Ventura or Azura

[shelmo]

Im booking this weekend for next summer but can not decide between the Azura OR Ventura, I will be travelling with teenagers , young adults and an 80 year old.

The itinerary is about the same. I was just wondering if anyone can give me any advice or should I just toss a coin and hope for the best as my son suggested.

[LEESRE]

They are more or less the same ship the decour is different and you have the Retreat on Azura.

I have cruised on both but I prefer Azura but I cannot put a finger on it WHY!!

 

Rex

[Denarius]

Physically, the ships are nearly identical. The main differences are on the open decks. Over the rear pool, Azura has an outdoor cinema screen, Ventura a retracting roof. On Azura, the front part of the top deck, including the Oasis Pool, form a pay-extra spa extension, The Retreat; on Ventura, this is free public space.

The main difference is in the ambience. Ventura is a contemporary ship with a relaxed attitude aimed at families and young (or young at heart) adults - think a big Oceana. Azura is more traditional, aimed at P&Os traditional, older, market, with a higher degree of formality - think a big Aurora. Two different personalities, which one suits you will probably depend on yours. I suspect that your children would probably prefer Ventura, your mother Azura. Whichever you choose, however, you are unlkely to be dissappointed.