Aurora, aurora is a mid-sized ship. Aurora will be family friendly until April 2019 and from then on will become an exclusively for adults ship. Aurora is designed as a classic ocean going vessel and is therefore ideally suited to world cruising. At other times in the year Aurora offers a full schedule of port calls across the Mediterranean, Baltic and Fjords, Canary Islands and is the ship of choice for transatlantic USA and Canada cruises.
Aurora will enjoy a refit and refurbishment in April 2019 and will then move over to cater exclusively for adults; these changes will take effect from cruise R905 onwards. Aurora is a classic ocean going vessel with an elegant tiered stern and long bow. At her heart is a water feature which forms the centrepiece of her atrium, one of her signature features. You´ll also find a range of bars for all tastes, a cinema, theatre and an outdoor pool with retractable skydome roof. Dining highlights include Cafe Bordeaux by Marco Pierre White and the Pennant Grill, an alfresco grill restaurant.
Included in your fare, P&O's sumptuous restaurantes deliver classic British favourites and exceptional gourment dining with menus that change nightly.
For evening dining all ships P&O''s ships offer "Club Dining", which means dining at the same table, at the same time each evening, On Arcadia you can choose "Freedom Dining" instead wich enables you to dine in a dedicated main restaurant in the evening at the time you wish with whomever you wish.
In addition to the main restaurants, the ships offer smaller specialty restaurants at a modest cover charge, such as Marco Pierre White's Café Bordeaux, a relaxed affair open 24 hours a day. The menu caters for visitors at any time from Eggs Benedict for breakfast to a Roast Beef and Horseradish Baguette for lunch and Pork Belly for dinner.
Other options are Pennant Grill al fresco restaurant, The Orangery buffet restaurant, the Sidewalk Café plus the 24 hour rom service.
Sailing with the family
Family holidays where children can discover new places, meet new friends or uncover a hidden talent, while you enjoy lazy days by the pool or a few romantic evenings for two.
The Reef is the supervised children's club with H2O for 13-17s; Scubas for 9-12s; Surfers for 5-8's and Splashers for 2-4 year olds.
A wide range of entertainment is offered day and evening, specifically designed to each age group.
Night nursery for the 5s and under available from 6pm to 2am. (times may vary).
P&O understands that the younger your family is, the more essentials you need to bring. If you choose a Southampton round-trip cruise there are no restrictions on the amount of luggage you can bring.
Children are welcome in all the restaurants, but P&O also offers a special children's tea every night featuring food that children enjoy plus healthy options, including fresh fruit and vegetarian dishes.
f you choose a Southampton round-trip cruise there are no restrictions on the amount of luggage you can bring as P&O understands that the younger your family is, the more essentials you need to bring.
Travel cots are limited and need to be pre-booked before your cruise.
Evenings onboard Aurora
Evenings on board P&O's ships are full of possibilities. After dinner the stages in the theatres play host to creative shows performed by a troupe of stringently auditioned and well rehearsed singers and dancers from their own Headliners Theatre Company.
You'll also find soloists under the show lounge spotlight, live bands in the bars and a DJ in the nightclub. You'll find sophisticated bars and lounges too for sparking conversation with your fellow travellers accompanied by the melodic sound of a pianist, and a casino in which to dice with Lady Luck.
Relax and be pampered
If you love to be pampered, purchase a spa pass, your ticket to relaxation!
Within these tranquil walls, you'll find soothing private treatment rooms where their friendly team of qualified therapists offer a heavenly menu of massages, scrubs and facials at competitive prices.
Oasis Salon. You'll find qualified sylits, nail technicians and make-up artists on board. Services include hair styling, colours, manicures, makeovers, men's grooming.
Activities
P&O's daytime entertainment programme includes talks and interactive workshops, featuring subjects as diverse as history, nature, art, dance, gastronomy.
Sport fans needn't miss out as, satellite permitting, P&O shows the big events including football, rugby, formula 1, tennis and every four years, the World Cup.
And the perfume, jewellery and clothes shops will tempt you. You'll also find a range of daywear and holiday essentials from toothpaste to sunscreen and the perfect holiday read, many items available with savings off the UK high street.
Dressing for dinner
For a typical two week cruise there are normally six Evening Casual nights.Stylish resort or leisurewear is ideal, for example casual separates or dresser for ladies and open-neck polo shirts and casual trousers (not shorts) for men. A jacket and smart trouser can be worn but are not compulsory. Smart dark denim is also fine, but not trainers, football shirts or tracksuits.
For a typical two week cruise there are normally four Smart evenings, that give you the chance to slip into something a little elegant. Ladies typically wear tailored trousers and separates or even a stylish dress, while men are in a shirt and trousers with a jacket such as a blazer or sports jacket, or a suit and tie if they wish.
For a typical two week cruise there are normally four Black Tie evenings on board (tthis may vary). These evenings are the opportunity to wear glamorous evening wear including cocktail dresses, ballgowns or even smart trouser suits. For men, dinner jackets or tuxedos are the norm, but a dark lounge or business suit and tie can be worn as an alternative. Attire can be purchased on board or hired pre-cruise (men only).
Experiences for everyone
We're not all the same. One person's idea of bliss may be lazing on a beach; another's maybe exploring a museum or swimming with turtles. That's why P&O Cruises offer a hole host of experiences, so there's something just right for you. Tours also range in duration, from a couple of hours to a full day. This way, you can make each day your own.
Decks Aurora
Select a deck to find more information about staterooms and common areas.
Once you have made your booking with Logitravel, you will receive a booking confirmation with 2 booking references, Logitravel's reference and the cruise line's reference. You need to use this last reference to enter P&O's cruise personaliser). P&O offers you a great tool to find everything you need for your upcoming holiday, a Cruises Personaliser that you will find handy to manage your travel information, book unique experiences on shore and book extras to your cruise to make your experience onboard perfect.Also called My P&O Cruises, you can use it up until the embarkation date. You have to log in with P&O's 6 digit booking reference, full name and date of birth that you entered when making your booking. https://my.pocruises.com/mycruise/login
Which are P&O Cruises Health Protocols?
P&O comprehensive new protocols are there to protect the health and wellbeing of all guests and crew and include plans tailored for each ship. To manage medical needs, including dedicated cabin capacity for isolation should this be required. All protocols have been supported by the UK Government, Department for Transport, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA, the world’s largest cruise industry trade association), EU Healthy Gateways and public health agencies. These protocols on board will be clearly set out and easy to follow. Everyone on board will be required to adhere to them and will cover several aspects including the wearing of face-coverings, testing and social distancing if required (requirements may change). Any guest failing to comply with these new procedures will be asked to disembark the ship, with the costs for their journey home at their own expense. It is understood that those with certain pre-existing medical conditions or of a certain age may experience more severe symptoms should they contract Covid-19 (coronavirus). We strongly recommend that you review the UK Government guidance before making travel arrangements; this can be found at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/people-at-higher-risk/whos-at-higher-risk-from-coronavirus/.Unfortunately, P&O will be unable to accept guests who require supplementary oxygen, medical ventilatory support or Dialysis. This change has been made to follow new industry procedures for the protection of everyone on board. If you have any existing medical conditions, we advise you to discuss your travel plans with your doctor.These protocols will be in place until government guidance changes and P&O will adapt and evolve accordingly. The framework of enhanced protocols outlined on our website has been supported by the UK Government; Department for Transport; Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA, the world’s largest cruise industry trade association); EU Healthy Gateways and public health agencies. We will continue to work with the highest levels of government and scientific advisors to continually review our health protocols.
Do P&O Cruises require me to book a travel insurance?
It is mandatory for all UK guests to have suitable travel insurance cover in order to cruise with P&O Cruises to cover unforeseen incidents before your holiday, while travelling or while you’re away.Normally travel insurance would cover the cancellation of your holiday, stolen belongings and medical treatment. Please make sure you have the right level of cover and that your insurance provides full cover for a cruise holiday, the full length of the trip, all of the destinations you’re visiting (you can choose a worldwide cover to be sure). Also, you should ensure that your policy includes cover for travel, cancellation and curtailment, you must declare any pre-existing medical conditions, and read each policy thoroughly to make sure you have the cover you could need. When travelling with P&O Cruises, your insurance has to include medical and repatriation cover of £2 million minimum that includes cover for emergency evacuations and medical expenses related to COVID-19. On the day of embarkation, your insurance documents will be checked at the terminal. Boarding will be denied, at your own expense, for anyone without appropriate cover.
What is a P&O cruises future cruise credit?
A P&O's Future Cruise Credit (FCC) is when P&O Cruises turn the money you’ve paid towards a holiday into a credit, almost like a voucher. This means your holiday fund stays where it is and can be used towards a future cruise. All guests with a holiday cancelled due to the cruise line's extended pause will automatically receive a 125% FCC. This can be used on any new booking made before 31 December 2021 for any holiday on sale during that period. Once you have received an email to say you can use your FCC online, you can use it against any new cruise booking and can also redeem FCCs for all guests travelling on the booking. Please contact us for more information and help regarding Future Cruise Credits. Our agents will be happy to help you.
Can you smoke or vape on P&O Cruises?
To smoke or vape using electronic cigarettes is not allowed indoors of any P&O Cruise ships, nor the staterooms rooms and nor balconies. But you may smoke only in designated smoking areas.
What time does the ship leave port?
From Southampton:The ship will depart Southampton for sailing int the late afternoon (approximately 4-5pm). Specific departure times will be confirmed once you are on board.Passengers should ensure they check in as per the time provided on their E-Ticket to ensure they are on board to attend a safety drill which is carried out prior to departure.There are recommended check in times stated on your ticket, which not only help to avoid congestion at the terminal but also ensures that everyone has time to check in and embark the ship and locate their cabin prior to departure. The time that check in closes will be also stated on your ticket and travel summary documents, which are available from the Cruise personaliser approximately five to six weeks prior to departure.From Ports of Call:The departure time will depend on your itinerary. Specific departure times will be confirmed once you are on board. Typically the ship docks to allow either a full day (from approximately 8am - 4pm) or half a day (approximately 8am - 1pm / 1pm - 4pm) in the port. These are approximate timings, you may have a shorter or longer duration in port.
Are P&O Cruises still running and what P&O cruises have been cancelled?
Yes, P&O Cruises are still running and operating but please note that Arcadia, Aurora, Azura and Ventura scheduled cruises have been cancelled until the end of August 2021 and on Britannia and Iona until the end of September 2021. But instead P&O Cruises are doing short Mini UK cruises in Summer 2021 that you cannot miss out on!
Are P&O cruises All-Inclusive?
No, P&O Cruises are not what we would call an All-Inclusive cruise line that includes all drinks on board but you will always enjoy full board, spectacular entertainment, children's clubs on family-friendly ships, luxury accommodations, great service and more. Drinks at the bar have an extra cost but prices are competitive and you can book a P&O drink package onboard.
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