P&O Azura Cruises

After many months of preparation and anticipation, P&O is thrilled to announce that their newest ship, Azura, has arrived in her home port of Southampton.

At 116,000 tonnes and 290 metres in length Azura has a great deal to offer. Her ‘signature’ features include a restaurant by Michelin-starred chef Atul Kochhar, and a wine bar and restaurant by TV’s Olly Smith, The Retreat open air spa terrace, SeaScreen outdoor cinema and the P&O Cruises fleet’s first single staterooms.

Her naming ceremony on Saturday 10 April 2010 will be attended by a host of celebrities and, in the time honoured tradition, Azura’s godmother, former prima ballerina Darcey Bussell, will break a bottle of champagne against the ship to officially name her, Azura.

Azura departs for her 16 night Maiden Cruise on 12 April to visit a number of iconic Mediterranean ports. During her Maiden Season she’ll also visit the Canary Islands, Baltic, Norwegian Fjords, Northern Europe, the Caribbean and USA.