Ocean Village Ship Specifications and Itineraries

**Ally** · 07-07-2006, 03:53 PM

With the introduction of their second ship, Ocean Village are splitting the Med sailings and introducing more of them too...

7 night, 14 night and 14 night cruise/stay available on both ships

There are 4 itineraries -

Marinas & Medinas, Villas & Vineyards aboard Ocean Village 2, Temples & Tavernas and Olives & Ouzo aboard Ocean Village 1.

Dates:

Ocean Village 1 - departing Crete - Cruises throughout May to October

Ocean Village 2 - departing Majorca - Cruises throughout May to October

**Ally** · 07-07-2006, 03:53 PM

With the arrival of Ocean Village Two next April, the Carnival UK brand Ocean Village, has unveiled its biggest ever 148 page brochure covering the winter/summer 2006/2007 season.

The new ship will be based out of Palma on alternating weekly West Med itineraries whilst Ocean Village will be deployed in the eastern Med in summer 2007 based out of Heraklion, Crete.

On offer for the frist time are Ocean Village Two's inaugural cruise from Southampton to Palma on April 25, 2007 calling at Gibraltar, Cartagena and Barcelona before arriving in Majorca and Ocean Village's April 2007 transatlantic sailing from Barbados to Crete plus four new UK departure airports - Luton, Cardiff, East Midlands and Bournemouth - are featured for next summer.

The second ship to join the Ocean Village fleet, Ocean Village Two will offer all the signature features of the first ship with the addition of a 14,000 sq ft ocean-view Spa and Fitness complex (the largest afloat relative to the ship's size claims the line) and private balconies on 23% of all cabins.

New Eastern Med sailings for Ocean Village cover Temples and Tavernas sailings from Crete to Dubrovnik, Corfu, Cephalonia, Katakolon (for Olympia) and Athens before returning to Crete. The Olives and Ouzo itinerary visits Limassol, Rhodes, Ephesus in Turkey, Mykonos and Santorini before sailing back to Crete. New 'Stay and Cruise' options in Crete include a choice of three resorts - Stalis, Aghios Nikolaos and Hersonissos - plus a range of six 4-star hotels.

St Vincent has been added as a new Caribbean destination for Ocean Village's winter programme based out of Barbados.

Commenting on the new brochure Peter Shanks, md Ocean Village said, 'having published our 2007 Preview in April, we know we have a real hit on our hands with the new Eastern Mediterranean itineraries out of Crete - demand is wonderfully brisk!'

Available from June 5, the brochure offers savings of up to 45% off as well as a free cover-mounted DVD with preview clips of Ocean Village Two as well overview of the Ocean Village product.

**Ally** · 07-10-2006, 07:42 AM

For information regarding AidaBlu, which is joining OV as OV2, please see this link..

http://www.cruisingtalk.com/aidablu/...s-profile.html

Obviously some of her specifications will change after refit, but it does give an indication of what the ship (which is a twin to Regal Princess) is like.

**Ally** · 07-10-2006, 07:47 AM

The original Ocean Village specifications are as follows...

STATISTICS AND TECHNICAL DATA

Ship name Ocean Village
Engines 4 diesel electric
Country of Registry United Kingdom
Stabilisers 2 x fin type
Port of Registry London
Bow thrusters 2
Gross tonnage 63,500 tons
Stern thrusters 1
Length overall 247 metres (811 feet)
Crew 514
Breadth 32 metres (105 feet)
Draught (full) 8.2 metres (27 feet)
Service speed 21.5 knots
Passenger decks 11
Passengers 1,578 regular passenger capacity
1,856 maximum passenger capacity
Passenger space ratio 39.1 tons with regular passenger capacity
37.5 tons with maximum passenger capacity
Passenger cabins 801:
64 outside cabins with balcony,
552 outside cabins
Including 10 wheelchair
accessible,
185 inside cabins

PASSENGER FACILITIES

3-deck atrium

5 lounges

8 bars

Waterfront restaurant

Mediterranean style deck café

2 swimming pools

internet café

4 shops

4 Jacuzzis

The Marquee

Cinema

Health spa

Casino

Ocean view gym

Hair and beauty salon

Jogging track

Spa including sauna and massage

Children's paddling pool

Children's and teenagers' rooms

9 passenger lifts

Night nursery

Medical centre

Reception desk

Bistro restaurant

7,000 sq. m. of open deck space

**Ally** · 07-10-2006, 07:48 AM

Cabin info....

Stretch, sprawl, spread your stuff out...you've plenty of room to do what you like.

Ours are the largest, best-appointed cabins in their class. Even our standard rooms are a sizeable 188 sq. feet and 66 cabins feature a private balcony. Every room has as standard:

* en suite facilities
* its own dressing area
* TV
* fridge
* tea and coffee making facilities
* hair dryer
* safe
* basic bathroom toiletries
* towels provided for shower-room and subathing

The cabins are graded from AA to NN, with AA the largest, most luxurious and most conveniently located for the ship's facilities. Which cabin you choose depends on the kind of holiday you want. If you want to put your feet up and admire the view from you own private vantage point, go for an outside cabin - perhaps even one with a balcony. If you plan to spend all day pounding the streets and seeing the sights, only returning to sleep or change, then an inside cabin will do nicely.

**Ally** · 07-10-2006, 07:49 AM

Deckplan info can be found on this link...

http://www.oceanvillageholidays.co.u...?articleid=682

**Ally** · 07-10-2006, 07:50 AM

Whats on board...

Enjoy the newest, largest, best equipped ship in its class, with 50% more personal space than comparable ships and:

* over 75,300 sq.ft. of deck space
* spacious cabins
* eight bars
* four places to eat
* two swimming pools (one with swim-up bar)
* a kids centre
* cinema, casino and nightclub
* Ocean-view gym (with a full range of treadmills, rowing machines, weights and resistance equipment)
* 4 Jacuzzis
* Spa (including sauna, steam and massage rooms)
* Hair and Beauty Salon
* Jogging track
* Golf driving nets
* Lifestyle/fitness/yoga classes
* Table tennis, deck football and volleyball court
* Mountain bikes for use ashore (extra charge applies)

Nothing's compulsory aboard Ocean Village. If you don't fancy spending all day in town; no problem. There's more than enough to keep you occupied on and around the ship.

Want a quiet day? Then work on your tan, shop, email, swim or indulge in some serious pampering.

Prefer something a bit more strenuous? Work out in the gym, go jogging or head off on one of the ship's mountain bike trips.

With Ocean Village you pick and choose to get the balance of your holiday just right.

**Ally** · 07-10-2006, 07:51 AM

Dining...

Food to fulfil your fantasies...

* The main Waterfront Restaurant (buffet dining).
* The Plantation Restaurant (24-hour buffet dining).
* La Luna deck café (waiter service, extra charge at night - up to £10 per person).
* The Bistro (evenings only, waiter service, extra charge applies - up to £20 per person).

At the two main restaurants, Waterfront and Plantation, you'll find a great range of high quality buffet options available around the clock. The ship also boasts La Luna and The Bistro. By day, La Luna is an open-air deck café, while at night it offers poolside dining by starlight.

The Bistro is our gourmet dining experience. Endorsed by celebrity TV chef James Martin, who travels regularly onboard, it serves up a superb fusion menu of modern British and Mediterranean flavours.

Both The Bistro and La Luna have an extra charge at night and waiter service.

**Ally** · 07-10-2006, 07:51 AM

Entertainment...

With eight different bars, a club and the casino, the night's alive with possibilities...

* Head for the deck for a sunset barbeque.
* Visit the Marquee bar, featuring contemporary acrobatic shows, cabaret, live bands and stand-up comedy.
* Enjoy a recent release at the Movie Drome cinema.
* Chance your luck at the casino.
* Boogie down to the Bayside Nightclub.
* Relax with friends at one of the bars on board.

(Our contemporary circus performers will be passing on some of their secrets on board. Having seen their acrobatic feats during the evening, why not join a workshop to learn juggling, dive rolls or balancing acts the next day!)

BARS

* The Connexions Bar - a natural focal point in the centre of the ship.
* The Blue Bar - a contemporary-style bar looking out over the three-deck atrium one side and with ocean views the other.
* The Oval - the ship's pub.
* Charlie's Bar and Internet café - cappuccinos, espressos and e-mail.
* The Splash swim-up bar - beers and cocktails without leaving the water.
* The Sunweaver deck bar - cool off inside or relax in the sun.
* The Bayside Bar and nightclub, with occasional live TV sports coverage.
* The Marquee cabaret bar - one of the largest bars afloat.

**Ally** · 07-10-2006, 07:52 AM

For families...

It's not just the big kids who have all the fun on Ocean Village...

Aboard Ocean Village, families will be invited to an informal meeting at the start of the holiday where our Youth Team will explain all about the child facilities on board, the activities planned and the few restrictions on board (the Riviera Pool is open to everyone but it's adults only in the Crystal Pool/Splash bar for example).

Family facilities dedicated to the Original Ocean Village:

* Base Camp
* Children's tea
* Night Nursery
* Great Escapes
* Family swimming pool - the Riviera Pool