.co.uk