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| 1 | Friday, March 17, 2023 | Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain | Embark | 12:00 AM |
Santa Cruz de Tenerife (commonly known as Santa Cruz) is the capital the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands. The port is of great importance and is the communications hub between Europe, Africa, and the Americas, with cruise ships arriving from many nations. Not surprisingly, the city has a real cosmopolitan mix due to immigrants from Latin America, Africa and Western Europe. Read more about Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain |
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| 2 | Saturday, March 18, 2023 | Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain | 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
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Santa Cruz de Tenerife (commonly known as Santa Cruz) is the capital the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands. The port is of great importance and is the communications hub between Europe, Africa, and the Americas, with cruise ships arriving from many nations. Not surprisingly, the city has a real cosmopolitan mix due to immigrants from Latin America, Africa and Western Europe. Read more about Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain |
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| 3 | Sunday, March 19, 2023 | Lanzarote, Spain | 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
Lanzarote, the easternmost of the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, lies about 125 km off the African coast. Due to its mild, dry climate it is regarded as a perfect year-round destination. Lack of erosion means that the volcanic landscape appears much as it did just after past eruptions. Read more about Lanzarote, Spain |
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| 4 | Monday, March 20, 2023 | At Sea | ||
| 5 | Tuesday, March 21, 2023 | Funchal, Portugal | 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
Funchal is the capital of Portugal’s Autonomous Region of Madeira an archipelago 880 SW of Portugal and 600 km NW of Morocco, in the north Atlantic. Funchal’s harbour offers plazas lined with shops, colourful houses spilling down hillsides, due to its almost amphitheatre-like formation, and a profusion of flowers. For a fine view of the magnificent bay, take the unique downhill basket sledge ride. Read more about Funchal, Portugal |
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| 6 | Wednesday, March 22, 2023 | At Sea | ||
| 7 | Thursday, March 23, 2023 | Cadiz, Spain | 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
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 |
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| 8 | Friday, March 24, 2023 | At Sea | ||
| 9 | Saturday, March 25, 2023 | Valencia, Spain | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
Valencia city, the administrative capital of the Valencian community and the centre of the region of L’Horta, is situated in the centre of the Spanish Mediterranean coastline. The Old City of Valencia, with its monuments, museums, and gardens, is a major tourist attraction. Here one finds the Gothic building of La Lonja that has been declared by UNESCO as a universal heritage monument. Read more about Valencia, Spain |
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| 10 | Sunday, March 26, 2023 | Palma de Mallorca, Spain | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
Palma de Mallorca is the major city and port on the Mediterranean island of Majorca, and capital city of the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands in Spain. It is situated on the south coast of the island on the Bay of Palma, and almost half of the total population of Majorca live there. Visitors are spellbound by its blue waters, white beaches, lush foliage (almost 40 percent of the island is protected countryside), and 300 days of sunshine each year. Read more about Palma de Mallorca, Spain |
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| 11 | Monday, March 27, 2023 | At Sea | ||
| 12 | Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | Cagliari, Italy | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
Cagliari is the capital of the island of Sardinia, a region in Italy. An ancient city, it has seen the rule of several civilisations and in the ‘old city’ that lies on the top of a hill with a wonderful view of the ocean, it’s amazing to see the walls still intact, together with its two 13th century limestone towers. Importantly, the city is also home to exceptional beaches, rocky cliffs and numerous underwater caves. Read more about Cagliari, Italy |
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| 13 | Wednesday, March 29, 2023 | At Sea | ||
| 14 | Thursday, March 30, 2023 | Valletta, Malta | 6:00 AM | 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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| 15 | Friday, March 31, 2023 | At Sea | ||
| 16 | Saturday, April 1, 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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| 17 | Sunday, April 2, 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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| 18 | Monday, April 3, 2023 | Heraklion, Crete, Greece | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
Heraklion is the largest urban centre in Crete, the capital of the region, and the economic centre of this Greek Island. It is a town with modern buildings, but it is probably the surrounding area of amazing beaches, delightful villages, and impressive gorges that accord it its popularity. Heraklion is home to some of Greece's most important archaeological sites. Read more about Heraklion, Crete, Greece |
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| 19 | Tuesday, April 4, 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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| 20 | Wednesday, April 5, 2023 | At Sea | ||
| 21 | Thursday, April 6, 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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| 22 | Friday, April 7, 2023 | At Sea | ||
| 23 | Saturday, April 8, 2023 | Split, Croatia | 9:00 AM | 5:00 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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| 24 | Sunday, April 9, 2023 | Trieste, Italy | 8:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
Trieste is a modern lively city, yet much of its former grandeur is still clearly apparent in the form of imposing buildings with neo-classical facades. It became a part of Italy at the break-up of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1918. Trieste has often been referred to as Vienna by the Sea. Read more about Trieste, Italy |
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| 25 | Monday, April 10, 2023 | Rovinj, Croatia | 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
The popular tourist spot of Rovinj, a city in Croatia, is situated on the north Adriatic Sea on the western coast of the Istrian peninsula. Delicately poised between a medieval port and a modern tourist resort, it has managed to preserve its character by keeping major development well away from its historic centre. The Old Town is perched on an elevated peninsula surrounded by spacious Venetian terracotta-roofed houses, elegant piazzas, and crowned by the Church of St. Read more about Rovinj, Croatia |
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| 26 | Tuesday, April 11, 2023 | Dubrovnik, Croatia | 9:00 AM | 7:00 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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| 27 | Wednesday, April 12, 2023 | At Sea | ||
| 28 | Thursday, April 13, 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. 
