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Aurora

Welcome aboard Aurora An intimate classic Our smallest ship Aurora is a big hit with guests who return year after year for her cosy comfort.

Launched
2000
Rating
4 star
Sailings
57 current
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Aurora cruise ship

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Poolside Grill on Aurora

Dining onboard

A world of flavour at every course

Explore Poolside Grill
  • Poolside Grill
  • Buffet Restaurants
  • Freedom and Club Dining Restaurants

Rest well

Spaces designed for you

Approximately 150 sq.

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Aurora Single Outside

Experiences onboard

Curated moments. Every day.

Poolside Grill on Aurora

Poolside Grill

On Aurora

Freedom and Club Dining Restaurants on Aurora

Freedom and Club Dining Restaurants

On Aurora

Aurora cruise ship

Ship research guide

Explore Aurora before you choose

Cabins, dining, onboard spaces, media and current sailings are brought together so Aurora feels easy to judge at a glance.

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Cabin styles

34

Cabin photos

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Dining venues

4

Onboard spaces

16

Media items

Current cruises

57 current sailings

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Ship Match Snapshot

Is Aurora the right ship for you?

A plain-English fit check using ship-specific guide notes first, then cruise-line guidance where available.

Dining style

Dining venues include Poolside Grill, Buffet Restaurants and Freedom and Club Dining Restaurants.

Cabin choice

34 cabin categories are represented for this ship.

First-time cruiser note

First-time cruisers can compare 34 cabin categories and 57 current sailings before choosing a sailing.

Experienced cruiser note

Experienced cruisers can scan 34 cabin categories and 57 current sailings before narrowing down a sailing.

Ship fast facts

Aurora at a glance

Only confirmed ship facts are shown here, grouped for quick comparison.

Capacity

Crew
850
Staterooms
941

Size

Gross tonnage
76152

Ship history

Launched
2000

Guide information last updated Jul 12, 2026. Sailings and prices are shown separately in the cruise search.

What makes this ship special?

Aurora highlights

Named venues, facilities and ship highlights are shown when available.

Poolside Grill
Dining

Poolside Grill

Buffet Restaurants
Dining

Buffet Restaurants

Freedom and Club Dining Restaurants
Dining

Freedom and Club Dining Restaurants

Time Out Market Barcelona
Highlights

Time Out Market Barcelona

Cabin Explorer

Cabins on Aurora

Compare the main cabin options on Aurora, including representative images, sleeping capacity, size and key features where available.

Cabin image explorer

Aurora cabin styles

Scroll through representative cabin imagery, then compare the cabin groups below.

Aurora Single Outside

Oceanview / Outside

Single Outside

Aurora Inside

Inside

Inside

Aurora Balcony

Balcony

Balcony

Aurora Outside

Oceanview / Outside

Outside

Aurora Inside

Inside

Inside

Aurora Balcony

Balcony

Balcony

Aurora Balcony

Balcony

Balcony

Aurora Inside

Inside

Inside

Aurora Balcony

Balcony

Balcony

Aurora Inside

Inside

Inside

Interior cabin styles

Inside

8 cabin categories | 8 with photos

Window and sea-view cabin styles

Oceanview

9 cabin categories | 9 with photos

Private outside space

Balcony / Veranda

11 cabin categories | 11 with photos

Larger cabin styles

Suite

6 cabin categories | 6 with photos

For single travelers

Solo

2 cabin categories | 2 with photos

Interior cabin styles

Inside

8 categories

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Aurora InsideCabin image
Inside

Inside

Code PEApprox. 225 sq. ft

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

Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.

Aurora InsideCabin image
Inside

Inside

Code PCApprox. 225 sq. ft

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

Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.

Aurora InsideCabin image
Inside

Inside

Code PDApprox. 225 sq. ft

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

Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.

Aurora InsideCabin image
Inside

Inside

Code PAApprox. 225 sq. ft

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

Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.

Window and sea-view cabin styles

Oceanview

9 categories

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Aurora Single OutsideCabin image
Oceanview / OutsideSolo

Single Outside

Code REApprox. 150 sq. ft

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

Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.

Aurora OutsideCabin image
Oceanview / Outside

Outside

Code LFApprox. 225 sq. ft

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

Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.

Aurora Large OutsideCabin image
Oceanview / Outside

Large Outside

Code KDApprox. 225 sq. ft

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

Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.

Aurora OutsideCabin image
Oceanview / Outside

Outside

Code LCApprox. 225 sq. ft

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

Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.

Private outside space

Balcony / Veranda

11 categories

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Aurora BalconyCabin image
BalconyBalcony

Balcony

Code GCApprox. 300 sq. ft

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

Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.

Aurora BalconyCabin image
BalconyBalcony

Balcony

Code GDApprox. 300 sq. ft

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

Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.

Aurora BalconyCabin image
BalconyBalcony

Balcony

Code GAApprox. 300 sq. ft

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

Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.

Aurora BalconyCabin image
BalconyBalcony

Balcony

Code GEApprox. 300 sq. ft

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

Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.

Larger cabin styles

Suite

6 categories

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Aurora SuiteCabin image
SuiteSuite

Suite

Code B1Approx. 534 sq. ft

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

Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.

Aurora Mini SuiteCabin image
SuiteSuite

Mini Suite

Code CBApprox. 382 sq. ft

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

Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.

Aurora SuiteCabin image
SuiteSuite

Suite

Code B5Approx. 534 sq. ft

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

Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.

Aurora SuiteCabin image
SuiteSuite

Suite

Code B2Approx. 534 sq. ft

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

Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.

For single travelers

Solo

2 categories

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Aurora Single OutsideCabin image
Oceanview / OutsideSolo

Single Outside

Code REApprox. 150 sq. ft

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

Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.

Aurora Single BalconyCabin image
BalconySoloBalcony

Single Balcony

Code QF

Single Balcony

  • Single Balcony

Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.

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Onboard experience

What is onboard Aurora

Named venues and facilities are grouped so you can compare the ship experience before choosing a sailing.

DiningRestaurants, grills, cafes and main dining venues.3 venues
Poolside Grill on Aurora
DiningCasual

Poolside Grill

Dining
Buffet Restaurants on Aurora
DiningComplimentary

Buffet Restaurants

Dining
Freedom and Club Dining Restaurants on Aurora
Dining

Freedom and Club Dining Restaurants

Dining
Other amenitiesAdditional named amenities that do not fit the main categories.1 venue
Time Out Market Barcelona on Aurora
Other amenities

Time Out Market Barcelona

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Media gallery

See Aurora before you sail

Browse ship images and video clips where approved media is available.

14 media items

Exterior

5 items

Cabins

6 items

Dining

3 items

Where it sails

Where Aurora sails

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Europe (46)Scandinavia (26)United Kingdom (25)Mediterranean (14)Northern Europe (8)Iberian Peninsula (7)Caribbean (6)Canaries (5)

Common departure ports

Southampton (57)

Current cruises on this ship

Sailings on Aurora

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A quick side-by-side view of confirmed ship facts and current sailings before opening the full ship guide.

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AuroraCurrent ship200057 sailings

FAQ

Questions about Aurora

Clear answers to the practical checks customers usually make before choosing a ship.

Can I compare cabins on Aurora?

This guide currently shows 34 cabin categories for Aurora. Final cabin options are checked around your chosen sailing.

Are deck plans available?

Deck plan images or documents are shown in the Deck Plan Explorer where available. Our cruise specialists can check the latest deck view before booking.

Are there current cruises on Aurora?

57 current sailings are shown for this ship. Use the current cruises section to compare them.

Are inclusions the same on every sailing?

Aurora is part of P&O Cruises. Package-specific inclusions, cabin choices and final prices can vary by sailing and fare, so they are checked before booking.