Lying near the head of Southampton Water, a peninsula between the estuaries of the Rivers Test and Itchen, Southampton is Britain’s largest cruise port. It has been one of England’s major ports since the Middle Ages, when it exported wool and hides from the hinterland and imported wine from Bordeaux. The city suffered heavy damage during World War Two and as a result the centre has been extensively rebuilt, but there are still some interesting medieval buildings including the Bargate, one of the finest city gatehouses in England.
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Caribbean
Aurora, P&O Cruises
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Aurora
Departure: 02/11/2025
Duration: 25 Nights
Roundtrip from Southampton
Itinerary
Caribbean
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Day 1 Southampton, England 02 Nov 2025 (Sunday)
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Day 2 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain 06 Nov 2025 (Thursday)
The largest of the Canary Islands, Tenerife is a beautiful and scenic island which enjoys year-round sunshine and is dominated by Mount Teide. The mountain range runs through the centre of the island, with fertile valleys on the northern side. In the central part of the range is the gigantic natural crater of the Cañadas del Teide, about 14 miles in diameter. Santa Cruz, the island’s pretty capital, was originally a small fishing village but has now grown into a modern city, and also contains 16th-century civic buildings and ornate private mansions. Near the pier is the Santa Cruz Palmetum, a Botanical Garden covering an area of 29 acres, specialising in palms.
- Day 3 Sint Maarten, Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 12 Nov 2025 (Wednesday)
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Day 4 Guadeloupe, Guadeloupe 13 Nov 2025 (Thursday)
Guadeloupe, shaped like a giant butterfly, lies between the islands of Antigua and Dominica. As a French overseas department it has the same form of administration as any other French department. The main concentration of population is in Pointe-à-Pitre, its name derived from a Dutch fisherman of Jewish origin who was expelled from Brazil by the Portuguese. As the island’s main economic centre, Pointe-à-Pitre lies at the junction where the bridge spans the Salée River, dividing Basse-Terre from Grande-Terre. The bustling city of some 100,000 inhabitants experienced over the years severe damage from earthquakes, fires and hurricanes. The remaining French colonial structures help to retain a certain charm while at the same time a modern city is emerging. In sharp contrast to the glitzy duty-free shops are the bustling market and the Place de la Victoire, surrounded by wood buildings with balconies and shutters. Out of town, on the Grande-Terre side, are the major tourist areas of Gosier and Ste. Anne, known for their white sand beaches and resort hotels. Mountainous Basse-Terre is home to the Soufrière volcano and the 74,100-acre (29,600-ha) Parc Naturel, full of lakes, waterfalls and hot springs in addition to lush vegetation and stunning scenery.
- Day 5 Saint Vincent, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 14 Nov 2025 (Friday)
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Day 6 Castries, Saint Lucia 15 Nov 2025 (Saturday)
The typical image of a lush tropical paradise comes to life on the friendly island of St Lucia. Despite its small size – just 27 miles long and 14 miles wide – St Lucia is rich in natural splendour with dense emerald rainforest, banana plantations and orchards of coconut, mango and papaya trees. The twin peaks of Les Pitons, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site rise dramatically 2,000 feet into the sky and dominate the island. Look out for unusual birds with brilliant plumage such as the St Lucia parrot, see a surprising diversity of exotic flora and enjoy the warm hospitality of the islanders in the small villages and open-air markets. Please be aware that St Lucia is a small, mountainous island, with steep, winding and bumpy roads. Customers with back and neck problems should take this into consideration when booking an excursion.
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Day 7 Bridgetown, Barbados 16 Nov 2025 (Sunday)
Located beside the island’s only natural harbour, the capital of Barbados combines modern and colonial architecture with glorious palm tree-lined beaches and a number of historical attractions. Experience the relaxed culture of the city renowned for its British-style parliament buildings and vibrant beach life, and seek out the Anglican church and the 19th-century Barbados Garrison. The distance between the ship and your tour vehicle may vary. This distance is not included in the excursion grades.
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Day 8 Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal 22 Nov 2025 (Saturday)
Offering solace on the long journey across the Atlantic, Ponta Delgada is the Azores Islands' largest city, and a welcome relief for any weary sailor. Located on an archipelago of Portuguese islands, some 1,100 miles from the mainland, you can explore humbling volcanic scenery, as well as Sao Miguel's verdant landscape - which glows with colour when the hydrangeas that the Azores are known for bloom into life during the summer months. The striking black and white facade of the Church of Sao Jose welcomes you to the city itself, while you can head to the markets to pick up the pineapples, tea leaves and coffee beans that add a little flavour to the island. As the largest city of the Azores, Ponta Delgada is well stocked with places to eat delicious local seafood, or pick up a little shopping, as you enjoy setting your feet on dry land, following a long journey at sea. Volcanic firepower has carved these stunning islands, and a journey up to Caldeira das Sete Cidades is a must do, where you can hike beside the water-filled crater, and admire views of steep green walls, and the uninterrupted Atlantic Ocean stretching beyond them. Lagoa de Fogo offers yet more humbling views, with the crater lake dropping off sharply to rippled ocean far below.
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Day 9 Southampton, England 26 Nov 2025 (Wednesday)
Lying near the head of Southampton Water, a peninsula between the estuaries of the Rivers Test and Itchen, Southampton is Britain’s largest cruise port. It has been one of England’s major ports since the Middle Ages, when it exported wool and hides from the hinterland and imported wine from Bordeaux. The city suffered heavy damage during World War Two and as a result the centre has been extensively rebuilt, but there are still some interesting medieval buildings including the Bargate, one of the finest city gatehouses in England.
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Single Cabin
With the choice of either an inside or outside location, these cabins are perfect for the single traveller.
These beautifully designed cabins feature a single bed, shower, sink, and WC. Outside cabins will have a window or porthole. Inside cabins will have a mirror.Single Cabin
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Inside Cabin
Air-conditioned inside cabins have two lower beds that are convertible to a king-size bed with wardrobe and drawer space. The bathroom has a shower plus a hairdryer. There is a vanity/writing desk, and a TV for your enjoyment, , telephone, safe and tea and coffee making facilities with mineral water on arrival.
Inside Cabin
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Sea View
Air-conditioned Sea view cabins have two lower beds that are convertible to a king-size bed with wardrobe and drawer space. The bathroom has a shower, or shower over bath, plus a hairdryer. There is a vanity/writing desk, and a TV for your enjoyment, plus a radio, telephone, safe and tea and coffee making facilities. Sea view cabins may have a window or portholes with mineral water on arrival.
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.
Some Sea View cabins have a fully obstructed view.
Sea View
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Balcony Cabins
Fully air-conditioned balcony cabins enjoy two lower beds convertible to king-size bed. Bathrooms boast a hairdryer, bath with shower or shower only. There is a chair and table, TV, and telephone, writing desk, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. There is also a safe. Floor to ceiling sliding glass doors lead to your balcony with recliner chairs and table with mineral water on arrival.
Balcony Cabins
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Deluxe Balcony Cabin
Fully air-conditioned deluxe balcony cabins enjoy two lower beds convertible to queen-size bed. Bathrooms boast a bath with shower or shower only, sink, vanity unit and WC plus a hairdryer.
There is a sitting area with sofa, chair and table, TV, plus radio and telephone, writing desk, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. There is also a safe. Floor to ceiling sliding glass doors lead to your balcony with recliner chairs and table.
Mineral water is provided on arrival along with a pamper pack, an atlas and binoculars.
Deluxe Balcony Cabin
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Mini-Suites
Fully air-conditioned mini-suites boast a separate bedroom area with two lower beds convertible to queen-size bed. Bathrooms boast a whirlpool bath, shower, dual sink vanity unit and WC plus luxurious premier pamper pack, bathrobe & slippers and a hairdryer.
There is a sofa, chair and table, a TV and DVD player, plus radio and telephone, writing desk, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. There is also a safe. Floor to ceiling sliding glass doors lead to your balcony with chairs and table.
Mini-suites have a magazine and newspaper selection, atlas and binoculars, plus fruit basket, mineral water, flowers, Champagne and chocolates on arrival and daily canapés.
Mini-Suites
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Suites
Fully air-conditioned suites enjoy two lower beds convertible to king-size bed. Bathrooms boast a whirlpool bath , shower and plus luxurious premier pamper pack, bathrobe & slippers. Additionally there is a useful walk-in dressing area with a hairdryer.
The lounge has a sofa & chairs plus dining table and chairs, with a mini stereo and a TV plus and telephone, writing desk, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. There is also a safe. Floor to ceiling sliding glass doors lead to your balcony with loungers, chairs and table. Suites have an optional butler service, magazine and newspaper selection, atlas and binoculars, plus fruit basket, mineral water, flowers, Champagne and chocolates on arrival.
Suites
Restaurants
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Alexandria Restaurant
Club Dining at the Alexandria Restaurant. Choose a particular Club Dining seating and you’ll dine at the same time and table each night and enjoy the same company. It’s the way many a friendship has been made on board.
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Medina Restaurant
Freedom Dining at the Medina Restaurant. Like to escape the usual routine on holiday? Then you’ll love the flexibility of Freedom Dining. Opt for an early dinner one night and a late supper the next; you can shape each day as you please.
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Sindhu
Showcasing a menu which is a triumph of perfectly balanced spices, delicate flavours and wonderful aromas, this restaurant has become a firm favourite with many. So why not take a seat amidst its sumptuous fabrics and opulent décor to experience a treat for your senses?
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The Beach House
Located in the buffet restaurant during the evening, The Beach House offers great ocean views to go along with a casual menu of grills and seafood. When the sun is shining, there’s also the opportunity to sit outside on the terrace.
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The Glass House
In The Glass House we bring the world of wine to you… varieties from all four corners of the globe, by the glass, by the bottle and, if you fancy, right by a plate of fabulous food.
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Horizon Buffet
No matter what time of day it is, if you fancy a good meal you'll always get one on board Aurora. Our main self-service restaurant offers high quality dining throughout the day in a relaxed, informal environment. So if you've just returned to the ship after a shore excursion and have worked up a late afternoon appetite you can still enjoy a great meal.
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Lido Grill
All that swimming and lounging can be hungry work, but there's plenty of pool side snacks to choose from...
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Room Service
Morning, noon, and through the night, if you fancy a bite to eat in your cabin, you’ve a mouth-watering room service menu to choose from… meals, desserts, snacks and drinks, all prepared with care and delivered with a smile. A small supplement applies to each item, apart from breakfast, which is included in the price of your holiday.
Deckplans
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Sun Deck
- The Crow's Nest
- Uganda Room/Wedding Venue
- Library
- Retractable Roof
- Sports Court
- Golf Nets
- The Crow's Nest
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Lido Deck
- Standard Inside Cabins
- Standard Balcony Cabins
- Riviera Pool
- Riviera Bar
- Treatment Rooms
- Oasis Spa
- Lido Grill
- Oasis Salon
- Whirlpool Spa
- Crystal Bar
- Crystal Pool
- Horizon Restaurant
- The Beach House
- Pennant Bar
- Standard Inside Cabins
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B Deck
- Penthouse Suites
- Suites (lower level)
- Mini-Suites
- Deluxe Balcony Cabins
- Balcony Cabins
- Standard Outside Cabins
- Larger Inside Cabins
- Standard Inside Cabins
- Penthouse Suites
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A Deck
- Suites (higher level)
- Balcony Cabins
- Outside Cabins
- Inside Staterooms
- Single Outside Cabins
- Riviera Pool
- Launderette
- Whirlpool Spa
- Fitness Room
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C Deck
- Suites
- Standard Balcony Cabins
- Larger Outside Cabins
- Standard Outside Cabins
- Single Outside Cabins
- Inside Cabins
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D Deck
- Standard Outside Cabins
- Deluxe Balcony Cabins
- Larger Outside Cabins
- Standard Inside Cabins
- Single Balcony Cabins
- Raffles Bar
- Raffles Court
- Sindhu Restaurant
- Vanderbilt's
- Photo Gallery
- The Playhouse
- The Glass House
- Terrace Bar
- Terrace Pool
- Whirlpool Spa
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Prom Deck
- The Curzon Theatre
- Anderson's
- Charlie's
- Mayfair Court
- Shopping
- Masquerade
- Art Gallery
- Casino
- Champions
- Carmen's
- The Curzon Theatre
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E Deck
- Standard Outside Cabins
- Standard Inside Cabins
- Alexandria Restaurant
- Medina Restaurant
- Shopping
- Explorers
- Standard Outside Cabins
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F Deck
- Standard Outside Cabins
- Standard Inside Cabins
- Reception Desk
- Palm Court
- Launderette
- Standard Outside Cabins
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G Deck
- Medical Centre
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