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Aurora | Day 1-3 | Southampton & Zeebrugge | P&O Cruises | Vlog 2.478

Lucas Michael - Videos
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What This Creator Said
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Northern_europe · Winter · 3 nightsFrom SouthamptonVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I booked this cruise mainly because of the cruise ship because of the Aurora because I wanted to see this beautiful ship in my opinion one of the most beautiful cruise ships on the market at the moment.

The food was also very nice. It's a bit different than on other cruise ships. There are only three courses, but they are a bit bigger, so it was more than enough.

The shows were interesting and very nicely done. I've been on ships with more than 5,000 passengers and they had solo artists only. So, it's quite impressive to have such a big cast here on such a small ship.

Brouge is extremely beautiful. So if you've been there, you know that it's nice. And if you haven't been there, you have to go there because it's a wonderful city.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Take suitable adapters if you're not from the UK.
Consider using the Kustramm tram for a cheap way to get to Bruges from Zeebrugge.
Book a balcony cabin for privacy and better views, especially in winter.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting from the port to the cityUse shuttle buses, tram, or train; options are convenient and affordable.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the first three days like on board the Aurora?
QHow do you get from Zeebrugge to Bruges?
QWhat is the dining and entertainment like on the Aurora?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4½ Happy BaconExcursions3½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony4 Happy BaconDining Main4 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4½ Happy BaconShip Condition3½ Happy BaconEmbarkation3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Bruges4½ Happy Bacon
Southampton3½ Happy Bacon
Zeebrugge3 Happy Bacon
Top: Shuttle bus to Bruges
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YouTube Video Description

Vlog 2.478: We are boarding the beautiful MV Aurora of P&O Cruises in Southampton. After a tour through my balcony cabin, we are leaving Southampton heading towards Zeebrugge, where we will be docked on day 2 and 3. Recording date: December 2025 My last video: https://youtu.be/vNv2hOUNMFw My english playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBGxOspMhcwuQ_1wKq3zRws1Oabgmfftw Social Media: Instagram: instagram.com/lucasxmichael instagram.com/thecruisevibes Music: Feeling by LiQWYD https://soundcloud.com/liqwyd License: Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://audiolibrary.com.co/liqwyd/feeling Music promoted by Audio Library: https://youtu.be/Esk_oat6jlU Camera gear: Vlogs: Sony Alpha 6400, GoPro Hero 12 Black Edit: Adobe Premiere Pro 2026