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Despite active volcanoes and emerging variants, we couldn’t miss a chance to hop onboard an Azamara Journey cruise for a visit to the Canary Islands .   This would be a new itinerary for me. 

Azamara emerged from the pandemic under new ownership . I was interested to see what if any changes had happened with Azamara’s familiar ambiance and service. 

Mostly comprised of British passengers, this destination-intensive Canary Islands cruise   would really be a unique experience.  

Azamara Journey Ship Review 

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I always thought of Spain’s Canary Islands as a Caribbean-type getaway for Europeans. For those from the U.S., a transatlantic flight followed by a layover then additional hours to get to the islands, seemed a tad too far for a quick escape. 

Despite the new flight route from JFK to the island of Tenerife, many cruise departures are from Gran Canaria island.

Edged out from the Royal Caribbean umbrella, Azamara is by all accounts flourishing with the funds provided by Sycamore Group, a private equity firm. Onboard, the staff we spoke to seemed to agree that they were more empowered to make decisions on behalf of the ship.  

For now, most of Azamara’s operational changes are a direct result of cruising during the COVID-19 pandemic, in an effort to keep guests and crew safe.

Time — and the purpose-built Azamara Onward that debuted in spring 2022 — will tell what touches might differentiate from Azamara’s signature atmosphere under Sycamore.

RELATED:  Azamara Drops Most Pre-Cruise Covid Tests

A Canary Islands Cruise

Our Azamara Journey itinerary was a one-week Canary Islands cruise, roundtrip from Gran Canaria. The voyage squeezed six ports across five islands into eight days, and that meant no sea days.

Our cruise ports included:

• Gran Canaria
• Funchal, Madeira (Portugal)
• Santa Cruz, La Palma
• San Sebastian, La Gomera
• Santa Cruz, Tenerife
• Los Cristianos, Tenerife

Fast Facts – Azamara Journey

Year built : 2000 Year refurbished : 2016 Weight:  30,277 gross tons Decks:  8 Passengers at double occupancy:   690 Crew : 408 Total staterooms:  345

COVID-19 Protocols 

Prior to boarding Azamara Journey , passengers had to have a stack of important documents in their possession, including a number of negative COVID-19 test results.  

Preparation for cruising during the pandemic begins at home, where passengers are asked to fill out boarding documents that include proof of vaccination.

Traveling through the Canary Islands, under jurisdiction of Spain, a form provided by Spain’s Ministry of Health is also a requirement to enter the country.

Passports and Health Forms Required

Along with passports, passengers are expected to present this health form, boarding documents, and their vaccine card on a number of occasions as they navigate their way to the dock in Gran Canaria.  

Transiting through Madrid on the way home helped us avoid lengthy border control lines until we were able to use Global Entry upon return to the U.S.

Azamara hosts its own rapid COVID-19 test onsite at the port, and a negative result is required to board. Once onboard, masks are required in all public areas of the ship, except while actively eating and drinking.  

Welcome Aboard Azamara Journey

Embarkation has changed — perhaps forever — due to pandemic protocols. Some of the changes, including more paperwork and health checks, lead to long wait times in the sun at the port with nowhere to sit.

While others, including less formal lifeboat drills in small groups immediately upon embarkation — with Champagne! — were welcome adaptations.

Once our lifejacket demonstrator completed all necessary safety briefings, we were whisked to our cabin by an attendant. In our room, in addition to the usual brochures and welcome materials, were two blue cloth masks emblazoned with the Azamara logo.

We felt it was a nice touch that encouraged mask-wearing among guests.

INSIDER TIP: We were asked to sanitize your hands before each meal so be mindful of keeping your hands clean without drying them out. A good-quality hand cream can be a lifesaver.

First Impressions Azamara Journey

We sailed Azamara two years prior on the line’s then-newest ship, Azamara Pursuit . This time, the entire ship was decorated in anticipation of Christmas.

Metallic ornaments kept it classy while the various gingerbread houses constructed by teams from around the ship — including a village with a working toy train — contributed to a fun and festive atmosphere.  

Despite the shift in time and seasons, boarding Journey felt a bit like coming home, an intentional mimicking of a nearly identical feel across the fleet of three (soon to be four) ships.

From the grand staircase to the main dining room and the classic library to the pool deck, we already had the sense that this ship was familiar.  

But uniformity takes work, and changes meant to be rolled out to the ship during a dry dock in summer 2021, were now unavoidably taking place in December with passengers onboard.

Supply Chain Issues Were Noticeable

Supply-chain issues, that plagued many industries during the pandemic, left the ship without the proper carpeting in the Den on Deck 5 and new wallpaper in key passenger areas.

We didn’t notice anything amiss during our first day onboard as construction crews were quietly roamed our hallways. They were quick to rip down wallpaper and replace it with new high-quality fabric from Japan.

The noise was surprisingly not much of an issue, though the lingering smell was a bit distracting.  

While some new, high-quality touches are the result of a cash infusion into the company, other noticeable changes are the direct result of pandemic protocols.

Club Veranda Stateroom

We stayed in cabin 7079, your standard balcony room onboard an Azamara ship, and a comfortable way to sail the Canaries. With 175 square feet of space and a 40-square-foot balcony, two guests won’t be cramped by any means.  

One of our favorite features of an Azamara Veranda cabin is the size of its balcony furniture; comfortable seating and a large table mean a balcony breakfast or wine and cheese at sundown are not a hassle.  

Our least favorite feature is still the tiny bathroom size. While functional, we could not imagine our 6’7 cruise director fitting in any way, shape, or form into the itty-bitty shower with a clingy shower curtain.

Three small shelves and no space by the sink were not quite enough for two women, so we kept many of our hair and makeup products on the desk, or in a bag that hung from the door; a major space-saver.  

Inclusions in this class of cabin are typically standard, with terry robes and slippers. Although we received the leather card carrier which is always a nice touch, we didn’t notice the tote bag that many others were sporting. Still, the small cruise line is more generous with logo items than others we know.

Stateroom Amenities

Rooms come equipped with both standard U.S. and European outlets, as well as USB ports under the bedside reading lamps. Technology quickly outpaces charging units, so be sure you have chargers that can be plugged into either of these. Hair dryers are provided in a drawer by the desk.  

Beds can be combined for one queen or separated as two twins. We felt the linens and pillows were sufficiently comfortable. Other cabin features include a loveseat with a small round table, a desk with a chair and a large mirror. A flatscreen TV offers a handful of channels from international news and movies to what’s happening around the ship.  

Getting Organized in Our Stateroom

Closet space is limited, but two friends who overpacked for a single week were able to jam everything — just barely — into a few shelves and a small closet. Depending on how much you’re looking to bring, be mindful of finite hanger space.

Toiletries in the bathroom include a bar of soap, shampoo, conditioner, and body lotion with a light, aloe vera and green tea scent. Elemis products are still provided in more premium cabins.  

Much to the chagrin of our hotel director and longtime Azamara employee Tony Markey, the installation of water refill stations around the ship was still a work in progress.

Water, Water Everywhere But…

Unfortunately, that meant that in the meantime, water was provided to guests in now-taboo plastic bottles. Water was plentiful, both in our cabins and provided before or during shore excursions. The inability to move past plastic is a slight setback for Azamara’s sustainability initiatives.  

Azamara provides self-service washers and dryers, handy on longer voyages, but you must buy detergent. The laundry room is open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and is located across from stateroom 7076.  

INSIDER TIP:  Bring your own reusable bottle, and use the water provided on the ship; even if it’s from a plastic bottle, you’ll have more H20 with you and can ask the ship to recycle them.

Our Room Steward

Cleaning up behind two women is never an easy feat, but as kind as our room steward was, he also seemed a bit scattered at times. We enjoyed wine in our room each night and brought our own bottles onboard — port from a port call in Portugal, to be exact.

But despite this clear signal to provide clean wine glasses, we had to replace our own every night with a somewhat confused call to room service — “No, not the wine, just the glass.”  

The same idea applied to my use of an additional duvet. Each night the extra comforter was packed away and each night I would have to lug it out again, hoping he would catch on that I liked an unnecessary amount of blankets.  

Our room was always neat as a pin. But intuitive service like making the bed with an extra blanket or having wine glasses ready to go each evening when we returned onboard, would have given that more personal touch.  

Dining Options on Azamara Journey

Making the best of meal times.

Despite constant changes in the ways guests are served during a pandemic, service levels remained high — something we also took particular note of on our first Azamara cruise.

Every crew member made a genuine effort to positively influence our experience, but perhaps none left as much of an impact as our servers in Discoveries Restaurant, Roston (“from Boston”) and Aaron.

Humorous and attentive, they struck a chord with our young American hearts, though they seemed to thrive at their job no matter the nationality, and that takes skill.

Complimentary Dining Choices

There are three complimentary, no-fee dining venues plus room service onboard Azamara Journey. Each restaurant offers guests a full rage of selections.

Every night is themed after a different type of cuisine, ex. Italian and French. The themes differ between the main dining room and the buffet.

We felt the themes were a little odd at times. Rather than emphasize local cuisine, the restaurant chose to serve British food to a ship of Brits.

However, Indian night was a highlight. After learning how disappointed we were to miss it during a dinner in Prime C, our waitstaff made sure to order us a full Indian feast for the following evening.

This was a special touch that impressed us. Overall, the quality of the food was quite good and the service was excellent.

Discoveries Restaurant

Open for breakfast (8 to 9:30) and dinner (6 to 9) with lunch served only on the day we were docked overnight in Funchal. Discoveries on Deck 5 is the main dining room onboard and it is a grand space.

The formal dining room is designed to accommodate most passengers on the ship at once. Only half of the dining room was in use during our sailing due to lower capacity.

We found that on a ship of Europeans, a 6 o’clock dinner was eerily quiet but pleasant if we needed an early night — most came to dinner around 8.  

The use of QR codes, now common in land-based restaurants to reduce contact, were available on the daily program and around the ship to view menus or make reservations, but we found neither were needed.

We were always accommodated and handed physical menus.

Typical Daily Dining Options

Breakfast options were international, like many of the menus onboard, and dishes were a bit unexpected: a Mediterranean salad or an Asian chicken and rice congee to start, followed by Arabic shakshuka or asparagus Benedict.

Of course, classic breakfast options — pancakes, bacon, scrambled eggs, and the like — were plenty available upon request.  

On the Discoveries menu each evening we found an enticing offering of starters, main courses, and desserts. Plus an always-available menu included standards like steak, salmon, and Caesar salad. 

Each night it was possible to order an entire meal from the chef’s theme du jour. On Indian night, it was hard to resist samosas and butter chicken. Other nights we thoroughly enjoyed the fish. The soups, such as a Spanish gazpacho or minestrone, were always delicious.  

Windows Café

Windows, the buffet venue on Deck 9 open for breakfast (7 to 10), lunch (12 to 2), and dinner (6:30 to 8:30), was where we turned to for al fresco dining. The quick convenience of the buffet is hampered slightly by the inability to serve yourself due to health and safety measures. 

We chose to sit at the back of the ship and admire the stunning views of the islands in the morning and in the evening.  

We ordered our energizer shots and fresh-squeezed juices at the entrance. Then we chose a variety of fruit and pastries or hot dishes. Finally, we grabbed outdoor seating with coffee served to your table.

Lunch was a similar affair, sans the juice bar.  

At night, Windows became something like a bistro, and we hope it stays that way. We loved sitting out on the deck and indulging in a menu unique from the main dining room, like South American.

A casual option for lunch, The Patio is the poolside grill on Azamara Journey. We were pleasantly surprised by all of the options, which ranged from burgers (salmon, veggie, lamb, beef, turkey) to brochettes, soups, Buffalo wings, nachos, and sandwiches like pork loin with sauteed onions and feta on a baguette or a grouper panini with salsa and Chinese cabbage.  

Swirl & Top, the soft-serve ice cream machines, are located here; they were out of service when we asked about them, but we were brought hard ice cream sundaes instead from Windows Café.  

Room Service

Onboard Azamara Journey , room service is complimentary and available 24 hours a day. Our favorite order was a cheese plate and two glasses of rose as we got ready for dinner, but sandwiches, desserts, and even a pizza are on offer.

For room service breakfast, a room tag is provided in your room to make your selections and hang it on your stateroom door the night before. Continental options as well as hot breakfast dishes like steak and eggs are available, free of charge.

We found that our breakfast consistently arrived early; better than late, but a bit of an unexpected wakeup call.  

Specialty Dining

Chef’s table.

Dinners at are available throughout the cruise, but limited to a dozen or so guests.

For $95 per person, this six-course, food-and-wine paired meal is a sensory experience. It is typically held at a banquet table in one of the specialty dining rooms and hosted by the executive chef. 

During the pandemic, guests are distanced at a minimum of two tables. Themes might be French, Italian, or Arabic.  

Additionally, Azamara Journey was trialing a new concept called the Explorer’s Dinner, held once per cruise for $65 per person. 

I thought this was a great deal considering a venue was fully decorated for the event and included six courses themed after a regional explorer. Special wine pairings were not included. 

On our sailing the meal celebrated Juan Ponce de Leon from Spain with garlic shrimp and paella.  

Dining packages are available to bundle culinary experiences, including packages with both specialty restaurants and the Chef’s Table.

Prime C Review

Azamara’s specialty dining restaurants, Prime C and Aqualina, have temporarily become two rotating dining rooms with one menu. Specialty dining remains included for suite guests, otherwise it’s a $30 cover per person.

Due to low passenger counts, kitchen and waitstaff were sometimes accommodating just one or two couples in each restaurant following Azamara’s restart.

To combat the all-too-quiet ambiance, one specialty venue is open each night of the cruise but serves a combined menu from the kitchens of the steakhouse and Italian restaurant, which we were told is a “best of the best” from each.  

While some diners seemed to revel in the mix-and-match, the choices can be a bit overwhelming, so review the menu before heading to dinner.

On the left, in red, are three starters, four soups or salads, and five entrees from Prime C, while on the right in blue you could find the same amount of Italian-themed options from Aqualina.  

During our specialty dining evening, we sat in Prime C and ordered a combination of dishes like crab and lobster cakes from the steakhouse menu and a braised beef cheek in Chianti sauce that was actually from Aqualina.

Some desserts, like the famed tiramisu, were not available, but service still shined. However, the cook of a fellow diner’s steak and the drawn-out nature of a meal here deterred us from revisiting. Instead, we opted for the exciting menu rotations and familiar service found in Discoveries.

Are Beverages Included on Azamara?

As for drinks, beer, wine, soft drinks, and select cocktails, they are included in the price of your cruise fare. Perhaps our favorite inclusion are the specialty coffees, which include dairy milk alternatives on hand, found at the Mosaic Café on Deck 5.

The juices available at Windows café in the morning are delightful (the smoothies were a bit of a miss). Drink packages are available for an additional fee to enjoy premium spirits and wines throughout the course of your cruise.

Entertainment and Onboard Activities

On a sailing filled entirely with days in port, most passengers are out exploring from the morning until the evening.  

Our cruise director — author, entertainer, and former figure skater Eric de Gray — was the glue that held together every show and every event. Even his onboard announcements were amusing, delivered with a signature snark, and his headlining show nearly had us in tears.  

There is one pool and two whirlpools located on Deck 9, that saw a considerable amount of holiday-makers during the day.

The library, on Deck 10, is a mausoleum-silent space to read or borrow books on the honor system. With a delicate mural on the ceiling, its truly a gorgeous room for an afternoon repose.

There are two shops onboard Azamara Journey . Indulgences sells the standard duty-free liquor, perfume, and cigarettes, while the Journey Boutique sold luxury clothing, jewelry and accessories.  

Nightly meetups are held for Friends of Bill W., LGBTQ, and singles and solo travelers.

Insider Tip: Visit the dining reservations desk in the Windows Café. Ask around for a list of each venue’s dinner themes for the entirety of the cruise. That way, you can plan ahead (and not miss Indian night!)

We were forewarned on a first-day ship tour that many of the crew members at the Sanctum Spa were unable to join the Azamara Journey.   This was due to their country’s COVID-19 restrictions.

Despite being short staffed, we loved our spa experiences (yes, plural). The staff were extremely friendly and professional.

My travel companion had her luggage misplaced by the airline and boarded the ship without her hard-earned, high-end hair products.

Without missing a beat, the spa manager pulled every Elemis product she might have needed. Even with limited therapists onboard, we had a combined four treatments — including my first-ever facial. We raved about them all.

Spa Discounts and Services

Spa specials ran throughout the cruise. With a booked treatment you received a discount on future treatments. Facials ranged from $129 to $199 and massages ranged from $149 to $299.  

Hair, nails, and waxing services are also available at The Sanctum, along with teeth whitening and shaves for men. The spa was typically open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The Sanctum Terrace is a lovely and serene spot at the front of the ship, just outside the spa. There are loungers and a small thalassotherapy pool.

Should You Buy a Spa Pass?

Daily and weekly passes were available. But we were able to enjoy some time here before and after our spa treatments. It’s the perfect place to watch the sunset if you can manage it. The terrace hours are listed until 8 p.m. but we never saw anyone else there.

Unfortunately, many of the missing spa staff were fitness instructors, so onboard classes like Pilates were unavailable. However, the fitness center was open and self-guided workouts and stretching were encouraged.

Only eight guests were allowed inside at one time, and masks were required.

Daytime Activities

On such a port-intensive itinerary, daytime activities extend to card games, shuffleboard, intimate trivia sessions, or a walk around the jogging track.

However, we did notice a fair number of Brits onboard who spent ample time soaking up the Spanish sunshine from a lounger near the pool.

Apart from a smattering of dance classes and maybe a lesson on smartphone photography, we were disappointed by the lack of enrichment.

We did hear a lot of positive feedback about a wine and food pairing exercise, but guests had to pay an additional fee to participate.

Enrichment Lectures 

From a cruise line that claims total destination immersion, we wanted to learn more about the ports and the culture and not just what few shore excursions were offered.

A lecture on the Spanish Civil War was postponed due to poor attendance. We place that blame less on the passengers and more on the activities staff choosing enrichment topics.

Despite an active volcano on La Palma, we were still able to dock. Some information on volcanoes — how the Canary Islands were formed — seemed like a more relevant and timely topic.

Insider Tip: If you don’t feel like an all-day excursion, reserve tea at Reid’s Palace (in Funchal) online in advance. It’s a bit of an uphill climb, but totally walkable and bookable on your own. Only available from 3-4:30 Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday.

Evening Entertainment

The vibe onboard Azamara Journey is relaxed and a bit sleepy. While there were some standout entertainment experiences, evening plans sometimes began and ended with a simple nightcap.

There are bars located in each dining venue. Additional bars included the Cabaret Lounge, Mosaic Café, Pool Bar, the Living Room, and Spirits in the Den.

Be sure to find the Sunset Bar on Deck 9 aft, it’s the perfect place for a sailaway drink. This bar has its own unique beverage menu that features tasty tropical tipples. We wish we had found sooner.

Where You’ll Find Live Music

At night, you can find a variety of live music around the ship to complement your cocktail. On our sailing we enjoyed the band East Pearl. They worked triple duty playing dance hits before dinner, at night, and late-night in the Deck 10 Living Room.

There was a pianist who played near Spirits bar. The Journey Orchestra performed Latin music every night in the Living Room. Plates of tapas were offered.

If you are extra vigilant, you might be able to catch a karaoke session in the Living Room lounge.

Capacity was capped in the Cabaret Lounge, the onboard theater, but it was never a problem for the evening shows. The singers and dancers had the task of appealing to a multicultural audience. 

Shows like “Four on the Floor” and needless to say, there was a lot of ABBA.

We attended the classical piano recital of Sasha Kovalovin and thoroughly enjoyed his talent alongside his charming commentary.

White Night and the AzAmazing Evening, Azamara’s signature events were canceled due to COVID. But the resilience and resourcefulness of Azamara’s hotel and activities staff and crew ensured guests were still able to celebrate.

White Night — temporarily – became Bright Night, a version of the deck party muddled by crowd capacities and then bad weather.

The theater held the main performance. Guests encouraged to dance though mask use was not enforced.

Similarly, accommodating hundreds of guests at a local venue wasn’t doable for the AzAmazing Evening. So Azamara Journey hosted a Destination Celebration, instead. 

This included a poolside performance from a quartet called Paganini, and a Spanish dinner in the Windows Café.

The humor-infused classical concert was a perfect fit for the Azamara audience. There were two showtimes in two seatings.

The destination centered around the unique culture of the Canary Islands and not blanket Spain. But it would have been nice to try more regional dishes and drinks from the places we visited.

Perhaps it was not possible due to logistical challenges.

Who’s Onboard

Well-traveled retired couples are typical Azamara guests. The small ship cruise line also attracts a strong number of loyal and return cruisers.

On our Canary Islands cruise, there were 329 total passengers (about half capacity) spanning an impressive 19 nationalities. British passengers made up two-thirds of the guests. Danish about 10 percent.

There were just 15 Americans onboard, 11 Germans and 10 Macedonians. Plus, a mix of over a dozen other countries represented.  

Final Thoughts – Azamara Journey Review

Azamara has largely ditched its formal Azamara Club Cruises moniker, while retaining its clubby camaraderie in all the best ways.

It’s not the most luxurious cruise line, or the most modern, or the most intimate. There is familiarity and a genuine nature to the service onboard that is hard to pinpoint but easy to recognize.

Even during a global pandemic and an ownership change, Azamara has retained its signature offerings and its stellar crew. This included comfortable surrounds, tasty cuisine, a welcoming atmosphere, and access to spectacular destinations.  

Cruise Review in a Nutshell

Ship:   Azamara Journey Category:  Premium ($$$) Internet/Wifi:   Extra fee, though included in many cruise fare packages. Date: December 11-18, 2021

Disclosure : Azamara paid my cruise fare and that of my guest. Azamara included my airfare and an onboard credit. All opinions are my own and reflect my cruise experience and observations.

I hope you find this Azamara Journey cruise ship review to be helpful whether or not you’re considering an Azamara Canary Islands cruise. Azamara cruises the Mediterranean, the Caribbean and the world.

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A ship’s traveler rating is provided under license by Cruiseline.com , which manages one of the largest databases of cruise reviews and ratings by travelers. A total of 133 guests have reviewed Azamara Journey , giving it a rating of 4.3 on a scale of 1-5.

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Jun 18th, 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed our Azamara ‘Journey’ and would do it again, on a different route, just for a change. Highly recommended for the ship, amenities, food and drinks, staff, and ports of call.

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4-6 cruises

Fabulous Experience!

Feb 10th, 2024

Told Capt we are now Azamara loyalists after 1 cruise ( amongst our 14 previous on HA, Cunard, RCL, Celebrety)

Wonderful Arabic cruise

Nov 23rd, 2023

Overall the service is good, food is good, and drinks are great, but not much onboard activity

Alternate Itinerary Turned Out to Be Most Memorable

Oct 31st, 2023

We can't wait to join another Azamara journey. The AzAmazing night at the Odeon amphitheater in Ephesus and the White Night event on the ship while docked in Santorini are so special and memorable.

Don't Get Sick - Abandoned by Azamara

Oct 3rd, 2023

Don’t get sick! – Abandoned by Azamara We are not people to post reviews, but we feel out of options, and we do not want others to experience what we are going through with Azamara. We are a very healthy couple 59 and 60. The cruise, the ship and staff were great, we were getting all that we hoped for. Halfway into our cruise on the Azamara Journey from Venice to Rome in April 2023, I became sick and was sent to shore with my wife by the ship doctor to get checked-out by the local clinic/hospital. We had to leave our two adult children on board, we were told to bring our luggage. Once ashore, we were totally abandoned even though they gave us assurances that we were to be contacted and escorted by their team to assist us. We spoke no Italian, we had no accommodations, the ambulance took me to a hospital, my wife was left to lift and haul all our luggage. While in hospital, the ambulance driver handed me a phone, an Azamara representative told me that we were not permitted back on the ship and that we had to find our own way to Rome. My wife could not visit at the hospital, she could not find out my condition as we shared a phone between us, she took it upon herself to find a hotel using her credit card concierge service, no taxis were available to take her to the hotel. It was physically and emotionally tragic on my wife, she is one of the most competent and resourceful people I know... and this broke her. We have made multiple attempts, both during our abandonment and the months after to get a response from Azamara. There has been no response at all from Azamara. So much went wrong, we want to be compensated in some way for lack of support, leaving our kids, not being able to return to the ship after getting a clear certificate of health from the local hospital the very same evening, the ship was still in the harbour for the next four hours! We were misguided, no support, huge lack of coordination from ship to shore, large extra costs were incurred on hotels, trains, taxis to make our way to Rome, not to mention losing half our cruise. We are not happy. Fortunately, I recovered by that evening. It is bad enough to get sick on a cruise, but to be abandoned by a world class cruise company is unacceptable.

Family (older children)

An in-depth view of Ireland and North Ireland

Sep 19th, 2023

There were plenty of castles and cathedrals to visit, but the everyday activities seemed to be the most interesting. These included a visit to a sheep farm and a famine village. The entire island is absolutely beautiful and very green. Worth the trip just to visit the outdoors.

Great cruise with a few disappointments

Sep 9th, 2023

Great cruise with a few disappointments, several booked excursions were canceled and missed docking at Leith. Crew and staff were excellent, professional and helpful. But Azamara appears to be struggling in their new independence.

Excellent Itinerary and On-Board Staff---HORRIBLE customer service and administration

Jul 31st, 2023

Have sailed Azamara multiple times. Once on-board this were fine. The HORRIBLE experiences prepping for the trip (especially excursions) was so bad we are looking at competitors for future travels.

Beautiful trip to Iceland

Jul 26th, 2023

Overall I would rate Azamara as above average. Azamara was transitioning to new ownership. Their website was a disaster and unusable. Pre-cruise communications were apologies. I had to call to get cruise documents. Not available on the website. I tried to book excursions a couple of weeks before the cruise only to discover most were not available but suddenly became available a few days before the cruise. Excursions were very expensive through Azamara. On board the crew was well trained and above average. Rooms were comfortable, clean and room steward was very helpful. Daily communications were very good. Negatives would be some of on board entertainment.

Lovely cruise with delicious food and wonderful crew.

May 7th, 2023

My phone was stolen in Rome, so I have no photos currently that I can retrieve yet….. I’m still hoping I can do this. I just got a new phone.

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Former names: blue moon (pullmantur), delphin renaissance, r7, r-seven (renaissance cruises).

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Azamara Quest current location is at North East Atlantic Ocean (coordinates 64.99679 N / -23.46566 W) cruising at speed of 14 kn (26 km/h | 16 mph) en route to Grundarfjordur. The AIS position was reported 1 hour ago.

Current itinerary of Azamara Quest

Azamara Quest current cruise is 9 days, one-way from IJmuiden to Reykjavik . Prices start from USD 1280 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 22 Jun, 2024 and ends on 01 Jul, 2024 .

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Azamara Quest Itineraries

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The 2000-built (as "R-Seven"/R7) Azamara Quest cruise ship is the second of all four identical R-Class ships in the Azamara fleet - together with Azamara Journey , Azamara Pursuit and Azamara Onward (Pacific Princess) .

The vessel (IMO number 9210218) is currently Malta- flagged (MMSI 256216000) and registered in Valletta .

History - construction and ownership

Azamara Cruises was a fully-owned subsidiary company of RCG-Royal Caribbean Group until 2021. Founded in 2007 as "Azamara Club Cruises", the company was rebranded in 2009 (Azamara Cruises) and 2019 (Azamara). Azamara ships were originally built as R-Class vessels for Renaissance Cruises (1989-2001 defunct ).

In January 2021, Azamara's parent company RCG-Royal Caribbean announced an agreement to sell the brand for USD 201 million (~EUR 165,8 M / ~GBP 147,6 M / carve-out transaction) to Sycamore Partners. Sycamore Partners acquired the entire company and its 3 ships, plus all the associated intellectual property rights and goodwill. The all-cash transaction was closed in 2021-Q1. Sycamore Partners (shipowner) is a 2011-founded, NYC -headquartered private equity firm with USD 15+ billion in capital and assets under management. Among the largest of the Sycamore Partners-owned companies are Belk Inc (department store chain), Talbots (retailer of clothing-shoes-fashion accessories), Nine West Holdings (designer and wholesaler of branded clothing-shoes-accessories) and Staples Inc (office retailer).

The 694-passenger ship Azamara Quest was formerly sailing as R Seven (Renaissance), Delphin Renaissance (Cruiseinvest), and Blue Moon (Pullmantur). The vessel was renamed to “Azamara Quest” in 2007 when joining Azamara's fleet.

In 2001, the original vessel’s owner Renaissance Cruises ceased operations due to liquidity. The vessel was launched in 2003 to be operated under charter by Delphin Seereisen under the name “Delphin Renaissance”. In 2006, Pullmantur bought the ship and renamed it to “Blue Moon”. In 2007, Pullmantur’s owner RCCL (Royal Caribbean) transferred the ship to its new subsidiary company “Azamara Cruises” and renamed it to “Azamara Quest”.

Onboard Azamara Journey passengers can find out why Azamara services are one of the best in the world. The award-winning boutique ship amazes with lots of dining options, an unforgettable spa, and wellness facilities, friendly staff always in place to help passengers and destinations that guests would love to visit.

On March 30, 2012, a fire stopped Azamara Quest, while transporting one thousand passengers south of the Philippines. Five crew members were injured in the accident, a day after the ship left Manila for Sandakan, Malaysia.

Azamara Quest's drydock in Singapore (April 2016) was a 20-day project that resulted in numerous refurbishments and upgrades , as well as a technology overhaul. The ship's new "Pervasive Wi-Fi" system now provides faster Internet connectivity shipwide. Interactive HDTVs in all staterooms feature new options line live TV, movies on demand, activities schedule (lecturers, shows, etc), weather updates, navigational-itinerary-port information. Passengers can book shore excursions through their TVs, as well as to order room service. In the Inspiration Center (Deck 4) guests can plan their next Azamara voyage by a 98-inch touchscreen to learn about future sailings and the call ports. In The Drawing Room and Living Room passengers can use interactive tabletops to send digital postcards, design their own art (by a Scribble app) or surf social media websites.

Decks and Cabins

Azamara Quest staterooms (361 total, in 24 grades) include 44 Suites, 199 Balcony, 94 Oceanview, 26 Inside. Handicap/wheelchair-accessible cabins (for disabled passengers) are only 5 (2x Balcony, 2x Oceanview, 1x Interior). A total of 241 staterooms have private, step-out balconies. Most cabin balconies are sized 45-60 ft2 / 4-6 m2. The largest accommodations are the World Owners Suite (600 ft2 / 56 m2 plus 215 ft2 / 20 m2 terrace).

The boat has 11 decks , of which 9 are passenger-accessible and 6 with cabins.

Four elevators (2x Forward and 2x Aft passenger lifts) interconnect all decks.

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

For a small ship, Azamara Quest features plenty of options for each meal. The passengers are also encouraged to explore local cuisine when onshore. The line plans to add a complimentary tapas bar when the ship goes into dry dock in 2016. Overall, the food onboard is quite good. There are rotating themes in the buffet. The main dining room pampers with an entree salad every night.

Follows the complete list of Azamara Quest restaurants and food bars.

• Discoveries Restaurant (aft Dining Room, complimentary, with waiter service, open seating Breakfast 8:00 - 9:30 a.m., Lunch 12:00 - 1:30 p.m., and Dinner 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.)
• Pool Grill (lunch-only casual dining restaurant with the fast food menu, made-to-order - pizza, pasta, burgers, fries, salads; complimentary)
• Windows Cafe (complimentary buffet restaurant; has indoor seating and portside/starboard terraces; open between 6:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.; offers early, buffet and late breakfast, buffet lunch, afternoon tea, and casual dinner)
• Aqualina (dinner-only specialty restaurant with Mediterranean cuisine and seafood; offers free dining for Club Suite passengers; reservations recommended)
• Prime C (dinner-only specialty restaurant with seafood and steakhouse menu; operates at surcharge, but it’s free of charge for “Club Suite” guests; outside the Prime C there is a Wine Cellar with 8000+ bottles collection; hosts the Wine Corner evening events and offers wine-tastings and private dinner arrangements).

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

Because the ship focuses very much on destinations, Azamara Journey does not have as many daily activities as passengers might find on mainstream cruise ships. There are a couple of trivia sessions each day and some other pastimes, such as origami and Bridge.

Other amenities include 24-Hour Room-Service, Internet/WiFi, Laundry/Self-Serve Laundromats. The Quest ship is not recommended for families with kids.

Follows the complete list of Azamara Quest lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens, and adults.

• Le Boutique (duty-free luxury shop for bags, gifts, brand jewelry)
• Cabaret Lounge & Bar (theatre and main show lounge for musical and show productions, cabaret performances, comedy acts; hosts the “AzAmazing Evenings” enrichment program; serves as a nightclub in the evenings)
• Casino Luxe (also served as sports bar) was removed in 2019, replicating “The Den” of Azamara Pursuit - a newly designed gift shop. 6 new Ocean View Staterooms were also added. The lively lounge is equipped with a piano, a lengthy bar, comfortable seating, and light “live” music in the evening. “The Den” also has a concierge desk with destination-focused travel experts. Azamara Quest’s gift shop provides an immersive shopping experience, with a variety of electronics, jewelry, perfumes, and cosmetics.
• PhotoShop (photo-video services, accessories, equipment)
• The Quest shop (convenience goods store)
• Indulgences (luxury boutique shop)
• Mosaic Cafe (complimentary patisserie & bar; in the evening becomes a nightclub with live music - Mosaic@Night)
• Discoveries Lounge & Bar (Martini Bar)
• Thalassotherapy Pool (salt water pool, part of the Spa complex; with water jets; operates at a surcharge)
• Hair salon (Beauty Salon offering hair and barber services, manicure, pedicure, massages)
• Astral Spa (wellness center featuring Elemis Spa products and treatments)
• Gym (starboard Fitness Room with panoramic windows and modern equipment; also hosts various complimentary group classes)
• Acupuncture Room (serviced by NCCAOM certified acupuncturists)
• eConnections (24-hour Internet computers room)
• Pool area (with an outdoor swimming pool, 2 Whirlpools, poolside bar, loungers, Tennis tables; served by Grill station; hosts themed pool deck parties)
• Sunset Bar (outdoor bar; serves the Windows Cafe terrace area)
• Looking Glass (observation lounge & bar with panoramic windows, sculptures made of Murano glass, comfortable leather sofas; in the evenings becomes a nightclub; serves afternoon tea with sandwiches, pastries, champagne - complimentary)
• The Drawing Room (library)
• Sun Deck (open-air area with sun loungers)
• Shuffleboard (Deck Games playing area)
• Jogging/Power Walking Track.

Itineraries

Azamara Quest itinerary program is based on Caribbean cruises leaving mainly from Miami FL, voyages to Asia (with departures from Singapore ) and Europe (Baltic Sea and the Mediterranean). When changing regions, the ship offers repositioning sailings through Suez Canal and Transatlantic crossings.

Following the Coronavirus crisis, in late-April 2021 Azamara announced plans to restart operations with Azamara Quest and a mini-season in the Eastern Mediterranean (August 28 thru October 2). For the ship were scheduled a total of 5x B2Bs (back-to-back) "Country-Intensive Voyages" and 1x "Classic Mediterranean Voyage" - all 7-night itineraries.

• The program was opened for booking on May 11th and featured a total of 18x late-night port stays (in Heraklion Crete , Rhodes Island , Santorini Island ), also visits to Mykonos Island and Cyprus (Limassol) .
• All cruises planned for the fleetmates Journey and Pursuit were suspended through September 2021.
• Prior to the Aegean-Mediterranean mini-season, Azamara Quest was drydocked in Cadiz Spain .

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Azamara Quest Wiki

As an R-Class (Renaissance) vessel, Azamara Quest has sisterships also in the Oceania Cruises fleet - Insignia , Nautica , Regatta , Sirena .

Azamara's ship Quest was ordered and operated as "R Seven" by the Renaissance Cruises in the period 2000-2003. After the Renaissance line's bankruptcy in 2003, the vessel was operated by Delphin Kreuzfahrten under the name Delphin Renaissance (2003 to 2006) and by the Royal Caribbean's Pullmantur line for a year under the name "Blue Moon" (2006-2007).

The vessel is powered by four WARTSILA marine diesel engines (model 12V32E). Its propulsion consists of 2 propeller shafts and 2 fixed pitch propeller (FPP).

Azamara ship Quest is a mid-sized vessel and that is a big part of her charm. In 2012, Azamara Club spent USD 10 million to refurbish the Quest ship with new equipment in the fitness center, new chaise lounges on the pool deck, design changes in the Windows buffet restaurant, new furniture and carpets in public areas. This vessel's small size gives it the opportunity to call lesser-visited ports located in many exotic destinations.

In 2015, both Azamara ships (Quest and Journey) were featured in the UK TV’s travel documentary “Cruise Ship Adventures with Nigel Marven”.

In March 2017, Azamara Quest visited Havana Cuba as part of 13-night Miami roundtrip itinerary (themed "Hemingway Hideaways"). The Cuban voyage included port stops in Key West FL, Tampa FL, New Orleans (2 overnights), Cozumel Mexico and Havana (overnight).

Azamara Quest refurbishment 2016 review

The ship's drydock 2016 refurbishment (April 1-22, done in Singapore ) resulted in the following deck plan changes:

• The boat's old dark interior decor (woods, carpets, upholstery) was changed with a lighter scheme with muted tones of beige, brown, gray, ecru (light greyish-yellowish brown).
• Large touch screen displays were installed in several areas around the ship. They allow passengers (for free) to send digital postcards, explore world atlas maps and also provide Azamara Cruises itineraries and ports of call information.
• Two new Club Spa Suites were built in the place of the eConnections (computer room, located portside on Lido Deck 9). Also on deck 9 was added The Patio (outdoor grill / BBQ restaurant).
• On Deck 10 was added The Living Room (forward-location observation lounge & bar, disco nightclub) replacing the Looking Glass Lounge.
• Many public areas were re-furnished (incl Looking Glass, Patio Grill, Sunset Bar).
• Upgrades and renovations received the restaurants Prime C, Aqualina, Windows Cafe (buffet). The Sanctum Spa (formerly Astral Spa) complex was redesigned and expanded.

All cabins and suites were renovated with new carpeting and wall covers, fabrics, furniture, shelving, curtains, luxury bedding sets (pillows, duvets), new lighting and smart HDTVs (interactive system). All staterooms were upgraded with bigger coffee tables. Bathrooms were redesigned to be more space-efficient. Quality wood elements were used throughout all staterooms. Additionally, all high-grade Suites were updated with new modern furniture, dining tables, drapes, media consoles, and sound systems.

There was a plan the Lido Deck’s Sunset Bar (aft on deck 9) to be replaced by a new specialty restaurant (named Kibo) with Asian-themed cuisine. However, the line later decided to keep the popular day bar and only to upgrade it. The refurb plans for the Asian restaurant plus an outside seating area for the Windows Cafe (buffet restaurant) were officially canceled.

The onboard Wi-Fi coverage was upgraded to shipwide (via “Pervasive Wi-Fi” system). The new Interactive TV system (in all cabins) offers movies on demand, live TV programming, onboard event schedules, weather updates, itinerary/port information. The system also allows shore excursion booking through the TV, as well as room service ordering.

The ship's 2016 refurbishment project cost USD 25 million.

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Posted: June 28, 2024 | Last updated: June 28, 2024

If you're lucky enough to have time and money, a months-long cruise that visits far-flung ports is a dream come true. How else can you see so much of the world in one fell swoop?

These cruises include everything from epic regional explorations to journeys that literally circle the globe. They can be pricey — we've noted pricing where available — but it's worth it.

So, if you're ready to truly savor the open seas, step up your travel game and explore the most incredible places on earth with these cruise vacations.

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1. Azamara World Voyage

See all Seven Wonders of the World on this 155-night cruise that stops in 37 countries.

Depart from San Diego and head through the South Pacific to Australia, Asia, and the Middle East before debarking in England.

You can extend your trip if you opt in for the Panama Canal pre-cruise segment. Prices begin at $39,999 and top out at around $156,999.

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2. Crystal World Cruise

Set sail on the Crystal Serenity from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for 123 nights, with 62 stops in 31 countries.

Visit Mexico and Central America before crossing the Panama Canal. Next, you will circle South America before heading to East Africa and South Asia.

Finish by going through the Suez Canal to Europe. To get pricing, you must request a quote.

3. Cunard Maiden World Voyage

This round-trip journey begins and ends in Hamburg, Germany, and will take you on a grand 111-night adventure on the Queen Anne.

From Europe, you'll head to many different places — including New York, Central America, Honolulu, Sydney, and Malaysia — before returning to Europe.

Passage starts at $17,869 — a good deal for such an extensive cruise.

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4. Holland America Grand World Voyage

Board the Zuiderdam in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for a 124-day cruise that visits 32 countries on six continents.

Head through the South Pacific to Australia and Asia. Then, explore South Africa and East Africa before heading to the Middle East.

Cruise through Europe, then return to Fort Lauderdale.

5. Holland America Grand Voyage: Pole-to-Pole

The Volendam is your home on this 133-day voyage to 28 countries on five continents.

Leave Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and explore the entire coast of South America before swooping across to West Africa and up to Europe, including Scandinavia and Greenland.

This trip also includes a stop in Antarctica.

6. Hurtigruten Pole to Pole Adventure

This 96-day journey takes you from the Arctic to Antarctica, beginning in Vancouver and ending in Argentina.

Destinations across 13 countries include Canada, Alaska, Greenland, the U.S. East Coast, Central America, and South America.

Scenery and wildlife promise to be highlights, along with visits to UNESCO sites. Pricing begins at $51, 773.

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7. MSC World Cruise

Leaving from Rome on the MSC Magnifica, this boat sails for 116 nights to 21 countries, with 50 stops and seven overnight strips.

Featured destinations on this global voyage include the Mediterranean, the South Pacific, Australia, Asia, and beyond.

Fifteen excursions on land are also included.

8. Oceania Kaleidoscope of Your World

Spend 200 days cruising from Miami to New York on the Insignia.

Start in the Caribbean and South America before crossing the Atlantic Ocean to Africa. You will then visit Asia before heading down through the South Pacific.

Finish by visiting Central America before returning to the U.S. Fares begin at $54,099.

9. Princess Around the World Cruise

This 116-day adventure starts in either Fort Lauderdale, Florida, or Los Angeles.

The ship sails to six continents, making 51 stops in 26 countries. New stops include the Greek islands of Patmos and Volos, Montenegro, and Taranto, Italy.

The cruise promises hidden gems along with featured destinations.

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10. Regent Navigate the World (Away in Wonder)

Departing from Miami, this cruise sails for 168 nights aboard the Seven Seas Mariner and includes 465 shore excursions.

Sail through the Caribbean, then around South America to Australia, East Asia, Alaska, Canada, and the U.S. West Coast.

Return to Miami via Mexico and Central America. Fares begin at $101,199.

11. Royal Caribbean Ultimate World Cruise

This 274-night adventure — the longest on this list — on Serenade of the Seas sails on a round-trip journey from Miami and stops at 11 wonders in more than 60 countries.

Highlights include Iguazú Falls, the Great Wall, the ancient city of Petra, Christ the Redeemer, Machu Picchu, the Great Barrier Reef, and more.

There is even a stop in Antarctica. Prices start at $53,999.

12. Seabourn Grand Africa Voyage

Circle the African continent for 90 days, departing from Barcelona. You'll visit 26 countries across three continents on this cruise.

Enjoy wildlife, explore spice markets, witness ceremonies, tour ruins, and go on safari as you circumnavigate the continent, crossing over the equator twice.

Your adventure ends in Egypt and Israel. Currently, pricing begins at $93,999.

13. Seabourn Extraordinary Horizons

Sail on the Seabourn Sojourn from Los Angeles to Athens, Greece, on this 145-day voyage that visits 28 countries with 20 overnight stays.

You will stop at 72 ports in the South Pacific, New Zealand, Australia, East Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.

Excursions include snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef, touring Luxor, and exploring Puerto Princesa.

14. Silversea Controtempo

Enjoy 136 days abroad the Silver Dawn as it sails from Tokyo to New York City.

The ship stops in East Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, including Scandinavia and Greenland. Eventually, it arrives in the Big Apple.

You will visit 59 total ports in 30 countries. Fare begins at $81,900

15. Viking World Cruise Voyage I

Spend 180 days exploring 37 countries and enjoying 83 guided tours during this journey, which departs from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Destinations include everywhere from the Caribbean to the South Pacific to Asia, through the Red Sea Europe. Spend the night in cities such as London, Istanbul, and Singapore.

Your tour ends in New York City. Prices begin at $79,995.

Bottom line

The opportunity to spend months at sea stopping at world wonders, famous cities, and gems of nature is not to be missed. So, if you get the chance, take it.

But if your budget is not unlimited right now and you are trying to build wealth instead, remember there are plenty of shorter and more affordable cruises.

When you have the time and money to spend, the epic cruises on this list will be waiting for you.

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