A sensational social paradise at sea, P&O Cruises’ Azura boasts an onboard experience for every type of traveller, with a broad array of inviting bars, engaging entertainment for all ages, restaurants serving fantastic food from around the world, and so much more. Whether you’re tucking into flavourful Indian cuisine from Sindhu, marvelling at a magnificent stage production in The Playhouse, or soaking up the sunshine poolside, there’s fun for the whole family here; you’re guaranteed a memorable holiday with P&O Cruises and Azura.
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The ship in numbers
- Launched 2010
- Tonnage 115055
- Wheelchair accessible cabins 22
- Decks 14
- Lifts 12
- Pools 3
- Restaurants 9
- Formal nights Yes
- Kids clubs Yes
- Maximum capacity 3100
- Crew 1250
- Refurbished 2025
What's onboard
Dining
When it comes to enjoying fantastic food with P&O Cruises, Azura raises the bar with a selection of sensational restaurants. Onboard, you’ll find refined main dining rooms boasting rotating multi-course menus featuring cuisines from around the world, popular P&O Cruises favourites that dive deep into incredible regional flavours, casual spots where there’s a delicious dish for every taste, and so much more.
With something for everyone, highlights include:
- Poolside Pizzeria & Grill - home to a sensational selection of freshly made stone-baked pizzas and other grab-and-go eats, this is a great place to enjoy some fantastic food while spending the day poolside
- Verona Buffet & Venezia Buffet - a casual buffet-style restaurant featuring a variety of cuisines from around the world; these dining spots boast something for everyone to enjoy
- Peninsular Restaurant - an elegant main dining room; you’ll be treated to sensational multi-course menus featuring cuisines from around the world here, all served with attention to detail and care
- Oriental Restaurant & Meridian Restaurant - additional main dining rooms; you’ll be invited to enjoy incredible multi-course menus featuring foods from around the world, with attentive service ensuring you’ll want for nothing while dining here
- The Glass House* - the perfect place to tuck into sensational Mediterranean meals, tapas made for sharing with loved ones, and indulgent desserts; dining in The Glass House is always memorable
- Epicurean* - with menus inspired by classic British ingredients, Epicurean invites you to savour the exquisite artistry of gastronomy in a sophisticated setting
- The Beach House* - a casual dining spot where you can enjoy coastal vibes while indulging in hearty dishes and comfort-food classics, The Beach House serves everything from sizzling steaks and flavourful fajitas to succulent seafood and more
- Sindhu* - this stylish and sumptuous Indian restaurant invites you on a flavour-filled adventure with menus that celebrate the very best of contemporary regional Indian cuisines
*Dining here may incur an additional charge.
Entertainment
On Azura, the evening entertainment you’ll encounter is exciting and engaging, with P&O Cruises’ talented team ready to wow you with remarkable stage productions and intimate live music shows; you’ll also find plenty of stylish social spaces and vibrant bars serving all your favourite refreshments, making spending time with friends and family even more enjoyable throughout your escape.
In addition to The Playhouse, Azura’s home to stunning stage shows, you’ll find the stylish Manhattan show lounge onboard, the perfect place to catch a cabaret show at sea. This P&O Cruises ship is also home to Brodie’s, an authentic pub with plenty to drink and low-key entertainment options like interactive quizzes and live music. Or, if you’re looking for a late-night dance party, Malabar is the bar for you.
With all of this and more complemented by swimming pools surrounded by sun loungers, an outdoor cinema screen where you can catch Hollywood blockbusters under the stars, and interactive entertainment experiences like family-friendly game shows, there’s something to suit guests of all ages and every mood on Azura.
Family
Azura boasts endless entertainment options for the whole family, with a fantastic array of family-friendly amenities and activities to enjoy throughout your cruise, including The Reef, P&O Cruises’ incredible kids’ club.
In The Reef, younger guests will find a variety of dedicated spaces with supervised activities and fun play areas. From the Nursery (6 months to 2 years) and Splashers (ages 2 to 4), to Surfers (ages 5 to 8) and Scubas (ages 9 to 12), children of all ages will be looked after; you can also book sessions in advance to ensure you’re keeping your family holiday organised.
It’s worth keeping in mind, though, that parents must remain with their little ones in the Nursery; however, there’s also a Night Nursery that offers supervised evening care, giving parents the option to enjoy an evening onboard without worry.
Additionally, teens can enjoy Scene (ages 13 to 17), a cool hangout spot with pool tables, gaming consoles, and more. While this affords older kids more independence, Youth Team members are always on hand to run activities and lend a hand.
With The Reef complementing the other family-friendly entertainment and activities available onboard, such as stage productions, interactive shows, and sports facilities, P&O Cruises ensures that guests of all ages have plenty to enjoy throughout their holiday.
Things to do
Spending a sea day sailing aboard Azura is just as exciting as disembarking to explore sensational destinations around the world with P&O Cruises; onboard, you’ll find a fantastic array of amenities and activities that the whole family can enjoy, with stunning wellness spaces adding to the enriching experience available on this impressive cruise ship.
Recreation
From blockbuster movies under the sun with Seascreen and browsing original artwork in the serene Art Gallery space, to picking up a holiday treat from one of the boutique retail spaces, unleashing your energy with several popular sports on the upper decks, playing the latest video arcade games in Game On!, and so much more, there’s a lot to look forward to when spending some time sailing aboard Azura.
You’ll also find several sparkling swimming pools surrounded by sun loungers, ideal for soaking up the sunshine and spending the afternoon unwinding, and an impressive programme of engaging talks and interactive workshops to attend, ensuring there’s something for every mood available.
Wellness
Beyond this, Azura features P&O Cruises’ impressive Oasis Spa and Salon, a personal wellness space boasting a wide variety of sumptuous treatments and salon services, as well as a Thermal Suite with saunas and steam rooms. Whether you’re looking to unwind and relax, or refresh and rejuvenate, this ship’s wellness facilities have something for everyone.
Anyone eager to work up a sweat at sea will also find an impressive fitness centre on Azura; with state-of-the-art workout equipment and an array of fitness classes to sign up for, this welcoming space is worth checking out.
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Iglu Cruise customer reviews for Azura
We love p and o cruises but we just did not think there was a lot of quizzes we always look forward to doing a quiz after dinner we cruised back in June with family on Ventura and there was so much to do in the evening even the shows I thought was a let down the food and cabin was 5 star as always and we had the retreat which was nice but it seems like now in the retreat you have to get up at the crack of dawn to get a good space it just seems like they are cramming so many beds in there just to make more money The retreat is a luxury area but it did not feel like that Lots of other people were complaining about the same this is our third year in a row we have been on the Azura as it is our anniversary in October but this one was not as good as the last two you can’t fault the cabin or the food or the service everyone was so helpful and polite but just in a few other areas it was a bit of a let down
Canaries cruise with a great atmosphere. The ship was full but never felt too crowded. Great entertainment, service and food.
It was lovely to be back on the Azura, some of the staff recognised us from last year we had outstanding service from Alex in the restaurant & Michelle in the blue bar
Cabin was great superior deluxe balcony mid ship fantastic size for 2 of us
Frequently Asked Questions
Cabins
What are the main types of cabins on Azura?
You can choose from standard Inside, Oceanview, and Balcony staterooms, alongside a selection of spacious, premium Suites.
Families and Kids
Is Azura family-friendly?
Yes, it is very family-friendly. The ship features dedicated kids' clubs, family activities, and youth staff.
Does Azura have waterslides?
No, but it features multiple pools including a family-friendly area.
Food and drink
What are the main dining options on Azura?
Choose between traditional Club Dining (set times) or flexible Freedom Dining, plus a casual buffet and poolside grills.
What speciality dining is there on Azura?
Highlights include Sindhu (authentic Indian cuisine) and The Epicurean (fine dining). Cover charges apply.
Itineraries
Which ports does Azura usually sail out of?
The ship primarily sails round-trip from Southampton (UK), with seasonal fly-cruises from the Caribbean or Mediterranean.
Ship Features
What are the top highlights onboard Azura?
🇬🇧 The SeaScreen open-air cinema and its focus on classic British cruising.
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