--- title: "Azura: 14 nights from Valletta, 10 Aug 2028" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/sapphire-chain-malta-s-loop~POC-AZURA-20280810-14 description: "14-night P&O Cruises cruise on Azura from Valletta on 10 Aug 2028, visiting Taranto, Corfu, Kefalonia. Compare prices on Cruisello." image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/b80ac2d46b7b754b.jpg --- # Sapphire Chain – Malta’s Loop ![Route map: 14 nights round trip from Valletta on Azura](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/b80ac2d46b7b754b.jpg) ## About this cruise A 14-night round trip from Valletta, sailing on 10 August. It makes 9 port calls, starting with Taranto, Corfu and Kefalonia. The stops are in Italy, Greece, Malta and Türkiye. Typical highs for the time of year run from 27°C in Mykonos to 36°C in Kusadasi (81 to 97°F). You're back in Valletta on 24 August. 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:** 14 nights - **Departure:** 2028-08-10 - **Return:** 2028-08-24 - **From:** [Valletta, Malta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valletta.md) - **Price:** from €2,338 pp ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Date | Arrival | Departure | Type | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Valletta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valletta.md) | MT | Thu, Aug 10, 2028 | | | Embark | 26–29°C | | 2 | Sea day | | Fri, Aug 11 | | | Sea day | | | 3 | [Taranto](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/taranto.md) | IT | Sat, Aug 12 | | | Port day | 23–32°C | | 4 | [Corfu](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/corfu.md) | GR | Sun, Aug 13 | | | Port day | 24–29°C | | 5 | [Kefalonia](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kefalonia.md) | GR | Mon, Aug 14 | | | Port day | 26–29°C | | 6 | Sea day | | Tue, Aug 15 | | | Sea day | | | 7 | [Catania](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/catania.md) | IT | Wed, Aug 16 | | | Port day | 24–33°C | | 8 | [Valletta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valletta.md) | MT | Thu, Aug 17 | | | Port day | 26–29°C | | 9 | Sea day | | Fri, Aug 18 | | | Sea day | | | 10 | [Mykonos](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/mykonos.md) | GR | Sat, Aug 19 | | | Port day | 24–27°C | | 11 | [Rhodes](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/rhodes.md) | GR | Sun, Aug 20 | | | Port day | 26–29°C | | 12 | [Kusadasi](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kusadasi.md) | TR | Mon, Aug 21 | | | Port day | 24–36°C | | 13 | [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) | GR | Tue, Aug 22 | | | Port day | 24–33°C | | 14 | Sea day | | Wed, Aug 23 | | | Sea day | | | 15 | [Valletta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valletta.md) | MT | Thu, Aug 24 | | | Disembark | 26–29°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 | £3,519 | £3,519 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20280810-14.md?pid=4ed9b9fe-c1cc-4229-bb9c-6e666ab0e818) | | Oceanview | Sea View | £4,059 | £4,059 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20280810-14.md?pid=d9d22c45-6e02-476f-a215-cb54f847c296) | | Balcony | Balcony | £5,470 | £5,470 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20280810-14.md?pid=ddc74ce3-291b-44c4-ac6d-ded2abee4a11) | | Suite | Suite | £9,498 | £9,498 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20280810-14.md?pid=8497d8cf-6a2e-4280-811a-48191ce6fe2c) | 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 | £3,898 | £1,949 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20280810-14.md?pid=55ff6683-3d08-438d-a0ea-c10f2d5e6216) | | Oceanview | Sea View | £4,498 | £2,249 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20280810-14.md?pid=01b89ccc-3d3f-4186-ad94-a10f50bdb98c) | | Balcony | Balcony | £5,758 | £2,879 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20280810-14.md?pid=84cf8465-8fbe-413c-b68e-890a19915a4f) | | Suite | Suite | £9,498 | £4,749 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20280810-14.md?pid=332dc57b-d1ef-46d1-a1bc-c526afd109ea) | 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 | £5,187 | £1,729 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20280810-14.md?pid=0fa52377-f934-4a6c-855d-a71230a31c27) | | Oceanview | Sea View | £5,717 | £1,906 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20280810-14.md?pid=f8f0ce22-4328-4959-9f13-26065dd443ad) | | Balcony | Balcony | £6,987 | £2,329 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20280810-14.md?pid=7b254c61-33b4-4e7c-97c4-fd011d56fe39) | | Suite | Suite | £11,957 | £3,986 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20280810-14.md?pid=9b5dbd5d-d03b-4e73-9971-39f414d0e6bd) | 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 | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Oceanview | Sea View | £6,816 | £1,704 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20280810-14.md?pid=99e0c8cc-547c-44e8-ab90-4324a4b85049) | | Balcony | Balcony | £8,496 | £2,124 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20280810-14.md?pid=b84c871a-ff25-4355-b6ba-e208ccace131) | | Suite | Suite | £13,656 | £3,414 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20280810-14.md?pid=0cab28a7-de79-4d96-ba53-92a5391b29cd) | 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-20280810-14.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-20280810-14.md?pid=55ff6683-3d08-438d-a0ea-c10f2d5e6216) 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 | Suite | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-10-31 | £3,898 | £4,498 | £5,758 | £9,498 | ## 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: 26–29°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Maltese, English - Timezone: Europe/Malta ### [Taranto](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/taranto.md) *Italy* > City of two seas and Spartan roots Avg dock time: 9.1h · Weather: 23–32°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Italian - Timezone: Europe/Rome ### [Corfu](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/corfu.md) *Greece* > Venetian elegance in an emerald setting Avg dock time: 9.2h · Weather: 24–29°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Greek - Timezone: Europe/Athens ### [Kefalonia](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kefalonia.md) *Greece* > Captain Corelli's turquoise paradise Avg dock time: 9.3h · Weather: 26–29°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Greek - Timezone: Europe/Athens ### [Catania](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/catania.md) *Italy* > Baroque beauty in the shadow of Mount Etna Avg dock time: 10.3h · Weather: 24–33°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Italian - Timezone: Europe/Rome ### [Mykonos](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/mykonos.md) *Greece* > Whitewashed glamour under the Aegean sun Avg dock time: 10.7h · Weather: 24–27°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Greek - Timezone: Europe/Athens ### [Rhodes](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/rhodes.md) *Greece* > Medieval knights and Aegean light Avg dock time: 9.7h · Weather: 26–29°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Greek - Timezone: Europe/Athens ### [Kusadasi](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kusadasi.md) *Turkey* > Turkey's gateway to the ruins of Ephesus Avg dock time: 9.1h · Weather: 24–36°C - Currency: Turkish Lira - Languages: Turkish - Timezone: Europe/Istanbul ### [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) *Greece* > The Acropolis beckons from the harbour Avg dock time: 11.3h · Weather: 24–33°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Greek - Timezone: Europe/Athens [Azura sails this route on 2 more dates. Compare all dates and prices](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises/azura/14-nights-from-valletta-catania-corfu-kefalonia.md) ## Adjacent sailings on Azura | | Cruise | Date | Nights | Port | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous sailing | [Siren’s Lighthouse – Aegean’s Labyrinth](https://cruisello.com/cruises/siren-s-lighthouse-aegean-s-labyrinth~POC-AZURA-20280727-14.md) | Jul 27 – Aug 10, 2028 | 14 nights | Valletta | from €2,722 pp (£2,269) | | Next sailing | [Sapphire Passage – Malta’s Veins & Adriatic Veils](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sapphire-passage-malta-s-veins-adriatic-veils~POC-AZURA-20280824-14.md) | Aug 24 – Sep 7, 2028 | 14 nights | Valletta | from €2,278 pp (£1,899) | ## 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)