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Aurora
Aurora is a P&O Cruises cruise ship, in service since 2000. She measures 76,152 gross tons and carries 1,878 guests with a crew of 850.
About Aurora
Aurora is the oldest and smallest ship in the P&O Cruises fleet, built by Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, as an enlarged version of the earlier Oriana, with a tiered stern and other features echoing traditional ocean liners. She was named by Anne, Princess Royal, in Southampton and entered service in April 2000; her maiden voyage was cut short by a propulsion fault. She measures about 76,200 gross tons and carries about 1,900 guests, and she is one of two P&O ships reserved for adults. She was the first P&O ship to receive the Union flag livery, in a 2014 refit, and had a further dry-dock refurbishment in 2019.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
Deck plans
No deck plans on record for this ship yet.
Flying in for your cruise?
Aurora sails from Southampton, England. The airport is London Heathrow (LHR), with 40 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Emirates LoungeLHR Terminal 34.9 ★
- Plaza Premium Lounge (T4)LHR Terminal 44.9 ★
- Plaza Premium Lounge (T5)LHR Terminal 54.9 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Aurora?
Aurora is operated by P&O Cruises.
How big is Aurora?
Aurora measures 76,152 gross tons and 270 metres in length, with 10 decks.
How crowded does Aurora feel?
Aurora has a passenger space ratio of 40.5: 76,152 gross tons for 1,878 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Aurora feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Aurora carry?
Aurora carries 1,878 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 850 (about 2.2 guests per crew member).
When did Aurora enter service?
Aurora entered service in 2000 and was last refurbished in 2019.
Where does Aurora sail?
Her home port is Southampton, England.
Which airport should I fly into for Aurora?
Aurora sails from Southampton, England. Fly into London Heathrow (LHR), which has 40 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
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