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A ROCKY START | Azura Ship Tour

Kara and Nate
Kara and Nate
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πŸ‘οΈ 541K viewsπŸ“… 8 years ago⏱️ 6:46

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a tour of the Azura ship during a fifteen day repositioning cruise from England to Barbados. The journey begins with difficult weather conditions caused by a hurricane in the Atlantic, which resulted in the ship waiting in port for over twenty four hours. Once the ship began moving, the sea became rough, causing the pools on the top deck to behave like wave pools and making movement on the vessel difficult. Despite the rocky start, the creator uses the first day at sea to explore the ship's amenities. The tour covers the four top deck pools, various recreational activities such as the gym and library, and the different dining options. The creator explains the distinction between the four free restaurants and the various paid dining venues, shopping areas, and bars available on board. The video also touches on the ship's daily schedule, which includes numerous activities and shows listed in the daily newsletter. Finally, the creator describes a dressing mishap where they realized they were underdressed for a black tie dinner, leading them to eat at the buffet instead.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Azura
A Nibble
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Solid Strip

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What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCabin / Ship TourπŸ₯‰Knowledgeable Creator
❀️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · 15 nightsFrom England

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Creator's Key Takeaways

today is our third day of our 15 day repositioning cruise from England to Barbados

the sea was really rough everything was rocking it was hard not to walk and run into a wall

this is going to be a full tour of Pinot Cruises as you're starting with the bowls there are four pools on this boat

we felt very out of place and we quickly learned tonight is black tie dress in the fancy restaurant downstairs

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Take motion sickness medicine if you're prone to seasickness
βœ“Check the daily planner for activities and shows
βœ“Dress appropriately for formal nights at the fancy restaurant

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Seasickness β€” Take medicine and hope for the best
Dress code for formal nights β€” Bring proper attire like sport coat or hills

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the ship tour like on a repositioning cruise?
QHow rough can the sea be on the first day at sea?
QWhat activities and dining options are available on the ship?

Topics Covered

Pool Deck1Β½ Sad BaconDining Main1 Happy BaconDining Buffet1 Sad BaconEntertainment Activities1 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows1 Happy BaconService Crew1 Happy BaconSafety Medical2Β½ Sad BaconItinerary Route1 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Barbados1 Happy Bacon
England
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