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Azura, Britain's Newest Superliner

Azura represents the latest, most excitings stage for P&O cruises history. She is currently under construction at the Monfalcone shipyard in Italy and recently celebrated the laying of the keel. The keel laying process involved one section of the ship's hull being placed in dry dock.

What to expect onboard:

  • 3,100 passengers
  • 14 public decks: includes gym, library, coffee place, duty free shops
  • 5 pools
  • Lounges and Bars:
    The Marquis - classic London pub with live music and sports; The Planet Bar, and Blue Bar serving fancy cocktails and champagne
    Manhattan Show Lounge: tribute acts, comedians
    Malabar: inspired by contemporary hotels in Mumbai, you can drink and listen to live music
    The Playhouse: 800 seat theatre
  • The Retreat: open air spa air with loungers and cabanas (Adult only area)
  • 11 dining venues: Indian, GlassHouse, 2 buffet courts, Poolside grill, Pizzeria, room service, Club dining (traditional - same table at the same time each night), Freedom Dining in the main restaurant (5 course meal but you can choose your time),

New Features include:

  • Indian fine Dining restaurant, Sindhu created by Michelin starred chef Atul Kochhar
  • First single staterooms of 18 cabins
  • Two large suites for extended families or group of friends
  • Spa cabins which offer exclusive access to the Oasis Spa
  • TV Wine expert Olly Smith has been selected to help create the new Glass House 'Select Dining'  restaurant and wine bar concept. He will also be on many of the cruises to offer his expert advise
  • Giant screen cinema above the main pool so you can catch a moonlit film

She will undertake her sea trials in summer 2009 before her maiden voyage in late spring 2010. Her itineraries will include sailings to the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, the Baltic and the Norwegian Fjords so she will be brimming with new adventures

For the latest news on the Azura click here

View the first CAD images of the Azura

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Comment by bull, seaford (30 Nov 08 11:09) about this PAGE
add a passenger choir and i will run it gordon bull b.sc arcm alcm highly experienced choral director
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Comment by Beveridge, Colne (29 Nov 08 16:31) about this PAGE
I am sure that Azura will be another beautiful vessel and I am sure that there will be a market for her over the next few years, although my personal view is when a ship gets so big it ceases to be a cruise ship and becomes a mobile holiday resort. It would seem that P&O are toeing the American owners line that bigger is best, and with what I have found over the last few years, was a drop in standards P&O seem to be taking on the pile it high and sell it cheap sales pitch aimed at families to swap a traditional holiday resort for one that moves. Its a personal choice, I will never travel on Azura or Ventura, nore Arcadia again as for me bigger is not best.
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Comment by Carnegie, Glenrothes (29 Nov 08 10:42) about this PAGE
Sounds great. what about loungers on balcony and no overlooking balconies. Dont mind kids as long as they are not allowed to run wild on ship. A Pool and Sun Longers area for Adults ONLY. Agree with Smith GET RID of Art Auctions. What about NEW PLACES Nowadays thecruis ships all seem to go to the same places.
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Comment by Evans, Chesterfield (09 Dec 08 08:59) about a COMMENT by Carnegie (29 Nov 08 10:42)
The Azura will be the same build externally as Ventura so you'll still get the overlooking balconies
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Comment by Smith, Preston (28 Nov 08 18:56) about this PAGE
Sounds good but would be a lot better if they got rid of the ART AUCTIONS what a waste of time and money people are so gullable but perhaps I don't mix in the right circles to appreciate them
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Comment by climpson, llandudno (28 Nov 08 17:03) about this PAGE
Yes I would like to see a lot less old people who spend their time slagging off cruise ships and wining on constantly because there are children aboard. I would like therefore to see a lot more young people who just enjoy going on holiday and who arent going to stand at reception for an hour a day complaining because the sea is rough and the sun is not shining!
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