Is the Azura still having a refit?

Azura’s refit and livery update is complete! She’s currently showing off her makeover in the Bay of Biscay as she makes her way to La Coruna, Spain.

Has P and O Azura been refurbished?

(11 a.m. GMT) — P&O Cruises has confirmed Azura will head to the shipyard in Ferrol, North Spain, for a multimillion-pound update from April 3, 2020, following the ship’s European repositioning. The ship was last refurbished in 2015, when the iconic Union Jack livery was painted on the ship’s hull.

Is the Azura a good ship?

Azura is a versatile ship that is able to cater to a range of different passengers — as long as they are Anglophiles. With 3,100 passengers onboard, the ship can feel crowded — especially on sea days when the sun loungers are packed tightly on deck — exposing a real lack of shaded areas.

Did Azura have a refit in 2020?

P&O Cruises Azura sets sail for a multimillion-pound refit in April 2020. After 10 years at the heart of the P&O Cruises fleet, the much-loved family favourite deserves a little TLC – and P&O Cruises are giving her the full treatment to get her ready for her seasons in the Mediterranean, the Baltic and the Caribbean.

Where is Azura docked today?

Caribbean Sea
The current position of AZURA is at Caribbean Sea (coordinates 13.84131 N / 61.29515 W) reported 3 days ago by AIS.

Which is the best ship Azura or Britannia?

As cruise ships, Britannia is our favourite in the fleet (we prefer to cruise on Aurora, but that’s more about passenger profile versus the bigger ships) and Azura our least favourite. As stated already, the main downsides of Britannia are lack of promenade deck and shallow balconies.

Are Azura and Ventura the same?

They are basically the same ship but the atmosphere seems to be better on Azura. The Glasshouse is much nicer on Azura than on Ventura, probably because it was designed as the Glasshouse rather than a tapas bar. There are a lot of passengers who perfer Ventura and go on her regularly. Enjoy your cruise.

How many pools does the Azura have?

five swimming pools
Azura has five swimming pools, including one within the kids’ club (and only accessible through the kids’ club) and one just outside the spa, the Oasis pool. The two main pools , Coral and Aqua, are on Deck 15 midship, with the latter being the much bigger of the two, and there is plenty of deck space around them.

How many passengers does Azura carry?

3,100 guests
Azura has a normal operating capacity of 3,100 guests and 1,250 crew.

Where is the ship Azura now?

The current position of AZURA is at Caribbean Sea (coordinates 16.93428 N / 62.7265 W) reported 3 hours ago by AIS.

Is the Azura still in North Shields?

“We are very much looking forward to Azura being back in service, alongside the rest of our fleet, delivering future holidays for our guests.” The ship left Northumbrian Quay in North Shields at around 6.45pm to head to Belfast, Northern Ireland. The vessel will remain in Belfast until it is called back into service.

Where is the cruise ship Aurora?

North East Atlantic Ocean
The current position of AURORA is at North East Atlantic Ocean (coordinates 50.9045 N / 1.42915 W) reported 6 mins ago by AIS.

What is a Azura yacht?

AZURA is a 40.23 m Motor Yacht, built in Australia by Oceanfast and delivered in 1991. Her top speed is 24.0 kn and she boasts a maximum range of 1400.0 nm when navigating at cruising speed, with power coming from two Deutz-MWM diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 8 guests, with 6 crew members waiting on their every need.

What kind of cruises does Azura cruises offer?

Cruise itinerary program. Azura itinerary program is based on cruises from Southampton and Bridgetown, including Caribbean Islands voyages from Barbados; roundtrip sailings from Southampton to Baltic, Mediterranean and Canary Islands; “mini-cruises” to Belgium and Transatlantic repositioning crossings.

How many passengers does the Azura ship have?

The 115,055-ton, 3,100-passenger cruise ship Azura is the second vessel of this size for P&O Cruises (the first was sister ship Ventura, which was released in 2008). The design of the ship is orientated to the traditional passengers of the fleet.

Where to eat on Azura cruise ship?

Wine and dine Foodies are well catered for on Azura with numerous dining options across the ship. Wine lovers are certainly spoilt for choice on their cruise at The Glass House, while those in the mood for fine dining can book a table at The Epicurean.