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Cruise from Southampton with P&O Cruises aboard Oceana - a family friendly mid size ship.

P&O Cruises celebrates 175 Years in 2012 - * The Peninsular Steam Navigation Company, to which P&O Cruises can trace its roots, was awarded the Government mail contract in 1837

With a history dating back to the 1830's, you could almost say that P&O invented cruising.

Building on this heritage with a strong commitment to innovation, P&O Cruises is proud to hold the title of Britain's leading cruise line.

Aimed exclusively at the British market, you are guaranteed to feel at home wherever you may be in the World.

Oceana is a popular family friendly, warm welcoming ship and a fabulous choice for first time cruisers.

Ship Fact File

Oceana
Rating:
Superior / 4 Star +
Family-friendly mid sized ship

P&O Cruises Oceana Cruise Ship

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Ship Stats
Built	2000
Tonnage/Size	77000 - Large
Total Passengers	2016/2272 (min/max)
Total Crew	900
Length	261.0 m (857.2 ft)
Beam	32.3 m (105.6 ft)
Sister Ships	Sea Princess
Fellow Passengers?	Mainly British passengers.
Currency Onboard	£ GBP
Tipping	£3.10 per person per day will be automatically added to passengers accounts from April 2012 onwards. No gratuity is added to beverages unlike some lines.

P&O Cruises | Oceana | 2012 | Cruises from Southampton

You have a great choice of dining options with traditional Club Dining (1st and 2nd sittings) in the Adriatic Restaurant , plus freedom dining in the Ligurian Restaurant which allows you to vary your dining times. A recent addition to the ship is the celebrity chef Marco Pierre White's restaurant (cover charge applies) in the 'Cafe Jardin'.

Oceana operates on a more casual basis for evenings onboard as the semi formal dress code has been replaced with smart casual. You will still get the opportunity to dress up twice a week though as the formal and gala evenings still remain.

Oceana caters for all ages. Her children’s clubs keep even the youngest seafarer entertained, while there are plenty of diversions for adults too.

Highlights aboard Oceana:

12 places to drink
Cafe Jardin (Marco Pierre White restaurant)
Ocean view gym
Sports court housed in her funnel
Monto Carlo casino
Golf simulator
Le Club - late night venue
Freedom Dining
Open deck restaurant
530 seat theatre
Tate Talks by Tate Modern
4 pools
Family facilities
Spa

Other reasons to book Oceana with P&O Cruises:

Food and entertainment geared to British tastes
Tea and coffee making facilities in your cabin
Drink prices most likely to match your local pub
Most port shuttle buses are complimentary

P&O Cruises | Oceana | 2012 | Cruises from Southampton

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