Guest shilly3191 Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 If as rumoured Aurora becomes child free and that they are replacing the card room with a XV11 restaurant and Cafe Bordeaux is to become a Glass House during the refit having recently sailed on Oriana and the problems we had in our cabin and problems around the ship I cannot help thinking that if this is true then it might be the end for Oriana. Cannot see P&O have the need for 4 ships all being adults only. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sheila 37 Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 We were on the Aurora as part of the world cruise and were informed by one of the officers that it would remain a family friendly ship. However, we know that things often change. We did discuss the current difficulties of filling ships and how P&O would cope once the Brittania joined the fleet. The response was that ships were retained for 20 years and therefore, we could draw our own conclusions. As the Oriana joined the fleet in 1995, we think that it is likely she will go in the not too distant future. One wonders which ship will then become their flagship. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest shilly3191 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 We were on the Aurora as part of the world cruise and were informed by one of the officers that it would remain a family friendly ship. However, we know that things often change. We did discuss the current difficulties of filling ships and how P&O would cope once the Brittania joined the fleet. The response was that ships were retained for 20 years and therefore, we could draw our own conclusions. As the Oriana joined the fleet in 1995, we think that it is likely she will go in the not too distant future. One wonders which ship will then become their flagship. The information I have stated was told to passengers on a very recent cruise aboard Aurora. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tally 390 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 As I have just said on the other thread. How can it become adult only in December when the 2015 World cruise advertises the Aurora as family friendly? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sheila 37 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Appreciate what you are saying Shilly but the discussion I had with an officer was in March this year. Maybe they are in discussion about the best way forward, hence the differing opinions. Suppose we will just have to wait and see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest shilly3191 Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Personally having just sailed on Oriana and the problems I encountered and IMO "tatty" state of her I would think that Oriana would be a ship very soon to be sold. Also noted that on most of the late deals the cheapest and most regular seem to be on Oriana so dont think she is selling well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tally 390 Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Personally having just sailed on Oriana and the problems I encountered and IMO "tatty" state of her I would think that Oriana would be a ship very soon to be sold. Also noted that on most of the late deals the cheapest and most regular seem to be on Oriana so dont think she is selling well. I have to agree. We have just been on the Oriana . There were several cabins which suffered flooding and it really is shabby everywhere. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MeeMee 18 Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 If Oriana does go, I would love to sail on her again so I hope that P&O give some decent notice. I have only been on her once and loved the traditional feel which isn't present on the other ships but some of her facilities do look a tad out of date now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest shilly3191 Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 If Oriana does go, I would love to sail on her again so I hope that P&O give some decent notice. I have only been on her once and loved the traditional feel which isn't present on the other ships but some of her facilities do look a tad out of date now. IMO the whole ship looked tatty in March compared to other P&O ships and seem to have serious problems with water system throughout the ship. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pesky Pirate 168 Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 I heard rumour it might go to Australia. I hope they don't put cabins on the back of Aurora if they make it adults only as it is nice to have a tiered ship. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sammy sun 1084 Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 I heard rumour it might go to Australia. I hope they don't put cabins on the back of Aurora if they make it adults only as it is nice to have a tiered ship. I agree with you wholeheartedly on this Pesky Pirate. I think Aurora's design at the back of the ship is great and would hate to see it changed. Cruiseada 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MeeMee 18 Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 The 2015/16 Deck plans on line still have all the childrens facilities showing? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
clare 23 Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 I enquired with P&O and were told it is to stay family friendly. NO plans to be adult only. This info was 2 weeks ago. Clare Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ron 606 Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 I hope they leave Aurora as she is, She has a lovely wide promenade deck unlike the other's Oriana excluded and has a pleasant feel to here even with children. Ron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pesky Pirate 168 Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 I can't say I like Oriana… luckily I was only on a 4 nighter but knew after about 20mins I didn't like the ship. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Markri6 8 Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 Let's hope Oriana goes.....sailed on her in 95/96/97/98 she was lovely apart from the noise from the props when in restaurant.....sailed on her last year just as noisy if not worse but after the alterations she has the most awful corkscrew rolling motion even in relatively calm seas....never again. Aurora all the way and let's hope adult only. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jacktar 0 Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 I hope they keep the aurora as she is,she is a lovely ship ,a good ship for rough seas ( built in Germany says everything to me),the curved stern of the ship is something special, just give the girl a spruce up and leave her as she is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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