Design and Construction
P&O had wanted the new Oriana to have been built in the United Kingdom, but unfortunately there were no British shipyards left capable of completing such an order so P&O Cruises were forced to look overseas.
One of her main designers, Robert Tillberg, spent a considerable amount of the time on board SS Canberra investigating the needs of British passengers and including as many features of Canberra possible into Oriana's design. The Oriana's single funnel is designed to have a resemblance to Canberra's twin funnels. She has a single deck of balconies reserved for suites, mini suites and staterooms to cater for the growing desire for balconies on board.
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