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Cabin Reviews - Aurora

by JenniC » 09 Mar 2013, 16:14

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Following a suggestion from a member we have set up this thread for Cabin Reviews under each of the About Ship sections so please feel free to add...

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Cabin Number: A287
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness: 5
Furnishings: 5
Balcony: 4
Bathroom: 5
Location: 5
Stability: 5
Quiet Cabin?: 4
Comments: We’ve...

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07 Apr 2018, 14:09
[Split] Sue and Garry Aurora cruise - Covid Discussion

by towny44 » 30 Aug 2022, 14:56
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We noticed that although the Captain had asked everyone to wear the masks provided inside the ship only about 20% had heeded his request.

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That Bailey is serious bit of hardware, especially if it’s just a couple using it.
Ours is a bit more modest but I’m intrigued as to which creature...
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08 Sep 2022, 07:23
Commemorative Aurora Mug

by Jamaica » 23 Jul 2019, 19:21

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Has anyone got a blue and gold Aurora mug that they could sell to me please.
Ours broke and we are desperate for a replacement

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Thanks Moby, I just brought it. Now to the bidding bit....

Only kidding :D

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25 Jul 2019, 14:51
Aurora Post Refit

by david63 » 30 Jun 2019, 21:35

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Found this video of Aurora post refit

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I'm sorry the wooden steamers have gone. The last time we were on Aurora there was still a few. I .can't say I find the new seats particularly...

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01 Jul 2019, 09:56
Aurora Refit 2019

by david63 » 25 Mar 2019, 08:38

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As we disembarked Aurora on Saturday morning there were 1,600 (approx) contractors waiting to board the ship to carry out the refit.

From what I was...

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David, did you happen to find out what size and type of new TVs were being installed, will Aurora get larger widescreen TVs, or has P&O still got...

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25 Mar 2019, 09:55
Itinerary change Aurora R817

by Gill W » 16 Aug 2018, 15:39

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Just about 4 and a half weeks until our USA and Canada cruise, and we've been notified of an itinerary change.

Quebec and Sydney(Nova Scotia) have...

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Thanks for the laugh, Mr Bob! I always have a chuckle at those passengers who think they know more about navigation, sea state implications and...

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19 Aug 2018, 21:41
Aurora Adult only

by Whynd1 » 21 Feb 2018, 08:32
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It is being reported that P and O are emailing out that Aurora will be made adult only from March 2019.
So which of the fleet will be sold off,...

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My recollections of our last Oriana cruise was that the ship was almost dead after 11.00pm.

I know this post is about Aurora but that remark about...
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09 May 2018, 13:27
Anyone Else Seen This?

by david63 » 22 Oct 2017, 18:56

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Currently doing the rounds on FB - allegedly on a recent two nighter on Aurora.

Defies any comment!

aurora_idiots.jpg

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It worries me that so many sensible people on this forum are possibly being misled by fake news from Facebook.

I presume that is a possibility...

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24 Oct 2017, 12:13
Ships Quizzes

by Missey » 13 Oct 2017, 20:18

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I`ve recently returned from Aurora R217 and yet again, like many other people, see the same group winning the quizzes with full marks. This group of...

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We have met the foursome in the individual quiz many times who work as a team!

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18 Oct 2017, 23:34
Swimming Pools

by Stephen » 12 Sep 2014, 12:19

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Does Aurora have a covered pool.

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Is it warm enough to sit under the covered pool in December on a Baltics cruise getting in & out of the pool or is it just the pool heated and freeze...

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09 Oct 2016, 19:46
Captain Wesley Dunlop

by Stephen » 05 Aug 2016, 19:19

Our cruise was also his first as a Captain, and he came across as someone with a good personality and a sense of humour both at the Captains...

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05 Aug 2016, 19:19
Suites

by Stephen » 10 Jun 2016, 13:50
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Suites C104 and C107 right up front on C deck. Has anyone stayed in either of these.

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Just had it confirmed. Breakfast dining in the Glass House on Aurora is for suite passenger only. However, according to my travel agent, there is no...
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13 Jul 2016, 14:35
Laundrette on Aurora

by rita17 » 24 Sep 2015, 11:05

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Was thinking of using the laundrette on Aurora as four of us are travelling in one car and need to take one suitcase less than would when just two of...

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When you send clothes out to the ships laundry, do they do a good job of the washing?

Just wondering, as I've got visions of them putting my nice...

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27 Sep 2015, 22:11
Dancing on board

by Snoozen82 » 12 Aug 2015, 16:59

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Hi All

Haven't posted on here since it all migrated from the P&O site, so bear with me if this goes worng..... :crazy:

We're booked on board the...

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Hi Snoozeen

I can confirm what Sue has said and would add that the venue is also used for the dance classes. I only know this because our choir...

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13 Aug 2015, 10:48
Late night snacks and hot chocolate.

by AileenB » 02 Aug 2015, 11:54

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Travelling with friends soon on Aurora. They seem to be particularly concerned about the demise of Cafe Bordeaux as they always enjoyed late night...

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Thank you Brian!

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Last post by AileenB
02 Aug 2015, 13:01
Cabin Facilities

by tonyl1956 » 16 Mar 2015, 09:41

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A question for Aurora regulars, if you don't mind. Could anyone tell me how many and what type of electrial outlets there are in a 'standard' cabin?...

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I have been watching videos of all grades of cabin on Britannia and each one showed at least one British 3 pin power point.
Perhaps the facebook post...

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18 Mar 2015, 19:44
Aurora Captain

by June1969 » 20 Sep 2014, 17:15

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Does anyone know who is the Captain on Aurora since Neil Turnbull's illness? He was due to be on our Christmas cruise but I would think they will be...

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Brilliant thank you.

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07 Jan 2015, 14:17
Aurora's New Look ... following her Upgrade

by Manoverboard » 20 Aug 2014, 19:01
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P&O have just shipped me an e-mail with a link containing full details including pics re Aurora's pending upgrade :thumbup:

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Glad to hear you can still get breakfast there. We often ended up there as we were too late for anywhere else.

I always liked it as the original...
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06 Jan 2015, 15:50
Aurora tenders be aware

by Orpheus » 19 Jun 2014, 10:38

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Just back from Aurora cruise R407 wonderful cruise and weather. But the tenders are a serious health hazard. Whilst sitting in the tenders waiting...

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Well that is of course the Costa way!

On Aurora at Flåm recently, announcements were being made about the tendering arrangements for those...

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15 Sep 2014, 07:39
Wi-Fi

by Stephen » 14 Sep 2014, 11:15

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Does Aurora have free Wi-Fi in the cabins so you can connect an iPad

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Never has been free on board P&O ships
Or any other ship to my knowledge.
I may be wrong but I think it may be free on some of the more upmarket...

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14 Sep 2014, 14:50
R411 Still in Stockholm?

by Capt Black » 16 Jul 2014, 05:37

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I just noticed that Aurora's webcam appears to show her as alongside in Stockholm. I thought today was a sea day before Tallinn. Anyone aboard who...

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The real reason that Adonia had an overnight in Stockholm was that the captain had reports of adverse weather conditions ahead and it was going to be...

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28 Aug 2014, 16:02
Freedom dining on Aurora 2015

by Smoggie on tour » 05 Sep 2013, 00:48
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Booked Aurora cruise for 2015 today and was offered freedom dining. Travel agent says this will be available when we sail. Hope she is right. Checked...

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Certainly won't to sorry to see the back of MPW in Café Bordeaux. In our view it was better before his influence. But hope in its new guise it still...
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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
17 Aug 2014, 12:49
Aurora refit 3-19th Dec 2014

by Wina G » 28 Dec 2013, 10:33
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Looks like Aurora is planned for a refit 3-19th December, P&O have scheduled a 2 nighter before the Xmas & New Year cruise presumably as a buffer in...

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The Cyber Study is quite a small room so I can't imagine there will be much of a library in there.
I'd need most of that for the jigsaws alone!...
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Last post by Dancing Queen
08 Aug 2014, 19:37
Canapes

by BadHairBill » 26 Jun 2014, 09:01

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Do they still serve canapés in Andersons before dinner on Aurora? It's been a few years since we were last on this ship. Thanx. BHB

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thank you for your replies. I was expecting to be told NO, as cost cutting seems to be the new P&O USP :(

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Last post by BadHairBill
27 Jun 2014, 11:46
Aurora questions

by Orpheus » 05 Apr 2014, 11:27

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Going on Aurora for the 3rd time at the end of May to Norway. The last time we were on her was August 2010 to the Baltic my questions are as...

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We've found that even without a vacuum thingy our memory foam topper will crush down quite easily when you roll it up and fit back into the bag it...

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07 Apr 2014, 15:00

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