Azura by Cumbria Cruises

Ship - Azura
Line - P&O Cruises
Date - 10 April 2010

Rachel:

"Azura was my first ever ship visit and as you can imagine I was extremely impressed by all that was to offer on the ship.  I loved the treatments and Spa, the open air cinema was the best feature.

The cabins were bright and modern and balcony cabins had pleasently large balconies; it was actually bigger than I expected making it a nice surprise.

I thoroughly enjoyed the buffet restaurants as there was lots of choice, which gave a ‘free’ feel to eating. The evening meal was extraordinary with waiter service making my experience unforgettable.

The entertainment varied from casinos, nightclubs and shows, the 70’s medley themed show exceeded my expectations due to quality and how professional it was put together.

After Azura, I am really looking forward to experiencing more of P&O’s cruise ships ..."

Justine:

"Being my first P&O experience I had very high expectations of Azura, and I was not disappointed!

Azura was beautiful with fantastic facilities that cater for every need.  From the luxury spa treatments for those who enjoy a little indulgence to the kids zone with no end of entertainment. I can say with confidence there is something for everyone.

I stayed in a balcony cabin on the Lido deck which I found to be light, modern and spacious. With a large dressing room area which would definitely come in high use for all the clothes us ladies like to bring! 

The food onboard was another delight; at lunch we enjoyed the buffet style dining in the Venecia restaurant which once again had a variety of choice. The evening meal was exquisite, with waiter served dinner in the Oriental restaurant. The choices had the mouth watering effect leaving me wanting to sample them all!

After our meal there was still so much to do so we decided to have a drink in Malabar: whilst we browsed the choice of drinks, we were kept entertained by the night’s singer.  The surroundings were beautiful with no shortage of helpful staff.

We finished our drinks and made our way to the theatre, which was showcasing a 70’s inspired show, including singing, dancing and some amazing acrobatics which gave it an all in all brilliantly entertaining show.

My experience on Azura was certainly memorable and I only wish it had been longer!"

Karen:

"As Azura was my first ship visit I wasn’t sure what to expect, I can honestly say I was well and truly amazed by the sheer size and beauty of the ship.  Cabins were beautifully decorated, spacious and well equipped.  Facilities onboard were fantastic with something for everyone, from Spa treatments to open air cinemas.  Children were very well catered for.

Dining onboard was exceptional from our buffet lunch to our beautiful waiter service evening meal.

My only wish would be for the whole experience to have been longer than a one night stay; I look forward to further experiences on the other magnificent ships of P&O"

Kim:

"We had a fantastic preview of P&O’s newest superliner the Azura. One of the largest in the fleet she has a multitude of facilities that rival the best in the industry. The modern, fresh décor makes the Azura classy and contemporary.

We arrived just in time to see the ships godmother Darcy Bussell who recieved a rapturous applause from the check in staff. We had a buffet lunch in the Venizia restaurant which is one of two buffet dining options on board. There was an array of choices and the desserts looked so fabulous we tried a bit of each.

Touring the ship we were most impressed with the open air spa terrace and retreat. With an exclusive pool area it makes for the ultimate relaxation experience. Other impressive areas included the Glass House which is a trendy wine bar with selections made by connoisseur Olly Smith and Sindhu, the Indian speciality restaurant endorsed by Atul Kochhar.

Azura is not just for the adults though they have children’s facilities in abundance so this is definitely one to recommend to families.

After a champagne reception in the Blue bar we dined in the Oriental restaurant, the food again was delicious and the waiters were a delight.

After dinner there were plenty of options on how to spend our evening. In the Playhouse theatre there was a 70’s show, in the Malabar a jazz singer and in the Manhattan nightclub was an Annie Lennox tribute act. All were great fun and if all that is too much you can always chill out in front of a good movie in the open air cinema before falling into bed and doing it all over again."

Louise:

"This was my first visit on a P&O ship and it certainly met all of my expectations.

We stayed onboard the brand new Azura for it's launch, in a balcony cabin which was modern and spacious.

I was particulary impressed with the Oasis spa. It is the perfect place to relax and be pampered, with a vast array of treatments on offer.  Linked to the spa is the Retreat an exclusive adults only outdoor spa terrace, where you can simply relax or have a massage in one of the cabanas.

Other highlights included the Glass House, a fun wine bar created by the wine expert Olly Smith where you can buy by the glass, so you can sample from the range of different wines on offer. 

Also on board is the Sindu restaurant created by chef Atul Kochhar - Azura is the first cruise ship to feature an Indian restaurant. You can dine here for a supplement of approximately £15 per person.

The food onboard was delicious with plenty of choice for everybody and the waiter service in the evening was excellent.

I had a fantastic time onboard this beautiful ship and I would definitely recommend it to families, couples and single travellers as it has something for everyone."

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