Mostonian Posted April 11, 2015 #76 Share Posted April 11, 2015 The problem with the lack of wine waiters was that if you were drinking white wine you often had to wait for your glass to be refilled. We were disappointed with our last cruise on the Azura which we disembarked on Good Friday - there seemed to have been quite a decline in standards. We had to request that our carpet be shampooed, cushions taken away to be laundered and the cushion pads changed, the lamp to be repaired, and the tiles around the bath to be cleaned, as there was a considerable amount of black mould in evidence. All this was in addition to the shabby and holed state of the carpets on the stairs and in the lift areas. The most shabby carpets I have ever seen on a cruise ship in over 20 years. Things can only get better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Smudger Posted April 12, 2015 #77 Share Posted April 12, 2015 It would seem from looking at the most recent Deck plans that the only real change in the venues onboard, will be Seventeen being renamed to Epicurean. I've also noticed that the evening Verona (lido) product, changing from Trattoria to the Beach House. I wonder if this will result in a refurbishment of the lido restaurants in line with Aurora and Britannia. There is no doubt the Union flag will be applied as is happening to the rest of the fleet. I believe Oceana had been having the new livery applied over the course of it's Winter sailings. Azura hasn't as this clearly will be done in dry dock. I would also imagine new mattresses throughout and, new carpets in public areas. There is clearly going to be no addition of the Limelight Club, Market Cafe or Cookery Club, which is a shame as they look fantastic on Britannia. I think the dry dock lasts for around 10 days, so not as long as that of Aurora, which suggests more minor refurbishment, along with the compulsory inspections of the hull and servicing of the pods! I would love Azura to have a crows nest put in place of the gymnasium. Much rather sit and admire the view instead of pounding those machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamanid Posted April 12, 2015 #78 Share Posted April 12, 2015 I would love Azura to have a crows nest put in place of the gymnasium. Much rather sit and admire the view instead of pounding those machines. Think it would be much easier if you just booked a Cruise on Britannia then :):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Flower Posted April 12, 2015 #79 Share Posted April 12, 2015 I have to agree with the comments regarding furnishings and carpets on Azura. We were on Azura and were shocked at the state of the carpets in the stairways and public areas. Balcony furniture was disgraceful. Let's hope that there are improvements after the refit. We were on Celebrity Eclipse last October which is a similar age to Azura. I am afraid the excellent standards on Celebrity and the condition of furnishings etc made us doubtful about future cruises with P & O. We have already booked to go on Britannia in January next year. After that we shall see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Smudger Posted April 12, 2015 #80 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Think it would be much easier if you just booked a Cruise on Britannia then :):) Absolutely. I was so pleased to see that this new ship had a crows nest and will definitely be going on this one. I just like everything about Azura except it doesn't have a crows nest. I don't suppose Venture has one either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare P&O SUE Posted April 12, 2015 #81 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Absolutely. I was so pleased to see that this new ship had a crows nest and will definitely be going on this one. I just like everything about Azura except it doesn't have a crows nest. I don't suppose Venture has one either. They do both have bars high up with good views - the Planet bar on Azura and Metropolis on Ventura. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pendlerose Posted April 12, 2015 #82 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Anybody know any other webcams as it seems to be down http://player.livespotting.tv/?p=hotel-hamburg.de&te=default2&th=default2&pl=syndication&ratio=16:9&pla=default&tbar=false&ch=LS_000000000034 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartanexile81 Posted April 12, 2015 #83 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Anybody know any other webcams as it seems to be downhttp://player.livespotting.tv/?p=hotel-hamburg.de&te=default2&th=default2&pl=syndication&ratio=16:9&pla=default&tbar=false&ch=LS_000000000034 Just checked and it looks fine to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pendlerose Posted April 12, 2015 #84 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Its not moving also if you go to http://www.webcams.travel/webcam/fullscreen/1345711018-Weather-Livespotting-Hamburg,-Empire-Riverside-Hamburg it says not active mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floflegs Posted April 13, 2015 #85 Share Posted April 13, 2015 When I go to the webcam it only how's the ship at night. No movement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floflegs Posted April 13, 2015 #86 Share Posted April 13, 2015 (edited) duplicate Edited April 13, 2015 by Floflegs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopsiB Posted April 13, 2015 #87 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Anybody know any other webcams as it seems to be downhttp://player.livespotting.tv/?p=hotel-hamburg.de&te=default2&th=default2&pl=syndication&ratio=16:9&pla=default&tbar=false&ch=LS_000000000034 I don't know of another one, it did this a few times during Aurora's refit. I found I just kept checking it and after a couple of days it was back to normal. They had better get on with the bow flag this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caroline135 Posted April 13, 2015 #88 Share Posted April 13, 2015 http://player.livespotting.tv/?alias=PS_67c7a&ch=LS_b5586&pup=true&ch=LS_b5586&ref=http%3A%2F%2Flivespotting.tv%2F This other view shows she's still there! Not as good as the other webcam angle though. If you click on the 'livespotting' logo at the bottom it opens their webpage of loads of great live cameras, I've been watching skiing on the Austrian Alps and baby elephants at Zurich zoo this morning ..... It's no wonder I can't get anything done [emoji38] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkh999 Posted April 13, 2015 #89 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Original webcam now working again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare P&O SUE Posted April 13, 2015 #90 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Original webcam now working again Yes it seemed to be down all day Sunday as was showing night time all day! Just checked and we're back in sunshine! Azura looks very white!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pendlerose Posted April 13, 2015 #91 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Still no new logo as yet they will have to get a move on it can't be late Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MawganTr Posted April 13, 2015 #92 Share Posted April 13, 2015 If you look closely you can just see the start of a union flag on the tip of the bow! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlesteelo Posted April 14, 2015 #93 Share Posted April 14, 2015 The rising sun logo is now on the funnel, Azura actually looks a lot better with the blue colour and the logo rather than the buff. The new P&O Cruises lettering is on the sides as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopsiB Posted April 14, 2015 #94 Share Posted April 14, 2015 It looks as if most of the flag is on the starboard bow now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare P&O SUE Posted April 14, 2015 #95 Share Posted April 14, 2015 I'm not sure about the huge flag but I really prefer the blue funnels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyBarlow Posted April 14, 2015 #96 Share Posted April 14, 2015 She is due out of refit early. Now scheduled to be in Southampton on Friday evening where she will dock at the QE terminal. Then on Saturday she will move to the ocean terminal after Adonia has left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinyork Posted April 14, 2015 #97 Share Posted April 14, 2015 They do both have bars high up with good views - the Planet bar on Azura and Metropolis on Ventura. But at the rear rather than at the front. Britannia has a front crows nest, albeit a touch small for the capacity. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisefan2012 Posted April 14, 2015 #98 Share Posted April 14, 2015 If Azura is due into Southampton on Friday then surely she will leave Hamburg on Wednesday I will keep an eye on the webcam link :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pendlerose Posted April 14, 2015 #99 Share Posted April 14, 2015 She docks at 23.30 on Friday.i am sure it took less than 24 hours to get to Hamburg so probably leave Thursday Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopsiB Posted April 14, 2015 #100 Share Posted April 14, 2015 She docks at 23.30 on Friday.i am sure it took less than 24 hours to get to Hamburg so probably leave ThursdayMark It took her about 30 hours to get to Hamburg, so will probably leave there around Thursday tea time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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