Oriana
Cruise Line:
P&O
Tonnage:
69,000
Year Built:
1995
Passengers:
1,928
Crew:
794
Cabins:
914
Decks:
10
Dining Options Onboard The Oriana

The Peninsular (Main Dining Room, Formal Dining)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Positioned midship on Deck 6, The Peninsular Restaurant is the ships' second formal dining room seating almost 500 people. Adorned with a wall length mural of 'The Journey of Odysseus’, large windows on either side provide magnificent views for guests as they dine.
The restaurant opens for open seating breakfast (from 8.00am to 9.30am) and lunch (from noon to 1.30pm), afternoon tea from 4.00pm to 4.45pm and fixed seating dinner at 6.30pm (first seating) and 8.30pm (second seating).
Examples of menus are as follows:
BREAKFAST
Selection of fruit juices
Fruit compotes
Fresh fruit salad
Natural yogurts
Cooked breakfast (sausages, bacon, eggs, mushrooms, baked beans, hash browns, black pudding etc)
Omelette to order
Pastries and muffins
Toast
Scotch pancakes
Daily Chefs Speciality (e.g. Eggs Benedict, Kedgeree, Devilled Kidneys)
Tea, coffee and hot chocolate
LUNCH (3 Course Menu)
Egg Mayonnaise Salad
Cream of Celery & Stilton Soup
Pan Fried Pork Cutlet
Spicy Chicken Chimichanga
Baked Potatoes
Peach Melba
Selection of Ice Cream
Cheese and Biscuits
Tea and Coffee
DINNER
Starters
Melon and Mixed Berries
Atlantic Prawn Cocktail
Soup
Minestrone
Lamb and Pearl Barley
Mains
Rolled Fillet of Plaice with Brown Crab
Roast Leg of Pork with Crackling and Stuffing
Grilled Sirloin Steak in Red Wine Sauce
Spaghetti Carbonara
Mediterranean Vegetables in Tempura Batter with dip
Lancashire Hot Pot
Desserts
Ginger and Fig Steamed Pudding
Kiwi Fruit Pavlova
Fresh Fruit Salad
Choice of Ice Creams and Sorbets
Lighter options are also available ranging from Classic Caesar Salad and Grilled Chicken Breast to Pasta of the Day and a selection of Cold Meats and Salad.
The restaurant opens for open seating breakfast (from 8.00am to 9.30am) and lunch (from noon to 1.30pm), afternoon tea from 4.00pm to 4.45pm and fixed seating dinner at 6.30pm (first seating) and 8.30pm (second seating).
Examples of menus are as follows:
BREAKFAST
Selection of fruit juices
Fruit compotes
Fresh fruit salad
Natural yogurts
Cooked breakfast (sausages, bacon, eggs, mushrooms, baked beans, hash browns, black pudding etc)
Omelette to order
Pastries and muffins
Toast
Scotch pancakes
Daily Chefs Speciality (e.g. Eggs Benedict, Kedgeree, Devilled Kidneys)
Tea, coffee and hot chocolate
LUNCH (3 Course Menu)
Egg Mayonnaise Salad
Cream of Celery & Stilton Soup
Pan Fried Pork Cutlet
Spicy Chicken Chimichanga
Baked Potatoes
Peach Melba
Selection of Ice Cream
Cheese and Biscuits
Tea and Coffee
DINNER
Starters
Melon and Mixed Berries
Atlantic Prawn Cocktail
Soup
Minestrone
Lamb and Pearl Barley
Mains
Rolled Fillet of Plaice with Brown Crab
Roast Leg of Pork with Crackling and Stuffing
Grilled Sirloin Steak in Red Wine Sauce
Spaghetti Carbonara
Mediterranean Vegetables in Tempura Batter with dip
Lancashire Hot Pot
Desserts
Ginger and Fig Steamed Pudding
Kiwi Fruit Pavlova
Fresh Fruit Salad
Choice of Ice Creams and Sorbets
Lighter options are also available ranging from Classic Caesar Salad and Grilled Chicken Breast to Pasta of the Day and a selection of Cold Meats and Salad.

The Oriental (Main Dining Room, Formal Dining)
Dinner
The Oriental Restaurant, located at the stern of the ship on Deck 6, is one of two main dining rooms on Oriana. Decorated in rich bronzes and gold’s, The Oriental Restaurant seats almost 500 people and offers huge ocean-view windows on three sides which frame views of the ship's wake, while delicately crafted dishes are beautifully presented at to guests tables.
Open for fixed seated Club dining dinner only where guests are allocated a table and dining time which remain the same throughout the cruise, first sitting is at 6.30pm and second at 8.30pm.
The menu served is identical to the one in the Peninsular Restaurant.
Open for fixed seated Club dining dinner only where guests are allocated a table and dining time which remain the same throughout the cruise, first sitting is at 6.30pm and second at 8.30pm.
The menu served is identical to the one in the Peninsular Restaurant.

The Conservatory (Self Service)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The Conservatory, an informal self-service restaurant, is located in the aft section of Deck 12, with easy access to the surrounding decks and facilities. The Conservatory is a light and airy room with a casual atmosphere and decorated with murals reminiscent of an English country garden. Its location provides sea views through its floor-to-ceiling windows and offers seating both inside and al fresco on deck. It opens early and provides breakfasts (including a healthy option), extensive buffets for lunch and afternoon tea.
In the evenings themed buffets are held ranging from Carvery and Eastern Mediterranean to Indian, Oriental and Spanish.
The Conservatory serves an Early Continental Breakfast from 6.30am to 7.00am, Full Breakfast from 7.00am to 10.30am and a Continental Breakfast from 10.30am to Noon. Lunch is served between noon and 2.30pm, Afternoon Tea from 3.00pm to 5.00pm and Buffet Dinner from 6.30pm to 9.00pm.
In the evenings themed buffets are held ranging from Carvery and Eastern Mediterranean to Indian, Oriental and Spanish.
The Conservatory serves an Early Continental Breakfast from 6.30am to 7.00am, Full Breakfast from 7.00am to 10.30am and a Continental Breakfast from 10.30am to Noon. Lunch is served between noon and 2.30pm, Afternoon Tea from 3.00pm to 5.00pm and Buffet Dinner from 6.30pm to 9.00pm.

Al Fresco Pizzeria
The Al Fresco Pizzeria is located on Deck 12, at the forward and starboard side of the Riviera Pool. It allows guests who don’t wish to leave the pool area and get dressed for lunch to enjoy a light snack from late morning until early evening. With seating both inside and outside by the pool, pizza, burgers, salads, open sandwiches, Panini’s, hotdogs and more are on the menu.

Ocean Grill (Marco Pierre White Celebrity Restaurant)
Select Dining Venue (£12.95 to £22.95 Cover Charge)
Dinner
Marco Pierre White's select Ocean Grill midship of deck 8 by the atrium opens for a candlelit dinner, with steak and seafood on the menu, from 6.00pm to 9.30pm. Reservations can be made or alternatively guests can walk in for a table.
Cover charges (as listed below) apply and vary depending upon the length of the cruise with some items incurring an additional charge from £3.50 to £6.00.
8+ day cruise £12.95 per person
3-7 days £17.95 per person
1-2 days £22.95 per person
Additional charge items from £3.50 to £6.00
The menus comprises of Starters, Fish & Seafood, Steaks, Specialities, Side Orders and Desserts; examples some of which are listed below:
STARTERS
Prawn Cocktail
Potted Duck Rillette
Twice-Baked Cheese Soufflé
Deep-Fried Soft Shell Blue Crab
FISH & SEAFOOD
Grilled Loch Duart Salmon Supreme
North Atlantic Cod Filled in Cider Batter
Grilled Lobster
STEAKS
Rib Eye 6oz Steak with Garlic Prawns
8oz Sirloin Steak
6oz Fillet Steak
16os T-Bone Steak (£5.50 additional charge)
Chateaubraid of Beef with Madeira Jus for two people (£6.00 per person additional charge)
SPECIALITIES
Bresse Chicken Coq au Vin
Salt Marsh Lamb Rack
Morel Mushroom and Truffle Risotto
Wild Boar Burger
SIDE ORDERS
Buttered French Beans with Shallots
Mixed Green Leaf Salad with Herbs
Roasted Vegetables
New Potatoes
Tomato and Red Onion Salad
DESSERTS
Apple Tart Tatin
Popping Candy Black Forest Mille-Feuille
Eton Mess with Shortbread
Sherry Trifle
Trio of Mini Crème Brûlée
Cheese Plate
Cover charges (as listed below) apply and vary depending upon the length of the cruise with some items incurring an additional charge from £3.50 to £6.00.
8+ day cruise £12.95 per person
3-7 days £17.95 per person
1-2 days £22.95 per person
Additional charge items from £3.50 to £6.00
The menus comprises of Starters, Fish & Seafood, Steaks, Specialities, Side Orders and Desserts; examples some of which are listed below:
STARTERS
Prawn Cocktail
Potted Duck Rillette
Twice-Baked Cheese Soufflé
Deep-Fried Soft Shell Blue Crab
FISH & SEAFOOD
Grilled Loch Duart Salmon Supreme
North Atlantic Cod Filled in Cider Batter
Grilled Lobster
STEAKS
Rib Eye 6oz Steak with Garlic Prawns
8oz Sirloin Steak
6oz Fillet Steak
16os T-Bone Steak (£5.50 additional charge)
Chateaubraid of Beef with Madeira Jus for two people (£6.00 per person additional charge)
SPECIALITIES
Bresse Chicken Coq au Vin
Salt Marsh Lamb Rack
Morel Mushroom and Truffle Risotto
Wild Boar Burger
SIDE ORDERS
Buttered French Beans with Shallots
Mixed Green Leaf Salad with Herbs
Roasted Vegetables
New Potatoes
Tomato and Red Onion Salad
DESSERTS
Apple Tart Tatin
Popping Candy Black Forest Mille-Feuille
Eton Mess with Shortbread
Sherry Trifle
Trio of Mini Crème Brûlée
Cheese Plate

Room Service
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
24 hour room service is provided on board the ship and can be ordered over the phone or on the door hanger located in state rooms for breakfast where guests tick what they require and a time slot for when they want breakfast to be delivered.
Most items are complimentary whilst a few select dishes attract a small charge.
Continental Breakfast is served from 7.00am to 11.00am (excluding disembarkation day) with a selection of fruit juices, yoghurts, fruit compotes, cold meats and cheeses, fresh pastries, Danish pastries, croissants, pain au chocolate and muffins to chose from.
Available from 11.00am to 11.00pm, guests can select from items ranging from pizza, baguettes and sandwiches (served with crisps), soup of the day, melon, spaghetti Bolognese, poached salmon and grilled quorn and beetroot on toasted ciabatta to salads and desserts such as apple pie, and fruit salad. Examples of additional charge items include Chicken and Bacon Sandwich (£1.50), Prawn Salad (£1.75), Smoked Salmon with bread and butter (£2.00), Multi Deck Burger and fries (£3.95) and Rich Chocolate Torte (£1.00)
Throughout the night (between 11.00pm and 7.00am) a complimentary selection of baguettes and sandwiches such as roast beef with red onions and horseradish or baked ham with tomatoes and lettuce, or Croque Monsieur (Pan fried Ham with Gruyere Cheese for £1.50) are served.
Most items are complimentary whilst a few select dishes attract a small charge.
Continental Breakfast is served from 7.00am to 11.00am (excluding disembarkation day) with a selection of fruit juices, yoghurts, fruit compotes, cold meats and cheeses, fresh pastries, Danish pastries, croissants, pain au chocolate and muffins to chose from.
Available from 11.00am to 11.00pm, guests can select from items ranging from pizza, baguettes and sandwiches (served with crisps), soup of the day, melon, spaghetti Bolognese, poached salmon and grilled quorn and beetroot on toasted ciabatta to salads and desserts such as apple pie, and fruit salad. Examples of additional charge items include Chicken and Bacon Sandwich (£1.50), Prawn Salad (£1.75), Smoked Salmon with bread and butter (£2.00), Multi Deck Burger and fries (£3.95) and Rich Chocolate Torte (£1.00)
Throughout the night (between 11.00pm and 7.00am) a complimentary selection of baguettes and sandwiches such as roast beef with red onions and horseradish or baked ham with tomatoes and lettuce, or Croque Monsieur (Pan fried Ham with Gruyere Cheese for £1.50) are served.

Tiffany’s
Tiffany’s (forward of deck 8) serves a light breakfast from 8.00am to 11.00am with light bites served from 11.30am to 3.00pm ranging from soup and sandwiches to salads and desserts such as banoffee pie and milk chocolate pots.

Sorrento
Select Dining Venue (£5.00 to £10.00 Cover Charge)
Dinner
Sorrento aft of deck 12 with views looking out over the wake of the ship is Oriana’s relaxed Italian waiter service restaurant serving a variety of Italian specialities from bruschetta and pasta to risottos, served with a selection of Italian wines. With reservations recommended, the select restaurant opens for dinner from 6.30pm to 9.30pm.
Charges (listed below) are dependent upon the length of the cruise with some items also attracting an additional charge from £4.95 to £9.50 per item.
8+ day cruise £5.00 per person
3-7 days £7.50 per person
1-2 days £10.00 per person
The menu is a four course menu comprising of Antipasti, Secondi, Pizza and Pasta, and Dolci, with examples of dishes available listed below.
ANTIPASTI
Buffalo Mozzarella with cherry tomatoes and basil leaves
Italian Minestrone Soup
Deep Fried Calamari
Prosciutto with Melon
Bruschetta
Oven Baked Mushrooms
SECONDI
Lasagne
Scaloppine Milanese
Pan fried Sea Bass with Tiger Prawns
Pan Fried Chicken breast in Parma Ham
Risotto
PIZZA & PASTA
Spaghetti or Penne with choice of Bolognese, Carbonara, Marinara or al Pomodoro sauce
Pizza of the Day
(Pizza and Pasta available as either a starter or main course)
DOLCI
Selection of Italian Desserts from the trolley
Gelati (Strawberry & Clotted Cream, Chocolate Truffle, Vanilla or Cappuccino
SPECIALS
Pan Fried Jumbo King Prawns in Garlic Butter & Brandy (£4.95)
Cook your own Fillet of Beef on Lava Rock (£6.50)
Grilled Lobster Tail, Scallops, Tiger Prawns, Calamari and Salmon (£9.50)
Hot Pineapple & Rum Sizzler plate with Clotted Cream (£3.50)
Charges (listed below) are dependent upon the length of the cruise with some items also attracting an additional charge from £4.95 to £9.50 per item.
8+ day cruise £5.00 per person
3-7 days £7.50 per person
1-2 days £10.00 per person
The menu is a four course menu comprising of Antipasti, Secondi, Pizza and Pasta, and Dolci, with examples of dishes available listed below.
ANTIPASTI
Buffalo Mozzarella with cherry tomatoes and basil leaves
Italian Minestrone Soup
Deep Fried Calamari
Prosciutto with Melon
Bruschetta
Oven Baked Mushrooms
SECONDI
Lasagne
Scaloppine Milanese
Pan fried Sea Bass with Tiger Prawns
Pan Fried Chicken breast in Parma Ham
Risotto
PIZZA & PASTA
Spaghetti or Penne with choice of Bolognese, Carbonara, Marinara or al Pomodoro sauce
Pizza of the Day
(Pizza and Pasta available as either a starter or main course)
DOLCI
Selection of Italian Desserts from the trolley
Gelati (Strawberry & Clotted Cream, Chocolate Truffle, Vanilla or Cappuccino
SPECIALS
Pan Fried Jumbo King Prawns in Garlic Butter & Brandy (£4.95)
Cook your own Fillet of Beef on Lava Rock (£6.50)
Grilled Lobster Tail, Scallops, Tiger Prawns, Calamari and Salmon (£9.50)
Hot Pineapple & Rum Sizzler plate with Clotted Cream (£3.50)