Oceana

Overview

Oceana was originally Princess Cruises' Ocean Princess, but was transferred to P&O in 2003 and has sailed since then as one of their family-friendly ships. Although she retains her original layout and fixtures, the decor has been refined to suit the tastes of British passengers. The delicate circular staircase in the four-deck-high atrium seems to float above the palm trees below. Easy on the eyes and the senses, indoor decor is pleasant, with intimate spaces creating the illusion of a much smaller ship. Main public rooms are on a vertical arrangement on four lower decks, with cabins located forward and aft. A nice touch is that the casino is positioned out of the way of lounges and dining rooms, so there's little need for most passengers, especially children, to pass through unless they intend to gamble. A sports court is in the funnel, offering tennis, soccer, and basketball, as well as Ping-Pong tables, golf nets, and a golf simulator with limited operating hours.