Oriana

Oriana has become one of Britain's most popular cruise ships, following her launch by HM the Queen in 1995. Known as a ship which displays timeless style, Oriana is ideally suited to the sophisticated and experienced traveller who isn’t totally wedded to gourmet cuisine. The décor is superb, featuring elegant furniture, wonderful carpets and flooring and rooms that don’t echo with ambient noise. She has been specifically designed to suit British tastes and the cultural heritage of this traditional-style vessel runs through it like the wording in a stick of rock. Following a multi-million facelift in 2011, Oriana was launched as an adult-only ship and the original offering was enhanced rather than radically altered. The refurbishment saw the addition of 27 new cabins, including balconies and singles, in place of the previous children's area, a refreshed spa and a new seating area where the children's pool used to be. Other changes included the addition of new restaurants.

These new dining options include Marco Pierre White’s Ocean Grill restaurant, which replaced fellow celebrity chef Gary Rhodes’ dining venue, and the Italian-themed Sorrento restaurant. The latter specialises in all things Italian with novel dishes such as the ‘cook your own' fillet of beef, which is brought to the table on a sizzling slab of Italian lava rock and you leave the meat in situ until it's done to your liking. You can also enjoy the Mediterranean styled Al Fresco and Oriana's special Club Dining experience in the Peninsular or Oriental restaurants, where you'll make new friends as you recount all the fun you've had during the day.

Of course, holidays should be about relaxing and Oriana is the perfect place to do so with the beautiful Oasis Spa and salon. The salon features Elemis products and a good selection of beauty and pampering treatments, including more specialist therapies such as Ayurveda and acupuncture. Along with the usual sauna and other facilities the spa also has two cosy thermal loungers, installed as part of the 2011 refit. However, if you prefer to be a little more active whilst on holiday, you’ll find a state of the art gym onboard. The L-shaped gym is surprisingly big with a fleet of modern high-tech cross trainers, running and rowing machines, free weights and other fitness equipment. As well as the deck walking and jogging track, play a game of shuffleboard, deck tennis, five-a-side football or pad up in the cricket nets and practice your cover drives.

Evening entertainment options include pianists tickling the ivories in the glass-roofed Tiffany Lounge and more lively music in the Lord's Tavern sports pub. One of the stand-out features onboard Oriana is her Crow’s Nest bar, which is the perfect spot to watch the passing scenery at sunset and enjoy a cocktail or two. You can also pick up a new-release movie in Chaplin's Cinema, take in a show, listen to live music or see if Lady Luck is on your side in the Monte Carlo Club Casino.