Azamara Cruises is celebrated throughout the luxury travel industry as the gold standard in small-ship Destination Immersion. Operating an elegant fleet of four boutique sister ships—Azamara Journey, Azamara Quest, Azamara Pursuit, and Azamara Onward—each vessel accommodates fewer than 700 guests, offering an intimate country-club casual ambiance without stuffy formal wear.
The defining characteristic of an Azamara voyage is extended time ashore. Over 50% of all port calls feature late-night departures (staying until 10:00 PM or later) or overnight stays. This allows travelers to experience authentic evening dining in local trattorias, sunset walks along historic harbors, and vibrant cultural nightlife that traditional cruise passengers miss entirely.
Because of their smaller size, Azamara ships can navigate shallow waterways and dock directly in the heart of historic cities such as Seville, Venice, Bordeaux, and Amalfi, eliminating lengthy bus rides from distant commercial ports.
Signature brand inclusions elevate every sailing. Guests enjoy complimentary boutique wines, beers, and spirits throughout the ship, standard gratuities, shuttle bus services in ports, self-service laundry facilities, and an exclusive, complimentary AzAmazing Evening event on all cruises of 7 nights or longer.
Culinary excellence is showcased in the main Discoveries Restaurant, Windows Café, and two renowned specialty dining venues: Prime C steakhouse and Aqualina Italian restaurant. In addition, the celebrated White Night poolside party brings guests together for an unforgettable evening of gourmet dining and live entertainment under the open sky.
When planning your Azamara voyage, working with Angela Hughes and the advisors at Trips & Ships Luxury Travel provides access to preferred stateroom selection, exclusive Virtuoso shipboard credits, and seamlessly coordinated pre- and post-cruise luxury hotel and private tour arrangements.
