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Christened | 1995 April 6th (by Queen Elizabeth II) |
Entered service in 1995, Oriana is the longest-serving ship in P&O Cruises. At 69153 tons, she was one of the largest cruise ship in the world when built, but nowadays becomes the second smallest ship in the fleet. She was also the second ship in the history of P&O to bear the name Oriana (which was the nickname for Queen Elizabeth I), after the majestic SS Oriana that left P&O Cruises in 1986. This nicely designed ship resembles traditional ocean liners, having many amenities similar to the former Canberra. It has a elegant and timeless feeling, with much outdoor space, plus a broad Promenade and Lido Deck. The coexistence of classic features and modern facilities make Oriana one of the most popular ships dedicated to the British cruise market. In 2006, a refurbishment was taken place in Bremerhaven, Germany, which added one more restaurant to the ship. Some facilities were renovated, and all cabins received new furniture. Registry also changed from Britain (London) to Bermuda (Hamilton). Since 2011 November, Oriana became an adult-only ship after removing the children rooms. Oriana holds the Golden Cockerel as being the fastest ship in P&O current fleet, with a record of over 26 knots in trials. She sails in Europe (including the British Isles, Scandinavia, the Canary Islands, the Mediterranean) in summers, and often goes to the Caribbean in winters. World cruises are operated every year which typically last for around three months. |
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Entered Service | 1995 April 9th | ||
Builder | Meyer Werft, Papenburg (Germany) | ||
Original Cost | UK£200 million | ||
Registry | Hamilton, Bermuda | ||
Gross Tonnage | 69153 tons | ||
Length x Beam x Draft |
261.0 x 32.2 x 8.2 (m) 856.1 x 105.6 x 26.9 (ft) |
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Speed | 24 knots | ||
Passenger Decks | 11 | ||
Number of Cabins (Inside / Oceanview / Balcony) |
941 (331, 480, 130) | ||
Passengers (Standard Occupancy / Full Occupancy) |
1880 / 1980 | ||
Total Crew | 789 | ||
Navigation Officers | British | ||
IMO Number, Call Sign | 9050137, ZCDU9 | ||
Sister Ships | / | ||
History | 1995- : Oriana (P&O Cruises) |
(Unless otherwise specified, information about Oriana in this virtual ship tour was correct at the time of publishing after the author travelled on the ship in July 2010.)
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Deck 3 /
Deck 4 /
Deck 5 / Deck 6 /
Deck 7 /
Deck 8 /
Deck 9 / Deck 10 /
Deck 11 /
Deck 12 /
Deck 13 / Deck 14
Deck 3
Nearly all areas on
Deck 3 are crew-only, except the Tender Embarkation Platforms which are located
amidships. They can only be accessed from the midship staircase. At
ports where the ship is unable to dock at the quayside, passengers embark the
tenders here and are taken ashore.
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Tender Embarkation Platform |
Deck 4 (G Deck / Granada Deck)
The only facility on
Deck 4 is the Medical Centre. Besides the embarkation gangway is
sometimes located on this deck.
Medical Centre:
It is placed forward and can be reached from the forward staircase. During
consulting hours, the medical staff are available for consultation and charges
will be made.
Deck 5 (F Deck / Formosa Deck)
There are both inside
and outside passenger cabins on Deck 5. The front desk, Cruise Sales and
Loyalty Desk, and Garden Court are located amidships.
Garden Court:
It is the lowest level of the four-deck-high atrium with a soft waterfall
behind.
Reception Desk:
The Reception Desk is open 24 hours for all the general enquiries. Services such as foreign
exchange and postage are also provided.
Cruise Sales and Loyalty
Desk:
Located opposite to the Reception Desk, it is for passengers
to plan for their future sailings with P&O Cruises. The staff will also answer enquiries on the Peninsular Club,
which is the cruise line's loyalty club.
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Garden Court |
Reception Desk |
Cruise Sales and Loyalty Desk |
Deck 6 (E Deck / Ellora Deck)
Deck 6 consists of
inside and outside cabins, as well as the Queen's Court, Emporium, Knightsbridge
and two main dining rooms.
Queen's Court:
Surrounded by the shops, the Queen's Court is the second level of the atrium.
Sometimes promotion items from the Knightsbridge are sold here.
Emporium:
The Emporium in Queen's Court is the corner shop on Oriana, selling
books, postcards, stationeries, snacks as well as daily necessities.
Knightsbridge:
The Knightsbridge boutique has two levels, where the lower level is located on
Deck 6, next to the Emporium. It offers large variety of souvenirs and fashions.
Daily opening time is advertised in the ship's daily paper.
Queen's Court | Queen's Court | Emporium |
Knightsbridge | Knightsbridge | Launderette |
The Peninsular
Restaurant and The Oriental Restaurant:
Taking their names from the company (P&O, Peninsular and Oriental Steam
Company), the two formal dining rooms are located amidships (The Peninsular
Restaurant) and at the stern (The Oriental Restaurant) of Deck 6 respectively.
They are non-smoking and have tables for two, four, six or eight people. Only
the Peninsular Restaurant is open, without reservations, for breakfasts, lunches
and afternoon teas. In the evening both restaurants have two seatings for
dinners, at 18:30 and 20:30. The galley is situated between them. Guests dine in
the Oriental Restaurant should remember that the venue can only be reached from
the aft staircase.
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Ellora Deck Hallway (Mini Art Gallery) |
The Peninsular Restaurant |
The Peninsular Restaurant |
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Galley |
The Oriental Restaurant |
The Oriental Restaurant |
Deck 7 (Promenade Deck)
Deck 7 is the deck for
many public rooms, including the theatre, the lounge, a ballroom, several bars,
the casino, Photo Gallery and the Tours Office. The Promenade is also located on
this deck. There is a crew-only sports area with a small swimming pool at the very
forward end.
Theatre Royal:
Situated forward of Deck 7, the 674-seat Theatre Royal is the largest indoor
venue on the ship for performance. It is equipped with latest audio-visual
technology and individual air conditioning at each seat. Production shows and a
large variety of entertainment are performed here every night. It can
also be used for lectures and port talks.
Royal Court:
The third level of the atrium is named Royal Court. Sales
promotion is often held here.
Tours Office:
The Tours Office at the Royal Court is the counter for booking shore excursions.
Details of tours at each port of call can be found with the help of the shore
excursions team.
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Theatre Royal |
Theatre Royal |
Theatre Royal |
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Royal Court |
Atrium |
Tours Office |
Knightsbridge:
The upper level of the Knightsbridge boutique, on Deck 7 in the Royal Court, is
the shop selling duty-free items such as jewellery, perfumes and cosmetics.
Celebrations and Florist
Desk:
It is a counter in the Royal Court for ordering a range of gifts,
flowers, cards or celebration packages for various special occasions, such as
birthdays or anniversaries.
Anderson's:
The Anderson's is a lounge named after Arthur Anderson, the co-founder of the
Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company. The midship L-shaped room is
full of classical paintings and furniture to provide an atmosphere of a British
gentlemen's club.
Knightsbridge |
Knightsbridge |
Celebrations and Florist Desk |
Anderson's | Anderson's | Anderson's |
Monte Carlo Club:
The small casino on Oriana is located at the starboard
side of Deck 7. There are both slot machines and gaming tables, which provide
games such as Roulette, Blackjack, Poker. It is only open when the ship is in
international waters due to governments' regulations.
Harlequins:
Harlequins is the ballroom onboard and is at Deck 7 midships. It serves
as the dance floor for ballroom dancing in the evenings as well as disco dancing
at late nights. There is a small bar at its back.
Photo Gallery:
The hallway at the port side of Deck 7 aft, outside Lord's
Tavern, is the Photo Gallery. Passengers can purchase their own portraits
or photos of Oriana taken by the ship's photographers. Other photography items are also
sold here.
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Monte Carlo Club | Monte Carlo Club |
Promenade Deck Hallway |
Harlequins |
Harlequins |
Photo Gallery |
Lord's Tavern:
Lord's Tavern is a bar with sports theme, decorated with cricket
memorabilia. It is a place for singing karaoke, playing bingo or watching live
sports through satellite TV. There is also outside seating area at the starboard
side of the Promenade.
Pacific Lounge:
Located aft of Deck 7, the Pacific Lounge is another entertainment venue. It is
smaller than Theatre Royal but is multi-functional. In the daytime it acts as a
place for various enrichment classes, while cabaret or comedy shows are featured
at night. The Captain's Gala Party is also held here.
Promenade:
Made of teakwood floor, the wide Promenade wraps around the entire ship with
lots of deck chairs for passengers' relaxation. One circuit of it is 485 metres.
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Lord's Tavern |
Lord's Tavern |
Promenade |
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Pacific Lounge |
Pacific Lounge | Crew Sports Area |
Deck 8 (D Deck / Devanha Deck)
The forward and aft end of Deck
8 are passenger cabins, and various public rooms occupy the rest of the deck.
From bow to stern, there are the top level of the atrium, a bar, an alternative
restaurant, the Library, card room, cinema, Art Gallery and the Terrace Pool.
Tiffany Court:
It is the highest level of the atrium, with its top fitted with a
dome of Tiffany glass. Bounded by the Tiffany's Bar and the Curzon Room, the
melody from piano creates an elegant atmosphere that makes Tiffany Court to be
one of the best place to take formal portraits on the ship.
Tiffany's Bar:
Positioned at the forward section of Deck 8, Tiffany's Bar is famous
for its chocolates and speciality coffees and is a popular place for a
pre-dinner drink.
Oriana Rhodes at the
Curzon Room:
After Oriana's refurbishment in 2006, the original
Curzon Room becomes "Oriana Rhodes at the Curzon Room". It is an alternative
restaurant that offers contemporary British cuisine and is created by the
celebrity chef Gary Rhodes.
[Since 2011 November, the restaurant was renamed Ocean Grill at the Curzon Room which is
endorsed by world-renowned restaurateur Marco Pierre White. Reservations are
required and a cover charge applies.]
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Tiffany Court |
Tiffany Court |
Atrium |
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Tiffany's Bar |
Oriana Rhodes at the Curzon Room [before 2011] |
Oriana Rhodes at the Curzon Room [before 2011] |
Crichton's:
Named after former P&O director Sir Andrew Crichton, this large
and quiet room at starboard side amidships is designated for board and
card games. Bridge tournaments and quizzes are often held here.
Library:
Next to the Crichton's is the Library, which contains wide range of
books that can be borrowed out. A librarian is on duty every day for assistance.
Daily sudoku and crosswords are also available.
The Thackeray Room:
Named after the 19th-century English novelist William Makepeace
Thackeray who was a former passenger of P&O in 1844, the refined Thackeray Room is
adjacent to the Library and is a good place for reading books or writing
postcards.
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Crichton's |
Library |
The Thackeray Room |
Chaplin's Cinema:
With nearly 200 seats, the aft Chaplin's Cinema shows different films
every day, from the latest blockbusters to old classics. Two figurines of
Charlie Chaplin, the well-known British comic actor, stand at the entrance. It also acts as a venue for lectures,
talks and port presentations.
Art Gallery:
The hallway at the port side of Deck 8 is the Art Gallery. Artworks in different styles are displayed and can be purchased through art
auctions. Another smaller Art Gallery is located on Deck 6, which is the hallway
outside the Peninsular Restaurant.
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Chaplin's Cinema |
Chaplin's Cinema |
Art Gallery |
The Reef Children's
Club (Outer
Space / Decibels / Peter Pan's):
A number of rooms at Deck 8 aft are specially designed for
children and teens. Outer Space is for those between 13 and 17 years old (called H2O),
Decibels for those between 9 and 12 (Scubas), Peter Pan's for those between 2
and 4 (Splashers) and between 5 and 8 (Surfers). They are open every day until as
late as 23:00. Children have their own daily
activities and events onboard which is known as "The Reef". Computer games are also provided.
[As Oriana was converted into an adult-only ship in late 2011, these rooms were
removed and became a number of passenger cabins.]
Children's Play Area and
Paddling Pool:
There are outdoor playing areas for children, positioned just
behind the children's rooms.
[These two features
were also removed in the refurbishment in 2011.]
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Outer Space [before 2011] |
Decibels [before 2011] |
Peter Pan's [before 2011] |
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Peter Pan's [before 2011] |
Children's Play Area [before 2011] |
Paddling Pool [before 2011] |
Terrace Pool:
The Terrace Pool is one of three swimming pools onboard.
Nestled at the stern of Deck 8, it allows swimmers to enjoy the beautiful view of Oriana's
aft tiered
decks.
Splash Bar:
The Splash Bar next to the Terrace Pool is a bar offering
refreshing ice creams and soft drinks.
Terrace Pool and Whirlpool Spa | Terrace Pool | Splash Bar |
Deck 9 (C Deck / Canberra Deck)
Deck 9 is a deck with
inside and oceanview cabins. At the stern there is the view of the Terrace Pool,
and a small observation area can be found at the forward end.
Inside Cabins:
Inside Cabins (150 square feet) are located on Deck 5, Deck 6, Deck 8, Deck 9,
Deck 10 and Deck 11. Each room has two lower beds, bathroom with shower and
water closet, corner sofa, chair and table, vanity or writing desk, wardrobe and
drawer space, air-conditioning, television, radio, telephone, hairdryer, safe,
refrigerator, tea or coffee making facilities, mineral water on arrival,
luxurious pamper pack, and daily steward service.
Outside Cabins:
Outside Cabins (150 square
feet) are located on Deck 5, Deck 6, Deck 8, Deck 9, Deck 10 and Deck 11. Each
room has all the facilities and items same as those in an Inside Cabin, and also
a picture window or a porthole instead of a picture mirror. In addition to
above, each Deluxe Outside Cabin on Deck 9 even has lounge area with sofa and a
bathtub in bathroom.
Launderettes:
The free-of-charge Launderettes are for passengers' use. They are
located at Deck 6 forward, Deck 9 aft and Deck 11 midships. Detergents, fabric
softeners, irons and ironing boards are provided.
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Inside Cabin |
Observation Area |
Canberra Deck Forward Staircase |
Terrace Pool View | Terrace Pool View | Launderette |
Deck 10 (B Deck / Britannia Deck)
Deck 10 is the only
deck with Suites, Mini-Suites and balcony cabins. At the stern there is the
outdoor area, and a wedding chapel is located at the
forward end.
Deluxe Balcony Cabins:
In addition to all the furniture and facilities that Deluxe Outside Cabins have,
Deluxe Balcony Cabins (250 square feet) also have floor-to-ceiling sliding glass
doors leading to balcony with table and reclining chairs, as well as atlas and
binoculars in the room. They can be found on Deck 10 only.
Mini-Suites:
Sixteen Mini-Suites (368 square feet) are located midships of Deck 10. Additional
features include bathroom with whirlpool bath, lounge area with sofa, armchairs
and table, coffee machine, DVD player, bathrobe and slippers, iron and ironing board, trouser
press, magazine and newspaper selection upon arrival, fruit basket, flowers,
champagne and chocolate on arrival, and also daily canapés. Eight Mini-Suites at
port side are respectively named "Britannia" (B140), "Canton" (B142),
"Commonwealth" (B144), "Malwa" (B146), "Nepaul" (B156), "Strathaird" (B158),
"Tanjore" (B160) and "Vectis" (B162), whereas eight at starboard side are named
"Caledonia" (B141), "Ceylon" (B143), "Macedonia" (B145), "Mooltan" (B147),
"Ophir" (B157), "Stratheden" (B159), "Trident" (B161) and "Medina" (B163).
Suites:
Eight Suites (497 square feet) are located amidships of Deck 10.
Additional features include butler service, a separate bedroom, walk-in dressing
area, guest bathroom and a mini stereo. Suite guests also get
priority embarkation and their own lounge in the Southampton cruise terminal.
Four
Suites at port side are named "Chusan" (B148), "Hindostan" (B150), "Sunda"
(B152) and "William
Fawcett" (B154), while
four at
starboard side are named "Carthage" (B149), "Himalaya" (B151), "Nyanza" (B153)
and "Valetta" (B155).
Wedding Venue:
The Wedding Venue at forward of Deck 10 is the onboard chapel for
official marriage at sea or for renewal of vows. Wedding ceremonies are
conducted by the ship's Captain.
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Terrace Pool View |
Britannia Deck Hallway |
Britannia Deck Midship Staircase |
Deck 11 (A Deck / Arcadia Deck)
Deck 11 is the highest
deck with passenger cabins. The bridge is situated at the forward of this deck.
At the stern, the Terrace Pool can be overlooked.
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Terrace Pool View |
Arcadia Deck Aft Staircase |
Launderette |
Deck 12 (Lido Deck)
As the name suggests, Deck 12 is where the swimming pools are
located. The Riviera Pool and Crystal Pool can be found at midships. At the forward end
there are an alternative restaurant, the spa, gymnasium, tennis court and
outdoor observation area. A buffet restaurant and the Terrace Bar are at the
aft.
Oasis Spa:
Occupying the forward end of Deck 12, the Oasis Spa consists of a
beauty salon, several treatment rooms, an indoor whirlpool spa together with sauna rooms.
It offers an array of beauty and spa treatments to passengers for a modest fee.
Gymnasium:
Positioned at the starboard side of the Oasis Spa, the Gymnasium
has floor-to-ceiling windows and features a lot of health and fitness
facilities, as well as a large aerobics area. Many fitness classes including body toning, yoga,
mobility and stretch are also provided every day under the guidance from
certified instructors.
Deck Tennis:
An open-air mini tennis court is placed at Deck 12 forward. In
front of it is an observation area overlooking the bow of the ship.
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Oasis Spa |
Oasis Spa |
Oasis Spa (Oasis Salon) |
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Oasis Spa (Treatment Room) |
Oasis Spa (Whirlpool Spa) |
Gymnasium |
Gymnasium | Deck Tennis | Observation Area |
Al Fresco:
At the starboard side of Deck 12 forward, Al Fresco is another
informal restaurant other than The Conservatory. It is a pizzeria which offers
various pizzas and pastas as the speciality. It is open
for nearly 24 hours every day, from "early starter" in the morning, "day menu" in
the afternoon, to "light bites" in the evening and even "late snacks" at
midnight.
Riviera Pool:
The second swimming pool on Oriana is known as Riviera
Pool. Situated forward of the midship staircase, it is accompanied by two
whirlpool spas and a small performing stage. Numerous deck chairs around this
outdoor
pool make the area be popular with loungers.
Riviera Bar:
The Riviera Bar is just outside Al Fresco and opposite to the
Riviera Pool. It offers ice creams and drinks for passengers who sunbathe and
swim nearby.
Crystal Pool:
The Crystal Pool is another open-air swimming pool on Deck 12
which is
positioned outside The Conservatory. Deck chairs are placed on two sides for
sunbathing and relaxing.
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Al Fresco |
Riviera Pool |
Riviera Pool |
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Riviera Bar |
Crystal Pool |
Crystal Pool |
The Conservatory:
The Conservatory is a casual self-service buffet restaurant at
the aft end.
Normally it is open from 06:30 to 21:00 for continental
breakfast, full English breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. Each evening there is a special theme for the buffet
dinner, such as seafood, Italian, Indian and much more.
Terrace Grill:
At most evenings, the port side of The Conservatory becomes
Terrace Grill (in the past known as Le Jardin Bistro). It is a reservation-only
alternative restaurant that offers an informal dining experience in the relaxed
surroundings.
[Terrace Grill is
now renamed Sorrento which delivers Italian
dishes, in which a cover charge applies.]
Terrace Bar:
The outdoor area of The Conservatory situates the Terrace Bar. It
is a place that can overlook the tiered decks and enjoy the view of the ship's
wake.
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The Conservatory |
The Conservatory |
Terrace Grill (before 2011) |
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Terrace Bar |
Terrace Bar |
Terrace Pool View [before 2011] |
Deck 13 (Sun Deck)
Deck 13 is the highest deck that can be reached by elevators.
Indoor facilities include a lounge, a reading room and a computer room at the forward end. There are
also Golf Nets,
Football and Cricket Nets at midships, and the aft area for
shuffleboards and deck quoits.
The Crow's Nest:
The Crow's Nest is the name of the observation lounge on a number
of P&O ships, with no exception on Oriana. Situated high at the forward
of Deck 13, the lounge enjoys panoramic sea views in daytimes, while at nights
piano recitals are usually held here. There are two small stages and a dance
floor, and a model of Ranpura (a former P&O ship) is placed behind the
bar desk. Together with the Pacific Lounge on Deck 7, The Crow's Nest is another
venue for the Captain's Gala Party.
Medina Room:
Named after the early 20th century P&O ship Medina, the
Medina Room at the starboard side of Deck 13 forward is a room for reading and
writing. Small-scale lectures, talks or enrichment activities are also held
here.
Cyb@study:
Cyb@study is the Internet centre on Oriana and is located
at the port side, opposite to the Medina Room.
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The Crow's Nest |
The Crow's Nest |
The Crow's Nest |
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The Crow's Nest |
Medina Room |
Cyb@study |
Golf Nets & Football
and Cricket Nets:
They are located amidships on Deck 13, between the Riviera Pool
and the Crystal Pool, and are enclosed in nettings. Balls, rackets and golf
clubs are provided.
Shuffleboards and Deck
Quoits:
Area at Deck 13 aft under the funnel is reserved for shuffleboards and deck
quoits, two of the most popular activities on cruise ships.
Jogging Track:
The outdoor jogging track surrounds most area of the Sun Deck and
Lido Deck. It can overlook the two midship swimming pools, as well as the
Terrace Pool at the stern.
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Football and Cricket Nets |
Golf Nets |
Riviera Pool View |
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Crystal Pool View |
Shuffleboards and Deck Quoits |
Jogging Track |
Deck 14
(Observation Deck)
Deck 14 is the highest passenger deck with only the forward
section, accessible by the outdoor stairs from
Deck 13. At the forward end
is the fantastic view of the bow.
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Observation Deck |
Observation Deck |
Riviera Pool View |