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The Azamara Experience
Azamara is the new, deluxe cruise experience for discerning travelers who long to reach out-of-the-ordinary destinations and indulge in amenities and service unparalleled on the high seas.
The unique offerings of Azamara are beyond compare: butler service is provided in every stateroom; our shore excursions (we prefer to call them shore immersions), are designed to let guests become part of the fabric of life in each destination, instead of merely being an observer; our enrichment programs offer everything from culinary to photographic explorations; our two specialty restaurants provide the finest cuisine at sea; live entertainment can be enjoyed nightly; and the level of service offered is unmatched.
Azamara Cruises consists of two intimate ships, Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest. Each can carry 694 fortunate guests and because they are smaller and sleeker than larger cruise ships, they can sail to ports that others simply cannot reach.
You may be wondering where the name Azamara comes from. Azamara is a coined term derived from the Romance languages. This includes the more obvious links to blue (az) and the sea (mar). The name was also inspired by a star, Acamar.
In Classical times, the star Acamar was the most southerly bright star that could be seen from the latitude of Greece. We think of Azamara Cruises as a star on the blue sea. We love the flowing name that conjures up the imagery of magnificent journeys around the world. And we look forward to sharing these voyages with our guests.
An Azamara voyage is a voyage for the senses.
For the 694 passengers fortunate enough to embark on one of these unique voyages, each moment at sea embodies the pinnacle of luxury and each footstep onshore accentuates the difference between visiting a place and getting a true sense of place.
As the voyage unfolds, guests can immerse themselves in the subtleties of each destination — not just where it lies on the map, but its cultural and culinary flavors, its natural wonders, and its historical nuances. Every carefully orchestrated itinerary represents an exceptional opportunity to experience a facet of travel that transcends the ordinary, creating an enriching journey that will leave an enduring impression.
Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest have been designed to navigate into smaller, more remote ports of call, giving guests the opportunity to see life at its most exotic and authentic. Guests are invited to become part the local fabric of life instead of merely observing it.
Azamara’s shore and land excursions offer experienced travelers a way to step off the beaten path and absorb a destination’s culture and history. From crystalline glaciers and plummeting waterfalls to cliff tops and pink flamingos, the sights and sounds of Azamara’s excursions bring breathtakingly unique glimpses of our world to our guests.
The two ships each feature an onboard “excursion expert,” who will not only help guests select shore excursions based on their personal interests, but also serve as a destination guide, offering information about the culture and history of each port of call.
Impeccable Service
Onboard Azamara Cruises there are no unimportant details to be overlooked. Even the most minute aspect of each voyage has been carefully considered — every amenity and luxurious nuance is delivered to ensure that the experience resonates.
Guests sailing with Azamara will enjoy a more exclusive guest experience.
Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest offer 15 variations of accommodations, all featuring butler service as well as concierge-style amenities, including fresh-cut flowers, fresh fruit, Elemis toiletries, complimentary use of Frette cotton robes, two complimentary pairs of plush slippers, plasma TVs, European bedding, a pillow menu, shoeshine service, a complimentary tote bag, and complimentary stationery and pen.
Sumptuous Dining
Each meal onboard Azamara Cruises promises to be a voyage unto itself, with nightly culinary artistry inspired by the world’s most accomplished chefs and by the bountiful regions through which each itinerary travels. To further enhance the experience, vintages from an extensive wine list will be offered to complement each dish.
Sesame-seared yellowfin tuna steak with tamarind stir-fried Asian vegetables, jasmine rice and a sake soy-wasabi reduction…sacher torte with apricot coulis…and that’s just the main dining restaurant, Discoveries. Despite the ships’ smaller size,
Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest each feature twospecialty restaurants. Prime C is an authentic steak and seafood restaurant. Aqualina pairs regional, multi-course Mediterranean-style menus with wine menus.The ships, which do not require formal attire for dining, also feature open seating in the main dining room. Additional dining options onboard include Windows Café, which offers casual dining during the day, and in the evenings becomes casual dining with a twist; 24-hour room service and a sushi café.
Delightful Indulgences
Both ships feature a wine bar, which offers wine and champagne tastings, seminars, and mini-pairings of food and wine, in addition to its standard menu of fine wines by the glass or bottle.
Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest offer an enhanced emphasis on spa and relaxation. Guests in suites can enjoy certain spa services in the privacy of their room. The ships also offer an outdoor spa relaxation lounge and an aesthetics suite offering acupuncture, laser hair removal and microdermabrasion.
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