What happened to P and O Oriana?
From 1995 when she was built, until 2000, Oriana was owned by P&O. In 2000 P&O de-merged its cruise ship operations, with ownership of Oriana transferring to the new company, P&O Princess Cruises. In August 2019, Oriana was sold to the newly-formed Chinese cruise line Astro Ocean and renamed Piano Land.
Where is the Oriana ship now?
After a 24-year career with P&O Cruises UK, the Oriana is now heading to new owners in China and completed her final sailing for P&O on August 9 when she returned to Southampton.
Who has bought Oriana from P&O?
The new owner of Oriana is a joint venture company between China Travel Service (CTS) and China Ocean Shipping Group Company (Cosco), which recently purchased the 1995-built vessel from P&O Cruises. The 1,818 lower berth ship will depart from P&O Cruises next August.
Where is the artania ship from?
The vessel is currently at port BREMERHAVEN, DE after a voyage of 2 days, 18 hours originating from port VIGO, ES. ARTANIA (IMO: 8201480) is a Passenger Ship that was built in 1984 (37 years ago) and is sailing under the flag of Bahamas….ARTANIA.
| Flag | Vessel Name | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| – | ROYAL PRINCESS | 2005-05-31 UTC |
What happened to the P&O Oriana?
After a lengthy campaign, P&O Cruises were permitted to allocate the new Oriana the call sign ‘GVSN’, which was the same call sign as the first Oriana. From 1995 when she was built, until 2000, Oriana was owned by P&O. In 2000 P&O de-merged its cruise ship operations, with ownership of Oriana transferring to the new company, P&O Princess Cruises.
Which is the first cruise ship commissioned for P&O Cruises?
Oriana is the first cruise ship commissioned for P&O Cruises. Built by Meyer Werft, the vessel entered service in April 1995 as the first cruise ship designed for the British cruise market. Oriana was constructed at Meyer Werft’s shipyard located in Papenburg, Germany.
Why choose P&O Cruises with oporiana cruises?
Oriana’s final destination with P&O Cruises will be Belfast, where a compelling blend of history and modernity will capture your heart, from the otherworldly beauty of the Giant’s Causeway to the striking contemporary style of the Titanic Belfast museum.
When was the first Oriana ship built?
Oriana was constructed at Meyer Werft’s shipyard located in Papenburg, Germany. It was launched in June 1994. The cruise ship commenced her maiden voyage from Southampton on 9 April 1995. Oriana underwent a £12m refit in December 2006.