Azura

Brodie’s, Planet Bar and Big Nights at the Playhouse

Azura’s evenings revolve around a proper British pub and a 900-seat theatre. Brodie’s Bar & Lounge carries the biggest range of British and international beers, ciders and ales on board. Live sport, quizzes, karaoke and game shows keep it lively. For something smarter, Planet Bar mixes cocktails themed on six continents beneath floor-to-ceiling screens of world landmarks.

The Playhouse Theatre stages large-scale productions every night, from glittering musicals to comedy and live music, and the shows are included in the fare. Drinks in the bars are charged unless you have a beverage package, and our guide to P&O drinks packages explains what they cover.

Winter Sun in the Canaries, Summers From Valletta

From autumn into spring, Azura sails the Canary Islands with P&O Cruises. She runs 7- and 14-night round trips from Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Puerto de Mogan on Gran Canaria. Stops change between departures, but Funchal on Madeira, Lanzarote and Agadir in Morocco are typical. These are the months of the British winter, when the islands are at their most welcome.

From March to October she is based in Malta, running round trips in the Mediterranean from Valletta. Her 14-night Mediterranean voyages give time for ports such as Athens (Piraeus), Dubrovnik, Corfu and Split, though calls vary from sailing to sailing. Her 7-night round trips vary too: some reach Athens, while others take in Livorno for Florence, Rome and Ajaccio in Corsica.

In March she moves between her seasons on 19- and 20-night one-way voyages from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Valletta. Typical calls include Seville, Gibraltar, Barcelona and Naples. Wherever she sails from, we book the flights, a hotel either side and the transfers with the cruise as one holiday. She sails alongside ships including Arvia, Iona and Britannia in the P&O Cruises fleet.

Meridian, Java and Azura’s Speciality Tables

Most meals on Azura are included, and the Meridian Restaurant is where many start. It offers flexible dining across two levels, with varied menus at no extra cost. For a night out, Sindhu serves Indian cooking with a British twist, à la carte and at a charge. For an unhurried morning, Java is an open-air café looking down over the deck below, with drinks and food paid as you go.

Does Azura Have Adults-Only Spaces?

Yes, Azura has two adults-only spaces outdoors. The Terrace Pool is a tranquil adults-only pool overlooking the stern, and it is included in the fare. The Retreat is an adults-only outdoor sanctuary with two infinity whirlpools facing the ocean. Numbers there are limited and access carries a charge. Younger guests have the Splash Pool, set near the kids’ clubs.

Azura Cabins and Deck Plans

Azura’s cabins rise to a choice of suites at the top of her range. With pools, theatres and bars spread across her decks, the Azura cabins and deck plans show which cabins sit in quieter spots and which are close to the action.

As one of the UK’s leading cruise specialists, Cruise1st knows P&O Cruises and the way its ships spend their year, from Canary winters to Maltese summers. Read what past guests thought in our Azura reviews, then browse P&O Cruises sailings in 2027 to find your departure.