Oceana Review
Rating by category
Additional details
Having done fourteen previous cruises with NCL, Royal Caribbean, MSC and Star Line this was the first venture onto P&O. It was with reasonable expectation following all the positive reviews on here.
The experience was a bit of a curate egg, excellent in parts and poor in others.
Before the main review it is worth giving a review on the medical service on board. Before we had sailed I managed to trip up a stair (also before consumption of alcohol). The result of the trip was a stabbing pain in right calf muscle and struggling to walk. Assisted by a member of staff we were directed to medical centre on deck four. We greeted by a nurse and after completion of a couple forms and initial assessment we were shown to a doctor. Who diagnosed a torn calf muscle. I was prescribed strong pain killers and anti-inflammatories. Told to rest leg (fortunately first day a sea day) and given a crutch. His bedside manner was excellent, with a sense of humour. I had two follow up appointment during the week (with impression if required more if necessary) to check progress. The cost was a very reasonable £70 for the consultations and crutch, with a further £10 for the tablets. I have every confidence that there is an excellent service available in even of a medical problem.
Cabin Review
Had a balcony cabin, c403, which is smaller than we have had on previous cruises but more than adequate, only one comfortable armchair and no sofa. There was plenty of hanging and storage space. The bathroom and shower could only be used by one person at time but was spotless clean and kept that way by our steward. Enclosed balcony had two comfortable chairs, which offers complete privacy although the sliding door was heavy and stiff. The flat screen TV offered limited channels but was sufficientOnly one available power point to plug electrical equipment in, English type socket. Tea and coffee making facilities in room. Great location right next to central lifts/staircase.