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Dining Options Onboard The Aurora

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Cruise line P&O UK (P&O Cruises)

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Aurora current position

Aurora current location is at North Sea (coordinates 61.13893 N / 6.55915 E) cruising at speed of 14.6 kn (27 km/h | 17 mph) en route to NOHAU > NOSLN. The AIS position was reported 2 minutes ago.

Current itinerary of Aurora

Aurora current cruise is 12 days, round-trip Norwegian Fjords . The itinerary starts on 11 Sep, 2024 and ends on 23 Sep, 2024 .

Specifications of Aurora

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Aurora Itineraries

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The 2001-built P&O Aurora cruise ship is one of the older P&O UK liners. The drydock refit in 2014 made it the first in the fleet with the company's new hull livery - the Union Jack flag.

In February 2018, P&O UK announced that Aurora becomes an adults-only ship, after the scheduled drydock refurbishment in March 2019. The ship joined the adult-only fleetmate Arcadia on April 8, 2019. Both boats are exclusively for adults.

The vessel (IMO number 9226906) is currently Bermuda- flagged (MMSI 310556000) and registered in Hamilton .

History - construction and ownership

P&O Cruises is a subsidiary company and two brands owned by Carnival Corporation - P&O UK and P&O Australia. In 2000, P&O Cruises became subsidiary of P&O Princess Cruises, which merged with Carnival Corporation in 2003. P and O is the world's oldest cruise company, starting passenger shipping operations in 1822 on the routes connecting England with Iberia.

The 1900-passenger ship Aurora operates some of the best luxury ship cruises from England, with cheap affordable cruises from UK ports. This one is among the most family-friendly cruise ships in the UK, featuring the PO Aurora World cruise deals from Southampton by the UK best cruise line. One of the best England cruise ships, P&O Aurora serves predominantly the British market, with a great variety of itineraries (mainly in Europe). With her classic design and tiered stern, she is more similar to the traditional ocean liners, and just like “the good old ones”, she offers sheer luxury, premium cruising experiences, stylish entertainment, and 5-star hotel amenities. The PO Aurora cruise ship reviews often recommend this vessel and its itineraries as presenting the best and cheap options for birthday celebrations and wedding anniversaries at sea, small family reunions, and for spending quality family time together.

Decks and Cabins

P&O Aurora staterooms (981 total, in 20 grades) including 30x Suites, 392x Balconies, 257x Oceanviews, 292x Inside, 10x Single cabins (Oceanview).

Most cabins are sized 150-175 ft2 / 14-16 m2. Most cabin balconies are sized 30-40 ft2 / 3-4 m2.

Wheelchair-accessible cabins are 22.

The largest passenger accommodations are the Penthouse Suites (Duplex Apartments sized 865 ft2 / 80 m2, with terrace 70 ft2 / 7 m2).

The boat has 13 decks , of which 10 are passenger-accessible and 7 with cabins.

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

The decor of the vessel is not from the most exciting that passengers have ever seen and appeals to the older Brits. There is a 2-sitting fixed dining system in the dining venues and dress codes are enforced in the restaurants and in the basic bars in the evenings. The ship's main dining rooms are two (Medina and Alexandria restaurants), both with open-seating (serving breakfast and lunch) and Club dining at dinner (fixed seating). Alternative/specialty restaurant is Cafe Bordeaux (by chef Marco Pierre White) with Mediterranean cuisine. Dinner reservations are required, and a surcharge is applied. The casual Pennant Grill serves breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea. Another dining option is the self-service buffet restaurant “The Orangery”. Room service costs extra.

Follows the complete list of Aurora restaurants and food bars.

• Medina Restaurant (forward Dining Room; open seating breakfast 8-9:30 am, Lunch 12:15-1:45 pm, Afternoon Tea 4-4:45 pm, club dining with two fixed Dinner seatings (at 6:30 or 8:30 pm/complimentary)
• Alexandria Restaurant (aft Dining Room, dinner only, with 2 fixed dinner seatings at 6:30 or 8:30 p.m.; complimentary)
• Cafe Bordeaux (120-seat French specialty restaurant by Marco Pierre White; at surcharge; open for Breakfast 6:30-11:00 am, Lunch 11 am - 5:30 pm, Afternoon Tea 5:30-6:30 pm, Dinner 6-10:30 pm, late-night snacks 10:30 pm - 6:30 am)
• The Orangery (Lido buffet, self-service, complimentary; open for Breakfast 7-10:30 am, Brunch 10:30-12 am; Lunch 12-2:30 pm, Children’s Afternoon Tea and snacks 5:45-6:30 pm, Dinner 6:30-9 pm/ features themed buffets)
• Sidewalk Cafe (Lido Cafe, fast food bar; offers pizzas, burgers, fish and chips, complimentary; open 11 am - 6 pm)
• "Sindhu" (Indian, by A. Kochhar)
• Pennant Grill and Bar (specialty restaurant, alfresco; surcharge PP applied; open only for dinner/ 7-9:30 pm).

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

P&O Aurora liner attracts passengers during the school holidays, but basically, she is loved by more elderly people who prefer a traditional cruising experience. Ship's Sun Deck features a golf simulator, Cyb@Study (Internet), the line’s signature Crow’s Nest (bar&lounge by day, nightclub by night), the Uganda room for private parties, and Crystal Pool with 5 hot tubs. The Lido Deck boasts the Oasis spa-salon-sauna, The Orangery, and Sidewalk Cafe, as well as the Pennant bar. The Riviera Pool and Weights and Measures gym are located on Deck 11. Onboard P&O Aurora, there are a total of 8 bars, 3 pools (1 with retractable glass dome), 2 jacuzzis, up to 3 lectures a day, dance lessons, French and Spanish classes. Additional amenities include: Complimentary 24-hour Room-Service, Internet/WiFi access, supervised kids programme, laundry/self-serve laundromats.

Follows the complete list of Aurora lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens, and adults.

• Aurora Atrium (4-decks central open floor area and social hub)
• Palm Court Lobby
• Curzon Theatre (600-seat, features grand style productions, with hi-tech lighting and sound equipment)
• Carmen’s Lounge (show lounge and dance club; hosts dancing classes, bingo games, cabaret shows nightly)
• Champions Bar (sports bar); Anderson’s Bar; Charlie’s Bar (wine/piano)
• Monte Carlo Casino; Art Gallery and Shop
• Masquerade Disco and Nightclub
• Raffles Bar (hand-made chocolates and cakes; specialty coffee; a la carte pricing)
• Mayfair Shop (luxury jewelry); Piccadilly Court and Shop (clothes, accessories, sunglasses, logo items); Emporium (duty-free general store: logo merchandise, chocolates, souvenirs, alcohol, tobaccos, special occasion gifts)
• Photo Gallery and Shop; The Library (with Internet computers); Vanderbilt’s Card Room
• Cyb@Study (24-hour Internet computers room)
• Uganda Room (wedding venue, vow renewals; also used for private parties)
• The Playhouse (213-seat cinema)
• Decibels Disco (teens club lounge)
• Terrace Pool and Bar area; Crystal Pool (served by Crystal Bar); Riviera Pool and Bar area (adults-only)
• Toybox Room and Night Nursery; Quarter Deck (kids club room); Jumping Jacks (kids club); Intergalactic (video games arcade)
• Oasis Spa and Health Club (Treatment Rooms, Steam Rooms, Beauty Salon)
• The Retreat (relaxation room with large wooden floor for Yoga, Tai Chi, ballroom dance classes)
• Weights and Measures Gym (complimentary equipment, Fitness classes; Yoga and Pilates at surcharge)
• The Crow’s Nest Lounge (dance floor, a stage for live music; with floor-ceiling windows for panoramic views; hosts art classes, quiz games, cooking demos during the day)
• Power Walking/Jogging Track; Sports Court (tennis, basketball, football, cricket); Shuffleboard, Deck Quoits, Table Tennis; Golf Simulator; four Golf Net cages.

Itineraries

P&O Aurora itinerary program is based on roundtrips from homeport Southampton England , including an annual World Cruise , Caribbean itineraries (ex-UK roundtrip Transatlantic crossings), Canary Islands, Baltic (Norwegian Fjords), Mediterranean, Iceland and Norway, as well as "mini-cruises" from the UK to Belgium.

Due to the Coronavirus crisis, the ship Aurora was paused through April 2022.

Aurora ship related cruise news

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Aurora wiki.

MS Aurora was specifically designed to appeal to the UK cruising market. Since British travelers are more attracted by traditionally looking ships, vessel's hull and superstructure as design resemble traditional ocean liners. Design's basics were taken from mv Oriana , but largely extended and improved (cabins and facilities).

P&O Aurora (Papenburg shipyard/hull number 640) is powered by MAN B&W marine diesel engines (model 14V48/60) generating total power output 56 MW.

A most unfortunate event in mv Aurora's history happened at the very beginning of its service. Vessel's royal godmother (Princess Anne) failed to shatter the champagne bottle in the hull during the christening ceremony in Southampton . And many blamed this for the canceled Maiden Voyage (May 1, 2000) when due to a serious technical problem the Inaugural cruise to the Mediterranean was canceled after only 16 hrs at sea. The ship was taken out of service for drydock repairs, and passengers refund/compensation package cost P&O UK about GBP 6 million. Aurora returned to service 2 weeks later.

The liner was christened on April 27, 2000, by godmother HRH Princess Royal. The list of other P and O cruise ships named by British Royals includes Oriana (April 6, 1995, by HM The Queen), Britannia (March 10, 2015, by HM The Queen) and the ships Oceana and Adonia (Azamara Pursuit since 2018) . Both vessels were named on May 21, 2003, by HRH Princess Royal and her daughter Zara Phillips.

The list of P&O World Cruise ships, besides Aurora also includes mv Arcadia .

P&O Aurora refurbishments review

The ship is currently scheduled for a drydock refurbishment in April 2025.

Aurora's renovation project in 2023 (April-May) resulted in new chairs (in all passenger staterooms), new furniture (on all cabin balconies), and new deckchairs/furniture on all open deck areas. Neptune Pool's sundeck was upgraded with new garden furniture (loungers, sofas, tables, armchairs).

Follows the list of deck plan changes after the 2014 drydock refurbishment in Hamburg (Nov 29 thru Dec 18) conducted at Blohm+Voss.

• new livery design. The refit in 2014 makes ms Aurora the first of all P and O cruise ships with the new livery for the P&O line- the Union Jack flag (on the hull/bow) and the funnel’s new livery design will feature a contemporary version of the Union Flag and new blue funnels with illuminated rising sun designs.
• (Deck 8) New Indian cuisine restaurant (“Sindhu”, by Atul Kochhar) replaces the library, which is to be relocated to Deck 13 (where is the  cyb@study).
• (Deck 8) Cafe Bordeaux to be replaced by the wine bar/specialty restaurant “Glass House”.
• Venues to receive renovations (decor and furniture changes): Lido Buffet, Sidewalk Cafe and the Spa (on Deck 12), Reef Club (Deck 8, changes in the kids' rooms names), Champions Bar, Casino, the Theatre and Carmen’s Lounge (all on Deck 7).
• New Grill evening menu (“The Beach House”)
• New venues: Medina Restaurant (Deck 6, with more 2-seats tables), “Grab & Go” food station and specialty “Costa Coffee” bar
• passenger cabins amenities upgrade (new flat TVs, furnishings).

Drydock 2014 refurbishment’s total cost was GBP 26 million (~USD 44 million).

Aurora's drydocking in 2022 (June 9-23) was at Harland & Wolff shipyard (in Belfast, Northern Ireland ). Before the 2022 drydock, the boat was drydocked for general maintenance works in March 2019.

Around South America cruises 2023

Next table shows Aurora's 65-night/66-day itinerary (booking code R301) Around South America roundtrip from the UK.

Prices started from GBP 1450 () per person with double occupancy.

P&O Aurora World Cruise 2022 (canceled)

In 2021, P&O UK planned a 100-day "World Cruise 2022" on MS Aurora, leaving roundtrip from Southampton (January 3 thru April 13). Paul Ludlow (P&O UK's President) commented that was "not possible" to operate the scheduled voyage due to the "complex logistics" (COVID impact) involved with a global itinerary.

The canceled voyage was also available for booking in smaller itinerary segments:

• (Jan 3) 49-days Southampton to Sydney
• (Jan 3) 24-days Southampton to San Francisco
• (Feb 21) 51-days Sydney to Southampton
• (Feb 21) 23-days Sydney to Singapore
• (Feb 21) 19-days Sydney to Hong Kong
• (Feb 23) 49-day Brisbane to Southampton
• (Feb 23) 17-days Brisbane to Hong Kong
• (Mar 12) 14-days Hong Kong to Dubai
• (Mar 12) 32-days Hong Kong to Southampton
• (Mar 26) 18-days Dubai to Southampton

Instead, the ship was rescheduled to operate two substitutes/Southampton roundtrips (sales opened on July 6, 2021) leaving in 2022 on February 22 (Transatlantic to the Caribbean) and April 1 (to the Canaries).

The 40-night Caribbean itinerary (priced from GBP 2150 pp) visits La Coruna Galicia, Funchal Madeira, Basseterre St Kitts, Pointe-a-Pitre Guadeloupe, Oranjestad Aruba, Castries St Lucia, St Georges Grenada, Kingstown St Vincent Grenadines, Bridgetown Barbados, Kralendijk Bonaire.

The 12-night "Portugal and the Canaries" itinerary (priced from GBP 600 pp) visits Santa Cruz de la Palma, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Arrecife de Lanzarote, and Lisbon Portugal.

A 3rd passenger (in the same cabin) paid just GBP 200 (on both P&O Aurora cruises).

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Aurora is a family-friendly mid-sized ship and her superb design ensures a good passenger-to-space ratio with plenty of open deck space. There are over 900 cabins, most of which have an outside view and they vary in size and standard from the imposing 953 sq. ft Penthouse Suite to the very agreeable 150 sq. ft Inside Stateroom.

The ship has a tremendous amount of on board entertainment, designed to entice all age ranges and interest groups. ‘Club Aurora’ amuses children and teens throughout the day and well into the evening, while adults engage themselves in a variety of other diversions from the relaxation of Oasis spa to the excitement of Monte Carlo Club Casino and the Curzon Theatre.

Aurora has a choice of great dining options, from British-style cuisine of Medina to the creative and flavoursome dishes of Café Bordeaux. You will also find East aboard Aurora, an Asian-fusion restaurant by Atul Kochhar. All venues are stylishly furnished with friendly and attentive service.

With exciting travel itineraries and first-rate service the Aurora provides a pleasurable cruise service for every type of passenger, and is ideally placed to cater for families with children.

P&O Cruises Aurora Accommodation

Accommodation on the Aurora

• 2 Penthouse Suites (953 sq. ft)
• 10 Suites with Balcony and Bath/Shower (445 sq. ft)
• Mini-Suite with Balcony and Bath/Shower (325 sq. ft)
• Deluxe Stateroom with Balcony and Bath/Shower (246 sq. ft)
• Balcony Stateroom (221 sq. ft)
• Inside/Outside Stateroom (150 sq. ft)

Aurora Suites include

• Two lower beds convertible to a king-size bed.
• Bathroom with full-size whirlpool bath and separate shower.
• Dressing area.
• Lounge area with sofa, chairs and table.
• Mini stereo
• Butler service

Aurora Staterooms include

• Two lower beds convertible to a King-size bed.
• Bathroom with small bath, shower and WC
• Two-seater sofa and table

P&O Cruises Aurora Dining Options

Medina The Aurora’s midships restaurant serving tasty cuisine in a Moorish theme.

Café Bordeaux 120-seat French restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine designed by Marco Pierre-White. Cover charge required.

Aurora’s Asian-fusion restaurant from Atul Kochhar, A cover charge applies here.

Penant Grill

Poolside burgers and snacks.

P&O Cruises Aurora Features & Facilities

• Curzon Theatre – featuring performances by the Stadium Theatre Company.
• Monte Carlo Club Casino
• The Playhouse cinema
• A selection of lively bars and show lounges
• 3 pools and 4 whirlpools
• Sports court

For more information regarding P&O Cruises Aurora, please call our Voyage Consultants on 0800 008 6677 . Alternatively,  please make an online enquiry for your preferred sailing.

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Single Outside with Shower

Approximately 150 sq. ft. If a balcony is not top of your list, but you’re seeking great value and a sea view, then our Sea view cabins are ideal. Well designed and with all those little extras.

Inside with Shower

Approximately 150-225 sq. ft. These spacious cabins are perfect if you want a more economical way to travel and prefer to be out and about experiencing the ship or reclining up on deck by the pools.

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Outside with Bath/Shower

Approximately 150-225 sq. ft. If a balcony is not top of your list, but you’re seeking great value and a sea view, then our Sea view cabins are ideal. Well designed and with all those little extras.

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Balcony with Shower

Approximately 211-300 sq. ft. There’s nothing quite like opening your patio style doors onto your own private balcony, especially to take in the fresh morning air or to enjoy a spectacular sail in to your next destination.

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Approximately 250 sq. ft. There’s nothing quite like opening your patio style doors onto your own private balcony, especially to take in the fresh morning air or to enjoy a spectacular sail in to your next destination.

Mini Suite with Bath/Shower

Approximately 382 sq. ft. The ultimate in luxury, our butler-serviced Suites offer the extra space of a lounge area (perfect for entertaining), a superior bathroom, dressing area and a broad balcony to take in the sights.

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Approximately 534 sq. ft. The ultimate in luxury, our butler-serviced Suites offer the extra space of a lounge area (perfect for entertaining), a superior bathroom, dressing area and a broad balcony to take in the sights.

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Aurora TV channels

By AndyMichelle , December 4, 2018 in P&O Cruises ( UK )

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AndyMichelle

We are very excited to be boarding Aurora for the first time on the 10th December.

Although we do not plan to spend all the cruise watching telly, we do enjoy relaxing on the odd sea day watching a film or something in our cabin.

On our last cruise on Britannia, we always found a film or something to watch.

Can anybody advise on what we can expect on Aurora, not that it really matters as we will find plenty to do, just wondering really.

Thank you in advance.

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It's been a year now so I can't remember the channels etc but I can remember the small tv that had a bad picture and the fact that the bracket was bent and screen at an angle. A year previous we were on Britannia where the tv was excellent. I did mention it to reception and their answer was we will get it sorted sir...........but they didn't. Other than that Aurora is a lovely ship and we loved the cruise. I'm sure you will enjoy it

Aurora is a lovely ship and our favourite but the Small tv's let it down,you can hardly read any small print on the screens! Let's hope they change them on it's refit next year but dowt it.

Remember Aurora also has a dedicated cinema and when we were on for the 65 night trip last January we found we went to the cinema more than we'd been in the past year.  They happened to be showing films we'd missed and really wanted to see.  The cinema is a proper one on Aurora, not just a room put aside for showing films.

Lovely ship, but awful televisions, unless they have updated them since last year. You would be better off going to the cinema as the last poster mentioned.

I'm guessing they may install more advanced TV screens when the ship is refurbished next year, and becomes an adult only ship.

groovechick

We love Aurora, she's certainly my favourite ship, but sadly the TV and channels bear no comparison to Britannia. On Britannia in 2015 there were lots of relatively new films/films I had wanted to see but hadn't been able to, recent TV series, etc. etc. After a busy day in port or when I'd had enough soon, chilling out with a cold drink, watching a film, was a nice way to relax before getting ready for dinner. The choice on Aurora is very poor, as I recall old (and I mean old) TV series, documentaries and films. If we wanted to watch a film on Aurora we went to the cinema, which showed a good selection of fairly recent films.

terrierjohn

Does anyone know what the wheelchair facilities are like in the Aurora cinema, do they have a designated area, and can the carer sit alongside the wheelchair?

From memory, the back row has a few seats at either end, and vacant spaces for wheelchairs in the centre.

6 hours ago, terrierjohn said: Does anyone know what the wheelchair facilities are like in the Aurora cinema, do they have a designated area, and can the carer sit alongside the wheelchair?

Quite poor, unfortunately. As with the theatre, only one of the seats reserved for disabled  guests is level with a space where a wheelchair can go. With the others, the adjacent seats are up steps, so you cannot sit alongside a companion who has to remain in their wheelchair or scooter. Sadly, those with less challenging disabilities (walk with a stick etc) tend to sit in these seats first, even though they might be able to walk up a step or two quite easily. We tend to find that in order to stand any chance of being able to sit alongside one another we have to turn up around half an hour early, which is irritating. 

There are spaces at the very back in the centre, but it’s quite a slope up to it and a self propelled wheelchair user might struggle to get up there. There are also bars between this area and the closest seats. We love the Playhouse on Aurora but fellow guests tend to wander in and out through performances and in doing so leave the door open, so you are constantly distracted by comings and goings and noise from the corridor outside. Sadly, the one decent wheelchair space is very close to the entrance which makes this particularly noticeable. 

And to address the original question, the TV’s on Aurora are absolutely rubbish. Too small, poor picture quality and no interactivity whatsoever. The ones on Britannia are superb. We can live in hope that Aurora May get them in next years refit, but I think it’s unlikely. Great shame as, for the reasons mentioned in my last post, we don’t watch films in the theatre or cinema, but love to watch them on demand in our cabin when we are on Britannia. 

• 2 weeks later...

Quick update, just back and can confirm the TVs on Aurora are rubbish. Poor picture, too far away and pointless channels. The cinema was very good, but only one film a day shown at various times, so not always to our taste, we watched 2 films in 9 days.

Lets hope the TVs get upgraded in the refurb, but rumours on board are they are only adding cabins and updating some public areas, so I doubt it.

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General information.

The Aurora started sailing in 2000. Former names: none. The Aurora is registered in Hamilton, Bermuda. The Aurora has 960 cabins. You can expect between 1920 to 2304 passengers on a typical sailing. This means that at the higher number (usually peak and holiday sailings) Aurora has a space ratio of 33.1. (A space ratio less than 33 means that you may find the ship crowded in areas. A space ratio greater than 39 means that there should be plenty of space for each passenger.) When this ship isn't sailing at capacity the space ratio can be as good as 39.7. The Aurora has 850 crew members on board. There are 3 passengers for every crew member on board. There are self serve laudromats on this ship.

Sister Ships

The following ships share the same class as this ship. This means the basic design and layout of the ship is the same. For the most part the cabins will be identical among these ships, but may be decorated differently. 1995- Oriana - No longer sailing 2000- Aurora

Accessibility

There are 22 special needs cabins on this ship. These cabins have been modified for accessibility purposes.

13 Decks

There are 13 on this ship. The highest deck number is 13. The number of decks with passenger cabins is 7.

44% Balconies

This is the percent of the staterooms on board have balconies.

Other Information

Aurora is a mid-sized cruise ship, instantly recognizable thanks to her elegant tiered stern. Like Oriana, Aurora is designed as a classic ocean going vessel and is therefore ideally suited to world cruising. At her heart is a Lalique-inspired waterfall which forms the centerpiece of her atrium - one of her signature features. When it comes to bars she offers a variety to suit every mood including her Crows Nest bar, which offers a great view of every port along the way (and the oceans in between), Champions sports bar and adjacent casino, and Andersons with its rather sophisticated wood paneled walls. Entertainment wise theres the Playhouse cinema which shows recently released films, a show lounge and theatre (Curzon Theater). Her dining options include her two main restaurants (Medina and Alexandria), a Lido Buffet (The Orangery), a Sidewalk Cafe, as well as a bistro by Marco Pierre White and an al fresco grill restaurant. Dress codes are enforced in the restaurants and in the bars in the evenings. P&O Cruises Aurora is designed for walking or jogging with the opportunity to do just that around her circumference thanks to the broad teak promenade deck. She even has one pool which can be covered by a sky dome. During March 2019 drydock 23 cabins were added to the aft of Deck 8. This includes 6 balcony cabins and 5 deluxe balcony cabins. There are 962 staterooms total. They also removed the childrens play rooms and the ship became a adult only cruise ship.

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Aurora features.

• 1 Indoor Pools

• 4 Whirlpools (hot tubs)
• No Rock Climbing Wall
• No Flow Rider
• No Ice Rink
• No Waterslide
• No Water Park
• No Ropes Course
• No Mini Golf
• Sports Court
• Jogging Track

• No Cigar Lounge
• Show Lounge
• Fitness Center

• No Bridge Viewing Area
• No Outdoor Movie Screen
• No Teen Lounge
• Passenger Promenade Deck
• Sea Viewing Lounge on upper deck
• No Adult Only Outside Lounge Area

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• Smoking is not permitted in any public room, inside your cabin, or on your cabin balcony
• Electronic cigarettes which do not emit smoke/vapor are not permitted in public areas but can be used in staterooms, balconies, and designated areas of the open deck

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The Aurora is a family-friendly mid-size ship with a range of classic features sure to please everyone. There is world-class dining, a pool with retractable glass roof, children's programs, and more.

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Specifications

Launched: 2000

Registry: Bermuda

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GRT: 76,152

Length: 885 ft. (270m)

Draught: 25.9 ft. (7.9m)

Power: Four MAN B&W 14V48/60 medium-speed diesel engines with a total power of 58,800 kilowatts. Source

Speed: 24 knots

Passengers: 1950

Accommodations

Standard amenities.

Daily steward service, TV, radio and telephone, hairdryer, refrigerator and safe, tea/coffee making facilities, air conditioning, picture window* (outside cabins) or picture mirror* (inside cabins), vanity/writing desk and chair, wardrobe and drawer space.

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Additional Suite amenities:

• Two lower beds convertible to a king-size bed  • Bathroom with shower over full-size whirlpool bath and WC  • Separate guest WC  • Iron, ironing board and trouser press  • Lounge area with sofa, table and chairs • Additional TV DVD player  • Mini stereo • Floor to ceiling sliding glass doors leading to balcony with table and chairs, steamers and footstool

Special touches: Butler service (inclusive but optional), Mineral water on arrival, Luxurious premier pamper pack, Coffee machine, Bathrobe and slippers, Magazine and newspaper selection, Atlas and binoculars, Fruit basket, flowers, champagne and chocolates on arrival, Daily canapés.

Dining Venues

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Alexandria & Medina Dining Rooms

Main dining with formal seating serving a five-course menu nightly. 

Sidewalk Café

Steps away from the pool, take a break from sunning to enjoy casual fare featuring hamburgers and fish-n-chips.

Pennant Food Court

Dine in a casual buffet-style restaurant with fresh food and floor-to-ceiling windows. The menu choices vary from Oriental to Italian and everything in between.

Ocean Grill ($)

Inspired by the cuisine of Marco Pierre White, dine on 28-day aged grass-fed steaks and other al fresco Italian fare.

Café Bordeaux ($)

Bistro created by Marco Pierre White.

The Pennant Grill ($)

An al fresco grill restaurant

Notable Rooms

Dominated by John Mill's 35 foot sculpture, Aurora's Atrium is in a classic galleried style and spans four decks. Reminiscent in style of the hugely influential artist René Lalique, the work provides an impressive backdrop to the stylish double main staircase. A veil of water surrounds the two mythical figures cast in resin.

The Crow's Nest

Enjoy a panoramic views of the seas in a relaxing, pre- or post- dinner lounge with live music.

Champions Sports Bar

With a modern look and high-tech feel, the bar is full of memorabilia from great sporting moments. You can watch major sporting events, both live and recorded, on large TV screens, and enjoy a beer and a chat with other sports-minded passengers.

Golf Simulator

On the stern end of Sun Deck, just aft of the golf nets and sports court, you'll find the Golf Simulator. With 30 different courses to choose from, our Entertainment Team will host a variety of tournaments to test your putting and driving skills.

The Playhouse

This fantastic cinema screens feature films and recent releases throughout the day and into the evening. You can watch films that are so new, that they haven't yet reached your local cinema at home.  The venue hosts live talks and other entertainment during the day.

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The historical ship Aurora has been turned into a museum and is docked just a few hundred yards upstream from the Cabin of Peter the Great , opposite the "St Petersburg" Hotel. The cruiser, built in St. Petersburg between 1897 and 1900, took an active part in the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-05 and participated in the Tsusima battle, in which most of Russia's Pacific fleet was destroyed. After the war the ship was used for personnel training and during the October revolution of 1917 gave the signal (by firing a blank shot) to storm of the Winter Palace , which was being used as a residence by the democratic, but largely ineffective Provisional Government.

During World War II and the 900-day Siege of Leningrad the guns of the ship were taken down and used on the front line of the city's defenses. After the war the ship was carefully restored and used as a free museum and training ship for cadets from the nearby Nakhimov Navy School.

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The Cruiser Aurora, one of the most recognizable symbols of Saint Petersburg, is located at the Petrogradskaya Embankment. The ship was built at the New Admiralty dockyard in April 1900, and the first combat experience of the ship was in the Battle of Tsushima (1905). Escaping destruction, the Cruiser Aurora broke through the Philippine Islands, and in 1906 returned to Kronstadt. Before the revolution, the Cruiser Aurora was in the city. But in October 1917, the Provisional Government decided to withdraw the cruiser from Petrograd. However, the Ship Committee, led by the Bolsheviks, was elected on the Cruiser Aurora, a red flag was raised and the ship remained in the city. On October 25, 1917, at 21.45 from a bow gun of the Cruiser Aurora was heard a volley which was the signal for the assault of the Winter Palace.

Since 1918, the cruiser had been in reserve of Navy, its guns were removed and transferred into service of the Volga flotilla. The new tools were set on the ship set, and it entered into a new squadron. In 1940, the Cruiser Aurora moored in Oranienbaum, where it had been staying during the entire Second World War. November 17, 1948, the Cruiser Aurora was put to “the eternal mooring" at the quay wall of the Bolshaya Nevka River. In 1965, the museum was opened on the board of the ship — a branch of the Central Naval Museum. Nowadays, the museum houses more than 500 unique items that in detail can help to trace the glorious history of the ship: documentary photographs, ship items, and documents, which are of considerable historical value. The exposition is located in 6 premises of the ship. The conning tower, boiler, and engine rooms are open for visitors.

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