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Azamara Onward Cruise Ship

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Azamara Onward Overview

Immerse yourself in your travels aboard the newest member of the Azamara fleet, Azamara Onward . Bringing you the best of both worlds, Azamara Onward is not only built to cross oceans, but also to cruise the world’s most breathtaking waterways with the ability to dock at locations inaccessible to larger ships. Watch the sun set over the Amalfi coast, experience Greece and the Greek Isles like never before, or dive into the intimacy of a variety of other destinations and itineraries before retreating to the seaside sanctuary that is Azamara Onward . Azamara prides themselves on Destination Immersion and proves to have absolutely no shortcomings in this area. However, the buck does not stop at the destination with Azamara Onward . This brilliant new ship boasts luxurious staterooms and spacious suites for guests to cruise in unimaginable comfort, all the while equipped with 24-hour room service and five-star butler service (suite guests only). Whether onboard or on shore, Azamara Onward delivers an experience that is nothing short of magnificent.

• Passenger Capacity: 704 (double occupancy)
• Year Built: 2022
• Last Refurbished: N/A

• AzAmazing Evenings Azamara takes their Destination Immersion prerogative to the next level with cruise line’s patented AzAmazing Evenings. These exclusive nights are complimentary to Azamara Onward guests, and celebrate each destination with the goal of connecting guests to the heart of local culture.  

• English Butler Service for Suite Guests Azamara’s English butler service focuses on tending to your every need and ensuring a relaxing and stress-free vacation. Your personal butler can do it all – from providing drinks and treats to expertly planning parties and reservations, Azamara’s dedicated butlers serve as any guest’s all-around support system.  

Azamara Onward Cruise Destinations

What sets Azamara's cruises apart? Unique and diverse itineraries that offer destination-intensive vacationing. Azamara is perfect for the sophisticated traveler looking for genuine cultural experiences. With itineraries touching each of the seven continents, this deluxe cruise line makes sure you can see the world when you choose Azamara. Whether you are looking for a relaxing Mediterranean voyage or an adventurous cruise to South America, join the club and hop aboard a beautiful Azamara cruise ship.

Australia and New Zealand are much more than kangaroos, koalas and Kiwis. Discover their cultures and full beauty with Azamara.

Eastern Caribbean

Delve into the tropical vibes of the Eastern Caribbean with the ever-luxurious Azamara Cruises, with intimate vessels exploring hidden gems.

Fresh cuisine, gorgeous scenery, crystal clear water and adventure are waiting for you in Hawaii.

Mediterranean

The Mediterranean and Black Sea offer a cruise destination for those wishing for romance, culture, and fine artesian treasures.

Northern Europe

The history of royalty is as rich as the beautiful natural scenery when you take a Northern Europe cruise.

South America

Culinary perfection meets a gorgeous environment that will astound on a South America cruise with Azamara.

Southeast Asia

Get ready to immerse yourself in Southeast Asia with Azamara Cruises, as you tour temples and learn to appreciate some of the oldest cultural traditions in the world.

Transatlantic

Savor the ocean breeze and many special ports-of-call of the Grand Atlantic with a Transoceanic cruise.

Azamara Onward Departure Ports

From Mumbai to Miami and Rio de Janeiro to Rome, you can sail all over the world with Azamara. Experience their itineraries with longer stays, more overnights and night tours this year! Book a cruise with an expert cruise consultant from The Cruise Web.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai is a modern city that people from all nationalities flock towards to indulge in designer clothes, fancy hotels and the high life.

The near perfect days, beautiful scenery, pristine beaches and sparkling water offer the perfect backdrop for any dream adventure in Sydney, Australia.

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Sar, China

One of the world’s most exciting modern cities, Hong Kong offers a true East meets West experience where you can shop for traditional Chinese cure-alls and attend high tea all in the same afternoon.

Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul is a unique city that blends its two distinct influences – from its founding as the Christian capital of Constantinople to the Ottoman ruled Istanbul. Today you can discover both eras and the modern beauty in this thriving city.

Singapore, Singapore

Southeast Asia’s most modern city, Singapore, also contains a lot of history and treasures from the past, along with a perfect tropical climate – all making Singapore a wonderful destination year round.

Learn about the Greek gods and the early philosophy of Socrates when you visit the incredible ruins left in Athens, Greece. At night, go out and take in the culture with the modern Athenians.

Auckland, New Zealand

The mild temperatures in Auckland enhance an outdoorsy cruise destination. Tour the many beaches, hike beautiful mountain ranges or just wander Auckland’s city streets.

Callao (Lima), Peru

The historical port city of Callao welcomes visitors with great beaches, rich history and open arms. 

Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia

This picture-perfect island is everything you ever dreamt of, from lush greenery inland and perfectly clear turquoise waters to the scent of gardenia from the coconut groves.

Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon has deep cultural roots that are exposed through ruins and museum artifacts. Cruise to Lisbon and discover the culture and history of Portugal in its capital city.

Villefranche, France

Sometimes described as a small suburb of Nice, Villefranche is a perfect place to get away from the crowds and see the quiet life of the French Riviera.

A cruise to Civitavecchia is a chance for you to hop a quick train to Rome and explore the enormous history through ruins, galleries and The Vatican museums.

Experience the serene, romantic splendor of Venice, but don’t forget to check out its wonderful museums and neighborhoods located off the Grand Canal.

Discover imaginative architecture, impressive Spanish dishes and beautiful excursions into nature when you cruise to Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia.

In Miami, you’ll enjoy a small taste of the tropical weather many of you will experience during your cruise, and you’ll see why Miami is one of the most popular places to live in America.

San Diego, California

Situated on the Pacific Ocean, San Diego is known for its near perfect weather, beautiful beaches and abundance of activities.

Monte Carlo, Monaco

Experience the life of the rich and famous with a trip to the glamorous spots of Monte Carlo in the tiny constitutional monarch of Monaco.

Chioggia, Venice, Italy

A charming cruise port, enchants visitors with its colorful canal-lined streets, historic architecture, and delectable seafood, offering a delightful taste of authentic Venetian culture away from the crowds of nearby Venice.

The cruise port of Southampton features tons of diverse attractions that provide insight into England’s culture and storied past, including fortresses, gardens and national parks.

Fusina (Venice), Italy

A short distance from Venice, this quaint neighborhood has the canals you know and love, coupled with a classic Italian feel.

Azamara Onward Deck Plans

Azamara onward staterooms.

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Balcony (p2), balcony (p3), balcony (v1), balcony (v2), balcony (v3), balcony (x), balcony (xp).

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Oceanview (04)

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Just as you would have ample time to explore each and every port of call on an Azamara cruise, take your time as you scroll through this photo gallery. The pictures will help you get an idea of the adventure that’s awaiting you.

Aqualina on Azamara Onward

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Atlas Bar on Azamara Onward

Grand Staircase on Azamara Onward

The Sanctum Reception on Azamara Onward

Top 10 Azamara Onward Cruises

• Azamara Onward 9 NIGHT Mediterranean CRUISE Departing From Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy (Oct 2024)
• Azamara Onward 10 NIGHT Mediterranean CRUISE Departing From Barcelona, Spain (Oct 2024 - Jun 2025)
• Azamara Onward 12 NIGHT Transatlantic CRUISE Departing From Lisbon, Portugal (Nov 2024)
• Azamara Onward 11 NIGHT Caribbean - Eastern CRUISE Departing From Miami, Florida (Dec 2024 - Dec 2025)
• Azamara Onward 17 NIGHT Caribbean - Eastern CRUISE Departing From Miami, Florida (Dec 2024)
• Azamara Onward 18 NIGHT Hawaii CRUISE Departing From San Diego, California (Jan 2025)
• Azamara Onward 87 NIGHT Southeast Asia CRUISE Departing From San Diego, California (Jan 2025)
• Azamara Onward 15 NIGHT Australia CRUISE Departing From Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia (Jan 2025)
• Azamara Onward 12 NIGHT Australia CRUISE Departing From Auckland, New Zealand (Feb 2025)
• Azamara Onward 22 NIGHT Southeast Asia CRUISE Departing From Sydney, Australia (Feb 2025)

Learn More About Azamara

Accessibility

Azamara offers handicap accessible cruises and accommodations for guests with special needs or disabilities.

Enjoy many dining options aboard Azamara, including the Prime C, Aqualina, The Wine Cellar, Discoveries Restaurant, Windows Café, The Living Room Lounge and room service.

Entertainment

Enjoy Azamara's onboard entertainment, like bars, poolside parties, live music, dancing and lounges.

Onboard Activities

Take advantage of Azamara's onboard activities, including culinary classes, enrichment programs, trivia, games, duty-free shopping, computer classes, guest lectures and more.

Service & Awards

Learn how Azamara takes care of your every need with an extensive list of onboard services, including butler service for suites. Plus, view Azamara's awards.

Spa & Fitness

Relax at Azamara's spa, salon, fitness centers and enjoy various treatments, including facials, massages and acupuncture. Azamara also offers personal trainer sessions.

Special Events

Learn about Azamara's special event cruises, including themed cruises and the President's Voyage, a sailing where Azamara's president hosts cocktail receptions and other events.

View Azamara's deluxe staterooms, including Club Suites, verandas, balconies, oceanview and inside staterooms, each with deluxe linens and toiletries.

Youth Programs

Learn about cruising with children aboard Azamara. There isn't a formal youth program, but Azamara welcomes guests of all ages.

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• Dance Classes
• Enrichment Lectures
• Fitness Center
• Fitness Classes
• Hot Tubs (2)
• Jogging Track
• Shuffle Board
• The Drawing Room
• The Sanctum Spa *
• The Sanctum Spa Terrace *
• Cabaret Lounge
• Live Nightly Music
• Onboard Movie Screenings
• The Patio - Casual
• Windows Café - Casual
• Discoveries Bar - Clubby Bar
• Spirits - Cocktail Bar
• Mosaic Café - Coffee Bar
• Discoveries Restaurant - International
• Aqualina Specialty Dining - italian *
• Swirl & Top - Low-fat Yogurt
• Pool Bar - Pool Bar
• Sunset Bar - Pool Bar
• Prime C Specialty Dining - Steakhouse *
• The Living Room - Tapas
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Azamara quest itineraries, 10 night spain intensive voyage, 7 night france intensive voyage, 12 night italy intensive voyage, 9 night croatia intensive voyage, 12 night best of the med voyage, 9 night cities of the western med voyage, 11 night spain intensive voyage, 18 night western africa voyage, 12 night south africa intensive voyage, 15 night south africa intensive voyage, 11 night atlantic isles & morocco voyage, 9 night france intensive voyage, 8 night croatia intensive voyage, 9 night adriatic wonders voyage, 12 night islands of the med voyage, 5 night grand prix voyage, 14 night spain intensive voyage, 12 night scotland intensive voyage, 11 night ireland intensive voyage, 9 night iceland intensive voyage, 15 night greenland, newfoundland & quebec voyage, 39 night canada to uk grand voyage, azamara cruises fleet.

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77 new itineraries for Azamara in 2026, incl Solar Eclipse options

Five new ports of call, new pre/post cruise options from reykjavik and athens.

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Azamara Cruises has unveiled its 2026 summer sailings, featuring 77 new itineraries that will take guests to captivating destinations, iconic landmarks and ports of call that delight and inspire.

Azamara Journey ®, Azamara Quest ® and Azamara Onward ® will all spend the summer season in Europe, spanning the Mediterranean and Northern Europe, including extended time in Greece, Ireland, the British Isles and more.

Standouts amongst the new itineraries include three solar eclipse cruises in August 2026, offering guests a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view the spectacular natural phenomenon from sea.

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“At Azamara Cruises, we’re always striving to deliver new and incredible experiences for our guests,” said Michael Pawlus, Head of Itinerary Planning at Azamara Cruises . “The rare opportunity to include solar eclipse sailings in 2026 is very exciting and we are thrilled to deliver such a unique offering.”

Additionally, Azamara Cruises will add five maiden ports to the European line-up in 2026 – only accessible to smaller ships – and the debut of new pre– and post–land programs.

These sailings will continue to offer more late nights and overnights than any other cruise line, the boutique small ship cruise line says.

The maiden ports are: Sarande in Albania; Fredericia, Denmark; Turku, Finland; Menton, France and Karlskrona, Sweden.

“Europe continues to be a leading destination for us globally, so we are delighted to be announcing one of our biggest European deployments to date,” adds Pawlus. “With three ships in the region from March to October 2026, we can offer our guests more options than ever before; taking them to ports less travelled and hidden gem destinations and delivering new immersive land experiences for the very first time.”

Solar Eclipse Cruises:

• 2 August 2026 – 11-night Mediterranean Cruise: Greece, Turkey and Italy, Azamara Onward
• 7 August 2026 – 12-night Ireland Intensive Cruise: Belfast, Dublin and Galaway, Azamara Quest
• 8 August 2026 – 18-night Iceland and Canada Cruise: Reykjavik, St. John and Quebec City, Azamara Journey

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Icelandic Highlands, Reykjavik, Iceland

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Ancient Wonders of Egypt & Greece – Athens, Greece

• Throughout this 3-night program, guests will explore the history and ancient civilisations of Egypt and Greece. In Cairo, highlights include the lively Khan El Khalili Bazaar, the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Great Pyramids of Giza, followed by a dinner cruise along the River Nile, accompanied by local performances. Once in Athens, travelers will have the opportunity to visit Cape Sounion to see the Temple of Poseidon, a must-visit for its historic ruins and scenic views of the Aegean Sea. Additionally, the program includes a city orientation of Athens, an authentic Greek dinner and traditional folkloric dances, at one of the oldest taverns in Plaka, as well as a trip to the Acropolis and the new Acropolis Museum.

Azamara guests can take advantage of an Early Booking Bonus, receiving 20% off on all summer 2026 cruises booked before 31 October 2024.

In the summer of 2026, Azamara Pursuit ® will embark on an exciting new itinerary that will see Azamara Cruises visit one of the world’s top bucket-list destinations, renowned for its natural beauty and diverse range of wildlife. Further details will be released in the coming weeks.

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5 things to love about Azamara Onward, the new cruise ship from upscale line Azamara

Are you looking for an intimate, upscale cruise vessel that can take you to some of the world's most spectacular destinations at a reasonable price?

If you're not too fussy about the size of the room where you'll be spending your nights, you might want to look at small-ship cruise line Azamara 's new Azamara Onward.

At 30,277 tons, Azamara Onward is just a small fraction of the size of the giant megaships that so many lines are building these days ( Royal Caribbean 's new Wonder of the Seas is nearly eight times larger) — and that means it can access lots of world-class destinations such as Amalfi, Italy, and Rovinj, Croatia, that are too small for bigger ships to visit.

Azamara Onward also sails with just 684 passengers at double occupancy, an unusually intimate number that means you'll never feel like you're traveling with a crowd.

The biggest drawback to a trip on Azamara Onward is that the ship has relatively small cabins — at least for a vessel that aims to play in the upscale cruise space.

This is mostly due to the fact that the ship's underlying design dates to an earlier era of cruising when cabins in general weren't as big as they are today.

Christened Monday in Monaco, Azamara Onward isn't actually a new ship. Originally built for Renaissance Cruises in the late 1990s, it's been sailing the world's oceans for nearly 23 years — first for Renaissance and later for Princess Cruises . Azamara bought it in 2021 and is just now adding it to its fleet after giving it a major makeover.

Related: The ultimate guide to Azamara ships and itineraries

Still, despite its age, Azamara Onward is an alluring vessel, as I saw over the weekend during a short non-revenue preview sailing for travel industry leaders, media and company employees. Here are five things you'll love about Azamara Onward.

Its small size

Many cruisers love big ships for all they have to offer — from large arrays of restaurants and bars to a smorgasbord of decktop amusements. But when it comes to upscale cruising, often smaller is better.

Like other ships of its size, Azamara Onward offers an intimate experience with spaces that never feel crowded, and it can get you into charming small port towns that are off limits to bigger vessels.

I experienced this myself over the weekend when Azamara Onward arrived at tiny Porto Venere, Italy (pop. 3,763), a picture-perfect hillside town along the Ligurian coast where you'll never find bigger ships. After Azamara Onward anchored just off shore, I rode a water shuttle to the UNESCO World Heritage Site-listed destination's dock for an Azamara-organized "AzAmazing Day" with live music performances at multiple locations and waterside drinks and hors d'oeuvres. Azamara offers such events at no extra charge once per cruise.

Some passengers, including me, later boarded a boat from Porto Venere for an Azamara-organized tour of the nearby, built-into-the-cliffs Cinque Terre villages — icons of Italy's northwest coast. The tour included a lovely and intimate private lunch and wine tasting at a winery just above one of the villages.

It was the sort of magical day that would be hard to organize for passengers on a ship much bigger than Azamara Onward — and that's a good chunk of cruise ships these days. There are relatively few cruise vessels left that are as small or smaller than Azamara Onward, other than specialized expedition cruise vessels designed to go to places like Antarctica and the Arctic.

Related: Why the addition of a new ship is a big deal for Azamara

Notably, Azamara's two most direct competitors in the upscale cruise space have been building ships lately that carry far more people. Two new ships on order for Azamara rival Oceania Cruises will carry 1,200 passengers apiece, and close competitor Viking 's ocean ships are all designed to carry 930 passengers.

Its upscale feel

Azamara Onward may be an older ship. But that doesn't mean it's run down. Azamara has spent millions of dollars on the vessel in recent months, revamping its public spaces to give them a new, contemporary and upscale feel.

Among essentially brand new spaces on Azamara Onward is The Den, an inviting lounge and bar area at the center of the ship that serves as a central gathering point during the day and night. It's a multipurpose space that is home to a shore excursion desk, loyalty desk and travel guide library, in addition to comfortable seating where you can kick back with cocktails in the evening with live piano music as a backdrop.

Also completely revamped is the Living Room, a spacious observation lounge at the top of the ship. Featuring a bar, lots of seating nooks and a large dance floor, it offers everything from trivia contests during the day to music and dancing at night.

But, to me, its greatest feature is its expansive window wall offering stunning views over the bow. I sat, mesmerized, for more than an hour on Sunday looking out from this window wall as the ship glided into the port of Monaco. The entire principality with its yacht-filled harbor, palace-topped Old Town and glitzy downtown district spread before me like a movie set.

Both The Den and the Living Room are venues you'll find on Azamara's three other vessels (all of which are sister ships to Azamara Onward that were originally built for Renaissance Cruises). But Azamara Onward also offers one all-new venue: the Atlas Bar.

Located at the top of the ship in a space that houses a library on other Azamara vessels, it's a stylish artisanal cocktail lounge of the sort that is all the rage in places like New York and Los Angeles. You'll find all kinds of crafty concoctions made with smoking domes, nitro infusions, fresh-squeezed juices and handmade syrups.

The Atlas Bar also serves up a premium menu of scrumptious small plates such as beef tartare topped with caviar and shaved truffle, and smoked lobster carpaccio.

Note that while house drinks are included in the fare on Azamara ships, the over-the-top offerings at Atlas Bar come with a hefty extra charge of $17.95 a piece (or you can upgrade to Azamara's Ultimate Beverage Package, which costs $24.95 per day and includes unlimited drinks at the Atlas Bar). The food items will come with an extra charge, too, that had yet to be set when I visited the ship but will likely be around $6.50 a plate.

To be clear, not every area of the ship has the same level of upscale feel. As noted above, the biggest shortcoming of Azamara Onward as a ship that is playing in the high-end cruise space is that its cabins are relatively small. The typical balcony cabin on Azamara Onward offers just 175 square feet of interior space. That's about 22% less than the typical balcony cabin on a Viking ocean ship.

The small size of Azamara Onward cabins is particularly noticeable in cabin bathrooms, which are very tight. Be warned that the showers in bathrooms are narrow and set off with clingy shower curtains. I found it a challenge to fully soap up without some Twister-like contortions.

The sleeping areas of cabins have been heavily renovated but still show their age in places (while carpeting, bedding and other soft goods are all-new as are other elements including bedside lighting with built-in USB ports, built-in cabinetry is from an older era).

Bottom line: Azamara Onward isn't a ship that you necessarily book for its rooms.

Its port-intensive itineraries

Azamara Onward may not be a ship that you book for its rooms. But it's definitely a vessel that you should consider for its itineraries. Like all Azamara ships, it'll be operating a wide variety of port-intensive "destination immersion" voyages over the coming year that offer a lot of time in ports, often including late-night stays and even overnight stays. That's not always the case in the cruise world.

By way of example, an 11-night Mediterranean itinerary that Azamara Onward will operate for the first time in June will start and end with overnight stays in Ravenna, Italy, and Istanbul, Turkey, respectively. During the same trip, the ship also will make day stops in Santorini, Greece, and Koper, Slovenia, that start early in the morning and continue to 9:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., respectively.

In addition, the ship will make day stops in Dubrovnik, Croatia, and Corfu, Greece, that last until 8:00 p.m., among six other port calls.

Such lengthy port stops that last into the night are the Holy Grail for cruisers who seek the deepest dive possible into the places their ships go, as they allow for seeing a different side of a destination. In addition to touring by day, they offer the chance to sample the local cuisine of a port over dinner and take in the local nightlife.

Related: What it's like sailing an Azamara ship in the Mediterranean

Azamara Onward will spend the next six months sailing seven- to 15-night trips in the Mediterranean that, like the above itinerary, are chock full of late-night stays and overnight stays in ports. The ship then will reposition to the Caribbean and South America for the winter for sailings that include late-night stays in places like St. Maarten, St. Kitts and Fuerte Amador, Panama (the port for Panama City).

The ship also is scheduled to do an epic, 155-day world voyage in 2024 that will feature an enormous number of late-night and overnight stays in ports.

Its affordability

Among intimate, upscale vessels that offer destination-rich itineraries, Azamara Onward is debuting as one of the great values. This may not always be the case. As Azamara absorbs the massive 33% increase in capacity that is occurring at the line as a result of the ship's addition, its pricing is likely to rise. But for now, at least, you can get on board Azamara Onward at fares that are significantly lower than some of its closest competitors.

As of the publishing of this story, 11-night Mediterranean sailings on Azamara Onward for the coming months were starting at $1,499 per person, based on double occupancy — or about $136 per night. Compare that to current starting rates of around $230 per night for Mediterranean sailings in the coming months on Oceania ships. Starting rates for Mediterranean sailings in the coming months on Viking ships are significantly higher at around $500 per night.

For the coming fall, there are seven- and eight-night sailings around Italy and Spain, respectively, available starting as low as $1,199 per person — the latter just $150 per night. There's also an 11-night transatlantic voyage starting at $1,199 per person — or $109 per night.

Keep in mind that such pricing is for the very smallest cabins on Azamara Onward, and as noted above cabins on Azamara Onward in general are small. Azamara's entry-level fares also generally will just get you an "interior" cabins that has no windows — a type of cabin that doesn't even exist on Viking ships.

Still, booking one of these low-priced cabins gets you access to all of the same onboard amenities and destination experiences that come with any other cabin type. It'll be the same cruise that you would experience in a fancier cabin, with the only difference being the cabin itself.

Such fares are an even better value than they might initially seem when you consider that Azamara includes several things in its fares that sometimes cost extra at other lines, such as gratuities for crew and drinks. Select house spirits, beer, wine, bottled water, soft drinks, specialty coffees and teas are available around the clock on Azamara ships at no extra charge.

Its happy vibe

With small ships, the allure of the onboard experience often comes down to the vibe (and related service level) that you get from the crew. And the vibe on Azamara Onward is a happy one.

When I boarded Azamara Onward on Thursday for the preview, the ship had yet to operate for a single night with passengers under the Azamara banner. Furniture for the pool deck had yet to be unpacked, and some cabin amenities such as hairdryers had yet to arrive. But if the crew was feeling stressed or even overwhelmed, it didn't show. At every turn, I was met by smiling, upbeat and welcoming staff that were delivering service at a high level.

It was a staff that notably was made up of lots of veteran Azamara crew who have been with the line for years, and they knew what they were doing. They were on top of their game.

Up at the Atlas Bar — as noted above, a new-for-the-line venue — a phalanx of bartenders were shaking up strawberry vodka martinis and smoking whiskey sours with a flair that made it seem like they had been working in the venue for years. My room steward, Chang, quickly got every little start-up flaw that I noticed in my room — from faulty power outlets to a nonworking television — fixed in a jiffy.

Azamara is a line that is particularly known for the service levels on its ships, and Azamara Onward is no exception.

Bottom line

Azamara Onward isn't a built-from-scratch new ship. But many of its interior areas have a new-like feel after a major overhaul in advance of its debut as an Azamara vessel.

Like Azamara's three other ships (Azamara Journey, Azamara Quest and Azamara Pursuit), it's not quite as snazzy, design-wise, as some newer vessels in the upscale cruise space. Most notably, its cabins are relatively small as compared to newer ships in its market and — for those who look closely — reveal signs of the ship's age. (We couldn't help but notice the scratched-up sink basin in our cabin bathroom and some dings in the sleeping area's built-in cabinetry.) But in the grand scheme of things, these seem like minor quibbles.

Azamara is all about offering intimate, upscale cruises that will give you a much more in-depth experience in the destinations its ships visit than many other lines, and for that, Azamara Onward is a wonderful vehicle. Its small size is just what you want for a cruise that will take you to lots of smaller and lesser-visited places, and its affordable pricing (at least for now) is a major draw.

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Azamara Onward

Former names: pacific princess, r3, r-three.

Cruise line Azamara Cruises

• Miami (Florida)
• Barcelona (Spain)

Azamara Onward current position

Azamara Onward current location is at North East Atlantic Ocean (coordinates 41.01813 N / -9.92294 W) cruising at speed of 11 kn (20 km/h | 13 mph) en route to LISBON, PORTUGAL. The AIS position was reported 3 minutes ago.

Current itinerary of Azamara Onward

Azamara Onward current cruise is 46 days, one-way from Copenhagen to Barcelona . The itinerary starts on 11 Aug, 2024 and ends on 26 Sep, 2024 .

Specifications of Azamara Onward

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Azamara Onward Itineraries

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The 1999-built (as "Pacific Princess") cruise ship Azamara Onward was one of the two smallest vessels in the Princess Cruises fleet - together with Ocean Princess (Oceania Sirena since 2016) . In January 2021, Princess sold the ship to Sycamore Partners (the new owner of Azamara Cruises ) and the 22-years-old boat left the fleet - to join its new fleetmates Azamara Quest (2000-built), Azamara Journey (2000) and Azamara Pursuit (2001).

The vessel (IMO number 9187887) is currently Bermuda- flagged (MMSI 310504000) and registered in Hamilton .

History - construction and ownership

The ship's new name (Azamara Onward) was officially announced on March 19, 2021, following the handover (from Princess to Azamara) on March 15. On January 19, Sycamore Partners announced the acquisition of the Azamara brand from RCG-Royal Caribbean Group. A week later, Sycamore's Azamara fleet was expanded by buying Pacific Princess (Azamara Onward). The name "Azamara Onward" was selected to represent the "moving forward" concept (both in space and time) and meant to evoke feelings of positivity, resilience, endless possibilities of the future.

For 2021-2022, Pacific Princess had scheduled a total of 33 itineraries (departures June 28, 2021, through and including March 28, 2022) in the regions of the Mediterranean, Caribbean, South Pacific (homeporting in Tahiti French Polynesia), Transpacific repositioning from Australia to Asia. The last two planned voyages were repositioning cruises from Australia (Sydney NSW and Brisbane QLD) to Asia (Yokohama Japan).

For Princess Cruises, the vessel (IMO 9187887) was Bermuda- flagged (MMSI number 310504000) and registered in Hamilton . The boat was last drydock refurbished by Princess in 2017.

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 (company operational between 1989-2001).

In January 2021, Azamara's parent company RCG-Royal Caribbean announced an agreement to sell the brand for USD 201 million (~EUR 165,8M / ~GBP 147,6M / 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 672-passenger ship Pacific Princess operated some of the fleet's most exotic routes in Europe, Asia and South America, including 100+ nights long World Cruises (11 voyages total). The sisterships Pacific and Ocean were bought by Princess in 2002 from Renaissance Cruises (1989-founded / 2001- defunct ) and were the smallest in the fleet. With its dark wood interiors, the liner resembles a manor house or country inn.

For Princess Cruises, Pacific Princess sailed 1,6+ million NM/nautical miles (~1,84 M mi / ~2,964 M km). The ship's inaugural season in Alaska (2003) started with the relocation voyage (in May) leaving out of San Francisco to Vancouver BC . In Alaska, the ship operated 7-day long one-ways between Vancouver and Whittier AK .

On January 21, 2021, the vessel left Port Civitavecchia-Rome en route to SARDINIA. On January 25 was announced that the ship was sold to Sycamore Partners and added to Azamara's fleet .

Decks and Cabins

Azamara Onward staterooms (335 total, in 24 grades) include 62 Suites, 170 Balcony, 80 Oceanview, 23 Inside. Handicap/wheelchair-accessible cabins (for disabled passengers) are only 5 (2x Balcony, 3x Interior). A total of 247 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 Onward features plenty of options for each meal. The passengers are also encouraged to explore local cuisine when ashore. The line plans to add a complimentary tapas bar when the ship goes into dry dock in 2016. Overall, the food on board is quite good. There are rotating themes in the buffet and the tables there are spruced up at night with soft glowing orbs. The main dining room pampers with an entree salad every night.

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

• Discoveries Restaurant (aft Dining Room, complimentary, with waiter service, open seating Breakfast 8-9:30 am, Lunch 12-1:30 pm, Dinner 6-9:30 pm)
• 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 am - 9:30 pm; 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 Onward doesn't 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. The Cabaret Lounge is the ship's show lounge, with risers behind, as opposed to a true theater. As the ceilings are low-slung, this space feels more cramped and the type of shows offered there is limited.

Follows the complete list of Azamara Onward lounges, bars, 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 serves as sports bar)
• PhotoShop (photo-video services, accessories, equipment)
• The Onward 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)
• Atlas Bar (hot and cold dishes, artisanal cocktails, 
• Thalassotherapy Pool (saltwater 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 Onward itinerary program for the inaugural cruise season (2022) was announced in early-June 2021. The schedule included a total of 22x itineraries in Europe (Mediterranean, Black Sea) and featured 3x new (for the brand) land tours, 85x late-night and 21x overnight port stays.

The Maiden Voyage (11-night "Christening and Maiden Voyage" itinerary, priced from EUR 3055 / USD 3725 pp) was planned to depart on May 2, 2022, from Monte Carlo Monaco and end in Venice Italy .

The ship's 2022 schedule also included itineraries in the Adriatic Sea (7-8-night roundtrips from Venice and between Venice-Athens), Greece and Greek isles (7-night roundtrips from Piraeus-Athens), Black Sea (11-night roundtrips from Istanbul Turkey), 10-night voyages between Istanbul and Athens, as well as 8-15-night voyages between homeports Barcelona-Civitavecchia/Rome-Piraeus/Athens.

In mid-November 2021 was announced Azamara Onward's first World Cruise (2024). The 155-night itinerary started from Port Everglades/Fort Lauderdale (Florida USA) on January 5th, 2024.

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Azamara Onward Wiki

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

The vessel (Chantiers de l’Atlantique yard/hull number N31) is powered by four WARTSILA marine diesel engines (model 12V32) with combined output 13,5 MW. The registered shipowner is SP CRUISES VESSEL PP LTD, while the current ship manager is V SHIPS LEISURE SAM.

The vessel (as R-Three) was delivered on July 28, 1999, by the French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique (at its shipbuilding yard in Saint-Nazaire ) and it was deployed in French Polynesia (homeported in Papeete Tahiti ) until 2001.

The R-Three ship was operated by Renaissance Cruises and later was owned by a group of French investors. In 2001, Renaissance went bankrupt and Princess Cruises purchased the vessels R-Three (Pacific Princess/Azamara Onward) and R-Four (Ocean Princess/Oceania Sirena).

Pacific Princess started revenue operations in December 2002, and until 2008 was deployed in the South Pacific/Australia and French Polynesia and operated by P&O Holidays (P&O Cruises Australia). Being replaced in Australia by Pacific Dawn (now Ambassador Ambience) , Pacific Princess started cruises in Europe/Mediterranean, Central America/Caribbean and South America.

Pacific Princess' godmother was Gabi Hollows - wife of Fred Hollows (eye surgeon, founding director of Fred Hollows Foundation). The naming ceremony was held in Port Sydney (NSW Australia) on December 8, 2002.

Azamara Onward's godmother is Beth Santos (seasoned traveler, speaker, entrepreneur, marketing consultant, Founder and CEO of "Wanderful"/global lifestyle brand targeting women's travel). The 2009-launched travel blog Wanderful (blog.sheswanderful.com) currently has subscribed ~45000 women and organizes group travel and events. In 2014, Beth Santos created WITS (Women in Travel Summit) and launched the annual "Bessie Awards" (honoring women with a significant impact in the global travel industry). In 2022, she established Wanderfest - the first major outdoor travel festival by/for women.

Azamara Onward's christening ceremony was on May 2, 2022, held dockside in Port Monte Carlo (Monaco) , right before the 11-day Maiden Voyage to Porto Corsini/Ravenna . The naming ceremony was attended by Beth Santos (godmother), Carol Cabezas (Azamara's President), the ship's Master (Captain Mikael Palmroos), major media representatives, travel agents, Azamara investors, VIP guests.

The next table shows Azamara Onward's inaugural cruise in 2022 (11 days, priced from US$2595 / EUR 2460 per person).

Azamara Onward 2022 refurbishment review

On January 11, 2022, Azamara signed with Somec SpA (Somec Gruppo, Italy) a contract for the ship's drydock refurbishment scheduled for April 2022 (at Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam ).

The EUR 14 million (USD 15,9M) project was conducted by Somec via its subsidiary TSI (Total Solution Interiors) which specializes in designing and manufacturing/installation of interiors for cruise ships, superyachts, luxury hotels and residential properties worldwide.

The extensive renovations done during the Amsterdam drydocking included all staterooms (passenger and crew), all crew areas, Pool Deck, wellness complex, outdoor decks, all indoor public areas, hull cleaning and repainting, steelworks (reconstruction of arrangements on decks 8-9, cabin balcony structures), steel reinforcements for the spa pools, creating new Suites (with outdoor Jacuzzies).

Technical upgrades included restructuring of the ballast-water and fuel tanks (to increase bunkering capacity), piping works, engine room, new grey water tanks, overhauled stabilizers (starboard and portside) and thrusters, new shaft seals, tail shaft and propeller seals.

Azamara World Cruise 2026

Azamara Onward's World Voyage 2026 departs from Miami (Florida USA) on January 6th and ends in Barcelona on June 11th, 2026.

The 155-night itinerary visits 36 countries and offers 55 port overnights and late-night stays, 60 Extended Destination Days (10+ hours in port), 3 exclusive and 10 AzAmazing events.

Azamara's World Voyage 2026 is also available  for booking in smaller itinerary segments, including:

• Central America Tapestry (Miami to Callao-Lima) Jan 6-20
• Pacific Mysteries (Callao-Lima to Papeete Haiti) Jan 20-Feb 5
• South Pacific Explorer (Papeete to Auckland NZ) Feb 6-16
• Kiwis and Koalas (Auckland to Sidney NSW) Feb 16-Mar2
• Astounding Australia and Asia (Sydney to Hong Kong) Mar 3-23
• Vietnam and Thailand Pathways (Hong Kong to Singapore) Mar 24-Apr 7
• Ancient Trade Routes (Singapore to Dubai) Apr 8-27
• Ancient Reflections (Dubai to Istanbul) Apr 28-May 19
• European Gems and Icons (Istanbul to Venice) May 19-Jun 1
• Adriatic and Med Getaways (Venice to Barcelona) Jun 1-11

Azamara World Cruise 2026 prices include US$22000 in amenities (13 special events), US$3000 in ONB/onboard credit, US$4000 OBC for shore excursions, flight credit, pre- and post-cruise land transfers, a pre-cruise hotel overnight, premium beverage package upgrade, laundry service (once weekly), WiFi Internet.

Azamara's fares (starting from US$39,000 pp) are also inclusive of all beverages (including alcohol), gratuities, onboard expert-led events, unlimited self-service laundry.

Azamara World Cruise 2025

In Nov 2022 was announced "2025 World Voyage" (January 6 thru June 11). The 155-night itinerary departs from San Diego (California USA) and ends in Southampton (England UK). The voyage visits ports and destinations in 37 countries and features 13 complimentary excursions, 15 overnights and 31 late port departures.

The voyage was also offered in 9x segments:

• San Diego to Papeete Tahiti (Jan 6-24)
• Papeete to Auckland NZ (Jan 24 - Feb 8)
• Auckland to Sydney NSW Australia (Feb 8-20)
• Sydney to Singapore (Feb 20 - Mar 14)
• Singapore to Klong Toey/Bangkok Thailand (Mar 14 - Apr 3)
• Bangkok to Mumbai India (Apr 3-20)
• Mumbai to Piraeus-Athens (Apr 20 - May 8)
• Athens to Civitavecchia-Rome (May 8-22)
• Rome to Lisbon (May 22 - Jun 1)
• Lisbon to Southhampton (Jun 1-11)

Prices started from US$40,000 (interior cabin), inclusive of gratuities, US$4000 in OBC/onboard credit, US$3000 SEC/shore excursion credit, laundry service (weekly/one bag pp), upgrade to premium beverage package for two, unlimited Wi-Fi (one device, 

Azamara World Cruise 2024

In mid-November 2021 was announced Azamara Onward's first World Cruise (2024). The 155-night itinerary departs from Port Everglades/Fort Lauderdale (Florida USA) on January 5, 2024.

The voyage visits ports/islands in 40 countries (6 continents) and features 22c overnight port stays and 27x port late-night stays.

Signature destinations include Australia's Great Barrier Reef, Ecuador's Galapagos Islands, Europe's Mediterranean and Black seas, China's Tianjin (port to Beijing City for the Great Wall of China 3-night excursion), Egypt's Port Said (for the Giza Pyramids tour from Cairo City), Mexico's Cozumel (for the Chichen Itza Pyramid tour), Jordan's Port Aqaba (for the Petra City tour), India's Cochin (port to New Delhi City for the Taj Mahal 3-night excursion), Brazil's Rio de Janeiro, Italy's Port Civitavecchia (for Rome City's Colosseum tour).

Promo prices for Azamara Onward's World Voyage 2024 started at ~USD 22,000 per person (with double occupancy), inclusive of US$7000 OBC (onboard credit), business class flights, pre-cruise hotel stay (Fort Lauderdale FL), premium beverage package for two. Shore excursions and land tours cost extra.

Azamara Onward inaugural itineraries 2022

The boat's inaugural season (2022) was announced in early-June 2021. The schedule included a total of 22x itineraries in Europe (Mediterranean, Black Sea) and featured 3x new (for the Azamara brand) land tours, 85x late-night and 21x overnight port stays.

Next table shows the Maiden Voyage in 2022 (11-day from Monte Carlo to Venice).

Prices started from USD 2730 (EUR 2300 / GBP 1975) per person with double occupancy.

Next table shows the 8-day "Croatia Intensive Voyage" itinerary (US$ 2240 pp)

Next is the 7-day "Greece Intensive Voyage" itinerary (US$ 1750 pp)

Next is the 11-day "Black Sea Intensive Voyage" itinerary (US$3250 pp)

Next is the 15-day "Holy Land Cruise" (US$4250 pp)

Pacific Princess itineraries

Pacific Princess's itinerary program was based on more exotic destinations, in comparison to the larger-sized fleetmates.

Around The World Cruises (out  of Fort Lauderdale Florida USA ) started each year in January.

In early-July 2019, Princess announced the boat's homeporting in Australia for season 2020-2021. The new itinerary program coincided with the 45th-anniversary celebration of the company's inaugural roundtrip from Australia (May 8, 1971) with the ocean liner SS Pacific Princess (IMO 7018563, 1970-built/2014- scrapped , best-known as "The Love Boat" from the popular TV series).

The new Australian program featured a 90-day roundtrip from Sydney NSW (homeport) around South America (January 3, 2021), a 13-day roundtrip to New Zealand's north and south islands (December 21, 2020) and a 21-day voyage to remote locations in Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands (April 3, 2021). The liner was scheduled to make a total of 15 maiden port calls - including to Kaikoura NZ , New Plymouth NZ , Stewart Island (Oban) NZ , Wewak PNG , Madang PNG , Gizo Island (Soloman Islands) . The program also included a 24-day Australia to Asia repositioning from Sydney to Tokyo Japan (April 24, 2021) visiting ports in PNG and The Philippines.

In the Australia-New Zealand region, Pacific Princess was planned to join the fleetmates Sapphire , Sea (now Dream Charming) , Sun (now Pacific World) , Majestic and Regal . General customer bookings on Pacific Princess Australian itineraries opened on July 12, 2019.

The canceled Spring 2021 program (through April) included a 15-day "Panama Canal Connoisseur" voyage from Florida to California ( Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles ), with transition through the Panama Canal 's old locks.

Pacific Princess ship review

As opposed to Princess' larger vessels, Pacific Princess doesn't feature a versatile dining option. There are early and late shifts at 6 and 8:15 pm. But the vessel offers line's popular alternative dining venues: Sabatini's, the signature Italian restaurant, asks passengers to choose their main entree only, and a parade of hot and cold appetizers, salads, and pasta are automatically served; The Sterling Steakhouse offers traditional favorites, focusing on top-quality steaks complemented by an international wine list. (Note: Due to the small size of the cruise ship, the dining venues alternate the nights they are open).

Follows the complete list of Pacific Princess restaurants and food bars.

• Club Restaurant (aft Dining Room; offers open-seating Breakfast and Lunch, Afternoon Tea 3:30-4:30 pm, and formal dining for Dinner with 2 fixed seatings at 6 pm and 8:15 pm; hosts "Chef's Table" private dining)
• Deck BBQ (fast food bar, poolside; complimentary)
• Pizzeria (open for Lunch and Dinner; complimentary)
• Panorama Buffet Restaurant (self-service casual eatery open for Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea and Dinner "Anytime Dining" - open seating 6-11 pm)
• Sterling Steakhouse Restaurant & Bar (specialty, dinner-only restaurant; offers steaks and seafood; reservations recommended)
• Sabatini's Restaurant & Bar (Italian specialty restaurant, reservations recommended; open for Dinner /all passengers, and for Breakfast /Suite guests only)

Evening entertainment revolves around the Cabaret Lounge, equipped with a state-of-the-art lighting and sound system. It presents a full schedule of options, such as variety shows, live music, first-run movies. Live piano music is offered at the Casino Bar. The adjacent casino provides slot machines and table games. Sea days include destination-specific lectures, as well as classes on computer technology and photography (all part of Princess' ScholarShip@Sea program).

Follows the complete list of Pacific Princess lounges, bars, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens and adults.

• Cabaret Lounge (forward show lounge for grand show productions)
• Pacific Casino
• Club Bar (piano bar, serves the Club Dining Room)
• Pacific Lounge & Nightclub (also serves British Pub Lunch)
• Princess Fine Arts Gallery, Photo Gallery and Shop, Pacific Boutiques (shops)
• Princess Pacific Lotus Spa & Gym (with four Treatment Rooms, two Steam Rooms, Beauty Salon, Fitness Center, Thalasso Spa Pool, Sauna)
• Card Room (board games), Library (sudoku, board games)
• Internet Cafe (24-hour Internet computers room)
• Swimming Pool area (served by Pool Bar and Lido Bar), 3x Jacuzzis
• Jogging Track; Sun Deck area; Golf Driving Net; Shuffleboard.

Pacific Princess refurbishment 2017 review

The ship's 2-weeks long drydock refurbishment (May 30 - June 8) was conducted in Freeport Bahamas (at Grand Bahama Shipyard).

The Atrium was modernized - new millwork, renovated grand staircase, new ornamentation and a stained glass ceiling.

Sterling Steakhouse (on deck 10) wa

Azamara Cruises launches Europe and solar eclipse 2026 itineraries

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Azamara Cruises has launched its European itineraries for 2026, including solar eclipse programmes.

The small-ship cruise line will sail 77 itineraries in Europe between March and October 2026 on its three ships Azamara Journey, Azamara Quest and Azamara Onward.

These include three solar eclipse cruises departing August 2, 2026 (11-night Mediterranean cruise), August 7, 2026 (12-night Ireland Intensive Cruise) and August 8, 2026 (18-night Iceland and Canada Cruise).

The itineraries include five maiden ports only accessible to smaller ships, including: Sarande in Albania, Fredericia in Denmark, Turku in Finland, Menton in France and Karlskrona in Sweden.

Azamara will also introduce new three-night pre and post-land programmes in Iceland, Cairo and Athens.

There is an early booking bonus of 20% off on all summer 2026 cruises booked before October 31, 2024.

Michael Pawlus, head of itinerary planning at Azamara Cruises, said: “Europe continues to be a leading destination for us globally, so we are delighted to be announcing one of our biggest European deployments to date.

“With three ships in the region from March to October 2026, we can offer our guests more options than ever before; taking them to ports less travelled and hidden gem destinations and delivering new immersive land experiences for the very first time.”

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