Is Malta the Best Cruise Port in the Mediterranean?
A long day in Malta from P&O Azura, using our attraction pass for historic sites before watching spectacular harbour fireworks.
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What Can You Do in Valletta from a Cruise Ship in One Day?
A realistic one-day Valletta plan from the cruise port, with harbour views, Upper Barrakka Gardens, history and time to return to the ship.
Is Malta Cruise Port Walkable? Valletta Port to the City Explained
How walkable Valletta is from the cruise terminal, what makes the route tiring and when to use the lift or a taxi.
Livorno or Florence on a Cruise Day: Which Should You Choose?
How to choose between a long Florence day and a slower day around Livorno, Pisa or the Tuscan coast.
Can You Visit Florence from Livorno Cruise Port in One Day?
A realistic look at Florence from Livorno, including the distance, transport risk and how to avoid planning an impossible port day.
Mediterranean Cruise Packing List: What You Will Actually Use
A realistic Mediterranean cruise packing list for hot port days, ship evenings and the little things that prevent avoidable faff.
P&O Arvia vs Azura: Which Cruise Ship Is Better for You?
Our practical Arvia-versus-Azura comparison covering atmosphere, size, dining, sea days and who each ship suits.
How Do P&O Cruises Dining Bookings Work?
When dining opens, what can be booked in advance and how cover charges work on P&O Cruises.
P&O Cruises Dress Code Explained: What Do You Actually Need to Pack?
A plain-English guide to P&O Cruises Evening Casual and Black Tie nights, with a realistic packing list and the things you do not need to overthink.
Our P&O Azura Mediterranean Cruise
Our honest P&O Azura review covering the balcony cabin, full ship tour, restaurants, entertainment and how it compared with Arvia.