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Azura
40 Night Grand Odyssey
Hong Kong to Southampton
A301-APW

Ship: Azura
Cruise Line: P & O Europe & World Voyages
Departures:  18 March 2013
Duration: 40 Nights
Ports: Hong Kong, Nha Trang, Phu My, Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Port Kelang, Mauritius, Port Elizabeth, Cape Town, Walvis Bay, St Vincent, Cape Verde, Madeira, Cadiz, Lisbon, Vigo, Southampton
Airport gateway (Arrival) : Hong Kong
Airport gateway (Departure) : London

Itinerary

Date Destination Schedule
18 Mar Hong Kong - anchored Sail Afternoon
20 Mar Nha Trang, Vietnam - anchored Full Day
21 Mar Phu My, Vietnam (tours to Ho Chi Minh City) Full Day
23 Mar Singapore Full Day
24 Mar Kuala Lumpur (from Port Kelang), Malaysia Full Day
31 Mar Mauritius Full Day
5 Apr Port Elizabeth, South Africa Full Day
6 Apr Cape Town, South Africa Evening
7 Apr Cape Town, South Africa First Full Day
8 Apr Cape Town, South Africa Second Full Day
10 Apr Walvis Bay, Namibia Full Day
18 Apr St Vincent, Cape Verde Islands Full Day
21 Apr Madeira Full Day
23 Apr Cadiz, Spain Full Day
24 Apr Lisbon, Portugal Full Day
25 Apr Vigo, Spain Full Day
27 Apr Southampton, UK Arrive Early Morning

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

 

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Ports

Hong Kong

A city of great contrasts, Hong Kong presents a vivid and vibrant feast for the senses. You will find mirrored skyscrapers, luxurious shopping malls and colourful markets vying for your attention. Take a cruise in a Chinese junk for a unique insight into this city’s lifeblood – its bustling harbour. Head to Victoria Peak for unforgettable views of the city. Visit Aberdeen Fishing Village to learn more about one of Hong Kong’s thriving communities, its boat people. Admire elaborate temples and stroll serene Chinese-style gardens. Or simply indulge in some serious retail therapy!

Country - Hong Kong (China)
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 20kms
Currency - Hong Kong Dollars (HKD)

Places of Interest
Tsim Sha Tsui, The Peak, Hong Kong Disneyland, Victoria Harbour, Lantau Island, Po Lin Monastery

Nha Trang

Primarily known for its pristine beaches, Nha trang serves as a wonderfully serene prelude to the bustle of Ho Chi Minh City. The almost transparent waters are warm year-round. The humidity is the lowest in all of Vietnam. And the lush, mountainous backdrop only adds to this picture of tropical paradise. It's tempting to do nothing more enterprising in Nha Trang than snorkeling and lying about the beach in the shade of a casuarina tree.

Country - Vietnam
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port Airport - 20kms
Currency - Vietnamese Dong (VND)

Places of Interest
Cau da Port and Village, Long Son Pagoda, Ponagar Cham Tower

Ho Chi Minh City

Over a quarter of a century has passed since the Vietnam War ended in 1975 with the fall of Saigon. Today, the name of this bustling metropolis on the Mekong River is Ho Chi Minh City. Yet, the essence of the city, a major trading center since the 18th century, remains unchanged. The port city of Vung Tau is a seaside beach resort located about two hours east of Ho Chi Minh City, with shopping, discos and a range of eateries. As the closest beach in the vicinity, Vung Tau is a daytrip from Ho Chi Minh City offering a retreat from the city heat.
Country - Vietnam
Distance from port to City - 60 kms
Distance from port to Airport - 80kms
Currency - Vietnam Dong (VND)

Places of Interest
Cu Chi Tunnels, City Hall, Renufication Hall, War Remnants Museum

Singapore

This prosperous, ultra-modern city-state stills holds many surprises, sporting diverse cultures, world class hotels, street eateries and duty free. Explore cultural enclaves like Chinatown, Little India and Arab Street. Visit such attractions as the Jurong Bird Park and Sentosa Island. Or Simply head to Orchard Road for world-class shopping.

Country - Singapore
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 5kms
Currency - Singapore Dollar (SGD)

Places of Interest
Sentosa Island, Little India, Thian Hock Kheng Temple, Orchard Road, Singapore Zoo

Mauritius


Country - Mauritius
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 50kms
Currency - Mauritian Rupee (MUR)

Places of Interest

Walvis Bay

Walvis Bay is well suited for the outdoor lifestyle, boasting sports such as sandboarding, kiting, surfing, swimming, angling, sailing, golf and other in- and outdoor sport codes.

During the December holidays Walvis Bay and its surrounding resorts come to life as beach sports, events and entertainment draw thousands of visitors, who want to wind down and soak up the sun. During this time anglers flock to the coast to catch some of the best quality and largest edible fish in Africa. These include steenbras, kabeljou, snoek and other delicious varieties.

The Dolphin Park and Long Beach resorts attract many visitors who choose to stay close to the ocean with the luxury of well-equipped accommodation and facilities. Tour operators offer various tour packages whether by quad-bike, off-road vehicles, sea excursions or scenic flights by plane.

Undoubtedly amongst the most famous desert landmarks in Namibia is Dune 7, one of the highest crests in the dune belt along the coast. With picnic sites and shaded with palm trees the dune is a popular sand-boarding haunt, while simply climbing to the top to see the view is an adventure on its own. The coastal dunes are popular with para-gliding, sand-boarding and quad biking enthusiasts.

Country -  Namibia
Distance from port to City - 1 km 
Distance from port to Airport - 15 km
Currency -  Namibian Dollar (NAD), South African Rand (ZAR)

Places of Interest
Civic Centre, Birdlife Information Centre, Mission Church, Dune 7

Madeira

Known for its sunny year-round climate, luxury resorts, and Madeira wine, this lush, mountainous archipelago includes the two inhabited islands of Madeira and Porto Santo, which lie approximately 540 miles southwest of Lisbon.

Country - Portugal
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 14kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Funchal, Madeira Wine Museum

Cadiz

From Cadiz you can taste the sherries of Jerez and visit an Andalusian equestrian school, or drive through cork plantations to see the marvelous city of Seville with its Alcazar Royal Palace. Cadiz itself boasts a 13th-century cathedral and ancient castle walls.

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

Places of Interest
Andalusian Equestrian School, Seville, Cadiz Castle

Lisbon

With over twenty centuries of history, this beautiful city boasts tile covered building façades and narrow Medieval streets, most of which still remain today. The port's strategic location brought about Portugal's great wave of exploration during the 15th century. Trade routes from the east brought rich and varied spices, textiles and foreign influences.

Country - Portugal
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 8kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
St Jorge Castle, Praca do Comercio, Gulbenkian Museum

Vigo

Located in the southwest corner of Spain known as Galacia, the densely populated city of Vigo receives more sunshine and less rainfall than the entire area's annual average. Ancient Romans enjoyed the mild climate and established the surrounding region as a bathing resort. Today, this coastal port city abounds with gardens, pinewoods and wild flowers in all seasons, and the inhabitants' Celtic roots are marked by folk legends and bagpipe celebrations.

Country - Spain
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 390kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Santiago de Compostela, El Castro, Calle Real

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

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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.

 

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Azura

Azura is a ship designed to offer you the ultimate in relaxation and pampering. And The Retreat - her exclusive outdoor spa terrace, will be the place to experience this at its best. Alfresco massages and wonderful views are just two of the delights you can savour.

Dining


  • Sindhu, fine Indian-style restaurant created by Atul Kochhar
  • The Meridian Resturant
  • The Oriental Resturant
  • The Peninsular Resturant
  • Verona Self Serv
  • Poolside Pizzeria
  • 24-hour complimentary room service
Entertainment

  • SeaScreen – Outdoor Cinema Screen 
  • Casino
  • Planet Bar – with screen showing the world’s most striking natural and man-made wonders
  • Club Bar
  • The Retreat – exclusive outdoor spa terrace
  • The Glass House – with wines selected by Olly Smith
  • Art Gallery
  • The Blue Bar
  • Photo Gallery
Onboard Activities

  • 4 Childrens Clubs
  • 2 Spas
  • Lotus Day Spa
  • Ocean View Gymnasium and Fitness Area
  • Jogging Track
  • Shuffleboard
  • Libary
  • 24 Hour Internet
  • Card Room
  • Duty Free

Ship facts

Ship Details
Gross Tonnage 116,00 Tonnes
Star Rating 4 Star
Size/Style of Ship Large/Resort
Entered Service TBA
Registry TBA
Former Name TBA
Length 290 metres
Beam 36 metres
Draft TBA
Propulsion/Propellers TBA
Maximum Cruising Speed (knots) TBA
Passenger Capacity (twin) 3,100 approximately
Crew 1,200 approximately
Nationality of Officers TBA
Nationality of Crew International
Total Cabins 1,557
Total Inside cabins TBA
Total Outside cabins TBA
Cabin/Suites with Balcony TBA
Wheelchair Accessible Cabins TBA
Passenger Decks 14
Cabin Electricity TBA
Elevators TBA
Self-Service Laundry TBA
Onboard Currency (subject to change) TBA

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