7-night Mediterranean

Like to escape the usual routine on holiday? Then you’ll love the flexibility of Freedom Dining at the Meridian Restaurant. Opt for an early dinner one night and a late supper the next; you can shape each day as you please.

With Freedom Dining you'll still enjoy the special ambience and sociable atmosphere of a main dining room, with a five-course menu (six-course on Gala Nights). The difference from Club Dining is that this option allows you the flexibility to turn up at selected restaurants anytime you choose between 6pm and 9.30pm, with whom you like, and every effort will be made to accommodate you. Freedom Dining is included in your fare when you book a Select Price. 

Java coffee bar has an almost dual personality. Its comfortable seating and sofas set a relaxing atmosphere during the day, serving speciality teas and coffees, as well as savoury snacks and indulgent cakes. It's also the perfect place to bring your laptop and do a little surfing. In the evenings, Java magically transforms into the perfect venue for pre-dinner drinks, thanks in no small part to its location at the heart of Azura adjacent to the Atrium's dance floor.

The main self-service restaurant offers high quality dining throughout the day in a relaxed, informal environment. So if you've just returned to the ship after a shore excursion and have worked up a late afternoon appetite you can still enjoy a great meal.

During the day this family-friendly venue is a self-service food court offering everything you need for a relaxing meal.

In the evening, it becomes a proper restaurant featuring waiter service and a variety of family favourites including sizzle-plates, grills, quality burgers, pizza and pasta. In fact, this is the perfect place for you and your family to get together, any time of day.

If you enjoy a glass of wine with your meal you'll want to visit to The Glass House.

On the venue's signature menu, every course will come with the option of a different glass of wine, expertly matched by our expert, Olly Smith. With a handsomely stocked wine cellar and mouth-watering daytime and evening menus, The Glass House will be a relaxed, informal haven of good food and fine wine. What's more, selected bottles will be available by the glass, so there's no need to order the whole bottle to sample a particular vintage.

Sindhu will showcase an elegant fusion of Indian and British cuisine featuring sublime flavours. The Soft Shell Crab and Squid Salad is sure to be a favourite. Guests will also be able to order from a lighter menu for a more informal bite to eat, or sample one of the exotic cocktails from the equally chic bar.

Freedom Dining at the Peninsular Restaurant- Enjoy elegant surroundings, silver service and a warm, convivial atmosphere. This is classic P&O Cruises dining at its best, offering a real sense of occasion and at least five courses every night. Of course, the food will be the real star of the show. Passengers can look forward to a mouth-watering blend of international cuisine and much-loved British favourites.

Take your seat in the Oriental Restaurant- Choose a particular Club Dining seating and you’ll dine at the same time and table each night and enjoy the same company. It’s the way many a friendship has been made on board.

With Club Dining you'll enjoy the special ambience and sociable atmosphere of the main dining room, and a five-course menu (six-course on Gala Nights). This style of dining is a wonderful way to share your holiday experiences and meet new friends.

Enjoy elegant surroundings, silver service and a warm, convivial atmosphere. This is classic P&O Cruises dining at its best, offering a real sense of occasion and at least five courses every night. Of course, the food will be the real star of the show. Passengers can look forward to a mouth-watering blend of international cuisine and much-loved British favourites.

Treat yourself to a classic English afternoon tea, served daily in the main restaurants. You can enjoy a selection of finger sandwiches, delicious cakes and of course the all important scone topped with clotted cream and jam, all served alongside a pot of tea or coffee.

Peckish by the pool? All that swimming and lounging can be hungry work, but there's plenty of pool side snacks to choose from...

• Poolside grill - Enjoy self-service burgers, hot dogs, chicken, chips and salads.
  
• Grab and go - Ready-prepared food to take away such as hot breakfast snacks sausage, egg and bacon rolls and at lunch time salads and sandwiches.
  
• Poolside pizzeria - serving freshly-made pizzas
  

A sense of occasion is permanently on the menu at The Epicurean. Here you will find a selection of much loved classic dishes. It's all about taking the finest British ingredients - fresh, seasonal and all thoughtfully sourced by our team of Executive Chefs - and presenting them with great skill to achieve maximum flavour. Expect the finest cuts of organically-reared meat, and the best seafood and fish British shores have to offer.

Imagine watching a film under a starry, night sky, while being magically transported to another new destination. SeaScreen is one of the most exciting features on board Azura because it's more than just a pool – it's an open-air cinema. The giant screen sitting proudly above the beautifully designed pool area shows a variety of classic films, family favourites and all the latest blockbusters.

As soon as you enter Azura's 800 seat, two tier theatre immediately your expectations begin to build. And rightly so. With multiple performances on selected nights, you can plan your evening however you like. Catch a show before dinner or enjoy one after. With cabaret performances, stand-up comedy, interactive game shows, quizzes, aerial flying acrobatics and talent shows, it's sure to be an evening to remember.

Enjoy spectacular cabaret performances, fun quiz shows, tribute acts, family shows and glittering discos. With so much to see and do on board, every night will dance to a different beat. And nowhere is this more true than Manhattan, our New York inspired show lounge. This multi-purpose entertainment venue will have something special in store for everyone.

The exotic vibe of Malabar is inspired by the contemporary hotels on Marine Drive, Mumbai. It's a blend of modern Indian sophistication. When you arrive your eyes are greeted with sumptuous fabrics, gold leaf on the ceiling and a smiling waiter to take your order. By the time the evening's entertainment begins, you can be sure it's always different. With piano recitals, cabaret, bands and dancing, it's the perfect place to while away the perfect evening.

The Monte Carlo Casino it a great place to continue a fun night out after post dinner drinks or a show. It is adorned with purple leather chairs around felt gaming tables, giving the casino a sumptuous, glamorous feel. In addition to the two roulette tables and three blackjack tables, passengers will find over 50 slot machines.

A Classic London inspired pub with a contemporary twist. With its intimate atmosphere, stylish design and great selection of beers and ales, Brodie's will win plenty of fans. It's the perfect place to listen to live music, watch sport on the plasma screens, have a game of pool or darts, or simply share a drink and a story with friends.

This chic venue boasts a unique audiovisual plasma wall screening iconic, man-made and natural wonders from the world's continents. While your eyes experience a visual feast, your thirst will be quenched with the most delightfully sophisticated cocktails to match.

Located proudly at the top of the Atrium, The Blue Bar is well positioned in the social hub of Azura. Featuring a specialty menu, a mix of classic and contemporary cocktails made by the expert bar tenders, and intelligent lighting that changes from day to night, this stylish bar will be one of Azura's most popular destinations.

Whether you enjoy the friendly competition of an organised tournament or prefer to play casually with your own party, short tennis, football, volleyball, basketball and cricket are just some of the options available in the Sports Court. And just aft of the Sports Court you will find the golf nets, where you can perfect your swing, using your own clubs or those provided.

Putting the aah in spa. Think luxurious spaces to relax in, thermal suites, salon treatments and the aroma of scented oils...

Some of Azura's spa features...

• Oasis spa & salon - Get ready for the evening ahead and indulge in pedicures, manicures. Also offering hair dressing - the Spa Salon is the place to come before a glamorous night out on board Azura.
  
• Spa treatment rooms - Book yourself into one of the Oasis Spa treatment rooms on Aqua deck for some well earned relaxation. Some of the treatments on offer are:
  
• A DIY scrub bar experience - The spa mixologist will create personalised scrubs from a flavourful selection of herbs and scrubs.
  
• Elemis pro-collagen quartz lift facial - An exceptional anti-wrinkle facial which has been independently tested with phenomenal results.
  
• The Thermal Suite - Influenced by an ancient healing practice, the Thermal Suite offers therapeutic mild sauna and steam grottos to gently cleanse and purify the body. Experience the Tropical Shower then end your journey relaxing on heated ceramic benches
  

It’s easy to keep active on Azura. Work out in her gym, take a spinning class, or a nice walk around deck. They offer a range of fitness classes such as indoor cycling, pilates, yoga, body sculpt boot camp and push 'n' lift which are assisted by a fitness instructor.

The gym is typically open from 8am - 8pm every day and use of the on board gym equipment is complimentary: Equipment on board includes:

• Bikes
  
• Treadmills
  
• Cross-trainers
  
• Steppers
  
• Rowing machines
  
• Free weights
  

The below classes are charged at an additional cost of approximately £7 per person per class and can be booked on board:

• Pilates
  
• Yoga
  
• Tour de Cycle group cycling
  
• Body sculpt boot camp
  
• TRX and results based training
  

The fully equipped salon is the perfect place for those who want to look their best. Located in the spa, passengers can try a new colour or style in the hands of fully trained stylists.

Spa treatments with a sea breeze. The Retreat is an alfresco spa terrace. By day, sit back and relax on one of the inviting shaded cabanas or indulge in a treatment. By night, enjoy its soft, twinkling lights and a glass of bubbly beneath the stars.

Here you'll find luxury sun loungers, airy cabanas for al-fresco spa treatments, personal waiter service and of course, gorgeous panoramic views. What's more, because it's a paid-for, child free service, you're guaranteed an exclusive experience.

A pass for the retreat includes:

• Access to The Retreat, an exclusive adults-only spa terrace
  
• Designated lounger
  
• Luxury towels
  
• Luxury bathrobe and slippers
  
• VIP service from our Retreat steward

Exclusively for adults, The Oasis Pool, located near to The Retreat, is the perfect place to unwind. Swim in the warm waters of the pool, opt for a soothing whirlpool spa, or lay on a sun lounger reading a good book whilst soaking up the sun.

The Reef children’s club caters for all ages, combining fun with education and a whole host of activities organized daily by qualified Reef Rangers. Split into four age groups, children of all ages are entertained safely throughout the day and evening and to ensure that they have the chance to make friends of their own age. 

• Splashers’ for 2 – 4 year olds
  
• ‘Surfers’ for 5 – 8 year olds 
  
• ‘Scubas’ for 9 – 12 year olds 
  
• ‘h2o’ for 13 – 17 year olds
  

The Night Nursery is a complimentary service available for children aged between 6 months and 4 years of age, and is open from 6pm to 2am nightly. The latest time children may be checked in to the Night Nursery is 11pm. A quiet area is created to enable an infant to sleep and parents are contacted via a pager, should their infant wake. Room temperatures and frequent checks are made and recorded.

The ship's well-stocked library is perfect for finding a great book to enjoy by the pool. Choose from an extensive range of fiction and non-fiction books, or browse through the tempting selection of books which are available for purchase, in an area operated by Waterstones book shop.

A whole range of tours have been designed especially for families, meaning your time ashore will be as stress free as the rest of your holiday. With arranged transport, entrance fees and English speaking guides, all you need do is turn up and enjoy your time together. Typical family tours include: Beach transfers, Water park trips, Dolphin/ Whale watching, Adventure trips, Family city tours.

There are coupled dance instructors onboard who offer a variety of dance lessons. The main types of dance offered are ballroom and Latin. As well a group lessons, it is also possible to arrange 1 to 1 tuition. On some occasions, there are celebrity dance instructors on board too. Everyone is welcome regardless of experience.