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P&O AZURA: Brilliant Bargain? Our HONEST Opinion

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πŸ‘οΈ 74K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 19:07

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a detailed review of a seven night P&O Azura cruise through the Canaries and Madeira, which was booked as a last minute deal for Β£499. The review covers various aspects of the ship, including the deck areas, pools, and entertainment options. While noting that the ship is an older, midsize vessel without modern attractions like water slides, the creator finds the deck spaces and central atrium to be pleasant. The food experience is described as variable; the buffet is criticized for being cramped and repetitive, whereas the main dining rooms received a better rating despite some concerns regarding smaller portion sizes. The creator also evaluates the ship's mobile app, finding the virtual queuing system for dining to be effective. Accommodations in an inside cabin were deemed spacious and well appointed despite being dated. The cruise included visits to Tenerife during the annual carnival and Madeira, where the creator highlights the stunning views from the cable car. Ultimately, the creator concludes that the cruise offered excellent value for the price, awarding the experience an 8 out of 10.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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

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

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsFull Ship ReviewπŸ…Authority Creator
Other Β· Winter Β· 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

We were blown away with what you can get for your money.

We would give the PO Azura Cruise a solid 8 out of 10.

The buffet space is just far too small. It's cramped and it's annoying.

We really did enjoy the afternoon tea. We thought it was done well and the service was nice.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Use the P&O app for virtual queuing in main dining rooms to avoid long waits.
βœ“Consider the inside cabin for cost savings, as it is spacious and well-appointed.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Is the ship too old? β€” The ship is older but still offers good value; don't expect latest slides or attractions.
Will there be enough facilities? β€” There are plenty of facilities including pools, bars, and entertainment; you won't get bored.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the P&O Azura a good value for the price?
QWould you get bored on this ship?
QIs it best for families or retired passengers?

Topics Covered

Value Pricing4Β½ Happy BaconService Crew3 Happy BaconShip Condition2Β½ Happy BaconPool Deck3Β½ Happy BaconDining Buffet1Β½ Sad BaconDining Main3 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows3 Happy BaconCabin Interior3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Madeira4Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Cable car up
Tenerife4 Happy Bacon
Madiraa3 Happy Bacon
Top: Cable Car
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