--- title: "Azura: 16 nights from Valletta, 14 Oct 2027" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/sail-of-the-gods-athens-carthage~POC-AZURA-20271014-16 description: "16-night P&O Cruises cruise on Azura from Valletta on 14 Oct 2027, visiting Piraeus (Athens), Souda (Chania), Katakolon. Compare prices on Cruisello." image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/b29e566b3a0521ed.jpg --- # Sail of the Gods – Athens & Carthage ![Route map: 16 nights one way from Valletta on Azura](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/b29e566b3a0521ed.jpg) ## About this cruise A 16-night cruise from Valletta to Santa Cruz de Tenerife, sailing on the evening of 14 October. It calls at Piraeus (Athens), Souda (Chania), Katakolon, Valletta, Cartagena Spain, Málaga and Arrecife, with seven days at sea along the way. The stops are in Greece, Malta and Spain. Typical highs for the time of year are around 24°C (75°F) at every stop. The cruise ends in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, arriving on 29 October and staying overnight. Azura (2010) carries up to 3,100 guests on 19 decks. ## Overview - **Cruise Line:** [P&O Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Azura](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises/azura.md) - **Duration:** 16 nights - **Departure:** 2027-10-14 - **Return:** 2027-10-30 - **From:** [Valletta, Malta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valletta.md) - **To:** [Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/santa-cruz-de-tenerife.md) - **Price:** from €2,326 pp ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Date | Arrival | Departure | Type | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Valletta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valletta.md) | MT | Thu, Oct 14, 2027 | | 11:59 PM | Embark | 21–24°C | | 2 | Sea day | | Fri, Oct 15 | | | Sea day | | | 3 | Sea day | | Sat, Oct 16 | | | Sea day | | | 4 | [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) | GR | Sun, Oct 17 | | | Port day | 16–24°C | | 5 | [Souda (Chania)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/souda-chania.md) | GR | Mon, Oct 18 | | | Port day | 19–23°C | | 6 | [Katakolon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/katakolon.md) | GR | Tue, Oct 19 | | | Port day | 16–23°C | | 7 | Sea day | | Wed, Oct 20 | | | Sea day | | | 8 | [Valletta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valletta.md) | MT | Thu, Oct 21 | | | Port day | 21–24°C | | 9 | Sea day | | Fri, Oct 22 | | | Sea day | | | 10 | Sea day | | Sat, Oct 23 | | | Sea day | | | 11 | [Cartagena Spain](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cartagena-spain.md) | ES | Sun, Oct 24 | | | Port day | 19–24°C | | 12 | [Málaga](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/malaga.md) | ES | Mon, Oct 25 | | | Port day | 18–23°C | | 13 | Sea day | | Tue, Oct 26 | | | Sea day | | | 14 | Sea day | | Wed, Oct 27 | | | Sea day | | | 15 | [Arrecife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/arrecife.md) | ES | Thu, Oct 28 | | | Port day | 21–24°C | | 16 | [Santa Cruz de Tenerife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/santa-cruz-de-tenerife.md) | ES | Fri, Oct 29 | | | Overnight | 22–25°C | | 17 | [Santa Cruz de Tenerife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/santa-cruz-de-tenerife.md) | ES | Sat, Oct 30 | | | Overnight | 22–25°C | ## Cabin Prices Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. All prices include mandatory taxes, fees and non-removable charges. ### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | £3,684 | £3,684 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20271014-16.md?pid=c46c8d62-b555-4dc2-a764-73d0448d2316) | | Oceanview | Sea View | £3,817 | £3,817 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20271014-16.md?pid=0b328380-54a2-405f-9dcb-ccdefbcd0655) | | Balcony | Balcony | £4,520 | £4,520 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20271014-16.md?pid=8b510622-c0c4-41f5-a06f-04e194f1aba6) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Specialty restaurants, Excursions. **Tips:** P&O includes tips in the fare and adds nothing to your onboard account. Extra tipping is up to you. **Tap water:** Free on board, and self-service at the buffet all day. Canned and bottled water costs extra. ### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | £3,878 | £1,939 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20271014-16.md?pid=dd787a83-d891-4f64-9830-7de99070c79b) | | Oceanview | Sea View | £4,018 | £2,009 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20271014-16.md?pid=35e940b8-d97e-4e53-972f-bf8b1a145dad) | | Balcony | Balcony | £4,758 | £2,379 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20271014-16.md?pid=d4a7287b-f563-4aa0-ae75-4af80a6a22ef) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Specialty restaurants, Excursions. **Tips:** P&O includes tips in the fare and adds nothing to your onboard account. Extra tipping is up to you. **Tap water:** Free on board, and self-service at the buffet all day. Canned and bottled water costs extra. ### 3 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | £4,877 | £1,626 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20271014-16.md?pid=cb8a972e-0d5f-4d6b-b6f1-47c56ea08c72) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Specialty restaurants, Excursions. **Tips:** P&O includes tips in the fare and adds nothing to your onboard account. Extra tipping is up to you. **Tap water:** Free on board, and self-service at the buffet all day. Canned and bottled water costs extra. ### 4 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | £5,676 | £1,419 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20271014-16.md?pid=3b0675a6-aa42-47fd-b6cd-b39785585259) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Specialty restaurants, Excursions. **Tips:** P&O includes tips in the fare and adds nothing to your onboard account. Extra tipping is up to you. **Tap water:** Free on board, and self-service at the buffet all day. Canned and bottled water costs extra. ## View on official site - [pocruises.com](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/POC-AZURA-20271014-16.md?via=markdown&site=GBP&guests=2) (GBP) pocruises.com only takes bookings from people who live in the UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man. From anywhere else it shows the GBP fare but stops you at checkout. [Other ways to book](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20271014-16.md?pid=dd787a83-d891-4f64-9830-7de99070c79b) Tips are already included in this price, and P&O Cruises adds nothing on board. ## What's included in this price ### In this price - **Everything a cruise fare covers:** Your cabin with daily housekeeping, every meal on board, and the shows, pools and gym. - **Tips:** P&O includes tips in the fare and adds nothing to your onboard account. Extra tipping is up to you. - **Tap water:** Free on board, and self-service at the buffet all day. Canned and bottled water costs extra. ### Available on board Alcohol · Soft drinks · Wi-Fi · Specialty restaurants · Excursions ## Price History (2 guests) ### GBP | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | |------|------|------|------| | 2026-10-31 | £3,878 | £4,018 | £4,758 | ## About the ship - **Year Built:** 2010 - **Passengers:** 3,100 - **Crew:** 1,250 - **Gross Tonnage:** 115,055 GT - **Decks:** 19 - **Length:** 290 m - **Beam:** 36m ## Port Details ### [Valletta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valletta.md) *Malta* > A fortress city of honey-coloured stone Avg dock time: 9.1h · Weather: 21–24°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Maltese, English - Timezone: Europe/Malta ### [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) *Greece* > The Acropolis beckons from the harbour Avg dock time: 11.3h · Weather: 16–24°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Greek - Timezone: Europe/Athens ### [Souda (Chania)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/souda-chania.md) *Greece* > Venetian harbour, Cretan soul Avg dock time: 9.8h · Weather: 19–23°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Greek - Timezone: Europe/Athens ### [Katakolon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/katakolon.md) *Greece* > Gateway to ancient Olympia Avg dock time: 9.1h · Weather: 16–23°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Greek - Timezone: Europe/Athens ### [Cartagena Spain](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cartagena-spain.md) *Spain* > Roman ruins beneath a Spanish sun Avg dock time: 9h · Weather: 19–24°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: Europe/Madrid ### [Málaga](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/malaga.md) *Spain* > Picasso's birthplace on the Costa del Sol Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 18–23°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: Europe/Madrid ### [Arrecife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/arrecife.md) *Spain* > Lanzarote's lunar landscapes meet the Atlantic Avg dock time: 9.8h · Weather: 21–24°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: Atlantic/Canary ### [Santa Cruz de Tenerife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/santa-cruz-de-tenerife.md) *Spain* > Where Teide watches over the harbour Avg dock time: 12.8h · Weather: 22–25°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: Atlantic/Canary ## Check the flight prices This cruise does not return to Valletta. It ends in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, so your flight home leaves from there. ## Adjacent sailings on Azura | | Cruise | Date | Nights | Port | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous sailing | [Adriatic to Provence – Split & Dubrovnik](https://cruisello.com/cruises/adriatic-to-provence-split-dubrovnik~POC-AZURA-20270930-14.md) | Sep 30 – Oct 14, 2027 | 14 nights | Valletta | from €1,522 pp (£1,269) | | Next sailing | [Saharan Sunrise – Canary Whirl](https://cruisello.com/cruises/saharan-sunrise-canary-whirl~POC-AZURA-20271030-14.md) | Oct 30 – Nov 13, 2027 | 14 nights | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | from €1,438 pp (£1,199) | ## Explore more - [More Azura cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises/azura.md) - [Visit P&O Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises.md) - [Cruises from Valletta](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?departurePorts=valletta) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)