Cruises on Azura

Azura - P&O Cruises

The newly built P&O Azura is the sister ship of the well-established P&O Ventura. Following an extravagant naming ceremony by celebrity ballet dancer Darcey Bussell, the Azura set sail on her maiden voyage in April 2010.

The Azura offers a family-friendly atmosphere, with facilities such as playgrounds and child-minding services available. The Azura also boasts a selection of bars, eleven different restaurants, a range of entertainments and great facilities for sports. Guests on the Azura can also enjoy four swimming pools, five boutiques and an open-air cinema!

The 900 balcony cabins are spread across fourteen passenger decks, and can hold a total of 3,100 guests. Each stateroom is fitted with all the comforts you’ll need during your stay, with a television, fridge, air-conditioning and an en-suite bathroom.

The dress code on the P&O Azura calls for smart casuals, with a number of extravagant, formal dinners taking place throughout the cruise. However, for those occasions when you get back late from a day trip and need to grab a quick bite, casual and informal dining is available at the Azura’s buffet restaurant.

Facilities on Azura

The P&O Azura features an excellent range of dining options, ranging from informal buffet dining, to top class cuisine from world-class chefs. The Glass House is a wine bar and restaurant, created by TV’s Olly Smith. Here guests can enjoy innovative dishes from the signature menu, each one paired with a carefully selected variety of wine.

Alternatively, head over to Sindhu to enjoy Indian cuisine with a contemporary twist, created by celebrity chef Kochhar. Other options include the Italian-themed Verona and Venezia restaurants, as well as the Deck Grill, and poolside Pizzeria.

There are a good selection of bars to be found on the P&O Azura, including the chic multi-cultural Planet Bar, New York-inspired show lounge The Manhattan, and the sophisticated Malabar… here guests can enjoy fine Indian hospitality, including piano recitals and colourful cabaret.

Other ways to pass your time P&O Azura include one of the many shows at the 800-seat Playhouse theatre, an extensive shopping centre, an art gallery or the open-air poolside cinema. Alternatively, guests can indulge themselves with a treatment at the Azura’s extensive spa and fitness suite, featuring a techno-gym, thermal suite and facilities for tennis, football and cricket.