P&O Azura 7 night Mediterranean , Adriatic , cruise

This video is part of a series of videos describing our recent cruise aboard
P&O Azura . In this episode it covers our travel , embarkation , and our sail away from Valletta in Malta .
This was to be our first cruise on Azura , and although an older ship we had heard a lot of positive comments about it.
We chose this cruise mostly for the itinerary , as there was number of ports that we were looking forward to visit .
From Malta we were heading towards Bari in Italy , then over the Adriatic Sea to Split in Croatia , next was going to be Kotor in Montenegro . We had heard that the sail in to Kotor was absolutely stunning .Then on to Corfu before returning back to Malta .
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[@alexandrawordy]

Hi Pearl & Brian, good to have you back, great vlog yet again! Pearl has the right idea in my opinion, you can never have too many shoes! 😂 Azura is certainly a beautiful looking ship, but she really is looking very tired now 😔 Upskirting!! 😂😂 On the balcony, champagne in hand = one of my most favourite things to do! 🥂🍾🥰 Pearl’s FOMO, totally agree! Looking forward to the next offering now. Enjoy the weekend xxx

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Morning Al ,thank you , I knew you girls would all stick together with the shoe thing 😂. She really is looking a bit tired , the ship I meant not Pearl 😆 but it didn’t spoil our experience. That’s the reason we try and get a balcony, it’s great sitting there with a glass or three . Always great to hear from you Al , thanks again take care . XX❤️❤️

[@cat_whiten8334]

I love you guys!!! You are my favourite cruise KZbin channel. Me and my hubby always enjoy seeing you guys honest opinions, having fun and winding up Pearl! You’re both hilarious 😂🤣 Looking forward to the next video!

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Cat , what a lovely message thank you very much . To be your favourite is unbelievable , what with all the cruise channels out there . We don’t take it too serious we try and have fun while trying to give out a little information, usually it’s wrong 🤣 but it’s given in good faith . Winding Pearl up is my passion 🤣 to be fair she takes it well . Thanks again Cat for such a lovely message.X❤️👋

[@larrykins2007]

Can't wait to join you next month! Pinacoladas and Pinot at the ready!

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Looking forward to it as well Lorraine, hopefully drinks on the balcony .🥂❤️❤️

[@Mollylife-6666]

So lovely to have your new series back ❤

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Thanks Molly , yes we will be back on for a few weeks now 😩😩🤣. We are really thrilled that people like yourself sit and watch. Thank you very much .XX❤️👋

[@sandrabruce9754]

Brilliant to see you both back doing your stuff again😊 Sundays are good again though I'm watching this on Saturday as I'm just back from Jersey 🇯🇪. Our friends are on that cruise will be interesting to see if I spot them😂 anyway can't wait to see how your cruise unfolds❤ take care guys. Love from Glasgow.

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Sandra , yep back for a few weeks, then we have a Cunard Queen Mary 2 series after that . Look at us getting all hoity toity . Hope you had a fab time in Jersey, hopefully the sun shone for you 🌞. Hopefully you will spot your friends in some of the scenes, if they spent most of their time in bars then there’s a good chance 😂. Always great to hear from you Sandra , lots of love to Bonny Scotland.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿.XX❤️👋

[@leeware2117]

Wow, you're cramming in a serious amount cruises....lol Looking forward to seeing your 'Kotor Montenegro' video.

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Lee , yeah we have a few planned, luckily enough. Spending the kids inheritance 😂. Kotor was stunning especially the sail in , similar to the Fjords. You got some great footage on your Fjords cruise. Thanks very much for watching 👋👋

[@lowdowntravel]

Another great vlog! Both looked great on celebration night! Looking forward to watching the next episode!

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Guys , thank you . As you can tell Pearl loves a formal night and the chance to get dressed up . Not happy though if she doesn’t get her celebration drink 😂 . Thanks very much for watching guys .👋👋

[@lowdowntravel]

@@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619 she looked smashing loved the dress! I think we have had a cruise where we couldn’t get our drink! So I am there with Pearl!!

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

@lowdowntravel I don’t think she will let it happen again 😂🥂

[@lowdowntravel]

@@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619 Go Pearl!!

[@juliahoulis7685]

We were on the same cruise! Didn't spot you guys though. ☹️ What an absolute delight re-living it all through your smashing videos! Thank you so much 👍🏼. Brian, your humour is wonderful! 😃

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Juulia , thank you very much for watching and your kind comment .We hope you enjoyed the cruise , we certainly did . Some really nice Ports , and most of them were first time visiting for us .Its mostly the reason why we vlog our experiences, so that we can show family and relive our Holiday . Plus it always helps if people such as yourself watch and enjoy . Thanks again Julia and you never know we may bump into you on a future cruise .xx

[@juliahoulis7685]

@@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619 I agree, beautiful ports! We were pleasantly surprised by Kotor in Montenegro, would love to go back there again. Here's to the next cruise (🤞🏼) and bumping into you both and having a cheeky glass or 3 of something suitably wet! 😉

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Sounds like a plan 🥂🤣

[@sharnieyorke]

Yay you’re back!!! Nice Saturday evening viewing, looking forward to this 😊

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Sharnie, yeah we are back for a few weeks with the Azura vlogs , then we have 3 more from our Cunard adventure. Hope you’re not too disappointed tonight 😂. XX

[@denisepearson5385]

Yay you’re back! 😊🚢 brilliant vlog, waiting for the next one 😉

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Denise , yes we are back for a few weeks, we thought you deserved at least one week’s break from us 😂. Thanks very much for watching Denise , glad you enjoyed it .XX👋👋

[@thelawgreens]

Just catching up on your vlog! Loving quadruple P ha ha ha ha 😂

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Guys, well it was your suggestion after her escapade in the toilet in the Caribbean. Now it has stuck 😂 . Thanks for watching guys ❤️❤️

[@saradillon2252]

So happy you're back with another series. Loved this episode, looking forward to the next ones, looks like you're going to some interesting ports xx

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Thank you Sara, yes a few more weeks of us causing havoc and giving out wrong information 😂 . It was the ports rather than the ship that made us book this cruise. Hope you are we’ll Sara thank you for watching and for the comment XX❤️👋

[@TimK2646]

Greetings Pearl and Brian. You are both impeccable. Another great cruise vlog. Our Azura cruise from Southampton to Venice and back via Croatia for 18 nights in September 2010 was truly amazing and our best. All my love and best wishes. BTW then in September 2010 it only cost £4,500 for 3 adults and one child in a Sea-View cabin. How times have changed.

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Afternoon Tim , thank you very much very kind . Your 2010 cruise sounds great, some really nice ports especially Venice . We love Croatia, we go there sometimes for a holiday when not on a cruise ship . Times certainly have changed, saying that P&O still remains one of the cheaper cruise lines . Thank you very much for watching.

[@allaboardthecruiselife]

Another great vlog guys! 👍😎

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Glad you enjoyed it👋

[@TravellingLightLisa]

I'll add another P to the list! Love it. 😂 Thanks for showing us around back on Azura. We have had a great time on her in the past.

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Guys , thank you very much , we enjoyed Azura and the itinerary. She does need a bit of a refurb though , especially the cabins . Thanks very much for watching guys we do appreciate it .X👋👋

[@reneyoung2395]

Well, it is nice to have you both back. I'm always glad you start at home. I had to laugh at your argument in the car. Brian, after all the shoe fiascos on thhese trips, you know she needs the shoes. Pearl was right about your suit, you matched the chairs. Pearl's dress is beautiful, but she is right about it being a little loose on top. Hope all has been well at home. We are all fine here. The weather will really start being hard, but I ave ac, so that helps. Looking forward to next week.

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Rene , it’s nice to be back . Yes we now start the videos at home it gives us a chance to explain what we are doing. Your right of course, Pearl should have had a suitcase just for the shoes.As I said previous I seem to blend in where ever I go 🤣. We are all fine thank you Rene , we hope you and your family are bearing up ok with the heat . Our temperatures are still only in the low 20 centigrade. Take care Rene speak next week.XX

[@deanpholland]

Thanks for sharing , thoroughly enjoyed it ! And Pearl ; your burgundy dress looked lovely . Mandy X

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Mandy , thank you and glad you enjoyed it . I thought she looked great as well, Pearl wasn’t convinced so she will be pleased to hear it . Thank you very much for watching X❤️👋

[@percy1260]

Evening folks, another great vlog,, hope your both well. keep up the good work. Percy.

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Evening Percy , thank you we are both fine, glad you enjoyed the vlog . We have just returned from doing 3 nights on Queen Mary 2 .So there will be more to come . Thank you as ever for watching.👋👋🥂

[@danielsmithson9676]

another banger.. you two are so funny .. Daniel and Kate xx

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Thanks Daniel & Kate , really glad that you enjoyed it . We had a great time on Azura and visited some great ports . Thanks a lot for watching and for your really kind comment.XX👋👋

[@tonynightingale7356]

I have been so.looking forward to this series, can't wait to watch

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Tony , 🤣 Hope it lives up to expectations, thank you in advance and great to hear from you .👋👋

[@tonynightingale7356]

What were the sweets Pearl had at the beginning in the kitchen, Pearl Drops? 😅

[@tonynightingale7356]

Or Pear'l Drops?

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

@tonynightingale7356 Bless her , I was asking Pearl what the sweets were after I saw your comment. She said she thought they were fruit sweets. Imagine her reaction when I told her your comment 🤣😂🤣

[@user-dt4vy2xm6x]

Love the vlog excellent content. Here is another 'P' Pretty Pearl 😊

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Tina , what a lovely comment, when I told Pearl she was quite taken aback by it . She said to me to pass on her thanks to you . Of course I agree 100 %. Thanks Tina and thank you for watching Xx❤️👋

[@martintravelnjt2721]

So glad to see you both back again. Lots of laughs as ever. The ship is certainly showing her age compared to Arvia etc.

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Stuart , thank you , it’s definitely in need of some TLC . Look out for the beach bag in future episodes , we tried to show your company name that’s on the bag 😆 .Thanks as always. 👋👋

[@Ryan-ok8lk]

Love these videos. We went on Azura in January to canaries. We had the best time!

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Ryan , glad that you had a wonderful time on Azura, I expect you got a lot of sunshine in the Canaries. We thoroughly enjoyed it as well, it was a great itinerary , especially Kotor . Thanks very much for watching and also taking time to comment.👋👋

[@lindabriggs4525]

Predictable piddling pinot Pearls pants lol a bargain for 5p 😂 great to see you both, we are off on our 1st cruise on Friday, Spain and France on Brittania, you have inspired us so thank you both for that xx

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Linda , all those p , there are a few more that apply but I think we would be chucked off of KZbin 🤣. That’s great news that you are going on Your first cruise, how exciting. Britannia has had a refurb as far as we know so it will be interesting to see what you think . Some nice ports as well on that cruise, we especially liked La Rochelle. Hope you have an absolute brilliant time and before you know it you will be booking a round the world cruise . All the best and thank you for watching and for your lovely comment.XX❤️👋

[@Merritt7278]

It's been a gorgeous day in Essex, then Brian & Pearl pops up and it dont get any better than that. Was on Azura last December, looked very quiet on there this trip, Valetta looked very nice. I'm looking forward to the rest of the series. All the best, Marc & Kelly.

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Marc , thank you mate that is very nice of you to say . So you have been on Azura before , this was our first time . It was great sailing out from Valletta with the ship all lit up , and the fireworks in the city . Thanks for watching and commenting ,cheers Marc .

[@pbrunottephoto1646]

Good stuff, sound is great as is the video...I cannot travel like you two, so I will save money and tag along on your adventures, and sit home with a sip....🤓

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Thanks Pete , glad the sound is a bit better . You’re both more than welcome to tag along with us , the more the merrier. Plenty more planned so make sure you have plenty of beers in . 😂👋👋

[@angelafrew6290]

Just came across your channel and have been binge watching all your vlogs. Absolutely love your content, you two are hilarious, love the banter, and found your content very informative. Keep up the good work 😊

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Angela , that’s brilliant glad you found us and welcome along . Thank you for all those kind words and of course going back and watching previous videos. Lots more to come , hopefully you will stick around and enjoy them . Thanks again Angela X👋👋

[@allan8388]

Nice to see you on another adventure. Always enjoy your vlogs. Hope you are both well. Allan & Sharon.

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Alan , great to hear from you , hoping Sharon is still making a good recovery. We had a nice time on Azura, she needs a refit looks a bit tired in places. It was the itinerary that we liked . Take care both of you Pearl & Brian

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Alan &Sharon how are you both x👋👋

[@sarahbailey1595]

Prepared needs to be added to the P’s 😂 another great bus trip home watching you both it’s my favourite part on a Monday 😊xx

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Sarah, I could add another one P_____UP Pearl 🤣. Glad it brightens up your journey Sarah . XX❤️

[@cruisefraterpoultons]

Another brilliant episode guys and both looking very glamorous on Gala night. Loved the animation at the start of the video showing the itinerary, we did download an app for something similar but couldn’t get it working 😂 The sail away from Valletta was beautiful, it’s a lovely port. Ship tour was good, the public spaces and pools look great. Your cabin is very spacious, no shortage of mirrors or counter tops, the older ships do have more space, love that the balcony looks straight down to the sea, we missed that on Arvia. Looking forward to the next one, thanks for taking us along 👏

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Guys , many thanks for those lovely comments it’s really appreciated. As we said before Gala night is a favourite of Pearls , she does like the dressing up part of any cruise . Yes Valletta does look amazing at night , plus the colours from the ship . Our cabin was very spacious, a bit tired looking in places but nothing that would stop us enjoying ourselves. That’s very true about the older ships, the balcony was very spacious and as you said nothing between us and the sea . Thanks very much again Guys 👋👋

[@marlenehughes7446]

Hi so pleased to see you both back but very sad to see the quality of PandO Azure but to see you both looking so happy I truly believe you two make a rainy day shine looking forward to the rest of your adventures. Take care.x

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Marlene , thank you for such a lovely message it made us feel so good. We are so grateful that some people like our content and let us know. We love reading the comments especially when they are as kind as yours . Thanks again Marlene , thanks for watching and hope you have a great week.❤️XX

[@karenclarke500]

Pearl always looking lovely (hope you don't break any more shoes on this trip!). Always enjoy your vlogs. Thank you from me and hubby.

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Karen , 🤣 didn’t break any this time but she did have parts falling off 😂. Thanks for those lovely comments Karen , and for watching. Hope you are both well .X👋👋

[@louised4260]

I love the Azura. It’s smaller and older but still has that charm. I’m doing a med cruise on her next year. Love Pearl’s sparkly dress you look stunning 😊

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Louise , anyone we spoke to all had positive things to say about Azura . Seems like she is well loved . Hope you have a fantastic time on her around the Mediterranean. I thought Pearl looked great as well but she wasn’t sure about whether she should have ordered a smaller size . Thank you Louise for watching and the nice comment .X👋👋

[@jojo7291]

We are Azura next easter. She is having a refit a few weeks before. Loving the vlogg

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Jojo , glad you enjoyed the vlog , thank you for that information on Azuras refit . She does need a bit of a spruce up , nothing drastically wrong but just a bit tired in places. Thank you very much for your comment and for watching.X👋👋

[@LHDroneShots]

Lovely video, mum and dad. Look forward to seeing some more. Liked the little graphics you did explaining where you were travelling to. Mum didn't over talk you as much in this one, haha. Just uploaded another drone video. Hope you like it.

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Lee , thanks mate . I thought the graphics would be something different. Thing is I had the phone to close when I was doing the voiceover so it was a bit distorted 😩. No mum wasn’t quite as bad but she had her moments. 😂. We have watched your new video, and very good it was . I said in the comment that it felt very tranquil and peaceful.

[@Lorna.R]

That’s not too many shoes….. 😂 loved the vlog x

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Lorna , that’s it you girls all stick together, doesn’t matter about having no room for my stuff .😂🤣. Thanks for watching Lorna Xx

[@Lorna.R]

@@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619 awe I’m sure Pearl let you take everything you needed 😂 that’s why I love going from Southampton….. I take everything just in case x

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

@@Lorna.RYeah that is definitely the best option, but then you are a bit restricted on what ports you visit . Any way I’m telling Pearl that you said she took far too much stuff 🤣😂 XX

[@Lorna.R]

@@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619 yeah but I hate flying so it’s win win for me. Pearl needs all those shoes to match those amazing outfits.

[@CruiseLife22]

That sailiaway looks pretty close to the coastline although I guess those rivers are deep! It looked a fairly lively ship.

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi guys it was actually a nice sail away with the lights of Valletta and the lights on the ship all on show. It’s actually a quieter ship than the more modern P&O ships . Thanks very much for watching guys hope you are both well 👋👋🥂

[@glendahill]

Hello peeps! P&B are back, yeay! I had my eye on this itinerary, can you imagine if we did the same cruise. Pearl looks amazing as usual. Brian try not to blend in too much

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Glenda, great to hear from you , yes we are back for a few more weeks. It was a great itinerary, you should have come along , more the merrier 🤣. I’m afraid I seem to blend in where ever I go now 🤣 Thanks Glenda , always look forward to hear from you .👋Xx

[@amandahimsworth7469]

Hello guys Brian your a very brave man , to say Pearl has too many shoes 😮!. 👞 you can never have too many lol 😆. Look how beautiful she looked in that burgundy dress ❤ ( where did that dress come from ? ) . So you see we need our things with us lol . 😆 Fancy forgetting your room number but You had had a long trip to get to the ship 🚢. Good tip Brian about putting your phone on aeroplane mode ... I thought Azura was a newish ship but it looked old and tired 😫. Valletta looked lovely on sail away ...Question..... did you book anything on the cruise restaurants theatre etc ...or just turn up ?Hope your both having a lovely weekend take care both of you ❤❤cxxx😂 A&J xx😂👋👋

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Afternoon Amanda , I might have known you females would all stick together when it comes to shoes 😂 . Yes she did look a right Bobby Dazzler in her Burgundy dress . Pearl said it came from Roman . They do have a few shops but mostly online. Typical us forgetting the room number, in too much of a hurry to find a bar 🥂. Azura is tired just like Ventura both in need of a refit . But it was the itinerary we liked the look of . So we pre booked Sindhu before we left home , but theatre shows you just turn up . Hope you are both fit and well , and Amanda you are not working too hard . Thanks very much for a great message and for watching. Have a great week.XX👋👋❤️❤️

[@eddie6171]

Great blog Pearl & Brian, my wife would like to know where does Pearl buy her hats/caps from. Keep up the good blogs your a blast.

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Thanks a lot Eddie , very kind . I’m afraid it’s nowhere fancy , Pearl has got her caps and hats from good old Primark . Cheap as chips . Thanks very much for watching our vlogs .👋👋

[@leetroy3982]

Great vlogs guys, we love watching your adventures every week and we were also on the Ventura NYE cruise you did. Quick question do you guys purchase the p&o drinks package and what are your thoughts on it? Thanks

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Lee , first of all thank you for following along. No we never bother with the P&O package. We find the drinks are quite reasonable, and with our onboard spending money we prefer to pay as we go . Plus some bars you struggle to get served , also it’s a bit complicated as some drinks are included, some aren’t. Hope this helps Lee , thanks again for watching 👋👋🍺🥂

[@amybristow1389]

Fun video but so many sandals and no trainers/walking shoes?! Good on you. I’ll have 1 trainers, 1 sandals, 1 shoes, 1 flip flops

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Amy , no sensible shoes on this channel I'm afraid 😂 , if there not uncomfortable and give you blisters and bunions then they are not going in the suitcase .😩 . Thanks very much for watching and commenting Amy it is appreciated . x👋👋