1 Week on board P&O Aurora Cruising Spain & France (part 1 of 3)

1 Week on board P&O Aurora Cruising Spain & France (part 1 of 3)
Here’s the big one! Join us for our embarkation day on P&O Aurora from Southampton; a sea day through rough seas on the Bay of Biscay that kept many passengers confined to their cabins, our independent tour of La Coruña, Northern Spain, speciality dining at the Beach House and Sindhu, breakfast and dinner in the main dining room, enjoying some of the bars, lounges and classes and much much more!
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[@TravelBlogJamie]

It’s time for the main event!

[@martgamer0197]

Great vid as always. That Double Cheese Burger that Maffoo had at the beach house looked legit! Looking forward to the rest of the Aurora series.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank you 🙏

[@jacquelinearcher1158]

Always unpack ..then relax….

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Yes, this 🙌🙌🙌

[@scruff520]

"it's like Ambassador cruise line" that cracked me up, Jamie you make me howl 😅

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Ooops

[@emmaludlow8173]

'All by Myself', always makes me think of Bridget Jones and big pants 😂xx Love Aurora ❤

[@TravelBlogJamie]

😂

[@TravelBlogJamie]

@@rexbourne7635 any sugar free soda - red bull, Coke, soda water…

[@LadyDee150]

So much fun, so much good food!! You guys must be having a ball!! Enjoy!!🥰🥰🥰

[@TravelBlogJamie]

👍👍👍

[@SherylMottram]

Loved that 1st vlog, very nice port, very cute seal, looked like you both had an awesome time, topped off with your choir experience, you have an amazing voice!!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Bless you ❤️❤️❤️

[@geanninesmith796]

❤ I've been looking forward to this one Jamie 😁 I do love your vlogs when you're on your own but I also DO love the Maffoo ones too 😜 your vocals are getting better and better too 🎶☺️

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Glad you like them!

[@ivylily3500]

Great vlog as always - La Coruna looks gorgeous can't wait to go later this year. Looking forward to seeing the rest of this cruise. You guys are so lucky to be able to travel so much but I love how you bring us all along with you 😊🌴 x

[@TravelBlogJamie]

🙏🙏🙏

[@john07973]

Good stuff 👍🏻 No-one left a message for us by the La Coruna willy man - Captain Wes was lurking nearby though

[@TravelBlogJamie]

❤️❤️❤️

[@v28bed]

Another great vlog as always and Oooh salt and vinegar squares they are the best 👌🏼😋😋

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I like them in a sandwich too

[@jackiehill9076]

Great Vlog and the best thing you always make me smile with your narration 😊 ❤x

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank you 🙏

[@VictoriaTeece]

We unpack too as one of our first things. Mum will not let us leave our cabin till we’ve had our luggage and unpacked. Then we’re free to go get drinks and food 😂😂

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Mum knows best!!

[@teresajarkowska5792]

Another enjoyable vlog. Thank you. La Coruna looks worth exploring …perhaps on my next visit. Those lumpy seas were videoed beautifully but I hope the Bay is not quite so lumpy as I traverse it next week.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Have fun 🤩

[@PostcardAndAPint]

Tha hotel in Southampton looks amazing. Aurora looks lovely, very old school classic, but great. I have to unpack too, my ocd would drive me crazy. Great to see you got a swim! Oh no, too bad your weather didn't last - gotta love the bay of Biscay! Looked bracing on deck! La Coruna looks lovely. What a great start to your cruise. Cheers 🍻

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Gotta get those swims in 🙌🙌🙌

[@michey123]

I’m always here for Jamie’s turn down Service !!! No iron this time 😂😢😂 but a trusted Kettle Love your Vlogs 🎉

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank you 🙏

[@JudithGreenway]

Loved the Ambassador comment x

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Wooops!!

[@bettycollins3960]

Was about to say same. So ditto. Naughty Jamie. After the disaster last year when Ambience was delayed in dry dock and our December trip was transferred to Ambition, am now happy to report that we have booked on Ambience for this December - so there! 😊

[@elizabethbryan3821]

That burger😮😊..must try Sindhu..all the better when it’s quieter😊..love the disco ball❤

[@TravelBlogJamie]

🙏🙏🙏

[@michelleoakes940]

Hi Jamie Really enjoying watching your vlog from April on Aurora particularly as we will be sailing on her in September to the Fjords and we can’t wait This will be our second cruise so have been watching your vlogs especially where you have also been to the Fjords on other ships. We decided to watch the cabin tour of C132 and it suddenly dawned on us that we are also staying in cabin 132 in September 😊. So I hope you have left a nice reed diffuser for us 😊, but I will take my own just in case. Anyway, luuurve the vlogs, very informative and they always make us chuckle, especially the pringle song.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Ha! We do leave them behind but I imagine they end up in the bin!

[@HenryWallace-uo6qj]

Great Vlog Jamie. My favourite is Sindhu the food is delicious & different an unforgettable evening. We also enjoyed the military museum in La Coruna a beautiful city. Carry on cruising

[@TravelBlogJamie]

❤️❤️❤️

[@michelemottram5998]

Really enjoyed this video Jamie brought back memories for me met clem Curtis on that ship in 2015 it’s a lovely ship

[@TravelBlogJamie]

❤️❤️❤️

[@herenow6953]

Salt and Vinegar Squares are the way to go! Great vlog - I'm getting closer and closer to booking a cruise - it's just that as a singleton, you get fleeced for everything...

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Yup, does cost more. I’ve found good deals on and off

[@herenow6953]

@@TravelBlogJamie I'll wait until I can justify a balcony cabin sole occupancy. I just wouldn't bother with an inside cabin - the whole point for me is the sea. Love the vlogs!

[@natasha8966]

I had a sea view cabin solo worth every penny.

[@annieoconnor9778]

Absolutely love your vlogs, they are so entertaining and informative 🙏🏻

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank you 🙏

[@nadi275]

Everything comes together perfectly including the music you use during filming.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

☀️🙏🙏

[@kevinthomas2388]

Agree with Scruff …your comment about Ambassador 🤣. Enjoy Florida adventures … ☀️👍

[@TravelBlogJamie]

😉

[@natasha8966]

Never did breakfast on aurora, kept forgetting times were short. Just did room service for breakfast. Always went to the lido grill as it opened at 12pm

[@TravelBlogJamie]

👍

[@Mike.Andy.Cruise]

Another good vlog, thank you. We unknowingly cruised with you on Aurora back in 2015 for Christmas, we didn't know who you were then! We've watched your vlog and we're not in it!!!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Ohhh nooooo!!! Replay!!

[@margaretbond21]

Great vlog as expected Jamie. Enjoy your trip and take care. Peg. X🎉🍾🥂✈️🛳️

[@TravelBlogJamie]

❤️❤️❤️

[@rosaliestenson-gould]

Appreciate how quick you get these up Jamie! We were on the Northern Europe cruise with you in February and haven’t been away since! With your Instagram and fast uploads I feel like I’m right there with you 😂

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank you - I’m trying to make things as real time and authentic as possible ❤️❤️❤️

[@cherrycross1504]

Love Aurora. I was getting on as you got off.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

❤️❤️❤️

[@carolr9301]

This was my table last December. Love Aurora. I had just got off when you got on.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

❤️❤️❤️

[@KirstyG64]

Tin tomatoes on toast...thats my staple lunch at work! 😋

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Yummy 🤤

[@kimharrop4301]

Cracked up here!...😂🤣 brilliant video 👍😊

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank youuuuu

[@ssmith1396]

I am on Aurora (Easily my favourite P & 0 ship) on 26th April 19 nights Eastern Med. Cabin C 264 inside, single occupancy next to Launderette! Also on when you were on Azura in Jan, although we didnt meet.Thanks for all the blogs

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Enjoy ☺️

[@tonynewman1694]

My that burger looked good in the beach house 😁. Oh my god 45 minutes for a coffee , I would have a sense of humour failure 👍😁. Happy cruising thank you jesus .

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Sense of humour failed, it did!

[@NamyDoesCruising]

First thing Amy said was that she would love to get into that water! 😂 All By Myself!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

You have an ear for beautiful singing lol

[@alisonowen9035]

Thanks again Jamie.😊

[@TravelBlogJamie]

👍👍👍

[@louisecooper9502]

I have to unpack as soon as the cases arrive!! Also, we're taking nibbles for the nibbles cupboard, lavender pillow spray on our Britannia cruise in May 😂.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Yaaaaas! 👌

[@Mandyjj2972]

Fabulous as always, don’t know why they don’t have the pools open it’s only a wave machine😂😂

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I know right!!

[@liseoppenheimer7255]

We will sail on Aurora in March 2026, up to Norway… she looks awesome!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

❤️❤️❤️

[@ryanharris4964]

Turndown 😂😂😂😂😂 along with the p and o song 😂😂

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I try my best 😉

[@ryanharris4964]

I love it 😂👍

[@courtneyfranklin6815]

Loved this, really helpful. Looking forward to my first trip on Aurora on 23 August, she looks amazing. The only P&O ship I’ve not been on. When can we see vlog 2 & 3?

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Saturday and Wednesday

[@OceanlinerDesigns]

Funny seeing this! I was on board last week too. That first black tie night was tragic - everybody green behind the gills. The sunshine in A Coruna was a godsend! EDIT: Just spotted myself in the video 😂 Don't worry, my appearance fees are quite reasonable.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Oh I can absolutely blot you out 😂

[@breadyegg]

First night at the Beach House - because it's calmer. Second night at Sindhu - because it's korma.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

😉

[@user-nn1xp9wy1k]

The low-sugar crumble with WHAT?! You make me laugh.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I’m sure I said custard 🤔

[@helenwai6597]

Hi, Jamie I love your videos so much. I am going to a cruise on 11 May ( one week after your) and no chance to meet ;-( It is the first time I have a cruise trip. One question to ask. I see you have a little nice plastic thing to put your luggage label inside. May I ask where you get it ? We need to buy it or it is from the cruise company ? Thank you. I am so excited to preparing the trip now. (opps, just revisit the video, the tag is from Amzaon. Great)

[@TravelBlogJamie]

It is indeed amazing 😉

[@HchxsgcMccourt]

Let’s goooooooooooo

[@TravelBlogJamie]

😂😂😂

[@wendyjones2351]

Hi Jamie an absolutely amazing video love the pringle song lol the food looked yummy looked like an awesome time love Aurora ❤️ enjoy the rest of your holiday ❤

[@TravelBlogJamie]

🙏🙏🙏

[@TheSpanishChannel]

🎉🎉🎉

[@TravelBlogJamie]

⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@yvonnemulvihill4456]

Hello Jamie it makes we want to go o Aurora again! But will I feel the same way after your next two vlogs! 🤔🤔

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Eeeeek I’m not sure 🤔

[@maureenbolton7857]

Love Aurora! Enjoying your vlogs as usual Jamie! We’ve never bothered taking our own spirits but probably will next time…do you take your own mixers with you or purchase them on board please?

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I take mixers too

[@maureenbolton7857]

@@TravelBlogJamie Great, I’ll stock up! Thanks Jamie 👍

[@liseoppenheimer7255]

We booked a free walking tour through GuruWalk when we visit La Corunna with Arvia in September..

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Yes many cities have these

[@user-fl7yr8dv8x]

"All by myself"🎉

[@TravelBlogJamie]

🤔

[@laurieleonard8209]

Sounds like Fun ❤ Please let us know if you do anything differently but we love the regular cruise routine so just have fun ❤ Yes l know you are already in Orlando with the Mouse

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Not with the mouse in Orlando!

[@AndyLambTHFC]

going on the last cruise before its refit next march :S

[@TravelBlogJamie]

At least you can go wild and wreck it

[@geanninesmith796]

❤All by myself 🎶😂

[@TravelBlogJamie]

🤔

[@paulandrach]

I noticed you changed from m 1st dinner seating to the 2nd one What are your reasons and recommendations. I thought I might like 2nd sitting on our Norway cruise on Aurora in July What would you go on a Norway cruise. We like to look at the scenery out on deck as we sail out There are 4 of us in cabin so getting ready in evening would take longer. Worried about missing entertainment etc though Love your blogs and this one is very useful for us Thanks Paul

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Like I said on the vlog, 1st sitting too early for us - we want to enjoy ports, eat lunch and feel hungry for dinner

[@KateS1172]

Celine … All by myself!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

🤔

[@Travel-Duo]

Hey Jamie, On P&O do they do flavoured vodka? Loving your videos Cheers

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Yes I think they do - if you have a looo at my drinks menu vlog it has menus of all the drinks served on board

[@AniaKeis]

Please, please do P&O Britania for research purposes!! 😊

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I have already done Britannia!

[@AniaKeis]

@TravelBlogJamie of course you did 🤣 did you have any vlogs from Britania? I can't see 😕

[@TravelBlogJamie]

@@AniaKeis yes, from a few years back: you just need to search on my channel for Britannia

[@robmilner4801]

Can someone please tell me if the sides are included free of charge in Sindhu? I know you pay for individual dishes but not sure if that's the same for the side dishes.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Yes included

[@pathutchinson1632]

Fab cruise, thanks for the name drop 😒

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Oh there’s more of you to come lol 😂

[@pathutchinson1632]

I may have to give that one a miss 😒

[@TravelBlogJamie]

@@pathutchinson1632 😂

[@Mazza240]

At 2:52 on the video, was that Louise Minchin who used to be on bbc breakfast?

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Sorry, no idea who that is

[@Mazza240]

@@TravelBlogJamie really looked like her xx

[@nippynorm2408]

Do you ever suffer from sea sickness.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Almost never, no, unless prolonged rougher seas which is quite rare

[@live2skide1]

QUESTION for Jamie - is there someplace near the Leonardo Royal Hotel to purchase our "1 ltr" of alcohol each, and to purchase some soda? Great vlog as usual!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Yes, west quay for Waitrose or any street news agent shop

[@liseoppenheimer7255]

Do you have to prebook Beach House prior to embarkation?

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Yes, or once on board

[@liseoppenheimer7255]

Good, I would prefer to use OBC than prepay on my cc

[@Dirtydog32k]

Celine Dion All by Myself?

[@TravelBlogJamie]

🤔

[@nadi275]

Wooo 😂

[@TravelBlogJamie]

❤️

[@daveamey7272]

smelly southampton ,smelly ship , smelly jamie

[@TravelBlogJamie]

🤔

[@frugalitystartsathome4889]

My word, what an absolute charmer this one is (not!)