Aurora is P&O Cruises' smallest current ship and operates exclusively for adults. Built by Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, she entered service in 2000 and is an enlarged, upgraded development of the earlier Oriana design.
P&O Cruises' current 2026 sailing pages list 1,910 guests, 850 crew and 76,152 tonnes. Meyer Werft's ship-specific technical profile gives 270 metres LOA, 32.2 metres moulded breadth, 14 total decks, 79.9 MW total engine power, 24 knots speed and 939 passenger cabins.
Aurora underwent a further P&O Cruises refit in 2025, refreshing accommodation and public areas while retaining her traditional adults-only character.
Identification
Aurora carries IMO number 9169524, MMSI 310556000 and call sign ZCDW9. She currently sails under the Bermuda flag.
