The room was excellent. it took us over a week to properly book a table for when we wanted to eat at night.There were two people at the point of booking,one the man was very good and tried to help when he could.The other a female was one of the most horrid people I have ever met on a cruise liner.Basically the ship was too big. To say I wont be going back is an understatement.
The Azura was the first ship I sailed on in 2018, since then have been truly spoilt by being on the Iona in December 2021.
I know the Azura has been refurbished in a few areas - but others it was quite noticeable like in the lifts and carpets in the rooms / cabins. Really does need a bit of a spruce up in those areas!
The dining was good, however there was a lack of options in the main dining room for pescetarians - and a number of days I had no option other than Salmon! Also on the formal nights I found that not having a jacket (I didn't take a suit but instead took smart trousers and a shirt and tie). So had to carry a members of staff jacket on my arm into the restaurant, place on a chair and give back afterwards. I found that a bit embarrassing to be honest!
Other than that the staff were all brilliant, and the cabin steward was wonderful.
The excursions were good, however one of them especially felt very rushed and we literally had only 50 minutes in one place (we were told about the nice walks you could do - but these were not achievable in the short time we were there).
Other than that, all in all - it was a good cruise and enjoyed it - especially as we make friends with one mum and daughter beforehand (I helped her with the paperwork side) - and we often met up for quizzes etc on board and did the same excursions.
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Chosen because of itinerary and more days on land than at sea. Had been on this ship more than 10 years ago. Ship recently refurbished so looks very smart. Balcony cabin more spacious than other P&O ships. Food generally good in main dining rooms though getting a table for 2 very difficult unless you are prepared for a long wait. Entertainment good, itinerary excellent (Santander is recommended, not often on itineraries). Ship had to have a deep clean so boarding was late but didn't detect high levels of sickness, just keep away from the buffet and Jacuzzis!
On the whole, good value and the only gripe was missing out on Guernsey with a day at sea instead. As there was warning that this would probably happen there was disgruntlement among the passengers that there appeared to be no effort made to find a substitute port of call.
Only our 2nd cruise (1st was the Caribbean on Arvia) but even though we were on a smaller and older ship we still had an amazing holiday. The destinations and tours we did were fantastic. Our only negative was we should have booked for 2 weeks instead of one!
Lots to love some not so good
Arrived at port had to wait to book in cabin with balconie very good no problem with luggage arrived on time was quite rocking in bed sailing for 2 days got to madera very nice but not a lot to do alot of old poeople on board which was fine food was nice staff very nice dont like the strict dress code though but others didnt seem to mind lovely weather in the canaries very pleasant cruise going to another cruise with pand o in november
Just as good as ever, Tenerife is great at Xmas and my Teide is stunning as is Madeira


