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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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27 Sep 2019, 11:33
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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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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28 Sep 2018, 19:42
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
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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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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31 Jul 2017, 17:01
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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24 Jun 2017, 18:11
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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03 Oct 2016, 15:25
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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05 Jul 2016, 18:03
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
Azura A508N Photos

by frintonite » 09 May 2015, 16:16

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www.frintonite.blogspot.co.uk

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Thank you Ray.

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21 May 2015, 15:19
Azura A508N April 2015

by frintonite » 07 May 2015, 13:12

www.frintonite.blogspot.co.uk

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07 May 2015, 13:12
Sue Kersh Live from Azura

by Dennis The Menace » 22 Mar 2015, 13:07

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The good news is that here is the first instalment of Sue & Garry's cruise blog :D

The bad news is that I can't for the life of me remember which...

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April 1st. Wednesday.

The sun is shining and as we enter the Bay of Biscay it is very calm.

Lots going on around the ship today including water...

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02 Apr 2015, 16:07
A424 Azura to the med

by Jacknian » 08 Oct 2014, 12:31

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So at long last the day arrived and we set off at 8am to drive to Southampton. There was no traffic to speak of, due to it being a Sunday probably,...

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So , after a bit of a delay due to problems with my hip replacement, heres the rest of my cruise reports.

Sunday 28th September - Cadiz

We have...

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11 Dec 2014, 12:40
A427N -Iberian Peninsular

by Not so ancient mariner » 28 Oct 2014, 09:12

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Azura A427N

This was to be a new one for us in a variety of ways. Not only was it our first trip on one of the ‘large’ ships, but our usual choice...

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I had mentioned elsewhere more comments about the various dining options. My OH is not keen on Indian food, so we did not try Sindhu. At £56 (plus...

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28 Oct 2014, 11:03
A422 - The Good, The Bad and the Renamed

by gouty-man » 08 Sep 2014, 15:25

THE GOOD:
Our 9th cruise and we are still finding new places to visit! Athens and Olympia were stunning; Mykonos pretty (but for a whole week?!)...

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08 Sep 2014, 15:25
Azura to the fiords - June 1 2014

by sunseeker16 » 10 Jul 2014, 17:23

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Hello again. Have you missed me? Something happened with my login/password way back (I notice my last post was Sept 2013), I couldn't get in or make...

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Thanks SS, enjoyed that :)

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Last post by Dennis The Menace
11 Jul 2014, 21:35
Live from Azura with Sue Kersh

by Dennis The Menace » 18 Jun 2014, 16:01

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Sue's first updates

Boarding and first sea Day. 16 June

We travelled down to the Hilton at Newbury on Saturday. First time at this hotel and we...

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Just caught up with your excellent cruise reports, Sue. Your entertainment sounds great compared to ours and we are seriously considering our choice...

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Last post by Suekersh
30 Jun 2014, 18:40
Azura – Western Mediterranean May 2014

by Peter D » 29 May 2014, 14:17

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So, a fantastic 14 days of cruising and came back thoroughly relaxed. We picked this one because of the ports of call, not so much the main ports of...

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What a fascinating report Peter. Although we have done most of these ports before there are some interesting tips there for DIY tours. I'll be making...

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29 May 2014, 20:30
Azura A409 Western Med

by oldbluefox » 04 May 2014, 16:15

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Despite being a Bank holiday we had a good ride down from Cumbria despite being held up for an hour or more due to a jackknifed lorry. Thank goodness...

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'I really liked the Glasshouse I think it has become my favourite bar'.

We noticed!!! :lol:

It was a pleasure meeting you dai and hope you had a...

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24 May 2014, 23:00
A407 3 nights to Bruges

by JenniC » 07 Apr 2014, 23:08

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Just back from 3 night cruise on Azura....14 of us from 7 to 70 years? Fabulous, fun filled, action packed weekend was had by all. Hen and Stag...

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14 of you? How amazing! Glad you've converted the next generation, but doesn't that just make it all more expensive? They'll want to come with you...

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08 Apr 2014, 15:44
Here on Azura

by CaroleF » 20 Mar 2014, 14:10

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Apologies if this isn't in the right place but the connection isn't good so taking the opportunity to post. At the end of our first two weeks on...

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Great to hear how you are getting on Carole, as we are on Azura in four weeks (old blue fox will be there - hope he behaves himself, we are
meeting...

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20 Mar 2014, 19:46
A403 Caribbean

by Queasy » 11 Mar 2014, 04:32

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Just a quick overview of the cruise ( to celebrate my brothers retirement).

Travel: I cannot fault P and O on their Caribbean fly cruise...

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Thanks for the report.

Pleased that you enjoyed Azura as we are cruising on her in April.

Michele

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Last post by MicheleW
11 Mar 2014, 15:40
MY REVIEW OF AZURA TO THE BLACK SEA - A322N

by arrbee » 11 Oct 2013, 23:46

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It was interesting to read Gill's report and although mine is about the same cruise it will perhaps give a different perspective as we DIY in most...

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Sorry if this is a bit late but i have been off the forum for quite a while and i have very little to add to arrbee's post which is great, my one...

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Last post by Marlin 48
26 Jan 2014, 11:48
Live from Azura for Xmas in Caribbean

by Suekersh » 21 Dec 2013, 15:10

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The cruise so far. Having a great time and building up to Christmas.

Christmas in the Caribbean on Azura
Day 1 and 2

It was a long day yesterday....

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Hi Flossie,

Totally agree with you. Garry went to queue at around 7am and was number 30 in the queue. We did get a table for 2 first sitting, but...

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29 Dec 2013, 17:24
Azura A323N-Central Med. wheelchair access cabin

by towny44 » 04 Nov 2013, 09:53

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It is with a little trepidation that I post this somewhat less than flattering review of Azura especially as I constantly use the Celebrity Eclipse...

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hopefultraveller, I would just add that I once had to use a wheelchair for the duration of a cruise on Azura and from the moment I arrived in...

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07 Nov 2013, 22:35
Azura A322N - Black Sea - Epilogue

by Gill W » 08 Oct 2013, 08:50

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Firstly, I'd just like to thank everyone who read my reports and commented. I enjoyed typing my thoughts out on my iPad. So much easier than writing...

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Great report Gill. I also type up a report on my I pad as I go along. So much easier to remember and can link to photos when we get home.

Would love...

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12 Oct 2013, 18:15
Azura A322N - Black Sea - Part 2

by Gill W » 01 Oct 2013, 22:10

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Day 4 - Lisbon

What a great day it's been!

There were three P&O ships in today. Us, Ventura, and Oriana.

We arrived in a procession up the Tagus,...

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I hope you had a lovely time Arrbee, I am looking forward to your report. I met Pam on Azura in May/June we were on the same table for dinner and had...

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12 Oct 2013, 13:07
Azura A322N - Black Sea - Part 4

by Gill W » 02 Oct 2013, 20:38

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Day 10 - Kusadasi

Marvellous meal in Sindhu last night, and the desserts were out of this world. I had the Lavender Scented Yoghurt cake and Mr Gill...

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When we were on Oceana a few months ago we couldn't believe the queues for freedom dining on numerous occasions and which started well before the...

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Last post by arrbee
11 Oct 2013, 23:12
Azura A322N - Black Sea - Part 8

by Gill W » 08 Oct 2013, 08:23

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Day 19 - 22

We've had four straight days at sea. I wasn't looking forward to this part of the cruise, fearing that I'd feel that the best part of...

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Thanks Gill, thought that it would probably work the same way. We only used the wine line for the first time on our cruise, mainly because the wine...

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08 Oct 2013, 16:18
Azura A322N - Black Sea -part 6

by Gill W » 07 Oct 2013, 08:19

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Day 14

A nice day at sea, we had hoped to spend most of the time sitting in the sun, but there was passing clouds too. In the end, we gave up and...

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on Adonia we parked over the other side just across the road from the park entrance the other end of which was the entrance to Topkapi - wonderful -...

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07 Oct 2013, 14:32
Azura A322N - Black Sea - Part 7

by Gill W » 07 Oct 2013, 08:25

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Day 17- Mytilene (or not)

This port is on the Greek island of Lesbos. It is a tender port, and our general plan was to tender over to the harbour...

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Really enjoying your posts in anticipation of next year.

Having done the Panama and Suez, I must admit I hadn't really considered the Corinth in...

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07 Oct 2013, 10:23
Azura A322N - Black Sea - Part 5

by Gill W » 04 Oct 2013, 21:16

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Day 12 - Yalta

Today we did an excursion to Sevastopol and Balaclava. It was a full day excursion. When we got to our lunch stop, just as we were...

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Thanks again .... Indian Night you say ;)

Yalta and Sevastopol are worthy Ports in their own right and this, for us, was the major failing of P&O...

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05 Oct 2013, 08:00
Azura A322N - Black Sea - Part 3

by Gill W » 02 Oct 2013, 20:31

Today has been a day of intensive washing and ironing, but I've got my feet up now, so here's a bit more

Day 8 - Malta

I met Mr Gill in 1979, and...

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Last post by Gill W
02 Oct 2013, 20:31
Azura A322N - Black Sea - Part 1

by Gill W » 01 Oct 2013, 22:06

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While I was away, I did a diary on my iPad, so thought I'd post it here, if anyone is interested

Day 1 -2

We arrived at the Ocean Terminal at...

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Thanks Gill, looking forward to more.

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02 Oct 2013, 07:09
Azura a318n and a319n

by Jacknian » 15 Aug 2013, 10:20

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We have just returned from our amazing 19 nights aboard Azura, I will post a report in the next few days when I've made a dent in the washing and...

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Sunday 11th August. Cadiz

We had a trip booked for 12, so after a leisurely breakfast we met our daughter and sil at costa. After the men had their...

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02 Sep 2013, 16:54
Azura Strictly Come Dancing Cruise

by Suekersh » 22 Jun 2013, 17:41

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Quite a long report from our recent Azura Cruise.

Embarkation day.
Early start from Lancashire at 05:45 but this made for an easy trouble free...

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Hi Pat,

Not sure I can help much. I doubt it will be a theme cruise for 3 nights although I am fairly certain there will be a formal night and great...

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19 Jul 2013, 20:53
A315 - Fjords

by JenniC » 27 Jun 2013, 13:08

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EMBARKATION DAY -1
Just finished the majority of the packing, in time for an afternoon of Wimbledon! More suitcases for this one than my 14 days in...

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On the way to the glacier I started off wearing a t shirt, over-shirt and raincoat as it was very cloudy. Our guide assured us that the sun would...

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13 Jul 2013, 20:41
24 Nights to the Black Sea

by Solent Richard » 24 Jan 2013, 07:58

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My wife and I completed Azura's 24 night cruise to the Black Sea in October 2012. This proved to be an excellent cruise and we thoroughly enjoyed...

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Glad this thread has reappeared! We're on this cruise in September and reading this again brings it closer. Enjoyed the photos too. Had forgotten how...

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Last post by arrbee
19 May 2013, 18:30
Azura A310N - Cruise Report - Western Med - Part 2

by Romig1 » 11 May 2013, 19:04

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This one is even longer....you may need a cup of tea and a comy chair...

A310N continued….

We managed to find a nice café in a little square near...

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Thanks for posting a really good review of the cruise. You've saved me from having to try and put something together and it's much nicer to read...

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18 May 2013, 13:14
Azura A310N - Cruise Report - Western Med

by Romig1 » 03 May 2013, 11:20

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With apologies for excessive length…as always.

Following an impressively early finish from work on Friday, we were actually en-route to Southampton...

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Glad you made it home safely Rob and Wina, lovely to finally meet both of you. Looking forward to reading the 2nd installment!!!

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11 May 2013, 19:25
Azura A308N Western Med. April 4th.

by towny44 » 06 May 2013, 16:08

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Azura A308N Western Med. Cruise April 2013
We travelled down from Yorkshire the day before and stayed at the Holiday Inn Express Botley Road, a...

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Hope you'll be okay Babs with the situation in work - bit of a worry I guess but stay positive :thumbup:

11 weeks to my family cruise - they were...

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09 May 2013, 16:37
A308N April 2013 - Sunseeker99's review (beware- long!)

by sunseeker16 » 22 Apr 2013, 09:06

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Having enjoyed Melsea's review, I thought I'd share mine. Looks like we both enjoyed ourselves :)

Day 1 – Embarkation

The never-ending winter of...

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Take plenty of washing up liquid. Aldi concentrated is the best!! :lol: :angel: :angel:

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22 Apr 2013, 16:39
Melsea's new adventures on Azura A308n belated

by melsea » 21 Apr 2013, 21:12

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I am a bit late with this as this cruise was rather short and had consecutive days of ports and then the two sea days we had before arriving back at...

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Thanks Mel

Happy memories of a great cruise

Already a distant memory

Roll on the next one, maybe in September

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Last post by lynden
22 Apr 2013, 10:03
Azura Booze Cruise to Guernsey A309P

by qbman1 » 19 Apr 2013, 15:45

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A very nice short break on Azura this week passed largely without incident.

We booked the cruise with no great hopes of actually seeing Guernsey,...

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Azura is our favourite P&O ship and we both love XV11 and Sindhu but out of the two prefer XV11.

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20 Apr 2013, 19:40
Melsea's new adventures on Azura A308n

by melsea » 10 Apr 2013, 14:21

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First impression of Azura is that she is certainly a very big ship, no need really for the gym as one gets lost so much and the distances from place...

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Have a great day Mel in Malaga. Just love this city. Our family villa is in Nerja so fly into Malaga regularly. When we have called on a cruise it is...

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Last post by Suekersh
12 Apr 2013, 18:35
Live from Azura in Caribbean

by Suekersh » 22 Mar 2013, 18:09

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Hi all,

In st Lucia today. Yesterday was horrendous but now a distant memory. Long day but now it is ll worth while.

Dinner in freedom dining. A...

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Not quite in the swing if things yet. Back to work tomorrow by 10 am I guess the holiday will seem weeks ago. We have been so busy since we got back...

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07 Apr 2013, 18:25
Azura A301N - to Amsterdam 7th-10th January

by MicheleW » 22 Jan 2013, 15:12

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Apologies for long-windedness – tried to keep it short – honest!!

Travelling as party of 3: myself, mum and (fairy) godmother

We arrived at...

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I was fortunate enough to catch Mr Kane’s excellent rendition of The Days of Pearly Spencer.
Still singing this one then... Definitely his party...

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09 Mar 2013, 07:55

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