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P&O Aurora Full HD Tour - First Look Following Major REFIT

Chris Frame the Maritime Historian
Chris Frame the Maritime Historian
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πŸ‘οΈ 136K viewsπŸ“… 7 years ago⏱️ 21:12

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a comprehensive tour of the P&O Aurora following its major refurbishment. The video begins with an overview of the embarkation process in Southampton and transitions into a detailed look at various cabin categories, including guest entertainer cabins, standard inside and outside cabins, and balcony accommodations. The creator highlights specific updates from the refit, such as new carpeting, updated upholstery, and refreshed interior decor in the main atrium, bars, and restaurants. The tour covers a wide range of onboard amenities, including the Raffles bar, the Sindhu restaurant, the Playhouse cinema, the spa, the gym, and various dining venues like the Horizon buffet and the Alexandria restaurant. Additionally, the video documents the ship's journey from Southampton through the Bay of Biscay and into the Mediterranean, noting how the vessel handled heavy weather conditions. The creator concludes the tour by showcasing the entertainment venues, shopping areas, and the Curzon theater before summarizing the overall impact of the recent refurbishment on the ship's atmosphere and modern appearance.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Aurora
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Aurora
Barely Crispy

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCabin / Ship TourπŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
Mediterranean Β· Spring Β· 18 nightsFrom SouthamptonVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I was on board as a guest speaker as part of the ship's enrichment program

the embarkation process was really simple in Southampton

Aurora handled it really well and you wouldn't have noticed that she was in such heavy winds

the ship has been given some love and care during that refit process

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat does the P&O Aurora look like after its 2019 refit?
QHow does the ship handle rough seas in the Bay of Biscay?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Barcelona3 Happy Bacon
Ferrol3Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Naval Museum
Southampton3Β½ Happy Bacon
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