Lively and glamorous, Oceana is a cruise liner that's full of personality. Her impressive atrium, adorned with palm trees, creates that holiday feeling as soon as you step on board. With deck bars, pools and many balcony Staterooms, she is the perfect cruise ship for sunny climates.

First time cruisers will love the atmosphere of this ship. As will those looking for a spontaneous and sociable style of cruise holiday. Laugh. Relax. Enjoy. Oceana's wide range of entertainment and facilities appeal to all ages. You can play tennis in her sports court housed in her funnel. Unwind in her whirlpool spas. Try your luck in the casino. And dance the night away in Le Club.

Dining on Oceana offers great variety and flexibility. From fine five course meals in the main restaurants, to freshly grilled dishes under the stars there is something for every occasion.

Life on Oceana can be as relaxed or as active as you desire. There's plenty to get involved in on board. Children's clubs will keep youngsters and teenagers amused. There's a great atmosphere around the Riviera Pool and live bands often entertain you as you chat, swim and sunbathe.

Port presentations enlighten you on your next port of call. The Cyb@study provides the perfect way to contact loved ones back home. Events such as art auctions, quizzes, deck game contests, galley tours and specialty buffets offer something for everyone. And exercise and dance classes inject some extra energy into your time away.

There's such a wide choice of things to do on board a P&O Cruises ship, they each have to publish a daily newspaper just to list them all. Of course, you don't have to do anything at all if you don't want to, but if you do tire of just lazing in the sun and reading, we can offer you a range of things to keep you busy.

Needless to say, swimming is a favorite past-time on board. Whether you have kids with you or not, you'll be glad to know you have a choice of pools - one is specially reserved for families with children.

To counter all the gourmet calories you'll be enjoying at every mealtime each liner also boasts a fully-equipped health-spa with gymnasium, sauna, massage and beauty treatments on offer.

Oceana now equipped with state of the art cyb@studies where you can send and receive e-mails, use the Internet and read our amazing destinations guides, perfect for keeping in touch with people at home and discovering what lies ahead.

For kids, there is lots to do on board. In fact, our children's facilities are so good, you may even forget you brought the family with you! There are fully equipped play rooms for 2 to 9 year old's and - on Oceana - we have a special area, Decibels for teenagers. With art classes, finger painting, special parties, fancy dress and their own youth staff, kids have every bit as much fun as the grown ups.

Shopping, Bridge, being a bookworm in the library, trying the Daily Tote at the Casino.

In one day you could squeeze all this in ... or do nothing at all!

• Examples Of On Board Activities
• Morning Keep-Fit Classes Deck Quoits & Shuffleboard
• Line Dancing Handicraft Sessions
• Antiques Lectures Tennis Competition
• Skin Care Clinic The Daily Tote
• Aquacise and Pool Party Whist Drive
• Dance Class Cricket
• An Aroma Spa Demonstration Laser
• Trapshooting
• Jackpot Bingo Football
• Silver Screen Quiz Wine Tasting

And that's all before the night time entertainment begins!


Some nights are particularly glamorous affairs, where ladies dress in their finest evening gowns while the men don dinner jackets. Other night are more relaxed, where smart casual wear is the norm.

Holiday on Oceana and your dining experiences on board will infuse your time away with a rich variety of cuisines and flavors. No matter what time of day, choices abound. Each morning you can take your pick from a large breakfast selection in The Plaza, which offers fresh fruit, cereals, toast and conserves, not to mention a hearty full English. If you'd prefer a quieter start, you can enjoy the decadent experience of a continental style breakfast in bed, delivered to your door by your cabin steward. While Cafe Jardin offers a relaxed atmosphere and a range of light options.

Lunchtimes can be spent at The Horizon Grill, where you'll find hot snacks such as burgers, chips, wraps and samosas. If you don't wish to stray too far from the pool, this is a great choice. Cafe Jardin is ideally located at the heart of the ship. Enjoy a snack at this 24 hour venue and you can look out upon the gleaming glass lifts, shops and atrium as you eat. And if you're not sure what takes your fancy, go along to the buffet court where you'll find an array of options. Crisp salads, pasta dishes, stir fries, curries and desserts are certain to tempt you.

With Club Dining you'll enjoy the special ambiance and sociable atmosphere of the main dining room. This style of dining is a wonderful way to share your holiday experiences and meet new friends. The same table will be reserved for you and your table companions every night for first or second sitting, at 6.30pm or 8.30pm. You simply need to request your sitting preference when you book and we'll inform you of your table number, sitting and your choice of restaurant with a card in your cabin when we welcome you on board.

Often the way valued friendships are forged, you can revel in the company, a six-course menu and the sense of occasion. Club Dining on Oceana presents the soft and inviting glow of The Adriatic Restaurant. Enter this impressive dining room and you'll be treated to beautifully presented cuisine, exquisite surroundings and an enticing menu night after night.

Oceana's Club Dining venue:
• The Adriatic Restaurant

You also have the option of Freedom Dining on Oceana. If you don't wish to be bound to eating at a particular time, this enables you to throw caution to the wind and forget about routine. Perfect if you know you're likely to want that extra hour ashore, or to just take every day as it comes!

When booking your Oceana holiday you will be asked whether you prefer Freedom or Club Dining in the evenings. Choose Freedom Dining and you can dine in The Ligurian Restaurant at any time between 5.30pm and 10.00pm by reservation. Tables seat up to eight people and having opted for Freedom Dining when booking, you then simply need to make your reservations for a time that suits you once you are on board. If you do not make a reservation in advance, every effort will be made to accommodate you as soon as possible. If the restaurant is full, you can enjoy a drink at the bar and we shall notify you as soon as a table becomes available.

Oceana's Freedom Dining venue:
• The Ligurian Restaurant

Select Dining is wonderfully flexible, allowing you a change of scene and the opportunity to dine with different people. This is a great way to add variety to your holiday, if you wish to dine earlier or later than usual, celebrate a special occasion or enjoy an intimate meal for two. Or it could be that you're seeking a different experience to that provided in the two main restaurants.

Dine beneath the stars at The Horizon Grill. An atmospheric restaurant overlooking the open deck, it's a wonderful venue for a meal for two or a larger group. You'll find thick, succulent steaks cooked to perfection, seafood dishes and delicious vegetarian options on the menu. Alternatively you can opt for The Plaza, which offers an alluring bistro menu. Simply pick which night you wish to dine where and reserve a table for the desired time for a small Select Dining charge. You may even decide to opt for Select Dining every night - it really is up to you.

Oceana's Select Dining venues:
• The Horizon Grill
• The Plaza

As the sun goes down on Oceana, the curtain comes comes up! With so many different choices for your evenings, you can make every night different. Deck bars provide an atmospheric pre-dinner drink beneath the stars. There's the music, lights and drama of Footlights Theatre where you'll find West End style shows. Comedians and cabaret artists light up the stage of Starlights. And quizzes, karaoke, deck parties and themed nights add extra variety.

Later take a stroll to the casino, where you can enjoy the thrill of the spin of the roulette wheel. Enjoy a romantic walk on deck. Chat into the small hours over a drink or two. And hit the dance floor in Le Club. Fun, sociable and friendly, evenings on Oceana are all about letting your hair down.

After brandy and liqueurs in one of our bars or lounges, why not check out the main evening show? And when we say show we mean it. Oceana, all boast theatres and show-lounges that wouldn't be out of place in the Footlights Theatre.

• Cafe Jardin
• Le Club
• Explorers Bar
• Magnums
• Pennant Bar
• Starlights
• Riviera Bar
• Terrace Bar
• Sundaes
• Winners'
• Tiffany's
• Yacht & Compass

Wander around and you could find a late night cabaret, a talented vocalist, or join our hotly contested trivia quiz. On certain evenings, the usual atmosphere becomes even more electric. Starting with the Captain's Gala Cocktail Party, you'll enjoy a variety of special evenings. It may be a spontaneous barbecue on deck, the glamour of Casino Night, the Black and White Ball or Carnival Rio Night!

Feeling lucky? Then head for the casino. Feel like a laugh? Then see a comedian. Feeling energetic? Then come dancing with P&O Cruises. You'll find just about every style of dance on offer on our dance floors from disco to ballroom.

Two things that night owls will find most reassuring is the fact that our bars remain open and buzzing into the small hours and, if they have children, that there's a full range of night-time entertainment to keep them busy too.

Fun and relaxed, this superliner has a 'wow factor' all her own. Endless diversions and an informal atmosphere beckon on board. You can play a game of five-a-side or tennis in her sports court, ingeniously housed within her funnel. Peruse the shops in Regent Street. Luxuriate in a jacuzzi. Surf the net or email home in Explorers. And tone your body while you soothe your mind in the ocean-view gymnasium.

If you prefer to keep evening arrangements flexible, opt for Oceana's Freedom Dining. Allowing you to dine in the inviting Ligurian Restaurant when and with whom you choose, it is perfect for Oceana's sociable crowd. If you prefer really getting to know your table companions, opt for Club Dining. And of course Oceana's Select Dining venues offer variety and a change of scene. Dine beneath the stars at her Horizon Grill or opt for bistro style fare in The Plaza. Round your day off with a drink in one of her many bars, let your hair down in Le Club, or enjoy a romantic stroll on deck. A superliner suited to many tastes, she is the perfect choice for families and newcomers.

This contemporary superliner has everything you could need to maintain a healthy outlook. With her ocean view gymnasium looking aft, you can quite literally leave your stresses in your wake with a good workout.

The Oasis Spa offers a serene environment and the opportunity to pamper yourself from top to toe. Indulge in a revitalizing treatment and round it off with a new hairstyle or haircut in the salon. And don't think all your good work will go to waste when it comes to mealtimes. Our chefs always include a few healthy options on the menu so if you're seeking a lighter meal, there's always something to tempt you.

• Crystal Pool
• Gym
• Links Driving Range
• Promenade Deck
• Riviera Pool
• Shuffleboard
• Sports Area