Disappointing but it could be us.
Azura Cruise Review to Europe
Central Mediterranean
Sail date: September 21, 2019
Ship: Azura
Cabin type: Inside
Traveled as: Couple
Reviewed: 5 years ago
Review summary
Monaco was not shown as a port, I wonder why? Probably due to negative comments expected. Suggest that the only way this should be visited is from villefranch sur mar, or if you can berth here. Cruise lines should not run cruises here on the week of the boat show. There is often tender issues. If you have a lot of people unable to get back on board, there is no hotel spaces to be had. Not sure if it was all the drama and missed or delayed ports. Or too many sea days. Or just us. We didn’t really enjoy this cruise. Second time with P&O and both times it was drama. The ship is in need of a refit. A bit smelly and tatty in places. Of course regulars love this ship, but it was all a bit “keep calm and carry on” I personally found it quite crowded. The crew were amazing on the ship and tender on our return from Monaco. We were on one at about 3pm. It was quite the rollercoaster ride to the ship. But horrendous when trying to get off. The crew were so caring in such difficult circumstances that I was overwhelmed once back on the ship. It was like shock. Whilst I have major sympathy for those left onshore, no sympathy was given to the people on the tenders who had a bad ordeal apart from the security staff who told us to go and rest! We just all got given a letter in our cabin telling us to claim missed ports from our insurance companies. Oh, and then P&O jetted in the Overtones and Beverley Craven to entertain us for the last couple of evenings to patronisingly make us feel better.!! So I am sure there will be people who will look at my review and instantly stick up for P&O it isn’t for me. I will commend the captain and crew who were amazing and heroic. But HQ needs to be a bit more aware.Embarkation
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Ship tip
If you want a table for 2 on freedom dining. Get down to restaurant really early.
Ports of call
Ajaccio, Corsica Did not visit port