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21 July 2025

What happened to the P&O Cruises ship that sailed from Southampton for 20 years

Prior to being named Oceana and joining the P&O fleet in 2002, the ship entered service in 2000 as Ocean Princess for Princess Cruises. ...

9 April 2025

Remember iconic nightclubs Ikon and Diva? A look back at their glory days

Southampton nightlife was struck a major blow with the closure of Oceana in 2021 and the subsequent demolition of the Leisure World complex.

18 December 2024

Images show former Leisure World site transformed into ABP car park

Many residents in Southampton have fond memories of watching films at Odeon Cinema or drinking with friends at Oceana nightclub at the Leisure World complex in Southampton. ...

The Leisure World site is now a carpark for ABP

20 September 2024

When thousands turned out for Alesha Dixon, JLS, Tinchy Stryder and more

The Galaxy South Coast's Love Music Live event at Oceana was a night to remember, as thousands of ecstatic fans descended upon the venue to witness performances from some of the biggest names in music.

23 July 2024

The latest food hygiene ratings for Southampton restaurants and cafes

According to the Food Standards Agency website, the following ratings have been given to five restaurants, cafes or canteens: • Rated 5: Bond Dickinson at Oceana House, 39 - 49 Commercial Road, Southampton; rated on July 15 • Rated 5: Mettricks...

19 May 2024

Stark photos show demolition of Leisure World site

The site – which boasted a cinema, restaurants, and popular nightclub Oceana – has stood empty since 2020. Permission was granted to redevelop the site three years ago at a hefty cost of £250m.

Stark photos show the ongoing demolition of Leisure World in Southampton to make way for a new development

4 May 2024

Demolition begins as Leisure World site is torn down

Many Southampton residents have fond memories of watching films at Odeon cinema or taking to the dance floor at Oceana night club. ABP has said that the demolition of the site is expected to last for around three months.

The demolition teams have moved in on the Leisure World site

8 July 2020

Cancellations as cruise firm sells ship after 18 years of service

And now customers who were booked onto Oceana will face cancellations. Built in Italy, Oceana started with the company in 2002 and was named by the Princess Royal in 2003.

11 June 2021

A new lease of life for Oceana as club nights given new home in Southampton

Read more: Photographs of when Oceana Southampton opened in 2008 Chris Stark from Radio 1 pays tribute to Oceana Southampton Now the company is looking ahead as it moved Oceana's popular night events to their new home.

6 May 2003

Sisters to go global

The ceremony in Southampton docks to name the two P&O Cruise vessels, Oceana and Adonia, will have a potential worldwide audience of millions.

4 June 2021

Oceana Southampton set to close after 15 years

Owner of Southampton's Oceana seeks rescue deal Oceana owner Deltic Group 'could collapse', says report But now, in a Facebook post yesterday evening, Oceana Southampton said: "After 15 years of memories, today is both a sad and exciting...

2 May 2003

Oceana to make debut appearance

The Princess Royal will name Oceana while her daughter, Zara Phillips is to christen Adonia. Oceana is expected to be alongside the city's Western Docks by 6am before leaving again late afternoon for an inaugural 14-night cruise.

18 February 2003

Royal seal of approval for P&O's latest cruise ships

The Princess Royal will name Oceana while Zara will undertake the same ceremony for Adonia.

12 November 2010

Oceana first to hurricane isle

Oceana came alongside Castries on Sunday, just ahead of the Holland America Line’s vessel, Noordam. When Oceana next returns to St.

MERCY DASH: Southampton based Oceana, the first cruise ship to arrive in hurricane hit St Lucia. .

3 May 2003

In Port

Positions of ships at Noon today: Eastern Docks 42 Calshot Western Docks 106 Oceana Container Port 201 Arabian Breeze 205 Bunga Raya Dua...

17 May 2003

In Port

Positions of ships at Noon today: EASTERN DOCKS: 38/9 Queen Elizabeth 2 WESTERN DOCKS: 105 Oriana 106 Oceana...

9 December 2002

Superliner passengers in Norwalk virus scare

SOUTHAMPTON'S luxury super-liner Oceana is at the centre of a Norwalk virus scare with more than 100 passengers and crew taken ill.

31 May 2003

In Port

Positions of ships at Noon today: Eastern Docks 38/9 Saga Pear; 42 Calshot Western Docks 106 Oceana Container Port 201/2 Arabian Breeze 206 NYK Andromeda 207 P&O Nedlloyd Hudson...

16 August 2003

In Port

Positions of ships at Noon today: EASTERN DOCKS: 40 Repubblica Di Venezia 42 Calshot WESTERN DOCKS: 106 Oceana CONTAINER PORT: 207 NYK Lodestar...

5 November 2002

Enter the superliner

Oceana switched operators in a glittering dockside event in Fort Lauderdale, Florida which included a stunning fireworks display.

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What happened to the P&O Cruises ship that sailed from Southampton for 20 years

Remember iconic nightclubs Ikon and Diva? A look back at their glory days

Images show former Leisure World site transformed into ABP car park

When thousands turned out for Alesha Dixon, JLS, Tinchy Stryder and more

The latest food hygiene ratings for Southampton restaurants and cafes

Stark photos show demolition of Leisure World site

Demolition begins as Leisure World site is torn down

Cancellations as cruise firm sells ship after 18 years of service

A new lease of life for Oceana as club nights given new home in Southampton

Sisters to go global

Oceana Southampton set to close after 15 years

Oceana to make debut appearance

Royal seal of approval for P&O's latest cruise ships

Oceana first to hurricane isle

In Port

In Port

Superliner passengers in Norwalk virus scare

In Port

In Port

Enter the superliner