About the cruise

This is the only time Aurora will visit the Black Sea during 2009. In fact, it’s the only time any of P&O Cruises 6 ships will sail to this incredible area. Plus, this cruise has been designated a Portunus Club holiday meaning members can save an additional 5% on the brochure fares.

En route to the Eastern Mediterranean, Aurora will call for an afternoon at Portugal’s capital Lisbon and spend a full day in Athens. Here, be certain to visit the iconic Acropolis. Enjoy an afternoon and full day in Istanbul to explore the many mosques, temples and palaces that can be found in this bustling city. In the Ukraine, Aurora calls at both Yalta and Odessa. A backdrop of steep mountains greets visitors to Yalta, famous for the dramatic Swallow’s Nest castle perched on a cliff edge. In Odessa, a unique blend of cultural influences can be found as this was once the main port for Russia.