P&O Cruises Azura is revealed in London and I have all the details of Azura including images.

 

 

I told you yesterday that I was going to London to hear all about P&O Cruises new cruise ship Azura.

Before I go into the full detail, I will tell you know (and some have already emailed me to ask the burning question) and...........Ventura she is not.!

Ventura is doing very well with newcomers to cruise and families and to be honest has really found her feet with our regular P&O Clients and is selling extremely well - but Azura is a new cruise ship built for existing P&O cruisers. She will have everything that is good about ships such as Oriana, Aurora and Ventura.

 

Note: There will be a dedicated online advance registration page where you will get regular updates of Azura as she takes shape in the ship yard - right up to delivery in spring 2010. Make sure you visit www.podeals.com and be the first to know all about Azura.
 

Here is my report fresh from last night.

 

I am very pleased to tell you that Azura will feature an Indian fine dining restaurant, which I am sure will be a huge hit with the British passengers especially. This is just one of 11 dining venues onboard Azura. 

 

 

Another superb feature is something that I have personally campaigned for for a number of years now, and that is Single Cabins! Yes - Azura will feature 18 single staterooms and also for large families or groups of friends - two large suites. 

 

Another first for P&O Cruises is the addition of Spa Cabins which offer exclusive access to the Oasis Spa and there will be in-cabin extras.

 

 

Those of you who are wine buffs will be pleased to hear that TV wine expert Olly Smith will be creating a new "Select Dining" restaurant and bar concept - The Glass House. 

 

Now, if anyone has ever cruised with Princess you will understand the concept of Movies Under the Stars. Well this superb facility (to be named, but you get the drift) is now available to P&O Cruises clients onboard Azura - with an open air cinema by the Aqua Pool and a secluded on deck Spa area.

I and many of my friends and clients will be very pleased this superb feature is now available to P&O Cruisers out of Southampton.  

Now that you have a feel for Azura I want to tell you about the dining onboard.

 

Sundhu, deck 7 aft

Sindhu is the creation of Michelin starred Indian chef Atul Kochhar and will be one of Azura"s three select dining restaurants. Sindhuwill offer modern Indian cuisine with a British twist, celebrating Britain"s love of Indian food and P&O Cruises long-standing affiliation with India.
 
The Venue will have two different areas - a bar for pre-dinner drinks and light meals and salted nuts.

 

The Glass House, deck 6 forward.
TC wine expert Olly Smith has enlisted to help create this new restaurant and wine bar concept - The Glass House. The menu will feature wines recommended with each course, all served by the glass and expertly matched by Olly.
 
Two Food Courts (names tbc), deck 15 aft
These restaurants will provide varied buffet dining with a contemporary ambience - light and airy with decor to match the sea views. They will be thr perfect spot for a casual breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea with spectacular ocean views from the floor-to-floor-ceiling windows. One of the restaurants will offer a table service for evening meals.
 
Amber, Topaz and Jade restaurants (deck5 mid, deck 6 mid and deck 6 aft)
Three silver service restaurants onboard Azura will provide passengers with six-course a la carte cuisine. The restaurants will offer Freedom Dining, which offers more flexibility and Club Dining for passengers who prefer to dine at the same time each evening.
 
Java, deck 5, atrium
A contemporary and comfortable coffee house during the day; pr-dinner bar by night. Java will be based in the heart of the ship and will be a great place to meet friends at anytime of day. During the day Java will serve speciality coffees and chocolates, teas, snacks, pastries, savouries, cake, gateaux and tarts, cookies and muffins.

  

Coral Grill and Pizzeria, deck 15 fwd
The "poolside" Grill and Pizzeria on Azura will be the perfect choice for poolside snacks.
The menu will appeal to both adults and children, with family favourites including grills, salads, deli style wraps, authentic pizzas, Italian bruschetta and ice-creams.
  
Room Service
There will be a comprehensive room service menu 24-hours a day.
P&O Cruises dining choice on board Azura

Cabins: Inside, Outside, Balcony & Suite

  
 

Club Dining
W ith Club Dining passengers can enjoy the ambience and atmosphere of the main restaurant, share their experiences and meet new friends. The same table will be reserved for them with the same dining companions each night on either first sitting at 6.30pm or second sitting at 8.30pm.
 
Phil"s comment....
I hope this gives you a great insight into P&O Cruises new cruise ship Azura. When I arrived in London I was really hoping that P&O Cruises would deliver their new ship in the true P&O Cruises style of British Cruising and it appears that this is exactly what they have done. 
 
Terrace Pool & Manhatten
 
 
I also expect Azura to hit the ground running (so to speak) when she enters service in spring 2010. I do not expect their to be any issues with dining or sunbeds etc now that this has all been addressed on Ventura. This is a very exciting time for everyone here at Save"n"Sail and our P&O Cruise clients, and a special section of our website is being created and you will be able to access this later today online at www.podeals.com or you can <click here>.
 
So, don"t forget to register online at www.podeals.com for all the regular updates over the coming months for P&O Cruises Azura.
 
Note: You can also post any questions that you may have about Azura and this article online and I will reply to all your comments and opinions.
Have a great day....

Phil