Azura, a family-friendly ship that offers something for passengers of all ages. With age-specific children's clubs, night nurseries and family-focused shore excursions plus areas reserved just for the grown-ups too.
Azura offers an incredible choice of bars, restaurants, sports and spa facilities and entertainment, plus lots of other exciting and original features. Offering choice and a real sense of indulgence, Azura has an exclusive open-air spa terrace and an alfresco cinema to watch blockbusters in the sunshine or beneath a starlit sky. She has 12 places to eat including 3 main restaurants, Seventeen - for the ultimate classic fine dining experience and Sindhu - an Indian fine dining restaurant created by Michelin-starred chef Atul Kochhar.
Included in your fare,the sumptuous restaurants deliver classic British favourites and exceptional gourmet dining with menus that change nightly. For evening dining the ship offers "Club Dining", which means dining at the same table, at the same time each evening. In addition to the main restaurants, the ship offers smaller speciality restaurants at a modest cover charge.
Sindhu by Atul Kochhar offers modern Asian cuisine with a British twist, with dishes such as Pan-Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Enoki Mushrooms, Garlic & Cream Sauce served with Thick Cut Coriander Salt Chips and Indian Style Bake Vegetable & Rice served in a Traditional Handi.
Olly Smith's The Glass House provides a warm and welcoming space in which to relax. Divine dishes such as Hampshire Lamb and Rosemary Handmade Sausages with Grain Mustard Mash and Prime North Atlantic Cod Fillet in Cider Batter compete with the superb wine menu by Olly.
Other options not to miss are the Seventeen classic fine dining restaurant, Verona and Venezia buffet, the Trattoria Italian restaurant in Verona, the poolside Pizzeria among others
Evenings onboard
Evenings on board are full of possibilities as 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.
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 is 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.
Travel cots are limited and need to be pre-booked before your cruise.
Relax and be pampered
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. If you're seeking the ultimate treat, Azura has a thermal suite where your spa pass gives you access to delicious moments reclining on heated ceramic loungers and in the warmth of several steam rooms.
Azura's Spa area is home to an adults-only endless pool where you can even swim agains the current for a workout.
Book an Azura Ventura spa package and you can enjoy a number of benefits, including full day passes to the Retreat and the Thermal Suite, two luxurious treatments and passes to pilates, yoga and other fitness classes, among others. Package prices start from £200 pp and are only bookable before your cruise.
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.
Art lovers have the opportunity to purchase pieces from the exclusive onboard collection..
Dressing for dinner
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).
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.
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 Azura
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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