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1 Week onboard P&O Azura - Canary Islands & Madeira (Part 1)

Travel Blog Jamie
Travel Blog Jamie
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πŸ‘οΈ 103K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 50:57

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents the first portion of a one week cruise on the P&O Azura traveling through the Canary Islands and Madeira. The video begins with the logistics of a fly cruise from London Gatwick to Tenerife South, including flight details, luggage policies, and transfers to the port. Upon boarding, the creator explores various ship amenities such as the Java coffee shop, the Planet bar, and different pool areas. The footage provides a look at life in a Superior Deluxe cabin, highlighting perks like robes and specific cabin amenities. Dining experiences are a major focus, featuring reviews of the Beach House specialty restaurant, the high end Epicurean restaurant, and the main dining room. The creator also details a day of independent exploration in Madeira, which includes taking a cable car, riding a mountain toboggan, and booking a spontaneous catamaran excursion along the coast. The video concludes with observations on the ship's atmosphere and a preview of upcoming segments in the series.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Azura
Solid Strip
All-time creator consensus for Azura
Solid Strip

This review is in line with the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise VlogπŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
❀️ Best for CoupleOther · Winter · 7 nightsFrom TenerifeVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I don't think you are but let's do this together you and I let's go

the food was just Sublime and the service oh God those staff worked so hard

this has been far better so far than we thought

what a freaking life eh

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book specialty dining in advance for better value
βœ“Use the cable car in Madeira for stunning views
βœ“Barter with taxi drivers in port

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Dress code on celebration night β€” There are other options if you don't want to partake; don't let anyone say you must go to the buffet

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the experience like on a P&O Azura fly-cruise to the Canary Islands and Madeira?
QHow can you make the most of a day in Madeira independently?

Topics Covered

Embarkation4 Happy BaconSafety Medical2Β½ Happy BaconLoyalty Program4 Happy BaconValue Pricing3 Happy BaconService Crew4Β½ Happy BaconShip Condition2Β½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony4 Happy BaconPool Deck3Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Funchal4Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Catamaran trip (€40 each)
Tenerife3Β½ Happy Bacon
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