Itineraries announced for Azura’s maiden programme
P&O Cruises managing director Nigel Esdale said, “For Azura we’ve gone ‘back to the future’. We’re looking back at how travelling at sea really
should be; sophisticated, relaxing, indulgent and exciting, whilst we are also looking forward at the same time. Our firsts for P&O Cruises will
include an outdoor cinema, an exclusive al fresco spa retreat and single staterooms.”
Azura’s maiden voyage departs from Southampton on Saturday 12 April 2010 and is a classic 16 night central Mediterranean cruise featuring calls in
Venice and Dubrovnik. Prices starting from £1,524* per person.
An Early Bird price tariff is valid for bookings made before 18th April 2009 whilst on board spending money and free car parking is valid on all
bookings up to 30th June 2009.
Azura will feature an Indian fine dining restaurant, Sindhu, the creation of celebrated Michelin starred Chef Atul Kochhar. Sindhu means meeting
point, amalgamation or fusion, and the menu will offer a fusion of fine British and Indian cuisine. Dishes such as pan-fried lobster tail in
coconut milk and tamarind sauce will tempt passengers through the doors of this – just one of 11 – dining venues on board.
TV wine expert Olly Smith has also been enlisted to help create a new wine bar and restaurant concept – The Glass House. A must for wine lovers, The Glass House menu will feature different wines recommended with each course, all served by the glass and expertly matched by Olly.
The Saturday Kitchen star will act as consultant in the creation of the drinks menus for Azura’s other bars and restaurants and will travel
regularly throughout the year to host light hearted tasting sessions in his own irreverent style.
Other highlights of the inaugural programme include:
14-night Baltic cruise, 26 May – 9 June 2010 including two full days in St. Petersburg. Prices starting from £1,529* per person.
29-night Christmas and New Year cruise holiday, 10 December 2010 – 7 January 2011 which calls into Port Canaveral for tours to Orlando, Port
Everglades for tours to Miami and two days in New Orleans. Prices from £1,999* per person.
7-night Fjords cruise, 25 June – 2 July 2010. Ports of call include Stavanger, Olden and Geiranger. Prices start at £799* per person.
3-night cruise break, 14 – 17 October 2010 visiting Bruges (from Zeebrugee) and La Havre for tours to Paris. Prices from £264* perperson.
Bookings on Azura can be made from Monday 30 March 2009. To order a copy of the brochure and Azura DVD call P&O Cruises on 0845 3 555 333 or to download an e-brochure and book an Azura holiday visit www.pocruises.co.uk.
*All prices given are per person and based on two adults sharing an inside twin cabin, inclusive of a maximum Early Bird saving.
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