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| 1 | Thursday, September 14, 2023 | Valletta, Malta | Embark | 9:00 PM |
Valletta (aka Belt Valletta, Città Umilissima) - traditionally reserved for the historic walled citadel that serves as Malta's principal administrative district - is the capital city of Malta, located in the central-eastern portion of the island. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is essentially Baroque in style, with elements of Mannerist, Neo-Classical and Modern architecture. Don’t miss the the majestic St John’s Co-Cathedral, with its imposing bastions and a treasure of priceless paintings. Read more about Valletta, Malta |
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| 2 | Friday, September 15, 2023 | At Sea | ||
| 3 | Saturday, September 16, 2023 | Split, Croatia | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
Split, in Croatia, is a busy port on the shores of the Mediterranean and has numerous ferries operating to and from nearby islands. It is also a popular tourist resort with beaches and pleasant promenades. Venetian, Gothic and Renaissance houses and several medieval churches add architectural interest. Read more about Split, Croatia |
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| 4 | Sunday, September 17, 2023 | Zadar, Croatia | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
Zadar is a Croatian city located not far from Sibenik. It is a several thousands of years old town and it was the capital of Dalmatia for many centuries. Several layers of city walls with their attractive and impressive entries dating back to the 16th century, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments, as well as a preserved collection of church silver and gold, all bear witness to the city's tumultuous past. Read more about Zadar, Croatia |
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| 5 | Monday, September 18, 2023 | Dubrovnik, Croatia | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
Dubrovnik, a Croatian city on the Adriatic Sea coast, is a prominent tourist destination. The city joined the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1979. An outstanding feature of the Old Town of Dubrovnik is its intact city walls that run uninterrupted for 1,940m encircling the city. Read more about Dubrovnik, Croatia |
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| 6 | Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | Corfu, Greece | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
Corfu Island, located just off the west coast of Greece, boasts some of the most stunning scenery in the Greek Isles. With its impressive landscapes, rich vegetation, long golden beaches, the elegant capital Corfu Town, and many traditional villages, it is not surprising that this island receives many visitors each year. The capital is possibly most impressive, due to the Venetian, French and English civilisations that are remembered for the architectural elements they have left behind. Read more about Corfu, Greece |
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| 7 | Wednesday, September 20, 2023 | At Sea | ||
| 8 | Thursday, September 21, 2023 | Valletta, Malta | 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
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Valletta (aka Belt Valletta, Città Umilissima) - traditionally reserved for the historic walled citadel that serves as Malta's principal administrative district - is the capital city of Malta, located in the central-eastern portion of the island. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is essentially Baroque in style, with elements of Mannerist, Neo-Classical and Modern architecture. Don’t miss the the majestic St John’s Co-Cathedral, with its imposing bastions and a treasure of priceless paintings. Read more about Valletta, Malta |
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| 9 | Friday, September 22, 2023 | At Sea | ||
| 10 | Saturday, September 23, 2023 | Mykonos, Greece | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
Mykonos is the principal town of the island of the same name, which is part of the Cyclades, and could well be described as the most sophisticated of the Greek Islands. Visited by innumerable international celebrities - you may even see some enjoying a coffee on the sidewalk - it is not surprising that it is considered by many to be one of the top tourist destinations in the world. It is also an island with beautiful landscapes, scores of churches, some fascinating monuments, and windmills. Read more about Mykonos, Greece |
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| 11 | Sunday, September 24, 2023 | Souda Bay, Crete, Greece | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
Souda Bay is a natural harbour on the NW coast of the Greek Island of Crete. The bay is overlooked on both sides by hills, and near the mouth of the bay is a set of small islands with Venetian fortifications. Now home to a strategic NATO base, there are no real public beaches, and yet it is now a popular tourist destination. Read more about Souda Bay, Crete, Greece |
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| 12 | Monday, September 25, 2023 | Athens, Greece | 5:30 AM | 7:00 PM |
Athens, the capital and largest city of Greece, is also one of the world's oldest cities with an unparalleled history that spans around 3,400 years. Experiencing long periods of sunshine throughout the year, and known as "the cradle of Western civilisation", it is a 'must-see' destination for world travellers. The city contains a fascinating variety of different architectural styles, ranging from Greco-Roman through Neo-Classical, to Modern. Read more about Athens, Greece |
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| 13 | Tuesday, September 26, 2023 | Santorini, Greece | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
Santorini is a small, circular archipelago of volcanic islands located in the Aegean Sea, about 200 km from Greece's mainland. It is essentially what remains of an enormous volcanic explosion some 3500 years ago, which destroyed the earliest settlements on what was formerly a single island, and which resulted in the creation of the current geological caldera. Take the cable car to view the beautiful panorama of Santorini. Read more about Santorini, Greece |
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| 14 | Wednesday, September 27, 2023 | At Sea | ||
| 15 | Thursday, September 28, 2023 | Valletta, Malta | 6:00 AM | Disembark |
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Valletta (aka Belt Valletta, Città Umilissima) - traditionally reserved for the historic walled citadel that serves as Malta's principal administrative district - is the capital city of Malta, located in the central-eastern portion of the island. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is essentially Baroque in style, with elements of Mannerist, Neo-Classical and Modern architecture. Don’t miss the the majestic St John’s Co-Cathedral, with its imposing bastions and a treasure of priceless paintings. Read more about Valletta, Malta |
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Entering service in 2010, at 115,055 GT and carrying 3096 passengers, Azura is one of P&O’s three larger cruise ships. Sporting a distinctive rounded bow, Azura is filled with modern luxuries and innovations, including an open-air movie screen and an atrium dance floor.
QB, OG, OF, OE, OD, OC, OA, NE, ND, NA, MA, OB, PA, PB, PC, PE, PD, PF, SC
In addition to standard features: •One lower oversized single bed •Bathroom with shower and WC Special touches: Mineral water on arrival, Luxurious pamper pack. Size: Approx 130 square feet
LB, LC, LE, LF, MB, MC, ME, MF, NB, NC, NF, RC, LA, KC, KA, JD, JC, JB, JA
Outside cabins (approx. 137-181 sq.ft) Air-conditioned outside cabins have two lower beds that are convertible to a king-size 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, and a TV for your enjoyment, plus a radio, telephone, safe and tea and coffee making facilities. Outside cabins may have a window or portholes. On arrival you will be offered Mineral water and a pamper pack.
DA, DB, DD, HA, HB, DE, HC, HD, HE, HF, JG, JF, JE, GE, GC, GA, DC, CC, CB, CA
Superior deluxe balcony cabins (approx. 317 sq.ft. including balcony) Fully air-conditioned superior deluxe balcony cabins enjoy two lower beds convertible to king-size bed. Bathrooms boast a full-sized bath, shower, sink, vanity unit and WC plus hairdryer, bathrobe & slippers. There is a sitting area with sofa, chair and coffee table, two flat screen 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 balcony with recliner chairs and table. Superior deluxe balcony cabins have a magazine selection, atlas and binoculars, plus fruit basket, flowers, champagne, chocolates, mineral water and pamper pack on arrival and canapés once a week.
A1, BE, B5, B4, B2, BC, BA, AE, AD, AC, AB
Suites (approx. 449-753 sq.ft. including balcony) Fully air-conditioned suites enjoy two lower beds convertible to king-size bed. Bathrooms boast a whirlpool bath, shower and WC plus luxurious premier pamper pack, bathrobe & slippers. Additionally there is a useful walk-in dressing area with iron & ironing board, trouser press and a hairdryer. The lounge has a sofa & chairs plus dining table and chairs, with a mini stereo and a 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 loungers, chairs and table. Suites have an optional butler service, magazine and newspaper selection, atlas and binoculars, plus fruit bowl, mineral water, flowers, champagne and chocolates on arrival and daily canapés.
Cabin has one additional single sofa bed
Cabin has two additional beds (in a form of double sofa bed)
Cabin has two additional beds in the form of Pullman beds
Extra pull down bed available
Balconies visible from above and/or neighbouring balconies
Cabin is partially shaded
Steel fronted balcony
Part obstructed view
Fixed twin beds
All adapted cabins have a shower only, with the exception of Suites/Mini-suites which have standard bath and separate shower. 
