Did Azura have a refit in 2020?

Did Azura have a refit in 2020?

P&O Cruises Azura sets sail for a multimillion-pound refit in April 2020. After 10 years at the heart of the P&O Cruises fleet, the much-loved family favourite deserves a little TLC – and P&O Cruises are giving her the full treatment to get her ready for her seasons in the Mediterranean, the Baltic and the Caribbean.

Is the Azura still having a refit?

Azura’s refit and livery update is complete! She’s currently showing off her makeover in the Bay of Biscay as she makes her way to La Coruna, Spain.

How many pools does the Azura have?

five swimming pools
Azura has five swimming pools, including one within the kids’ club (and only accessible through the kids’ club) and one just outside the spa, the Oasis pool.

Does Azura have a promenade deck?

YES with a divert throught the doors walk past the entrance to the theatre and out the door the other side.. SIMPLES.. the carpet might get a bit worn out there with so many doing the walk but hey ho.. have a lovely cruise.

Where is P&O ship Azura now?

North East Atlantic Ocean
The current position of AZURA is at North East Atlantic Ocean (coordinates 50.60507 N / 2.36068 W) reported 4 mins ago by AIS.

How old is the Azura?

When was Azura built? Azura entered into service in April 2010. How many restaurants and bars does Azura have? Azura offers 10 restaurants on board including the Peninsular Restaurant, The Glass House and The Epicurean.

Are Azura and Ventura the same?

P&O Cruises’ ship Azura is a sister ship to Ventura and they are virtually identical. The main difference between the two ships is that Ventura has a covered pool whereas on Azura the pool is outside.

Does Azura have an indoor pool?

Some mentioned the fact that there is no covered pool or indoor cinema. Instead of an indoor cinema, Azura is the first P&O ship to be able to show movies out on deck on its giant ‘SeaScreen’ (a concept popularised by Princess with its Movies Under The Stars).

Is the Azura still in North Shields?

“We are very much looking forward to Azura being back in service, alongside the rest of our fleet, delivering future holidays for our guests.” The ship left Northumbrian Quay in North Shields at around 6.45pm to head to Belfast, Northern Ireland. The vessel will remain in Belfast until it is called back into service.

How many decks does the Azura have?

18 decks
The boat has 18 decks (15 passenger-accessible, 9 with cabins), 11 dining venues, 12 bars and lounges, 4 swimming pools, 6 outdoor Jacuzzis, 12 elevators. The sisterships Azura and Ventura were both specifically designed to attract UK cruisers. Azura is the first P&O ship to have an outdoor cinema (SeaScreen).

Why is Azura in Southampton?

But when the coronavirus pandemic pressed pause on international travel, P&O brought all of its ships home to the UK. However, its home port of Southampton did not have the berth availability for all of its ships, leading to the Azura making the River Tyne its home for the last six months.

How much is the Azura Ship Worth?

Specifications of Azura

How many decks does the cruise ship Azura have?

The boat has 18 decks (15 passenger-accessible, 9 with cabins), 11 dining venues, 12 bars and lounges, 4 swimming pools, 6 outdoor Jacuzzis, 12 elevators. The sisterships Azura and Ventura were both specifically designed to attract UK cruisers. Azura is the first P&O ship to have an outdoor cinema (SeaScreen).

What to do on Deck 14 of Azura?

Terrace Bar (with access to the Deck 14’s Terrace Pool) Aqua Pool & Bar (with 2 Spa Whirlpools, table tennis/covered area) Coral Pool (10.5 m long by 4.6 m wide, ranging in depth from 1.65 m to 2.2 m) & Bar (2 Spa Whirlpools) Poolside Grill (complimentary fast food bar for hotdogs, burgers, baguettes, open 11am-7pm/for casual lunch/dinner).

How big is the balcony at Azura resort?

Suite cabin sizes range from 304 to 411 square feet. Balcony sizes range from 155 tp 180 square feet. Amenities also include slippers. Amenities are subject to change without notice.

When is the Azura going to be drydocked?

The ship’s drydock 2020 (April 4-16, at Navantia Ferrolane Shipyard in Ferrol Spain) was a GBP 20 million project planned mainly for needed repairs and equipment modernization.