After 5 days crossing the Atlantic ORIANA arrived yesterday at the port of Hamilton, Bermuda where she was joined by a fellow Carnival brand ship in the shape of Curnard's QUEEN VICTORIA.
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| ORIANA and QUEEN VICTORIA make an interesting contrast |
It is interesting to note that the two ships docked together ,both of which are Bermuda registered, represent two different approaches to the traditional 'British cruise experience' QUEEN VICTORIA offering the service as expected by its international clientele with white gloved service, afternoon tea, royal connections all wrapped in the White Star name, in comparsion ORIANA being just a elegant as her Cunard counterpart offers the exeperince which is more akin with the traditions and/or home comforts that the British themselves enjoy and hold dear such as the afore mentioned afternoon tea, fine dining and also dining options which are more British inspired if desired .
Shortly after 4pm QUEEN VICTORIA departed leaving ORIANA alone for a evening in port.
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| QUEEN VICTORIA departs |
Far from the winter cold at home ORIANA's passengers have had pleanty of time to explore the historic port including the nearby Royal Naval Dockyard which was in use as a active naval base from 1791 to 1957 now open as a tourist attraction with facilities such as artists studios, cafes and shopping malls among others.
Having spent 5 days at sea an extended overnight stay in port is most welcome for passengers to enjoy the nightlife on offer adding an extra night time experience alongside those available onboard.
Following her second day in port shortly after 3pm ORIANA's departure preparations began and with all passengers on board and accounted for the gangway was taken back on board and a little over half an hour later her lines were let go.
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| ORIANA's lines are let go |
After several blasts on her horn and with passengers filling her upper decks ORIANA with the tug FAITHFUL nearby edged slowly away from the berth picking up speed as she moved further out.
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| ORIANA under way |
With the traditional P&O sailaway the sounds of the Macarena filled the decks and passengers not joining in watched on from her rails.
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| Passengers on the foreward decks and one balcony look on |
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| ORIANA's terrace decks always popular during a sailing away |
ORIANA will now spend 2 days at sea before she arrives at Port Everglades for Miami where she will again stay overnight.
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