We decided on a 2 week fly/cruise on Oceana having cruised previously on this ship and the ports of call were interesting.

The good points of the cruise were the ease of embarkation and disembarkation, service from dining,bar and cabin staff were excellent. This was our first time Freedom dining and we enjoyed the flexibility it gave us. The food menu in the main dining rooms was adequate without being particularly inspiring and generally the meat and fish were slightly over cooked. The beds in the cabin (A deck balcony)were comfortable and cabin generally tidy. The Plaza buffet dining was ok when you caught at time away from rush hour.

The above plus points were cancelled out by the general condition of the ship. Our toilet/shower cubicle flooded twice and only prompt action in summoning the cabin steward prevented a worse outcome. Both incidents required the services of the plumbers, however no explanation of the cause was given leaving us on tenterhooks each time the loo was flushed. No apology or explanation was forthcoming from P&O staff. Water drips from the ceiling in the A deck corridors were a regular occurrence. Read more