Oriana, Baltic X216 ex Southampton Return
[Ship: Oriana]
14 Night Cruise sailing from Southampton roundtrip aboard Oriana.
Duration & Cruise Type:
14 day
14 Night Cruise sailing from Southampton roundtrip aboard Oriana.
Authentic yet modern, Oriana is a great cruise ship for all ages. Teak decks. A tiered stern. And art deco style interiors. Her design helps create an atmosphere that epitomises the romance of cruise travel. Whilst her entertainment ranges from shows to a spa, gym and cyb@study.
Those who sail on Oriana, fall in love with her. Many of her venues becoming firm favourites. Live sporting events in the Lord's Tavern. Coffee and chocolates in Tiffany's. Musicals in the Theatre Royal. Pre-dinner drinks in the Crow's Nest. Latenights in Harlequins. These are just some of her signature experiences.
Oriana also offers dining to suit your every mood. You can savour fine cuisine in one of her main restaurants. Opt for a bistro style menu in the Terrace Grill. Or sample the contemporary British dishes of Gary Rhodes in Oriana Rhodes.
About the Cruise:
This 14-night cruise on board Oriana takes you to the beautiful cities of Kristiansand, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, St Petersburg, Tallinn, Klaipeda and Oslo.
Fascinating Kristiansand is a renaissance city with beaches, superb scenery and one of Norway's largest open-air museums, while Copenhagen offers you the fairytale Tivoli Gardens, where you can soar above the cityscape in a suspended hot air balloon, and Kronberg Castle.
Stockholm, often called the 'Venice of the North', spans 14 separate islands and myriad small islets. Next stop is Helsinki boasting stunning architecture and luscious parks. St Petersburg is Russia at its most flamboyant, and with two full days, you can seek out its many attractions including Catherine the Great's Palace and the Hermitage Museum.
Tallinn, with its fascinating mix of architectural styles; Klaipeda's unique and alluring old town; and Oslo, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and rolling green hills, complete your ports of call.
About Kristiansand
Norways most southerly city and cruise port Kristiansand is also its sunniest. Kristiansand cruises offer beaches, superb scenery, fascinating history and range of attractions, all which makes Kristiansand cruises a big hit as well as being the most popular holiday spot for Norwegians.
Cruises to Kristiansand bring visitors into a renaissance city founded in 1641, with the history laid out in one of Norways largest open-air museums - Vest Agder. It is also apparent in the 17th century Christiansholm Fortress and the rows of attractive old wooden houses in the city centre.
After visiting Kristiansand, your cruise tour will take you just outside the city to explore the 960-year-old Oddernes Church and the Kristiansand Cannon Museum, with the world's second largest gun. Other tours take in a recreated Bronze Age settlement with its own fertility maze and the Setesdalsbanen Vintage Steam Railway.
About Helsinki
Surrounded by the sea and its own archipelago, Helsinki, the Finnish capital, retains its nautical feel with many sailing events during the summer. Exploring the fascinating sights of Helsinki, cruise passengers will discover the city is also the country's main cultural focus, offering dance, ballet, opera, and other festivals.
The striking onion-shaped cupolas of the Uspensky Cathedral (modelled on the one in Odessa) are just one example of the Soviet influence on a country which achieved independence less than 100 years ago. Highlights of cruises to Helsinki also include some of the traditional Finnish building in the Senate Square and the North Harbour.
Helsinki is a compact city - 'a pocket-sized metropolis', as it was once described - so it is easy to get around, especially in the historical centre. Or you can take the touring 'pub tram' and drink in the views, including the colourful flower market near the harbourfront.
After months of dark, cold winter, it is hardly surprising that the Finns pull out all the stops to celebrate the genuine warmth of their summers with outdoor events all around the city such as the Coming of Spring, Midsummer, the Helsinki Festival, and the Annual Night of the Arts.
About Tallinn
Estonia's cruise port Tallinn is also a fascinating medieval capital. This multi-faceted jewel of a city and its architecture - a legacy of Teutonic, Polish and Russian rule - will have your eyes on stalks. From the spectacular onion domes of the Nevski Russian Orthodox Cathedral to the Baroque Toompea Castle (home of the Estonian Parliament) and the elaborate Gothic façade of the 13th century Raekoda, Europe's oldest town hall, all can be explored from our Talinn cruises.
Another highlight of a Talinn cruise is the magnificent St Mary's Cathedral, with its display of more than 100 coats of arms - but do take time out just to stroll the winding streets and cobbled squares of the city's atmospheric old town, where you will find exquisite amber jewellery, fine lacework and gorgeous woollen jackets at bargain prices.
Visit the workshops in Catherine's Passage to watch artisans creating leatherwork, jewellery and ceramics, or simply retire to a pavement cafe and relax while enjoying alfresco performances from brass bands, string quartets and strolling players.
About Oslo
Ships sail along the tranquil Nordfjord to reach the Norwegian cruise port and capital Oslo; a spectacular city surrounded by snow-capped mountains and rolling green hills, it was founded in 1050 and has been Norway's capital since the end of the 11th century.
The modern city, an eclectic mix of ancient castles, frescoed 18th century houses, vast parks and glittering lakes, is a delight. Oslo cruise must-sees include the Viking House Museum with its display of 9th century longboats, the Munch-museet, which houses works by Edvard Munch, and the medieval Akershus Castle - a warren of secret passages, crypts, dungeons and magnificent halls.
Cruises to Oslo will also give you the opportunity to enjoy the traditional Norwegian cuisine. Near the castle, in Aker Brygge, you will find some of Norway's best restaurants serving classic dishes like fiskesuppe (fish soup), fenalar (cured leg of mutton) and multer med krem (cloudberries with cream). With such a variety of activities available for Oslo cruises make some time too for a stroll through verdant Frogner Park, home to more than 190 masterpieces by the famous sculptor Gustav Vigeland.
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Suite features:
Two lower beds convertible to a king-size bed
Bathroom with full-size jacuzzi bath, dual sink vanity unit, WC and separate shower
Wardrobes and drawer space
Dressing area
Butler service
Three seater sofa, two chairs and table
Vanity/writing desk
TV, DVD player and hi-fi
Safe, hairdryer and refrigerator
Tea/coffee making facilities
Direct dial telephone
Balcony with two loungers, two chairs and a table
Fully air-conditioned
Trouser press and ironing board
Suite features:
Two lower beds convertible to a king-size bed
Bathroom with jacuzzi bath, shower and WC
Separate sitting area with sofa, armchairs and table
Two double wardrobes and drawer space, trouser press and ironing board
Vanity/writing desk
TV, video and radio
Safe, hairdryer and refrigerator
Tea/coffee making facilities
Direct dial telephone
Floor to ceiling patio doors leading to balcony with two loungers and table
Fully air-conditioned
Staterooms feature:
Two lower beds convertible to a king-size bed
Bathroom with bath, shower and WC
Separate sitting area with sofa, chair and table
Two double wardrobes and drawer space
Vanity/writing desk
TV and radio
Safe, hairdryer and refrigerator
Tea/coffee making facilities
Direct dial telephone
Floor to ceiling patio doors leading to balcony with reclining chairs and table
Fully air-conditioned
Stateroom features:
Two lower beds convertible to a king-size bed
Bathroom with bath, shower and WC
Separate sitting area with sofa, chair and table
Two double wardrobes and drawer space
Vanity/writing desk
TV and radio
Safe, hairdryer and refrigerator
Tea/coffee making facilities
Direct dial telephone
Fully air-conditioned
Instead of balcony, cabin has large picture window
Stateroom features:
Two lower beds convertible to a king-size bed
Bathroom with bath, shower and WC or shower and WC
Wardrobes and drawer space
Two seater sofa and table
Vanity/writing desk
TV and radio
Safe, hairdryer and refrigerator
Tea/coffee making facilities
Direct dial telephone
Picture window (some on E and F deck have portholes)
Fully air-conditioned
Special features:
Two lower beds convertible to a king-size bed
Bathroom with bath, shower and WC or shower and WC
Wardrobes and drawer space
Two seater sofa and table
Vanity/writing desk
TV and radio
Safe, hairdryer and refrigerator
Tea/coffee making facilities
Direct dial telephone
Picture window (some on E and F deck have portholes)
Fully air-conditioned
Stateroom features:
Two lower beds and two upper pullman berths
Bathroom with bath and WC
Wardrobes and drawer space
Two seater corner sofa, chair and table
Vanity/writing desk
TV and radio
Safe, hairdryer and refrigerator
Tea/coffee making facilities
Direct dial telephone
Large picture mirror
Fully air-conditioned
Staterooms feature:
Two lower beds and two upper pullman berths
Bathroom with shower and WC
Wardrobes and drawer space
Two seater corner sofa, chair and table
Vanity/writing desk
TV and radio
Safe, hairdryer and refrigerator
Tea/coffee making facilities
Direct dial telephone
Large picture mirror
Fully air-conditioned