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Western Mediterranean Discovery Cruise - R509

Ship: Aurora   
Departure: Saturday, June 7, 2025
Nights: 18 nights
Departs: Southampton
Returns: Southampton
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Duration
18
Nights
Days at Sea
10
Sea Days
Ports
8
Ports
Countries Visted
4
Countries
  • Itinerary

    Western Mediterranean Discovery Cruise - R509

    Ports of call

    To find out more about the itinerary for this cruise, select the itinerary items below.

    Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure
    1 Saturday, June 7, 2025 Southampton, Great Britain Embark 4:30 PM
    View of Southampton, Great Britain

    Southampton, UK, is a city and major port situated on the south coast of England, and is widely recognised as the capital of the country’s cruise industry. Each year more and more cruise liners take advantage of its superb cruise terminals. It is, of course, a gateway to Europe’s largest city, the enormous cosmopolitan city of London, with all the cultural and gastronomic attractions you'd expect from a world capital. Read more about Southampton, Great Britain

    2 Sunday, June 8, 2025 At Sea
    3 Monday, June 9, 2025 At Sea
    4 Tuesday, June 10, 2025 At Sea
    5 Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Cadiz, Spain 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Cadiz, Spain

    Cadiz is a city and port in SW Spain. It is the capital of Cadiz Province, an autonomous community of Andalusia. Due to its small size one is never more than a few blocks from the sea, and this engenders a safe, relaxed, and easy-going atmosphere. Read more about Cadiz, Spain

    6 Thursday, June 12, 2025 Granada (Tours From Motril), Spain
    7 Friday, June 13, 2025 At Sea
    8 Saturday, June 14, 2025 Tarragona, Spain 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Tarragona, Spain

    Tarragona is a city located in the south of Catalonia, on the east coast of Spain, by the Mediterranean Sea. It is home to a large port and university. A number of good beaches, some awarded a prestigious Blue Flag designation, line the Mediterranean coast near the city. Read more about Tarragona, Spain

    9 Sunday, June 15, 2025 At Sea
    10 Monday, June 16, 2025 Santa Margherita, Italy 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Santa Margherita, Italy

    Santa Margherita, an old-fashioned seaside resort of the Italian Riviera, is situated on the shores of Ligure Bay, about 35km SE of Genoa. Set on the Gulf of Tigullio between Rapallo and Portofino, the resort/fishing town of Santa Margherita Ligure really couldn’t be in a better neighborhood. Fashionable but much quieter than Portofino, life in Santa Margherita Ligure centres around the lovely palm-laden harbour, where boating and simple sunning are the orders of the day. Read more about Santa Margherita, Italy

    11 Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy 7:00 AM 7:00 PM
    View of Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy

    Rome, sometimes referred to as "The Eternal City," is the capital city of Italy. Cruises from Rome depart the Rome Cruise Terminal which is approximately 1.5 hours by train North-West of the city centre. Rome is renowned across the world for its rich past, impressive archaeological sites, delectable cuisine, gorgeous gardens, homes of local nobility, and significant structures including the Spanish Steps, the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, and Piazza Navona. Read more about Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy

    12 Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Capri, Italy 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Capri, Italy

    The isle of Capri is an Italian resort island that lies on the south side of the Gulf of Naples in southern Italy. While it is most often visited by day-trippers from Sorrento or Naples, it is a port of call for small ships. The town of Capri is the main centre of population, with a maze of expensive boutiques and, for historians, the island is dotted with neglected Roman ruins. Read more about Capri, Italy

    13 Thursday, June 19, 2025 Olbia, Italy 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Olbia, Italy

    Olbia is a seaport in a NE wedge of Sardinia, and the main connection from the island to mainland Italy. It is fast becoming a popular tourist centre, primarily as the gateway to the famous and delightful stretches of coast, the Costa Smeralda. The people of the town are very friendly and there is a variety of bars, pubs and fine Italian restaurants to be enjoyed. Read more about Olbia, Italy

    14 Friday, June 20, 2025 At Sea
    15 Saturday, June 21, 2025 At Sea
    16 Sunday, June 22, 2025 Lisbon, Portugal 9:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Lisbon, Portugal

    Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, lies in the western Iberian Peninsula aside the Atlantic Ocean and the Tagus River. As one of the oldest cities in the world, it is rich in Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, Modern and Post-Modern constructions. The city is also crossed by historical boulevards and monuments along the main thoroughfares. Read more about Lisbon, Portugal

    17 Monday, June 23, 2025 At Sea
    18 Tuesday, June 24, 2025 At Sea
    19 Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Southampton, Great Britain 6:30 AM Disembark
    View of Southampton, Great Britain

    Southampton, UK, is a city and major port situated on the south coast of England, and is widely recognised as the capital of the country’s cruise industry. Each year more and more cruise liners take advantage of its superb cruise terminals. It is, of course, a gateway to Europe’s largest city, the enormous cosmopolitan city of London, with all the cultural and gastronomic attractions you'd expect from a world capital. Read more about Southampton, Great Britain

  • Ship

    Aurora Overview

    Aurora

    3.8
    (from 23 verified customers)

    Aurora entered service in 2000, newly refitted in 2019, and at 76,152 GT carries 1,874 passengers. The ship has ample outside deck space – ideal for long voyages – and enough inside rooms to provide a busy programme of activities, from foreign language and dance classes to lectures and art auctions. There’s also a cinema and casino.

  • Cabins

    Aurora Cabins

    Mini Suite

    Mini Suite

    Mini Suite on the Aurora Mini Suite on the Aurora

    Cabin Types

    A1, B1, B2, B5, CB, CD, BA, CC, CA, BC, BB, AC, AB, AA

    Average Cabin Size – 42.7 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 8.4 m2

    Penthouse suites (Upper level approx 362 sq ft including balcony, lower level approx 575 sq ft including balcony) Fully air-conditioned penthouse suites enjoy a spiral staircase to an upper level bedroom with two single beds electronically adjustable and convertible to a king-size bed. Floor to ceiling sliding glass doors lead to your upper level balcony with table and chairs. Bathrooms boast a whirlpool bath, shower and WC plus luxurious premier pamper pack, bathrobe amp; slippers. Additionally there is a useful walk-in dressing area with iron amp; ironing board, trouser press and a hairdryer and there is also a guest cloakroom. The lounge has an L-shaped sofa amp; armchairs plus dining table and chairs and bar area, with a full sized stereo, There is a choice of either a baby grand piano with music discs or a library with comfortable chair and audio facilities. There is a DVD player and two flat panel, interactive TVs plus radio and telephone, writing desk, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. There is also a safe. Floor to ceiling sliding glass doors lead to your lower level balcony with loungers, chairs and table. Penthouse suites have a butler service, magazine and newspaper selection, atlas and binoculars, plus fruit bowl, mineral water, flowers, champagne and truffles on arrival and daily canapeacute;s.

    Balcony

    Balcony

    Balcony on the Aurora Balcony on the Aurora

    Cabin Types

    GF, GE, GD, GC, GB, GA, EE, ED, EB, EA, QF, IB, HC, EC, DB, DA

    Average Cabin Size – 18.5 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 3.0 m2

    Balcony cabins (approx. 178-237 sq.ft. including balcony)Fully air-conditioned balcony cabins enjoy two lower beds convertible to king-size bed. Bathrooms boast a bath with shower or shower only, sink, and WC. Additionally there is an iron amp; ironing board, trouser press and a hairdryer.There is a chair and table, TV, plus radio and telephone, writing desk,refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. There is also a safe. Floor to ceiling sliding glass doors lead to your balcony with recliner chairs and table.

    Oceanview

    Oceanview

    Oceanview on the Aurora Oceanview on the Aurora

    Cabin Types

    RE, LF, LE, LD, LC, LB, KD, JA, KB, JB, IA, RA, KC, KA, K5, JD, JC, IC

    Average Cabin Size – 14.5 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 3.0 m2

    Outside cabins (approx. 130 sq.ft)Air-conditioned single outside cabins have one single bed with wardrobe and drawer space. The bathroom has a shower, or shower over bath, and WC plus a hairdryer.There is a vanity/writing desk, anda TV for your enjoyment, plus a radio, telephone, safe and tea and coffee making facilities. Outside cabins may have a window or portholes.

    Inside

    Inside

    Inside on the Aurora Inside on the Aurora

    Cabin Types

    OD, OC, OB, ND, NC, NB, NA, MC, MA, OE, OA, PF, PE, PD, PC, PB, PA

    Average Cabin Size – 13.8 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    Choice of inside or outside cabin bull;Two lower beds convertible to a king-size bed bull;Bathroom with bath, shower and WC or shower and WC bull;Wardrobes and drawer space bull;Two seater sofa, chair and table bull;Vanity table/writing desk bull;TV and radio bull;Safe, hairdryer and refrigerator bull;Tea/coffee making facilities bull;Direct dial telephone bull;Large picture mirror bull;Fully air-conditioned bull;Please note that the following cabins have a comfortable chair instead of a sofa: A100, A101, F102, F103, F108, F109, F110, F111, F112, F113, F114, F115, F116, F117

  • Deck Plans

    Aurora Deck Plans

    Legend

    • Cabin has one additional bed
    • Cabin has two additional beds (in a form of double sofa bed)
    • Cabin has two additional beds in the form of Pullman berths
    • Cabins with shower only
    • Fixed double bed
    • Balconies visible from above and/or neighbouring balconies
    • View over bow of ship rather than sea view
    • View aft decks rather than sea view
    • Cabin has a chair instead of a sofa
    • Cabins with inter-connecting doors
    • All adapted cabins have a shower only, with the exception of Suites/Mini-suites which have standard bath and separate shower.
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Cabin Availability

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Inside at the Aurora

Inside

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Oceanview at the Aurora

Oceanview

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Balcony at the Aurora

Balcony

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  • Western Mediterranean Discovery Cruise - R509

    Cruiseline: P&O Cruises UK Ship: Aurora Departure: Saturday, June 7, 2025 Nights: 18 nights Departs: Southampton Returns: Southampton

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