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Aurora
14 Night Western Mediterranean
Southampton Return R215

Ship: Aurora
Cruise Line: P & O Europe & World Voyages
Departures:  26 September 2012
Duration: 14 Nights
Ports: Southampton, Oporto, Barcelona, Marseille, Calvi, Rome, Civitavecchia, Alicante, Gibraltar, Southampton
Airport gateway (Arrival) : London
Airport gateway (Departure) : London

Itinerary

Date Port Details
26 Sep 2012 Southampton - Great Britain EMBARK
28 Sep 2012 Oporto - Portugal FULL DAY
01 Oct 2012 Barcelona - Spain FULL DAY
02 Oct 2012 Marseille - France FULL DAY
03 Oct 2012

Calvi - France

FULL DAY
04 Oct 2012 Rome (from Civitavecchia) - Italy FULL DAY
06 Oct 2012 Alicante - Spain FULL DAY
07 Oct 2012 Gibraltar - Gibraltar MORNING
13 Oct 2012 Southampton - Great Britain DISEMBARK

* Ports of call may vary based on itinerary and departure dates selected

 

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Ports

Southampton

London is one of the world's most visited cities and a major tourist hub for many European journeys. London has the greatest concentration of tourist attractions in Britain with Westminster Abbey, Regent Street, Picadilly and the British Parliament as well as the nightlife and shopping to last a lifetime. A definate must see for anyone who is visiting Europe

Country - United Kingdom
Distance from port to City - 110kms
Distance from port to Airport - 135kms
Currency - UK Pound (GBP)

Places of Interest
Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, House of Parliament

Oporto

Oporto (also known as Porto) is a city in northern Portugal and is the second largest city in Portugal. One of Portugal's most internationally famous products, Port wine, was named after the city because it was originally shipped from the area or, more precisely, from Vila Nova de Gaia, a city just across the river which belongs to the same conurbation. Porto is well known for its enterprising spirit, characteristic culture, people, and local cuisine. Ribeira, the historic Centre of Porto, has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO (1996).
 
Country
- Portugal
Distance from port to City
Distance to Airport
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Historic Centre of Oporto, Casa da Musica, Oporto Cathedral, Clerigos Church

Barcelona

Explore Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, and you’ll discover the ornately wrought works of Antonio Gaudi. A local architect, whose works culminate in the surrealistic spires of the yet to be finished Sagrada Familia. Take a stroll down the colourful Ramblas. Explore the Gothic Quarter. Ride a cable car to the summit of Montjuic. Or sample local wines and authentic tapas as you watch the hustle and bustle of daily life pass you by.

Country - Spain
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 12kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Las Ramblas, La Safrada Familia, Museo Picasso

Marseille

Marseille, the largest port in the Meditterranean and the second largest city in France, serves as your gateway to the lush fertile region of Provence and all its cultural contributions to gastronomic excellence, Impressionistic art, and ancient architecture.

Country - France
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 25kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Provence, Avignon, Aix en Provence

Calvi

Calvi is situated on the northwest of the French island of Corsica, and is one of its most popoular towns. 

Country - France
Distance from port to City - <1km
Distance from port to Airport - 6kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
The Citadel, L'Eglise Santa Maria

Rome

Civitavecchia is the closest port to the Eternal city, Rome. Rome has been the focal point for many of the world's greatest artists, architects, rulers and philosophers. See Michelangelo’s masterly ceiling, the famous Swiss Guards in the Vatican and the Imperial splendours of the Colosseum. Climb the Spanish steps. And don’t forget to throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain to guarantee your return to this sublime city.

Country - Italy
Distance from port to City - 70kms
Distance from port to Airport - 100kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Vatican City, The Colluseum, Trevi Fountain

Civitavecchia

Civitavecchia is the closest port to Rome. It serves mostly as a gateway, however there are still a few points of interest in this seaside town. Most notably the Fort of Michelangelo, built in the 1500s as a major defence post. Also of interest are the ancient ruins of the Baths of Traiano, a complex of Roman Baths once used for their therapeutic benefits.


Country - Italy
Distance from port to City - 70kms
Distance from port to Airport - 100kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Fort of Michelangelo, Baths of Traiano

Alicante

Alicante is one of the most well-known towns on the Costa Blanca. Situated between the mountains and the sea on Spain's coast, it owes its name to the white-sand beaches that stretch for miles. Alicante has an impressive harbor with a wide strolling esplanade, plenty of first-class shopping, popular beaches, and the region's famed paella.

Country - Spain
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Cathedral de San Nicolas, La Alcudia Archaelogical Site, Castillo de Santa Barbara

Gibraltar

Gibraltar is a British colony less than three-square miles in area, and one of the most renowned strategic military strong points in the world. Here you will find a mixture of ethnicity, with Spaniards, Moors, Arabs and British settlers making up the population. The famous Rock of Gibraltar is the reason why so many tourists flock to this part of the world

Country - Gibraltar
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 1kms
Currency - Gibraltar Pound (GIP)

Places of Interest
Rock of Gibraltar, Great Siege Tunnels, Ape's Den

Aurora Cabin Info

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Cruise line info

P & O Europe & World Voyages

P & O Europe & World Voyages

Holiday with P&O Cruises and you can choose an experience to suit you. Today’s holidays are all about choice and diversity. Which is why we offer three different styles of cruise experience across our fleet. This enables you to tailor your holiday to your lifestyle and wishes in terms of dining, ambience, entertainment and much more.

Choose a Contemporary & Innovative experience on board either Arcadia or Oceana and you will enjoy a thoroughly modern and flexible holiday. Aurora and Oriana offer an Original & Authentic cruise experience that combines a sense of history and refinement with every modern facility you could wish for. Artemis, the smallest ship in the fleet, offers a more Traditional & Intimate experience and is ideal if the romance and sense of camaraderie of a smaller ship is of particular appeal.

 

Ship info

Aurora

This £200m ship incorporated every advance in engineering, navigational equipment and passenger comfort. She can cruise at a speed of 24 knots, be positioned to within 6 inches during docking and has been designed especially for British cruise passengers. Features such as a swimming pool with a retractable roof, golf simulator and a virtual reality centre have earned her a very loyal following.

Dining

  • Alexandria Restaurant
  • Medina Restaurant
  • Cafe Bordeaux
  • Sidewalk Cafe
Entertainment

  • Anderson's
  • Champions
  • The Crow's Nest
  • Pennant Bar
  • Raffles Court
  • Charlies
  • Masquerade
  • Riviera Bar
  • Carmen's
  • Curzon Theatre
  • The Playhouse
  • Monte Carlo Casino
Onboard Activities

  • Crystal Pool
  • Riviera Pool
  • Weights and Measures Gym
  • Golf Simulator
  • Terrace Pool
  • Sports Court
  • Oasis Spa
  • Dance Classes
  • Cooking Classes

Ship facts

Ship Details
Gross Tonnage
  76,000 Tonnes
Star Rating
  4 Star
Size/Style of Ship   Large/Resort
Entered Service   Apr 2000
Registry   Great Britain
Former Name   None
Length   270 metres
Beam   32.2 metres
Draft   7.9 Metres
Propulsion/Propellers   diesel-electric (40,000kW)/2
Maximum Cruising Speed (knots)   24
Passenger Capacity (twin)
  1,868
Crew   816
Nationality of Officers   British
Nationality of Crew   International
Total Cabins   934
Total Inside cabins   279
Total Outside cabins   655
Cabin/Suites with Balcony   406
Wheelchair Accessible Cabins   22
Passenger Decks   10
Cabin Electricity
  110v and 220v
Elevators   10
Self-Service Laundry
  Yes
Onboard Currency (subject to change)   British Pound

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