P&O Cruises: Azura, Europe and the Caribbean
Created with families in mind and one of the larger cruise ships, P&O Cruises' Azura combines child-friendly areas and activities with adult-only sections and facilities. For younger guests, there is a kids' club catering for kids from age two to teens, dining options to suit families, and cabins with space for extra beds, while for Mum and Dad there is a great choice of restaurants and bars, a spa, a cinema, and entertainment day and night.
When you want to test the land, there are plenty of excursions well suited to families, including trips to the beach, waterpark and themeparks, and tours around the cities where the ship docks. Depending on the cruise you opt for, destinations include Spain, Portugal, the Canaries, Norway and the Caribbean. Included in your cruise holiday price are en-suite accommodation, flights (where applicable), dining (not drinks) and entertainment.
Location
Most Azura cruises set sail from Southampton and cruise around the Med, including Spain, Italy and Portugal, the Baltic regions, the Norwegian fjords and the Caribbean. To find out more about the destinations, routes and timetables, please contact us direct.
An example of an Azura cruise:
14 nights - Southampton, Vigo, Lisbon, Gibraltar , Monte Carlo, La Spezia, Rome, Ajaccio, Cadiz, Southampton
What to expect
Childcare
Splashers (2–4 year olds).
Surfers (5–8 year olds).
Scubas (9–12 year olds).
h2o (13–17 year olds).
Each kids' club has a dedicated area of the ship and qualified staff and is open during the day and evening.
Night nursery in sleep room (6 months–4 years; 6pm–2am nightly).
All free of charge.
P&O Cruises do not permit children under the age of 6 months.
Entertainment.
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Accommodation
Twin cabins sleep up to 4 with extra fold-down beds from the ceiling or walls.
Suites sleep up to 4 with twin beds and extra sofabeds.
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Spa.
Facilities
Childcare (see above).
Swimming pools and terrace areas.
Family events and activities (disco; magic shows).
Excursions (including city tours; trips to the beach, waterpark trips, dolphin/whale-watching; adventures).
Sports deck.
Gym.
Bars and restaurants (children's high tea and menu available).
Library.
Cinema and open-air cinema.
Theatre.
Day and evening entertainment.
Spa (adults-only).
Teenager and adult pamper packs in rooms.
Inside cabin.
Family meal times.
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