AZURA
ONE SHIP, ENDLESS STORIES
 

 

Families on board Azura

Azura will be great choice for a family holiday with activities and entertainment for children of all ages in The Reef children's clubs. The Reef is where all the action shall take place for all children and teenagers and the qualified and experienced 'Reef Rangers' will be on hand to ensure the younger members of the family have the holiday of a lifetime, enabling parents to take some time out for themselves.

The Reef on Azura will cater for five key age groups:

  • Under two's with parental supervision, The Seabed
  • Spalshers, 2- 4 year olds, The Beach Hut
  • Surfers, 5-8 year olds, Frontiers
  • Scubas, 9- 12 year olds, The Hub
  • H2O, 13-17 year olds, Apartment 16

Outdoor deck spaces will be themed and architecturally designed with children's needs in mind, and  the children's areas will feature the latest gaming consoles and interactive television.

There will be a comprehensive programme of age-appropriate activities, designed to keep children's minds and bodies active throughout their holiday. These will include film shows, quizzes, board games, scavenger hunts around the ship, drama workshops, pool games, sports sessions, singing, dancing, arts and crafts, videos and more.

Children's favourites Noddy and Mr Bump will be on board to play games and join families for breakfast, adding extra excitment for mini-cruisers.

Bungee Trampolines, deck 19, aft

Three bungee trampolines will be located high up on deck 19. The trampolines will be for the enjoyment of anyone over the age of eight years old. .

Family shore excursions

Azura shore excurson programme will be tailored to suit families looking to make the most of the destinations they visit. Aqua parks, camel rides, nature traits and theme parks will all feature, ensuring everyone the family is entertained and educated about the ship's ports of call.
 

Family Accommodation

Azura will offer a high number of cabins with additional third and fourth beds and two large suites sleeping up to 6. This provides good value accommodation for families or groups to share. 

Youth Crew

All P&O Cruises youth crew have extensive experience. They are practised in the planning and facilitating of a wide range of play and leisure activities for chilren aged 2 to 17 years. Relevant qualifications for youth staff working with the under eights are NNEB/CACHE Diploma in Nursery Nursing, BTEC National Diploma in Early Childhood studies, CACHE OCR/EDEXCEL City & Guilds Certificate in Childcare & Education and/ or a Teaching Certificate.

Night nursery and baby listening service

Parents will be able to relax and enjoy their evenings with Azura's Night Nursery for children ages six months to five years, open every night from 6pm-2am. Azura will also provide an in-cabin baby listening service and pagers will be available to parents to keep in touch with the children while they are in the care of the youth crew

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Comment by Pritchard, Cardiff (23 Mar 09 19:20) about this PAGE
Does this mean that the Azura will be like The Ventura?? We are afraid to even think about booking incase it is after our dreadful experiences on the Ventura, How can I find out?
Question by Oneill, glen vine isle of man (10 May 09 09:01) about a COMMENT by Pritchard (23 Mar 09 19:20)
what was so dreadful about your Ventura experience?