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P&O Aurora                                         Berlitz Guide Rating

 

The Facts                                          

  • 76,152 tons
  • 885 foot long
  • entered service May 2000
  • 1,868 passengers
  • 816 crew
  • Passenger space ratio 40.7     (higher space ratio = more space per passenger)

Overview: A truly world-class ship incorporating every advance in engineering, navigational equipment and passenger comfort, the cruise ship Aurora ushered in a new millennium of cruising with P & O Cruises.

Suitable for:  Couples and children of all ages. The ship has excellent child facilities, with special family only pool area, and supervised clubs.

Cuisine. There are two main dining rooms with two seatings. Both are non smoking. The food is very British hotel style. It is attractively presented. There are several other dining options, such as the French Bistro restaurant, and the Orangery, or the sidewalk cafe. 

Spa facilities: The Oasis spa contains a gym with ocean views, a sauna, and treatment rooms with a variety of treatments.

Entertainment: A wide variety of entertainment is laid on, with revues, musicals and cabaret. There is also a dance floor and always there is a professional dance host and teacher.