MS Azura is a cruise ship operated by P&O Cruises and owned by Carnival plc. The ship was built by Fincantieri at their shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. She officially entered service in April 2010, and was named by Darcey Bussell.[4]
Delivery
Azura is a Ventura Class ship, a subset of Grand-class cruise ship, with a modified design which distinguishes her from early ships of the same class. Construction of Azura began in 2008 when her keel was officially laid on 27 October 2008.[5] A ceremonial float out took place on Friday 26 June 2009, with Amanda Dowds, wife of the ship's captain, acting as her godmother.[6] The formal handover took place on 26 March 2010.