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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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28 Nov 2017, 10:46
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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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
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
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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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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07 Mar 2020, 14:34
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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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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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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29 Apr 2018, 14:45
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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09 Nov 2017, 12:36
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
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
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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13 Jun 2016, 17:31
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
Azura Refit?

by MaureenB » 29 Nov 2014, 15:20

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I understand that Azura is going into refit on her return from the Caribbean early April. Does anyone have details of what the works will cover?...

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Dear Old Timer..................it would be lovely to read of the positive aspects of your cruise rather than these negatives.

Best wishes

Maureen...

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Last post by oldtimer
03 May 2015, 16:57
Seventeen name change

by oldtimer » 08 Feb 2015, 17:35

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Just checked speciality restaurants on next Azura cruise and Seventeen now gone and Epicurean in it's place. Are they the same or just renamed?

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Having now sampled Epicurean on Britannia the food was excellent, every bit as good as the old 17, and most of the staff had previously served there....

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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
30 Mar 2015, 12:23
Azura Refit 2015 Freedom Dining

by benways72 » 22 Feb 2015, 12:30

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Azura Freedom Dining after 2015 Refit
Can anyone confirm that after the forthcoming refit, Freedom Dining will be available in both Meridian and...

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The P&O website currently only says the Meridian, with no indication of any change. It also refers to the 2015 refit but gives no details on that....

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22 Feb 2015, 12:42
Stern Balcony Cabins .

by screwy » 06 Jan 2015, 15:39

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Hi, Does anyone know what the Balcony Cabins at the stern on B deck are like.? and would you prefer to be on either side of the ship than overlooking...

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Thanks for your comments everyone, I guess it's like they say it's personal preference..think i'll stick with port side, thanks again.

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08 Jan 2015, 14:52
Glass house taster Menu

by greenfish187 » 03 Dec 2014, 17:17

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Hi
Can anyone tell me the cost of the taster menu in the glass house please, and also i know the menu in the alternative dining venues changes once a...

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Sounds perfect for fat people

Mind you, they've got enough on their plate :lol:

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Last post by barney
04 Dec 2014, 11:19
How many formal nights?

by Not so ancient mariner » 12 Oct 2014, 15:57

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Have now found the answer - 3 on a 10 night cruise

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Try here NOTSO:

If your cruise is not listed it will at least give you an idea.

Thanks Cubie - found it on the personaliser.

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12 Oct 2014, 16:04
Azura’s last spectacular cruise through the heart of Venice

by ITWA Travel Writer » 27 Apr 2014, 13:15

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The last cruise of Azura to ever sail through the San Marco and Giudecca Canals will be A424 departing 14th September 2014 .

See my post ‘The Venice...

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Azura's probably the worst ship to see Venice unless you have a balcony. Not enough outside space.[/quote

Agree. TG we did it on Arcadia.

To truly...

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29 May 2014, 22:51
Cabin C753 - Have I made a mistake?

by Ess001 » 05 May 2014, 11:33

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Morning all! Hubby and I have just got around to booking Azura's Caribbean cruise departing 27th December. We left it a little late to book and our...

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C deck balconies are twice the size of others. Half the balcony is covered and the other half not so you have the choice of sun or shade.
Brian

But...

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06 May 2014, 16:20
Question for the Ladies

by cornmillgirl » 30 Mar 2014, 15:21

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I am going on Azura shortly and wonder what the lighting is like for putting make up on etc in the cabin where the dressing table is. I only ask as I...

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Oh My God

I am so glad I was born with a wee Penis

I can do my make up in the dark

Thanks to my trusty

Philoshave

. . . and a wee dab of Old...

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Last post by gfwgfw
31 Mar 2014, 19:37
Suites L106 and L107 on Azura

by Lynda and David » 20 Mar 2014, 12:14

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Hello

Has anyone sailed in either L106 or L107 on Azura (or Ventura)? If so could you tell me what you thought of these cabins?

We are sailing on...

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thank you that's very helpful

Regards

Lynda

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20 Mar 2014, 20:18
Azura Newbies Help!

by cornmillgirl » 09 Jan 2014, 10:15

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After a great many cruises, we have decided to give Azura a go in April.

Has anyone had any experience in dining in the various select dining venues...

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Nothing planned, Steve. Just back from Tenerife and going to Lake Como in August but cruising.........? Maybe next year.

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Last post by kaymar
24 Feb 2014, 11:33
Retreat Package

by MaureenB » 19 Feb 2014, 12:11

Has anyone been on Azura very recently and taken the Spa/Retreat package? If you have first hand knowledge of what is available, and the price I...

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19 Feb 2014, 12:11
Smoking areas on Azura

by Lynda and David » 08 Feb 2014, 00:25

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Please could someone tell me where the nearest smoking area is to D Deck on Azura? We are planning to book cruise A409, 19th April. Many thanks...

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thank you David

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Last post by Lynda and David
08 Feb 2014, 18:40
Balcony staterooms on E deck (110)

by wyke05 » 08 Jan 2014, 14:33

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Hi We are due to sail on the Azura to Spain Italy and Corsica on 12 May this year just wondered what others thought about the ship. We have booked a...

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Welcome to this forum wyke05

Can't help unfortunately but someone will be along soon.

Can tell a bit about the differences between the two...

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Last post by barney
08 Jan 2014, 15:01
Azura A330A

by karenandbob » 01 Sep 2013, 20:06

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Hi Everyone on this cruise in the Caribbean - hurrah!! Neil Oliver is the cruise director. I think he is one of the better ones. Looking forward to...

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Hello

Just registered on this site, we have used and posted on cruise connections previously. We are also on this cruise but flying from Birmingham...

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23 Oct 2013, 10:53
Azura ~ prom deck

by Susan1 » 25 Feb 2013, 20:44

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Is the prom deck on Azura similar to Ventura ? Upstairs downstairs in my ladies chamber etc. :crazy:

Thanks Sue :thumbup:

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As said before most walkers go thought the door by the theatre and out the other side.

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21 Sep 2013, 16:41
Best Bar on Azura

by Romig1 » 01 Feb 2013, 20:49

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I'm wondering which bar will be our venue of choice.

We tend to go for the bars that serve canapes pre-dinner. :oops:

We like magnum's on Oceana,...

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Hi Romig,

Only just seen this post. I agree with the other posts. We have been on Azura 3 times and you can get nibbles in the Planet Bar and also...

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01 Sep 2013, 20:01
Caribbean

by Love2cruise » 23 Aug 2013, 22:03

24/01/14 AZURA is anyone else on this cruise? To the caribbean?

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23 Aug 2013, 22:03
Great Video

by haveabeer » 05 Aug 2013, 18:22

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Posted bt P&O on facebook great passenger Video of the Fjords

P&O Cruises

We love this video, created by passenger Stuart and his partner...

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I did enjoy it but it is a video of their cruise so bound to be personal to them prefer my cruise video's, I make a short one for public viewing and...

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Last post by Orpheus
07 Aug 2013, 19:02
The Retreat

by AlexandraW » 13 Jul 2013, 09:01

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Good morning all.....advice/help/information needed
We are due on Azura in just over 4 weeks, and I am unsure as to what to do about the Retreat. I...

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Thank you, we will book a couple of days then when we board....have to give it a whirl! :clap:

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19 Jul 2013, 16:19
booking alternative dining venues

by greenfish187 » 23 Jun 2013, 18:29

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I am due to embark azura on the 14th dec and i wondered how the booking of the alternative dining option works as some pax are embarking on the...

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I was on Azura 31 May to 16 June, went to Sindhu and 17, both were half empty and the waitresses were continually trying to drum up business in the...

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Last post by Mummykins
24 Jun 2013, 10:38
cabin tvs

by jill n dave » 20 Apr 2013, 18:52

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Does anyone know if the tvs in balcony cabins have a usb socket? OH wants to take his tablet with him and needs to know about connectivity. Jill

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Thanks everyone for your replies... OH is taking tablet anyway , Im not sure why he needs a usb socket though.. but its only one more cable to...

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21 Apr 2013, 09:53
The Retreat Health Spa

by Ingram33 » 28 Jan 2013, 00:15

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I thought it would be nice for people to post on their good experiences of The Retreat on Azura.
For example, my good experience was going down...

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I have just come back from sailing on Azura and I was unaware that the Oasis pool could have been used by all adult passengers. I wish I knew this as...

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Last post by melsea
19 Apr 2013, 09:25
Cruise Director from August 2013?

by brightonbelle » 04 Mar 2013, 19:54

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Does anyone know where I can find out about the entertainment on Azura for the second half on 2103?

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They dont usually announce the entertainment on the ship in advance unless it is one of the special cruises i.e. Russel Watson and others. With...

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Last post by noddy10
04 Mar 2013, 21:38
Superier Delux Cabins Azura

by mollyh » 28 Feb 2013, 19:59

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Has anyone had a cabin on E Deck.Was it OK ? A little worried about it being over Manhatten as we are light sleepers.Molly

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We were on Azura last year and had cabin E726, we are light sleepers and were thinking we had made a mistake booking it. But it was fine, lovely and...

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02 Mar 2013, 08:31
Azura Select Dining

by Romig1 » 20 Jan 2013, 10:50

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We will be on Azura for Wina's birthday in May and will be in Monte Carlo that day. I thought we would book one of the select dining options on that...

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Another tip ...

At some stage you will want to sizzle your chips and maybe the Lava Rock will have cooled a little so simply ask for another one and...

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Last post by Manoverboard
19 Feb 2013, 13:23
Azura 14th March - guess the destination!

by CaroleF » 02 Feb 2013, 14:56

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Well we have been having great fun trying to see if we are actually going to Guadeloupe. It was on, then off, then on again. It was initially...

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Hi Carole,
I think that now P & O have sent the mails out to pax you are safe in assuming you will be going to Dominica on 19 march and St kitts on...

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02 Feb 2013, 17:17
A305N Azura 28th Feb 2013

by carolwylde1 » 29 Jan 2013, 09:33

Any singles booked on this cruise?

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29 Jan 2013, 09:33
Azura Obstructed Views

by Romig1 » 23 Jan 2013, 21:07

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Pictures showing the views from particular cabins can be found here...

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Thanks fir that - I'll have a look. :D

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26 Jan 2013, 07:46
Moved Cruising to Norway on the Azura

by hdean61 » 19 Jan 2013, 15:51

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How exciting to be in at the start of a new forum.

We just booked our first P&O cruise yesterday on the Azura (to Norway on June 28th) so haven't...

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That'll be great, looking forward to the tips. Getting close now!

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16 May 2013, 11:38

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