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Sticky Cabin Reviews - Azura

by JenniC » 09 Mar 2013, 16:15

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Following a suggestion from a member we have set up this thread for Cabin Reviews under each of the About Ship sections so please feel free to add...

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Weve taken the plunge and managed to change a couple of cruises to C752 and C753 from aft port side, just have to wait and see,we did have a stern...

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Last post by MaureenB
28 Nov 2017, 10:46
Azura Caribbean to Malta

by Ray B » 26 Mar 2022, 10:59
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I have put down a few jottings from Azura,.
Sorry I can not type like Sue and Garry report.

After taking the antigen at Gatwick we were ready to...

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Buying lunch out when there's a free sarnie on board. Are you mad as well as romantic?

Will try to see the doctor next week.
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Last post by Ray B
14 Apr 2022, 19:24
Azura, Caribbean 2022

by Kendhni » 21 Mar 2022, 08:02

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This came due payment in December and we thought long and hard about wehether or not we wanted to go given the COVID situation as it was back then....

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Judging by the mad melee some obviously do but I try to avoid it as much as I can. Sometimes you have no option but to try and force your way through...

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04 Apr 2022, 12:50
Cruise No. A211

by bassman67 » 12 Jan 2021, 18:53

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I moved our 2021 cruise from May 2021 to May 2022, hoping that there will be fewer restrictions by then. As a bonus, it's about £400 cheaper for a...

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Our next cruise is May 2022 as we too hope/believe things will be near normal by then.

We are going on the Azura 5th May too

Ours was Queen...

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01 Apr 2022, 18:11
Manhattan

by screwy » 20 Feb 2022, 11:06

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I’ve just noticed that there seems to be an extra charge for this entertainment venue,is this correct and does it also apply to the Malabar on...

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Not sure about that, the other entertainment venues says included in price.!
I emailed P&O, await their response. Maybe they’re turning it into a...

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20 Feb 2022, 12:44
Balcony cabins

by Whynd1 » 18 Jan 2022, 12:51
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Morning all

I'm after a bit of advice please.

I'm thinking of booking a 7 night fly cruise to the Med on Azura. Not done one of these before.
I...

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I've been called worse.
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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
31 Jan 2022, 16:43
Azura refit

by Ray B » 19 Sep 2021, 10:31

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Just been reading that Azura is being refitted at Harland and Wolffs shipyard in Belfast. She was I believe slated to go to Spain but maybe the Covid...

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I hope they put their best welders on the job to repair the crack, I am on it in March. We don't want a cut and shunt job done on it. :lol:

I...

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15 Oct 2021, 15:02
Azura suites

by noodles73 » 08 Apr 2021, 18:14

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Hi,I'm thinking of booking a suite on the Azura on her Canaries cruise Feb 2023 and am wondering if there is much of a difference in them,size,better...

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A good informative post Carole. Not that we can see ourselves in one unless the numbers come up or we get an offer too good to refuse.

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Last post by Stephen
09 Apr 2021, 14:50
Booked for 2022

by Ray Scully » 01 Mar 2021, 15:20

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Azura March 2022, fingers crossed

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Kaymer
What out so have I.

Lindsey

Well, if it's good enough for you, Lindsey, then it'll do for us. See you then!

Keith

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Last post by kaymar
03 Mar 2021, 19:29
Deck Space

by Teepers » 30 Apr 2020, 12:07

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Can anyone advise what the deck space is like on Azura?

We usually sail on Oceana but our Cruise out of Malta this year has been cancelled. We have...

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Many thanks for all your replies (and quips 😂).

We will definitely look out the areas suggested. We were really lucky and able to bag a C deck...

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01 May 2020, 13:44
Adriatic & Aegean 13th May 2021

by bassman67 » 07 Feb 2020, 15:07

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Booked this cruise in Nov 2019 and still couldn't get a stern balcony cabin. Must be popular!

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Little did I think when I booked, that this could be my next cruise. I've all but abandoned any thoughts of going to the Baltic in July this year, as...

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14 Apr 2020, 13:44
Awful smell oboard

by dadstaxi » 12 Feb 2020, 12:58

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Can anyone tell me what the awful smell on board Azura (24/01-07/02) was. It was more noticeable on the open deck, but could be smelled in the...

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Plenty of time to fix the pong now. Probably just need a giant sink plunger.

The problem will now be the awful musty smell from the ships being...

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Last post by towny44
22 Mar 2020, 19:04
Suite D736

by Stephen » 06 Mar 2020, 11:20

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Anyone stayed in suite D736 on Azura.

I'm just curious as it looks like some suites are becoming available for our cruise after being sold out, no...

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Couldn't you sleep David

Well spotted Stephen :thumbup:

He should have contacted me .......l'm doing a good deal on sleeping tablets at the...

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Last post by Onelife
07 Mar 2020, 14:34
Change of itinerary (Caribbean)

by Kendhni » 18 Feb 2020, 05:37

Just got notification that we will no longer be visiting St Vincent but will instead be going to Martinique. I have no issues with that, been to St...

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18 Feb 2020, 05:37
A009

by MicheleW » 01 Feb 2020, 10:45

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Well, that's the final balance paid.

Better start packing my shoes now to give myself plenty of time :D

Michele

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That means it will be a Tip again by October.!

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Last post by screwy
01 Feb 2020, 19:31
Caribbean fly cruise flights

by allatc » 20 Jan 2020, 09:21

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We're considering a P&O Caribbean fly cruise in spring 2021.

Probably flying from Birmingham.

Does anyone know the likely time of day for the...

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I don't particularly like flying and all it entails before hand. The only way you will get me on a flight for more than 3-4 hours max is to travel...

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Last post by Stephen
21 Jan 2020, 07:09
P&O 2020 and shore excursions

by Stephen » 07 Nov 2019, 16:07

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I see P&O have updated their web site and 'My Personaliser' has now been replaced with a revamped addition. Unless I am mistaken you can no longer...

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At least your excursions are ready Maureen,still waiting for ours. Perhaps because I am still on the old cruise personaliser.
Anyhow on this cruise...

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Last post by Kenmo1
08 Nov 2019, 15:51
Notes from Azura A924 2/9/19 – 21/09/2019

by Gill W » 25 Sep 2019, 16:38

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Part 1

Here’s some notes/thoughts/observations from my recent Azura cruise.

This was our third cruise on Azura, although the last time we had...

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It's the inside space we like, as we spend time there, particularly on sea days, watching the ocean roll by, rather than scrapping for a seat in the...

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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
27 Sep 2019, 11:33
Our First Cruise Experience: 14 Nights West Mediterranean

by sdurxratbag » 06 Jan 2019, 13:04

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Hi everyone :)

We had a great time on Azura (cabin P242) - few pictures and detailed reviews of each port stop here:

Keen to hear what you think...

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We usually do as well but this was a late 'squeeze in' cruise and the budget didn't stretch that far. I'd just spent 60K on building work.
We enjoyed...

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Last post by barney
08 Jan 2019, 16:22
Azura D Deck

by Stephen » 29 Dec 2018, 08:01

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Starboard side D deck cabins.

Do you get the smell from the puffers on the prom deck wafting up onto the balcony at all, or are they high enough to...

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Yes, first in the queue when it's a tender port!

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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
29 Dec 2018, 19:08
Azura 1st-15th September - part 2

by MicheleW » 02 Oct 2018, 12:39

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Once back on board, we headed to the buffet for lunch and there were already a lot more people having lunch than last Saturday, even though it was...

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Thank you for your report Michele, which I thoroughly enjoyed reading. We have been lucky with our fjords cruises as we have always been blessed with...

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03 Oct 2018, 12:49
Azura 1st - 15th September 2018

by MicheleW » 27 Sep 2018, 16:54

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AZURA – A823/824
Here is my report of our 2 weeks on Azura 1st -8th September Hamburg, Amsterdam & Le Havre, followed by Fjords 8th -15th
We had...

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Thanks for you nice comments all - part 2 is on its way.

Hi OBF - Miniaturewonderland was amazing - wish we could have spent longer there!

Jan -...

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Last post by MicheleW
28 Sep 2018, 19:42
The Beach House

by Ess001 » 19 Jun 2018, 16:33

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Hi - Is there still a Beach House on Azura - we always love this restaurant but it isn't mentioned on the cruise personaliser or online for our...

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Hi Wyhnd1. You can’t prebook on any ship other than Aurora but it’s not listed as a dining option any longer on Azura.

Thnaks Jan, good to hear it...

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Last post by daib GC
20 Jun 2018, 10:45
Ventura or Azura L107

by Ess001 » 11 Jun 2018, 13:45

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Hi All, info please? I have had to change the dates on a cruise which gave me only a few cabin options. So for the first time ever we are in a suite....

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Our Aurora cruise in a suite was a celebration of our 50th wedding anniversary but we particularly enjoyed arriving back to the cabin from a morning...

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Last post by Manoverboard
13 Jun 2018, 08:59
Dress Code

by Jimbles123 » 26 Apr 2018, 12:00

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Sailing on the Azura in December to the Caribbean
I’ve been reading about the dress code and I’m staggered to find that in the hot Caribbean I am...

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I've had many. many land based holidays in decent hotels where shorts were not allowed in the dining room in the evening.

Last time in Costa del...

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Last post by barney
29 Apr 2018, 14:45
deck d cabin 119 with balcony

by rangers05 » 24 Apr 2018, 09:08

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Hi
Going on cruise with Azura later in year , is cabin 119 on d deck good
Regards

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Thanks for this reply Mervyn and Trish
We are sailing later this year , to Canaries , and first time on Azura
As i said before , just need some...

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Last post by rangers05
24 Apr 2018, 12:47
My review Azura A803

by Happydays » 10 Mar 2018, 16:28

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My review of the above cruise. I will give a summary of the different experiences we had. Here goes….

The flight
We upgraded to Premium Economy on...

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Thanks for the report. Glad you had a good time, in spite of the niggles onboard

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Last post by Gill W
25 Mar 2018, 16:13
A813 - Germany, the Netherlands and France

by Jan Rosser » 14 Mar 2018, 19:20

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Off on this cruise on May 26 for a week with the family. Booked a couple of excursions last night - my son now has to pay full price for my 14 year...

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We are doing this itinerary in September - followed by a week in the fjords. (Hubby wasn't too keen, as he likes the hotter cruises!)

Looking...

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Last post by MicheleW
18 Mar 2018, 14:01
A829

by kevowino » 20 Feb 2018, 11:12

Anyone booked for this cruise for october this year.

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20 Feb 2018, 11:12
Azura 2 night cruise on board activities

by CJB628 » 07 May 2014, 19:01

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Hi there... I'm new to the Azura and am heading to Belgium at the end of the month, but I can't find any information regarding on board activities! I...

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Hi Did you manage to find any information, I'm assuming you had a good time? I have been on the ship before but not on such a short trip can you give...

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Last post by mandy1312
09 Nov 2017, 12:36
Azura review

by barney » 03 Sep 2017, 10:07

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Just back yesterday from a five night Azura cruise - two overnights in Amsterdam and Le Havre.

We travelled down the night before because on...

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I agree cruiserblade.
They have to constantly adapt to the changing market.
I may well have enjoyed the Evolution show had I been fully alert (sober)...

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Last post by barney
18 Sep 2017, 11:38
Shock on Azura

by allatc » 29 Jul 2017, 15:30

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So there am I, perusing the programme for today, and then, without warning, it hits me - It's Merv grinning at me from the page, enticing me to have...

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I had to get my lawyer to stop them

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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
31 Jul 2017, 17:01
Hi having trouble creating a new topic . Any suggestions?

by Cruise fan 54 » 30 Jul 2017, 10:36

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Hi I am about to go on my 30th cruise in Oct on Azura so well used to cruising. Have cruised a few times on my own but am always willing to meet new...

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Thanks folks . Perhaps we will meet up one day.
Hope string vests are assorted colours!

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30 Jul 2017, 18:58
A716 Iceland and Faroe Islands

by Popeye The Sailorman » 18 Jan 2017, 17:29

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Oh well its a while off but time flies .... We couldn't resist as we both wanted to visit Iceland...
:lol: :lol:

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At the moment, Iceland is our favourite place - and we keep returning. Can't wait for the next trip! If you go back by air, Keflavik airport is...

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Last post by Boris+
19 Jul 2017, 08:51
Azura ship visits

by poole boy » 25 Jun 2017, 13:33

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Does anybody know who to contact to arrange a ship visit to Azura as we would like to see if the ship is suitable for us before confirming our cruise...

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A ship visit is a good idea Graham and will hopefully put any concerns you have to rest.

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Last post by Stephen
26 Jun 2017, 07:46
Review of Azura A713 W. Med. May 2017

by towny44 » 24 Jun 2017, 11:52

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A little late but here are my impressions of our recent Western Mediterranean Cruise on Azura.
Overall it was a very enjoyable cruise, helped by some...

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Thanks for doing an unbiased ' P&O ' Cruise Report :clap: ... but not for reminding me that it was my ex mate Fernando who missed the pen that...

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Last post by Manoverboard
24 Jun 2017, 18:11
A815 - Scandinavia and Russia 9 Jun - 23 Jun 2018

by Silver_Shiney » 31 Dec 2016, 11:42

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Bullets have now been bitten and we're booked on this cruise. It will be interesting for us going on a big cruise ship for the first time, and doing...

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I read the opening post with great sadness, having just found out about Alan.
We have booked the cruise just after this one (will be our first...

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Last post by Kendhni
11 Jun 2017, 09:11
MEGA EXCITED !!!!

by suespud » 08 Apr 2015, 11:33
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After having to cancel the last 2 cruises booked on Azura..(due to daughters pregnancies) ...then my OH moving jobs etc....
I am now days from...

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Well done - you have had a great time by the sound of it; smashing - that's what it is all about.
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Last post by Boris+
12 May 2017, 19:30
Azura revisited

by Bruce Wayne » 21 Apr 2017, 12:31

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it is a while since we have been on Azura, the last cruise we did was the Grand event . I have heard there have been changes to things like dress...

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we are booked for a cheap week to the fjords at the end of May and have booked both Sindhu and the afternoon tea thing
we may well try the glasshouse...

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Last post by Bruce Wayne
25 Apr 2017, 15:22
Azura - A708 - April 2017

by Burrowshse » 09 Mar 2017, 21:27

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Hi all

We're booked on a 2 week Med cruise this Easter and are very excited! By 'we' I mean myself and my husband and our 4 children 11-17. We have...

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Lifts are generally no problem

Valencia is quite a long way from the port and needs the bus (chargeable) as is Barca, you cannot walk it from the...

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12 Mar 2017, 20:15
Excursion Accident

by david63 » 10 Nov 2016, 07:22

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Posted on P&O FB page earlier today
We'd like to advise you of some very sad news. A bus operated by a shore excursion provider was involved in a...

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Maybe. What made me think is the Mail describes them as two other tourists but that of course may be wrong.

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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
12 Nov 2016, 21:46
Azura freedom and buffet dining

by Stephen » 04 Oct 2016, 16:17

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We found freedom dining not as nice as other ships. Allot noisier which we put down to a combination of a smaller dining area and low ceiling.

The...

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Thamks Stephen
We have just booked Azura for the first time and also booked freedom dinning for the first time purely for the itinerary Iceland now...

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05 Oct 2016, 07:15
Smurfie Live on A626

by david63 » 19 Sep 2016, 22:27
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Preamble

We chose this cruise as, surprisingly enough, the only port that we had visited before was Gibraltar and, with some degree of trepidation,...

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Thank you for the review David it was most enjoyable, I totally agree about the disembarkation process it does appear to have been planned by a half...
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Last post by towny44
03 Oct 2016, 15:25
A630A Azura Southampton-Caribbean

by Robert » 23 Aug 2016, 21:12

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Has anyone used cabin C705 on Azura and what can you tell us about the positioning and comfort of the cabin?

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Not been in that particular cabin but the C deck balconies are the biggest on the ship . Acres of space. And they're pleasant cabins. C705 is towards...

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23 Aug 2016, 22:29
A630/A630A

by Robert » 23 Aug 2016, 07:41

Anyone else booked this one from Southampton to the Caribbean?

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23 Aug 2016, 07:41
Happydays A611 part 2

by Happydays » 05 Jul 2016, 16:13

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Here's the rest

We never went to any of the Headliner Shows as we've been to them several times before, I know it's different dancers/singers but...

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oldtimer
we had 2 new shows that we had never seen before on Arcadia in may :D

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07 Jul 2016, 22:50
Happydays Azura A611

by Happydays » 05 Jul 2016, 15:01

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My view of the above cruise.
I'll start at the beginning (good idea?) We flew down the day before and stayed at the Mercure Dolphin, we've stayed...

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We always go Freedom dining, we use a bit of common sense and go to restaurant between 7-15 and 7-30 never more than4 people waiting and often...

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Last post by oldtimer
05 Jul 2016, 18:03
Breakfast on board Azura

by Lynda and David » 20 Sep 2013, 17:43

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Apart from the Buffet and the Main Restaurant, where else on Azura can you eat Breakfast?

Lynda

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Less than 4 weeks and I'll be breakfasting on Azura. Don't care which dining room. I'll be on a cruise. :D

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Last post by Kittye
13 Jun 2016, 17:31
Azura A608 - Eastern Mediterranean, April 2016

by sunseeker16 » 18 May 2016, 10:36

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Friday 8th April 2016 Southampton 13C

There were no problems with weather or transport or travel and we set off just after 1pm for our (horrible)...

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A really good review Sunseeker, and what an enjoyable cruise you had. After that I am now really looking forward to getting back on board Azura again...

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Last post by Ray B
19 May 2016, 11:55
Caribbean flight times 2017

by bassman67 » 16 Feb 2016, 19:35

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Has anyone booked a cruise on Azura to the Caribbean in 2017 yet? If so, can you tell me the departure times from Gatwick for Friday departures,...

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We've flown Thomson Premium a couple of times. Really impressed.

Both times we checked the luggage in the night before at Gatwick and it arrived...

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03 May 2016, 08:46

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