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🏝 Bite-Sized Bliss: Unwind and recharge with a short break cruise, designed for those who crave a quick getaway.
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Itinerary
| Day | Date | Port | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 05 Dec 24 | Southampton, England, UK | Embark |
| 2 | 06 Dec 24 | at sea | |
| 3 | 07 Dec 24 | Rotterdam, The Netherlands | In Port |
| 4 | 08 Dec 24 | Rotterdam, The Netherlands | In Port |
| 5 | 09 Dec 24 | Southampton, England, UK | Disembark |
Aurora
Ship Details
A shining star of the P&O fleet with its classic décor and expansive relaxation and entertainment facilities make the Aurora the ship of choice for families and is also perfect those wanting to experience a world cruise.
Aurora's broad teak promenade deck is specially designed to allow passengers to jog or walk around her circumference, where they can enjoy magical views of the ocean. When it's time to relax, grab a drink and take a swim in the pool and finish the day with a calming spa. No need to worry about the kids, they will be having so much fun at one of the onboard children's clubs.
Incredible dining options await you, including Café Bordeaux, by British celebrity chef Marco Pierre White, and the Pennant Grill, an alfresco grill restaurant. She also features a large range of bars, a cinema and a theatre, making the Aurora the definition of magnificence on water.
Deck Plan
Choose a deck number to view the deck layout
Accommodation
Suites
Cabin size: approx. 449-753 sq.ft. including balcony
- Fully air-conditioned
- Separate bedroom with two lower beds convertible to king-size bed
- Whirlpool bath, shower and WC
- Dressing area with iron & ironing board, trouser press and a hairdryer
- Lounge area with sofa and chairs
- Mini stereo
- TV & DVD player
- Radio and telephone
- Writing desk
- Refrigerator
- Tea/coffee making facilities
- Safe
- Floor to ceiling sliding glass
Mini-suites
Cabin size: approx. 368-384 sq.ft. including balcony
- Fully air-conditioned
- Two lower beds convertible to king-size bed
- Whirlpool bath, shower, dual sink vanity unit and WC
- Sofa, chair and table
- TV and DVD player
- Radio and telephone
- Writing desk
- Refrigerator
- Tea/coffee making facilities
- Safe
- Floor to ceiling sliding glass
Balcony cabins
Cabin size: approx. 178-237 sq.ft. including balcony
- Fully air-conditioned
- Two lower beds convertible to king-size bed.
- Single balcony
- Shower, sink, vanity unit and WC
- Chair and table
- TV
- Radio and telephone
- Writing desk
- Refrigerator
- Tea/coffee making facilities
- Safe
- Floor to ceiling sliding glass
Outside Cabins
Cabin size: approx.137-181 sq.ft
- Air-conditioned
- Two lower beds that are convertible to a king-size bed
- Shower/shower over bath and WC
- Vanity/writing desk
- TV
- Radio and telephone
- Tea/coffee making facilities
- Safe
Inside Cabins
Cabin size: approx. 137-181 sq. ft
- Air-conditioned
- Mirrored
- Single inside cabins have one lower bed, wardrobe and drawer space
- Shower/shower over bath and WC
- Vanity/writing desk
- TV
- Radio and telephone
- Tea/coffee making facilities
- Safe
Facilities
Dining
- The Orangery
- Alexandria Restaurant
- Medina Restaurant
- Pennant Grill
- Cafe Bordeaux
- Sidewalk Cafe
Bars
- The Crows' Nest
- Champion's Sports Bar
- Anderson's
- Casino Bar
- Crystal Bar
- Pennant Bar
- Raffles Bar
- Charlie's
Entertainment
- The Playhouse
- Carmen's show lounge
- Monte Carlo Casino
- Masquerade nightclub
- Curzon Theatre
Fun and Relaxation
- Terrace, Crystal and Riviera Pools
- Vanderbilt's
- CyberStudy
- Fitness centre
- Sports Court
- Golf nets & golf simulator
- Library
- Oasis Spa & Salon
- Massage and treatment centre
Kids
- Jumping Jacks
- Night Nursery
- Decibels
- Intergalactica
Miscellaneous
- Art Gallery
- Shore excursions
- Internet Cafes
- Medical facility
- Self Service Laundromat
Dining
The Aurora's impressive range of dining options go above and beyond anything you've experienced before. Enjoy delicious formal dining at the Alexandria and Medina restaurants, a scrumptious cooked breakfast on deck at The Orangery or a selection of tasty hotdogs and burgers at the Sidewalk Cafe.
Entertainment
Rich entertainment options await those who cruise on the Aurora; experience the glitz and glamour of a theatre show, dance the night away at one of the four dance flours, keep active playing golf, tennis or football on the sports courts or play a round of poker or blackjack at the Las Vegas style casino.
Kids
Kids
There a number of fun facilities and clubs that cater to youths aged from 2 to 17, including the Toybox playroom and Jumping Jacks, which have a number of fun games and a supervised private pool. Teenagers can also participate in a number of arts and craft activities, games and late-night discos.