Spitsbergen & Norway
Aurora, 19 Jun 2012, 14 nights, Cruise only
Itinerary overview
From bubbling mudflats and lunaresque craters to crashing waterfalls and gushing geysers - in the far north, nature really likes to make a spectacle of itself.
Port stops
| Day | Port | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Day | Cruise from Southampton | ||
| Day 2 | At sea | ||
| Day 3 | Stavanger, Norway | ||
| Day 4 | Alesund, Norway | ||
| Day 5 | Trondheim, Norway | ||
| Day 6 | At sea | ||
| Day 7 | At sea | ||
| Day 8 | Ny Alesund, Norway | ||
| Day 9 | At sea | ||
| Day 10 | Tromso, Norway | ||
| Day 11 | At sea | ||
| Day 12 | Bergen, Norway | ||
| Day 13 | Eidfjord, Norway | ||
| Day 14 | At sea | ||
| Last Day | Southampton |
Prices per person
| Room type | Best Price from | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Inside Stateroom | £ 699 | Book here |
| Outside Stateroom | £ 799 | |
| Balcony Stateroom | £ 1,299 |
What's included?
Aurora
Aurora - P&O Cruises
The P&O Aurora is a comfortable, medium-sized ship, packed with exciting entertainments and facilities for all the family. The décor is tasteful and stylish, and P&O have incorporated all the luxuries that you would normally expect from a stay in a top hotel.
Passengers on the P&O Aurora can make use of a wide array of restaurants, lounges, shops and entertainments, and the cabins feature everything you’ll need to get the most out of your cruise. Each room comes with air-conditioning, television and a bathroom, with various upgrade options available; you’ll have the option of booking a two-tier suite, or enlisting the service of a personal butler during your stay!
The P&O Aurora is a highly versatile vessel, and offers cruises to a number of top destinations. Choose between the Mediterranean or the Caribbean, Baltic and Fjord cruises, or get comfortable for a full round-the-world cruise! Many of these cruises depart from ports close to home, such as Southampton.
In fitting with the quality hotel atmosphere onboard, P&O request than passengers on the Aurora observe a dress code of smart casuals. Most cruises will also feature a number of formal dinner events, giving guests an opportunity to banquet in style.
Facilities on Aurora
The P&O Aurora’s two main restaurants, Alexandria and Medina, both offer impeccable service and a range of dishes, incorporating flavours from around the world. Alternatively guests can grab a hearty cooked breakfast or buffet lunch at The Orangery, or dine at the stylish Café Bordeaux Bistro, created by top chef Marco Pierre White.
There are many more bars and cafés dotted around the Aurora; stop for a light bite at the Sidewalk Café, or indulge yourself with a visit to the Coffee and Chocolate Bar. 24-hour room service is also available, giving guests the option of dining in the privacy of their own cabin.
Other entertainment facilities on the P&O Aurora include a concert hall, cinema, theatre, nightclub, show lounge and a casino. Guests can make use of golf, tennis and football facilities, or pamper themselves with a rejuvenating treatment at the Oasis Spa.
The P&O Aurora boasts three shopping malls, with a library, Internet centre and a hair & beauty salon. Child-minding and playground facilities are available, as well as a medical assistance service. The Aurora also benefits from three swimming pools, with a paddling pool for children, and four Jacuzzi’s.
Facilities
Other Facilities
Statistics
Decks of Aurora
Cabins on this deck:
No cabins on this deck
Cabins of Aurora
OD Inside Twin
OC Inside Twin
OB Inside Twin
OA Inside Twin Large
LC Outside Twin
LB Outside Twin
KC Outside Twin
KB Outside Twin
KA Outside Twin Large
IB Outside with Balcony
Two lower beds convertible to king size
Bathroom with bath and shower
Two seater sofa with chair and table
Wardrobes and drawer space
Floor to ceiling window and patio door
Furnished balcony
TV and Radio
Safe, hairdryer and fridge
Tea and coffee making facilities
Direct dial telephone
Fully air conditioned
Decks
IA Outside with Balcony
Two lower beds convertible to king size
Bathroom with bath and shower
Two seater sofa with chair and table
Wardrobes and drawer space
Floor to ceiling window and patio door
Furnished balcony
TV and Radio
Safe, hairdryer and fridge
Tea and coffee making facilities
Direct dial telephone
Fully air conditioned
Decks
DB Deluxe Outside with Balcony
Two lower beds convertible to king size
Bathroom with bath and shower
Two seater sofa with chair and table
Wardrobes and drawer space
Floor to ceiling window and patio door
Furnished balcony
TV and Radio
Safe, hairdryer and fridge
Tea and coffee making facilities
Direct dial telephone
Fully air conditioned
Deck
DA Deluxe Outside with Balcony
Two lower beds convertible to king size
Bathroom with bath and shower
Two seater sofa with chair and table
Wardrobes and drawer space
Floor to ceiling window and patio door
Furnished balcony
TV and Radio
Safe, hairdryer and fridge
Tea and coffee making facilities
Direct dial telephone
Fully air conditioned
Deck
BB Mini Suite
Two lower beds convertible to king size
Bathroom with jacuzzi bath and shower
Lounge with sofa, dining table and chairs
Wardrobes and drawer space
Floor to ceiling window and patio doors
Furnished balcony
TV, video and radio
Safe, hairdryer and fridge
Tea and coffee making facilities
Direct dial telephone
Fully air conditioned
Deck
BA Mini Suite
Two lower beds convertible to king size
Bathroom with jacuzzi bath and shower
Lounge with sofa, dining table and chairs
Wardrobes and drawer space
Floor to ceiling window and patio doors
Furnished balcony
TV, video and radio
Safe, hairdryer and fridge
Tea and coffee making facilities
Direct dial telephone
Fully air conditioned
Deck
AB Suite with Balcony
Two lower beds convertible to king size
Bathroom with jacuzzi bath and shower
Lounge with sofa, dining table and chairs
Wardrobes and drawer space
Floor to ceiling window and patio doors
Furnished balcony
TV, video, hi-fi and radio
Safe, hairdryer and fridge
Bar area, tea and coffee making facilities
Direct dial telephone
Fully air conditioned
Decks
AA Penthouse Suite
The Penthouse Suites can be accessed from two decks. Comprising of parquet floored entrance, guest cloakroom, bar area, dining area, living area a sweeping spiral staircase, bathroom and bedroom.
Two floors, 2 Balconies
Two lower beds convertible to king size
Bathroom with jacuzzi bath and shower
Lounge with L shape sofa
Dining table and chairs
Wardrobes and drawer space
Floor to ceiling window and patio doors
TV, video, hi-fi and radio
Safe, hairdryer and fridge
Bar area, tea and coffee making facilities
Direct dial telephone
Fully air conditioned
Deck
Members reviews
rowland said:
have cruised on all current po ships. standard is uniform ie v good with exception of artemis which is noisy especially in aft restaurant and arcadia where public rooms are overwheldom by demand. ou favourites are oriana since refurbishment and aurora have cruised on all current po ships. standard is very good with exception of artemis which is noisey (especially in aft restaurant) and shows its age an d arcadia where public rooms are ovwhelmed by demand.
boxerkev37 said:
This is our third cruise with P&O and I know they have a reputation for catering to the snobbish middle-aged set, but we are a family of two thirty-something
radob1 said:
I absolutely loved this ship!! It's not the 1st ship I have been on but it is the first p&o ship and it was one of the best ships i have been on!! It had just had a refurbishment when me and my family joined it in December to do a mini cruise to Brugge. The cabins were a good size (considering there was three in my cabin!), the beds were so comfortable and they even have some of the best shower gels (molten brown) and little bits that you get in your cabin!! There was a group of us so we did see all the bars on board but the favourite with the group was champions which is like a sports bar.. The restaurants were really good and the food was fantastic! We did have some children in the group so we registered them with the kids club who were really great, there they did games and had discos and they even took them all to see the panto which they loved!! The service we got on board from both our cabin steward and waiters was brilliant and they are always happy and smiling and remember every ones name even after the first night. I would definitely recommend this ship and i will be going on it again in the near future..
nicola2 said:
This was our first experience of cruise holidays and now we are addicted. I can not wait for our next one.
Tony3 said:
This was the 2nd cruise on Aurora for me and it was superb! Food, service, entertainment and the cabins were excellent. The ship is full of facilities and things to do. One of my favourite ships and the ports of call were good also.
DebGaz said:
WOW our first crusing family holiday was on the magnifficent Aurora, an abosolutely brilliant holiday was had by all, the children spent most of the time with new friends and teamleaders in the childrens clubs, they were aged 9 and 10 so they had a little more freedom in their club they could come and go as they pleased which gave my husband and I time to ourselves and to socialise with other family and new friends. We knew the girls were safe and having fun, their social calendar was busier than ours !!, the entertainment, food, service and cabins were excellent, so many things to do, we can't wait to go on our next cruise. If you are thinking of crusing on the Aurora then I hope this review has made your mind up - Happy Cruising.
gillyflower1 said:
Overall an excellent cruise. The ship is great. We have had 3 cruises on Aurora now and each time have been greatly impressed with the level of service and the genuine friendliness of the staff. We cruised this time for 14 nights around the Fjords and the Lofoten Islands as well as the amazing Spitzbergen. The facilities onboard are excellent and offer a mix of venues for you to spend the days and eveings, socialising and drinking etc. There are a good range of sports and fitness facilities and an interesting range of special interest talks etc. This cruise was themed- a music festival at sea - but we really didn't bother too much with the entertainments this time as we made friends with a number of other guests and spent many a happy hour chatting and getting to know them. The captain (very dishy) did an amazing job of getting the ship close up to the Lillehook Glacier and we had the most incredible view of nature at it's most awesome as well as the privilege of seeing Pilot whales, porpoises, seals and reindeer during the 2 weeks. If you are disabled and want to try cruising, then go ahead. My husband and I find the ship very easy to negotiate and he is a fulltime w/chair user. The cabins are well designed as well. Note though that getting off the ship when the boat is not in dock can be impossible and bear this in mind when picking the cruise itinery. If you can walk a tiny bit you should be ok to use Tenders and staff are helpful. Shore excursions for the able bodied are great but be very careful about them if you are needing w/chair accessible ones as you will pay more - and may get less! Nowray is an expensive country to visit but you'd be unlikely to find a more beautiful place with nicer, friendlier people.
