Live from Azura Cruise 12th October - 28th October positioning to Tenerife

[Britboys]

1 hour ago, carlanthony24 said:

Azura left Malaga 22:25PM bound for Cadiz but first a sea day at 8knots and looking like we could be heading back up the med for a little bit.

Blimey, you'll get overtaken by sailboarders at that speed...😂

[carlanthony24]

Azura during the night turned back towards Gibraltar starting our transit of the strait at 13:00PM taking 1hour to complete before setting various courses for Cadiz. Dolphins had been spotted. See video. Our speed has been between 8-11 knots. 

 

Midday announcement from the bridge Picking up our Cadiz pilot at 6:45am and docked by 7:45am

[carlanthony24]

Captain just announced through cabins our departure from Cadiz is going to delayed and we will remain alongside till 4am following morning due to the high winds which was predicted all onboard time will now be 2am Monday morning. Arrival expected to be a bit earlier since we are close. It will not affect our arrival to Lanzarote since we have 2 seas days and from past experience it can be done in one sea day. 
 

Sister has gone for Acupuncture to help with her back problems and make it stronger than what it is for up to 5 months £99 is the cost for treatment. 
 

Most requested buffet night Indian is tomorrow night so we will be eating in the buffet. The MDR food for tonight is not to our fancy. So if we do go I think we are just going for the steak and chicken plus tomato soup. 
 

Side note: RIP Bobby Charlton

Edited October 21, 2023 by carlanthony24

[carlanthony24]

So we are in Cadiz but it is chucking it down we arrived by 5:20am felt the ship listing through the breakwaters. 
 

They are currently simulating a helicopter evacuation so deck 15/16 by breakers bar currently closed and will be doing a emergency generator test at 10:30am.

Edited October 22, 2023 by carlanthony24

[carlanthony24]

[elmsliebev]

On 10/18/2023 at 4:08 PM, carlanthony24 said:

It is Asian and Oriental themed buffet tonight we are attending the MDR one of the head waiters has told us everyone is asking for the Indian themed buffet night but not sure what day that will be happening when it does happen we will be going the buffet.

Us too, and it's tonight as you say.  We might venture ashore for a walk and a Prawn fritter and beer but not just yet! 

Edited October 22, 2023 by elmsliebev

[carlanthony24]

Preparing for Halloween. We did not go into Cadiz just because of the weather. We had to get a shot glass so just popped into the terminal to get one.

[carlanthony24]

Had to raise an issue with the panels near balcony door sillicone needs resealing. Housekeeping reported but carpenter did not come. Reported to reception and deck house keeper has come and seen the issue and reported 4-5 other cabins have same problem and has called the carpenter herself

[carlanthony24]

[carlanthony24]

Stern thrusters came on in the last hour keeping us alongside wind has been strong today.

[carlanthony24]

Something has flown off not sure ifs it’s from us or the other ship

[carlanthony24]

Tugs have now come to keep us alongside. 

[carlanthony24]

Talking to a waiter from the MDR a lot of them have been sent up to help since it’s so quiet in the restaurants.

[terrierjohn]

2 hours ago, carlanthony24 said:

Talking to a waiter from the MDR a lot of them have been sent up to help since it’s so quiet in the restaurants.

Can you elucidate please, are the MDRs quiet so their waiters are being sent up, but to where?

[carlanthony24]

39 minutes ago, terrierjohn said:

Can you elucidate please, are the MDRs quiet so their waiters are being sent up, but to where?

Oh sorry. Sent up to the buffet to help out it was packed out for the Indian buffet.

[carlanthony24]

Azura left Cadiz at 4:10am before setting course for Lanzarote with the average speed being 11.5 knots and pitching up and down with moderate seas and cloudy with passing showers. 

 

MDR food includes Beer-Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast and Pork Loin.

 

Our final sea day of the cruise Azura sailed at an average speed of 12knots still pitching up and down and slight seas with more blue sky. 

 

The final formal night of the cruise happened yesterday.

 

Azura docked into Lanzarote 8am departing 5PM

 

We have booked a new cruise onboard. Azura 2nd October 2025 (A538B) 16 Nights 2 Balconies.

[carlanthony24]

Still a couple of days left onboard but flight information has come through

[carlanthony24]

[carlanthony24]

Azura arrived into Tenerife at 7am after cruising through the night at 11 knots. She is currently being refuelled and windows being washed on the starboard side. 
 

Mains for last night was Turkey Breast and Parma Ham saltimbocca.
 

Tonight we are eating at Deli Darbar Indian restaurant here in Santa Cruz.

[carlanthony24]

New stock being brought onboard including sofa beds looks like divers are getting ready to inspect underneath the ship and do any Maintanance while we are alongside for 3 days.

[amurray88]

19 hours ago, carlanthony24 said:

Still a couple of days left onboard but flight information has come through

Do you know the flight time for Gatwick? Just seeing they are meeting at 12:15pm and wondered how many hours that was before the flight.

 

Thanks!

[carlanthony24]

47 minutes ago, amurray88 said:

Do you know the flight time for Gatwick? Just seeing they are meeting at 12:15pm and wondered how many hours that was before the flight.

 

Thanks!

Not sure the flight departure time but it seems you get to the airport about 2hrs before if that.

[carlanthony24]

My mum and dad’s cabin having work done to stop water leaking into the cabin from the balcony which can only be done in port due to health and safety. A guest in the cabin next to ours is moaning and keeps trying to take pictures but stops when she notices we can see her doing it.

[Britboys]

5 hours ago, carlanthony24 said:

Azura arrived into Tenerife at 7am after cruising through the night at 11 knots. She is currently being refuelled and windows being washed on the starboard side. 
 

Mains for last night was Turkey Breast and Parma Ham saltimbocca.
 

Tonight we are eating at Deli Darbar Indian restaurant here in Santa Cruz.

Definitely one of the better menus for my tastes...

[carlanthony24]

Friday 27th October Horizon. Enhanced muster drill for everyone joining and re collecting of alcohol at the gangway.