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AURORA

This new traditional British cruise ship is newly built and well equipped. The focal point is the five deck high atrium leading to a wide variety of facilities. Children and families are well provided. Passengers on the Aurora tend to be older outside of summer holidays and mainly British. When all cabins have double occupancy, the ship provides a space ratio of 40.5 tons per passenger and a crew to passenger ratio of one for every 2.2 passengers. At full capacity the space ratio is 39 tons per passenger and the crew ratio is one to 2.3 passengers. There is plenty of open deck space for sunbathers and a wraparound promenade deck. A library offers internet access. The main entertainment lounge (Limelight Theatre) provides west end style shows and the Curzon Theatre has musicals and cabaret. Wheelchair access is very good. There is a fully supervised children's and teens clubs offering discos, parties, competitions, games arcade, computers and outdoor pool with games.

ARTEMIS

The Artemis is a handsome child-free ship that offers an intimate, small ship feel yet features large, spacious public rooms with a pleasing dcor and all outside cabins. Passengers on the Artemis tend to be older outside of summer holidays and mainly British. All the cabins on the Artemis are outside, comfortable and well equipped. They have a bath with shower, fridge, safe, TV, telephone and hairdryer. There is plenty of outdoor deck space on the Artemis and the wrap around teak promenade deck is good for sunbathers. There are two small pools and a further two splash pools, table tennis, shuffle board, gym, and aerobics, and an extensive spa featuring many therapies. The elegant non smoking Coral Dining Room is on a low deck and serves reasonably good food. Informal dining is available in The Conservatory buffet court, which is 24 hour and contains a Pizzeria. The entertainment is provided in the International Lounge, Festival Theatre and Starlights Night Club. The Horizon lounge is set around the funnel base with fine views and is quiet during the day. There are laptop computers available for internet access. Dress code on the Artemis is casual and comfortable during the day. Evenings range from smart casual (shirt & slacks) to semi formal (jacket & tie for gentlemen and casual elegance for ladies). Formal eveinings require a suit or dinner jacket for men and a cocktail dress for ladies.

ARCADIA

The Arcadia is a contemporary new adults only ship providing a British cruise experience in modern surroundings. The spacious public rooms and sea facing glass walled elevators are impressive. Passengers on the Arcadia tend to be older outside of summer holidays and mainly British. Two thirds of the cabins on the Arcadia have a balcony and all are tastefully decorated and well equipped. All of the outside cabins have a bath except the Mini suites and suites have a jacuzzi bath. There are two pools, one covered by a retractable glass dome, and a therapeutic hydro pool. The extensive spa is well equipped. The two deck Meridian Restaurant is the largest dining option alongside the gourmet L'Epicure and The Orchid offering a fusion of oriental cuisine.The Belvedere is a 24 hour self serve food court. Entertainment is provided in the 3 tier Palladium Theatre, the Globe show lounge and Electra disco. There is the Monte Carlo Casino and Electra Nightclub. Dress code on the Arcadia is casual and comfortable during the day. Evenings range from smart casual (shirt & slacks) to semi formal (jacket & tie for gentlemen and casual elegance for ladies). Formal eveinings require a suit or dinner jacket for men and a cocktail dress for ladies.

OCEANA

This large but nicely profiled cruise ship has a warm intimate feel yet a wide range of spacious public rooms. The four deck high atrium lobby and the use of a lot of glass on the upper decks provides light and space to the ship interiors. Passengers on the Oceana tend to be older outside of summer holidays and mainly British. When all cabins have double occupancy, the ship provides a space ratio of 38.2 tons per passenger and a crew to passenger ratio of one for every 2.2 passengers. At full capacity the space ratio is 33.9 tons per passenger and the crew ratio is one to 2.5 passengers. Contained within the sheltered aft base of the funnel is deck tennis, sports court for football & cricket, basketball and volleyball. The glass walled health spa comprises of aerobics and gym. Two of the four pools are rather small Wheelchair access is very good. There is a fully supervised children's and teens clubs offering discos, parties, competitions, games arcade, computers and outdoor pool with games.

ORIANA

This speedy elegant cruise ship is designed for long distance cruising. It has a well designed and welcoming interior with a four deck high atrium with waterfall topped by a dome of Tiffany glass. Passengers on the Oriana tend to be older outside of summer holidays and mainly British. When all cabins have double occupancy, the ship provides a space ratio of 46.4 tons per passenger and a crew to passenger ratio of one for every 1.9 passengers. At full capacity the space ratio is 35.8 tons per passenger and the crew ratio is one to 2.4 passengers. The Peninsular (midships) and Oriental (aft) dining rooms offer good British cuisine with attentive service. Alternative dining is available in the Conservatory Caf (sometimes Indian cuisine) and the Al Fresco Wheelchair access is good. There is a fully supervised children's and teens clubs offering discos, parties, competitions, games arcade, computers and outdoor pool with games Pizzeria.

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