P&O Cruises is bucking the industry trend towards ever larger vessels by introducing a ship to its fleet that will accommodate just 710 passengers and will be able to visit the “off the beaten track” destinations that are inaccessible to some of the bigger ships of today. The new ship...

Visitors to the P&O Cruises website can now catch up on the action of a film crew currently filming across the globe for a massive 20 metre wide floor to ceiling plasma wall, the main feature of the Planet Bar on board Azura.The film crew’s task is to visit, and...

Bookings opened for the P&O Cruises and Cunard 2011 world voyages this week with a record breaking start.  On Wednesday 1 July, 2,044 people booked voyages from the two programmes, 47% more than on the same day last year for 2010 world voyages, when a total of 1,385 bookings were...

In addition to a new superliner for the British market, free child places and two round Britain cruises, P&O Cruises has added eight cruises to its ‘new magazine style’ 2010 first edition brochure.The brochure which features a total of 156 cruise holidays between March 2010 and March 2011, visiting 210...

The newest superliner for P&O Cruises, Azura, touched water for the first time today in the traditional “floating out” ceremony, prior to her launch next April.The 115,000-ton ship is taking shape at Fincantieri Monfalcone shipyard near Trieste and today saw the float out of Azura in a special two part...

Illusionist Derren Brown will be performing his spectacular mind-readingshow on board P&O Cruises superliner Aurora in September 2009. The 3-nightcruise, departing 23rd September 2009, will go on sale on Friday 12th June2009.The man once dubbed the ‘scariest man in Britain’ will hold perform twointeractive 45-minute shows on board in the...

A new superliner for the British market, free child places and two new round Britain cruises featuring several destination ‘firsts’, are just a few highlights of the new 2010 programme from P&O Cruises.Details are contained within the 2010 preview brochure, which features a total of 153 cruise holidays between March...

If you can’t stand the heat then get out of the kitchen! And into the relaxed and informal environment of a private cooking and tasting session with ITV Hell’s Kitchen star, Marco Pierre White.The renowned chef will be travelling on board P&O Cruises superliner Ventura at various dates throughout the...

Ever dreamt of driving a sleek Ferrari around the streets of Rome or soaring over glaciers in a helicopter?  Well now the dream can become a reality with the range of 89 new shore excursions being offered by P&O Cruises in 2009. Designed to meet and exceed the needs of...

Passengers sailing on P&O Cruises latest superliner Azura will be able to enjoy exotic Indian cuisine from Atul Kochhar in Port Everglades or sipfine wines chosen by Saturday Kitchen star Olly Smith in St. Petersburg. These and many more unique experiences will be available on board thelatest addition to the...

   Built:                                                   Fincantieri, Italy   Launch:                                              Spring 2010 Gross tonnage:                                116,000 tonnes Length overall:                                 290m Breadth:                                            36m Height (from keel):                         67.4mHeight (from waterline):               59mCrew:                                       1,200 approxPassengers:                              3,096 regular operating capacity3,597 maximum operating capacity Passenger decks:                            14 Passenger cabins:                           Total – 1,557                                                 1117 outside 910 balcony 440 inside18 single cabins with pullman berth                                                 (12 outside...

Azura will have an Environmental Officer on board, independent of all departments and reporting directly to the Captain.  He will have access to all areas of the ship and provide support and advice to the ship’s company on environmental matters.  The Environmental Officer conducts inspections to ensure that company procedures and...

    Passengers looking to feel rejuvenated and relaxed will find all their needs met on board Azura.  The Oasis Spa, complete with outdoor Retreat, will be a haven for pampering treatments, and the variety of exercise options and range of healthy dining choices will ensure complete revitalisation.   The Oasis Spa, deck 16...

Atrium Azura’s spectacular atrium is designed to ‘wow’ passengers from the moment they step on board.  Towering through three decks, the atrium features sweeping arches, dance floor and band stand.  The atrium is designed as the heart and social hub of the ship. Accommodation  Azura is the only ship in the fleet to...

Azura will be a great choice for family holidays with activities and entertainment for children of all ages in The Reef children’s clubs. The Reef will be the friendly and familiar base for all children and teenagers and the qualified and experienced ‘Reef Rangers’ will be on hand to ensure...