--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: b28c84f1-4dc2-45ec-a89b-c4fa87d89b64 slug: 2147839 voyage_code: R607 cruise_line: P&O Cruises ship: Aurora departure_date: return_date: nights: 19 embarkation_port: Southampton disembarkation_port: Southampton starting_price_usd: None bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T01:58:10Z --- # Western Mediterranean Discovery > P&O Cruises · Aurora · May 13 – Jun 1   (19 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | P&O Cruises | | **Ship** | Aurora | | **Duration** | 19 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Southampton | | **Disembarkation Port** | Southampton | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | R607 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Southampton **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The city center is a charming mix of old city walls and a large modern shopping centre. With multiple restaurants, museums, cinemas and theatres there is plenty to be explored. Time spent at embarkation and disembarkation ports may be limited which may restrict availability of shore excursions. ### Day 2: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 3: La Coruna **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The name of Coruna's cruise dock - Transatlantic Quay - reflects its location on the northwestern tip of the Iberian Peninsular making it - you might be surprised to learn - the closest European port to New York. It is a charming mixture of old town and new town also with a couple of beaches along the two-mile stretch of coastline it overlooks. The colonnaded Maria Pita Square is at the heart of the old town, with many shops, bars and restaurants all around. There are various fascinating museums... ### Day 4: Leixoes **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The Port of Leixões is one of Portugal's major seaports, located 4 km north of the mouth of the Douro River, in Matosinhos municipality, near the city of Porto. Leixões Sport Club, commonly known simply as Leixões, is Matosinhos' sports club. ### Day 5: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 6: Tangier **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Tangier, a Moroccan port on the Strait of Gibraltar, has been a strategic gateway between Africa and Europe since Phoenician times. Its whitewashed hillside medina is home to the Dar el Makhzen, a palace of the sultans that's now a museum of Moroccan artifacts. The American Legation Museum, also in the medina, documents early diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Morocco in an 1821 Moorish-style former consulatee ### Day 7: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 8: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 9: Valletta, Malta **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The new cruise port in the grand harbour of Maltese capital Valletta is an impressive introduction to this fascinating Mediterranean island. Late medieval and baroque architecture abound in this UNESCO World Heritage Site with its ancient city walls, many churches and palaces. Fort St Elmo, created by the Knights of St John and once the most impregnable in the world, houses in its National War Museum the famous George Cross that was awarded to Malta during World War II to mark the bravery of ... ### Day 10: Messina **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The island of Sicily is separated from Italy by the Strait of Messina, and retains an air of independence from its motherland. Messina, has wide avenues, a stunning harbour and is located close to the classical ruins of Tindari and the ancient city of Taormina. A mountainous and rugged land, Sicily is dominated by Europe's largest volcano, Mt. Etna. With four live craters around its summit, this is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. ### Day 11: Salerno **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Salerno is a port city southeast of Naples, in Italy. Atop Monte Bonadies, the centuries-old Arechi Castle has sea views, plus Museo Medievale del Castello, exhibiting medieval ceramics and coins. In town, built on the ruins of a Roman temple, is Salerno Cathedral. It has Byzantine bronze doors, a baroque crypt, and a marble altar. The terraced Minerva’s Garden has been growing medicinal plants since the 14th century. ### Day 12: Civitavecchia (tours to Rome), Italy **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Standing in the Colosseum, visiting Vatican City and tossing a coin in the Trevi Fountain are all unique experiences of a lifetime to be had in the Eternal City of Rome, reached from your Italian cruise port Civitavecchia. ### Day 13: Ajaccio **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Even on the beautiful island of Corsica, towns don't come much prettier than Ajaccio, Napoleon's birthplace, where the warmth of Italian Dolce Vita and the style and cuisine of France combine to create an atmosphere that's quite unique. ### Day 14: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 15: Alicante **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Built around a natural harbour, the main city and cruise port on Spain's Costa Blanca, Alicante, is also a top beach resort in its own right. It has a sophisticated Mediterranean feel with its restored old town adding to its charm and the attraction of its sandy beaches. Dubbed the 'City of Light' when founded by the Romans, Alicante is still a relaxing place to walk around. Down from the impressive Castillo de Santa Barbara fortress, which offers impressive views across the city, most activity ... ### Day 16: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 17: Lisbon **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Some of the best views of the Portuguese capital come as your ship cruises along the Tagus River. You pass the Belem Tower and the impressive Monument to the Discoveries with its statue of Henry the Navigator before arriving at the Lisbon cruise terminal. Although small for a European capital, this city does sprawl a little so you would do best to concentrate on three districts - Baixa, Bairro Alto and Alfama, each with its own distinctive style, making Lisbon cruises a must see. Baixa has busy ... ### Day 18: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 19: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 20: Southampton **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The city center is a charming mix of old city walls and a large modern shopping centre. With multiple restaurants, museums, cinemas and theatres there is plenty to be explored. Time spent at embarkation and disembarkation ports may be limited which may restrict availability of shore excursions. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Pricing | Contact for latest fares | ## Cabin Options ### Inside Cabins **Inside** (Code: PD) Approximately 150-225 sq. ft. These spacious cabins are perfect if you want a more economical way to travel and prefer to be out and about experiencing the ship or reclining up on deck by the pools. **Inside** (Code: PE) Approximately 150-225 sq. ft. These spacious cabins are perfect if you want a more economical way to travel and prefer to be out and about experiencing the ship or reclining up on deck by the pools. **Inside** (Code: PA) Approximately 150-225 sq. ft. These spacious cabins are perfect if you want a more economical way to travel and prefer to be out and about experiencing the ship or reclining up on deck by the pools. **Large Inside** (Code: OA) Approximately 150-225 sq. ft. These spacious cabins are perfect if you want a more economical way to travel and prefer to be out and about experiencing the ship or reclining up on deck by the pools. **Large Inside** (Code: OE) Approximately 150-225 sq. ft. These spacious cabins are perfect if you want a more economical way to travel and prefer to be out and about experiencing the ship or reclining up on deck by the pools. ### Outside Cabins **Outside** (Code: LD) Approximately 150-225 sq. ft. If a balcony is not top of your list, but you're seeking great value and a sea view, then our Sea view cabins are ideal. Well designed and with all those little extras. **Outside** (Code: LE) Approximately 150-225 sq. ft. If a balcony is not top of your list, but you're seeking great value and a sea view, then our Sea view cabins are ideal. Well designed and with all those little extras. **Large Outside** (Code: KB) Approximately 150-225 sq. ft. If a balcony is not top of your list, but you're seeking great value and a sea view, then our Sea view cabins are ideal. Well designed and with all those little extras. **Single Outside** (Code: RE) Approximately 150 sq. ft. If a balcony is not top of your list, but you're seeking great value and a sea view, then our Sea view cabins are ideal. Well designed and with all those little extras. **Large Outside** (Code: KD) Approximately 150-225 sq. ft. If a balcony is not top of your list, but you're seeking great value and a sea view, then our Sea view cabins are ideal. Well designed and with all those little extras. ### Balcony Cabins **Balcony** (Code: GC) Approximately 211-300 sq. ft. There's nothing quite like opening your patio style doors onto your own private balcony, especially to take in the fresh morning air or to enjoy a spectacular sail in to your next destination. **Deluxe Balcony** (Code: EB) Approximately 250 sq. ft. There's nothing quite like opening your patio style doors onto your own private balcony, especially to take in the fresh morning air or to enjoy a spectacular sail in to your next destination. **Balcony** (Code: GA) Approximately 211-300 sq. ft. There's nothing quite like opening your patio style doors onto your own private balcony, especially to take in the fresh morning air or to enjoy a spectacular sail in to your next destination. **Deluxe Balcony** (Code: EA) Approximately 250 sq. ft. There's nothing quite like opening your patio style doors onto your own private balcony, especially to take in the fresh morning air or to enjoy a spectacular sail in to your next destination. **Balcony** (Code: GD) Approximately 211-300 sq. ft. There's nothing quite like opening your patio style doors onto your own private balcony, especially to take in the fresh morning air or to enjoy a spectacular sail in to your next destination. **Deluxe Balcony** (Code: ED) Approximately 250 sq. ft. There's nothing quite like opening your patio style doors onto your own private balcony, especially to take in the fresh morning air or to enjoy a spectacular sail in to your next destination. **Balcony** (Code: GF) Approximately 211-300 sq. ft. There's nothing quite like opening your patio style doors onto your own private balcony, especially to take in the fresh morning air or to enjoy a spectacular sail in to your next destination. **Balcony** (Code: GE) Approximately 211-300 sq. ft. There's nothing quite like opening your patio style doors onto your own private balcony, especially to take in the fresh morning air or to enjoy a spectacular sail in to your next destination. **Balcony** (Code: GB) Approximately 211-300 sq. ft. There's nothing quite like opening your patio style doors onto your own private balcony, especially to take in the fresh morning air or to enjoy a spectacular sail in to your next destination. ### Suite Cabins **Mini Suite** (Code: CD) Approximately 382 sq. ft. The ultimate in luxury, our butler-serviced Suites offer the extra space of a lounge area (perfect for entertaining), a superior bathroom, dressing area and a broad balcony to take in the sights. **Penthouse Suite** (Code: A1) Penthouse Suite **Suite** (Code: B2) Approximately 534 sq. ft. The ultimate in luxury, our butler-serviced Suites offer the extra space of a lounge area (perfect for entertaining), a superior bathroom, dressing area and a broad balcony to take in the sights. **Mini Suite** (Code: CB) Approximately 382 sq. ft. The ultimate in luxury, our butler-serviced Suites offer the extra space of a lounge area (perfect for entertaining), a superior bathroom, dressing area and a broad balcony to take in the sights. **Suite** (Code: B1) Approximately 534 sq. ft. The ultimate in luxury, our butler-serviced Suites offer the extra space of a lounge area (perfect for entertaining), a superior bathroom, dressing area and a broad balcony to take in the sights. **Suite** (Code: B5) Approximately 534 sq. ft. The ultimate in luxury, our butler-serviced Suites offer the extra space of a lounge area (perfect for entertaining), a superior bathroom, dressing area and a broad balcony to take in the sights. ## Ship Information ### Aurora Exclusively for adults - Mid-sized Aurora is a world-class ship, bringing you the joys of classic cruise travel. In April 2019, she enjoyed a refit and started an exciting new chapter as a ship that caters exclusively for adults. With a skydome over her inviting Crystal Pool you’ll enjoy stylish surrounds whatever the weather. At her heart a 35 foot sculpture dominates the atrium while The Crow’s Nest offers panoramic views. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 1,874 | | Crew | 850 | | Gross Tonnage | 76,152.0 | | Length | 886.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 941 | | Adults Only | Yes | ## Ports of Call ### Southampton *Coordinates: 50.8862, -1.3957* The city center is a charming mix of old city walls and a large modern shopping centre. With multiple restaurants, museums, cinemas and theatres there is plenty to be explored. Time spent at embarkation and disembarkation ports may be limited which may restrict availability of shore excursions. ### La Coruna *Coordinates: 43.3715, -8.39597* The name of Coruna's cruise dock - Transatlantic Quay - reflects its location on the northwestern tip of the Iberian Peninsular making it - you might be surprised to learn - the closest European port to New York. It is a charming mixture of old town and new town also with a couple of beaches along the two-mile stretch of coastline it overlooks. The colonnaded Maria Pita Square is at the heart of t... ### Leixoes *Coordinates: 41.1833, -8.7* The Port of Leixões is one of Portugal's major seaports, located 4 km north of the mouth of the Douro River, in Matosinhos municipality, near the city of Porto. Leixões Sport Club, commonly known simply as Leixões, is Matosinhos' sports club. ### Tangier Tangier, a Moroccan port on the Strait of Gibraltar, has been a strategic gateway between Africa and Europe since Phoenician times. Its whitewashed hillside medina is home to the Dar el Makhzen, a palace of the sultans that's now a museum of Moroccan artifacts. The American Legation Museum, also in the medina, documents early diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Morocco in an 1821 Moorish-sty... ### Valletta, Malta *Coordinates: 35.8922, 14.5128* The new cruise port in the grand harbour of Maltese capital Valletta is an impressive introduction to this fascinating Mediterranean island. Late medieval and baroque architecture abound in this UNESCO World Heritage Site with its ancient city walls, many churches and palaces. Fort St Elmo, created by the Knights of St John and once the most impregnable in the world, houses in its National War ... ### Messina *Coordinates: 38.1922, 15.5567* The island of Sicily is separated from Italy by the Strait of Messina, and retains an air of independence from its motherland. Messina, has wide avenues, a stunning harbour and is located close to the classical ruins of Tindari and the ancient city of Taormina. A mountainous and rugged land, Sicily is dominated by Europe's largest volcano, Mt. Etna. With four live craters around its summit, this i... ### Salerno *Coordinates: 40.6824, 14.7681* Salerno is a port city southeast of Naples, in Italy. Atop Monte Bonadies, the centuries-old Arechi Castle has sea views, plus Museo Medievale del Castello, exhibiting medieval ceramics and coins. In town, built on the ruins of a Roman temple, is Salerno Cathedral. It has Byzantine bronze doors, a baroque crypt, and a marble altar. The terraced Minerva’s Garden has been growing medicinal plants ... ### Civitavecchia (tours to Rome), Italy *Coordinates: 42.1062, 11.7757* Standing in the Colosseum, visiting Vatican City and tossing a coin in the Trevi Fountain are all unique experiences of a lifetime to be had in the Eternal City of Rome, reached from your Italian cruise port Civitavecchia. ### Ajaccio *Coordinates: 41.9186, 8.73688* Even on the beautiful island of Corsica, towns don't come much prettier than Ajaccio, Napoleon's birthplace, where the warmth of Italian Dolce Vita and the style and cuisine of France combine to create an atmosphere that's quite unique. ### Alicante *Coordinates: 38.3452, -0.481006* Built around a natural harbour, the main city and cruise port on Spain's Costa Blanca, Alicante, is also a top beach resort in its own right. It has a sophisticated Mediterranean feel with its restored old town adding to its charm and the attraction of its sandy beaches. Dubbed the 'City of Light' when founded by the Romans, Alicante is still a relaxing place to walk around. Down from the impressi... ### Lisbon *Coordinates: 38.7223, -9.13934* Some of the best views of the Portuguese capital come as your ship cruises along the Tagus River. You pass the Belem Tower and the impressive Monument to the Discoveries with its statue of Henry the Navigator before arriving at the Lisbon cruise terminal. Although small for a European capital, this city does sprawl a little so you would do best to concentrate on three districts - Baixa, Bairro Alt... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2147839 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2147839 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2147839.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2147839/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/po-cruises/aurora/other/56212.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 01:58:10 UTC