What happened to P and O Oceana?
P&O Cruises has announced it is selling one of its oldest vessels, Oceana. The Southampton-based company said the ship, which was built 20 years ago, has a buyer and will leave its fleet this month. P&O Cruises has suspended all sailings until mid-October because of the coronavirus restrictions.
Do P&O still have the Oceana?
Sadly Oceana has left the P&O Cruises fleet. Whilst we will all miss Oceana, her departure allows us to focus on our remaining ships and the delivery of Iona, followed by Iona’s sister ship scheduled for 2022.
Why did P&O sell Oceana?
The company decided to sell the ship due to the ongoing global Covid-19 pandemic, which has suspended cruise ship sailings around the world due to health and travel restrictions.
Who bought P&O Oceana?
Seajets
Greek ropax operator Seajets is new owner of Oceana, renamed Queen of the Oceans. Greece’s ropax operator Seajets has entered the over-night cruise sector, purchasing former P&O Cruises’ Oceana, with the ship delivered in Patras yesterday.
How big are Oceania ships?
Oceania cruise ships with a capacity of 684 guests are designed with nine decks, a length of 593.7 feet and a beam of 83.5 feet. Smaller ships provide greater freedom in entering boutique ports while providing more intimate spaces on board.
Who has bought Oriana from P&O?
The new owner of Oriana is a joint venture company between China Travel Service (CTS) and China Ocean Shipping Group Company (Cosco), which recently purchased the 1995-built vessel from P&O Cruises. The 1,818 lower berth ship will depart from P&O Cruises next August.
What ships are P and O selling?
P&O Cruises has confirmed its selling its cruise ship Oceana, to “fit in with future plans” in a world post-Covid-19. The cruise ship has been in P&O’s fleet since 2002, having formerly sailed under Princess Cruises as Ocean Princess.
Is Oceania owned by Carnival?
Both Carnival Corporation and RCCL are public corporation with shares traded on the stock exchanges. The third largest cruise line is Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (“NCLH”). Within its Prestige Holdings subsidiary, NCHL owns the luxury brands Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
What’s the name of the new P & O cruise ship?
The cruise firm has Iona, a new 180,000-ton ship, due to come into service this year and a similar ship has been confirmed for 2022. P&O Cruises has suspended all sailings until mid-October because of the coronavirus restrictions.
Is the Oceana still in the P & O fleet?
Sadly Oceana has left the P&O Cruises fleet. We’re sorry for the disappointment this will cause. Whilst we will all miss Oceana, her departure allows us to focus on our remaining ships and the delivery of Iona, followed by Iona’s sister ship scheduled for 2022.
Is the Oceana going to be sold off?
P&O Cruises has announced it is selling one of its oldest vessels, Oceana. The Southampton-based company said the ship, which was built 20 years ago, has a buyer and will leave its fleet this month. The cruise firm has Iona, a new 180,000-ton ship, due to come into service this year and a similar ship has been confirmed for 2022.
Why is P & O Cruises suspending all sailings?
P&O Cruises has suspended all sailings until mid-October because of the coronavirus restrictions. President Paul Ludlow said: “During this pause in our operations we need to fit the fleet for the future and ensure we have the right mix of ships once we resume sailing.”