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Azamara Pursuit off Mykonos.Photo: AzamaraA Note from Elisa
Hi there!
Thank you for your interest in Azamara! I’ve gathered the most important details in one easy place, so you can see exactly what’s included, what you may want to add, and what to expect before, during, and after your voyage.
Azamara sails small ocean ships with a focus it calls Destination Immersion: longer stays and late nights in port, plus an AzAmazing Evening on most voyages. Take a look through the sections below, and whenever you’re ready, I’d love to help you find the itinerary, ship, and stateroom or suite that fit you best.
Elisa RzymskiCertified Azamara Specialist
The Guide
The Experience
What’s included, where you’ll stay, and how you’ll spend your days.
What’s Included
Always Azamara
Azamara’s fares include more than most premium lines, in a package it calls Always Azamara. Your drinks, your onboard gratuities, and an AzAmazing Evening are already taken care of, so you can focus on the destination.
Here’s what you can look forward to.
Imagine a late evening in port, an exclusive concert ashore, and a glass of wine waiting back aboard, all part of your fare.
Discoveries Restaurant, Windows Cafe, Mosaic Cafe, The Patio, and 24-hour room service.
Beer, wine & spirits
A selection of wines, beers, and spirits throughout your voyage, with premium beverage packages available.
An AzAmazing Evening
An exclusive cultural event, usually ashore, on most voyages.
Onboard gratuities
Already included, so there’s nothing to calculate for the crew.
Unlimited self-service laundry
Washers and dryers at no charge.
Port-intensive itineraries
Longer stays and later nights in port, so you can see each destination after dark.
Inclusions are set by Azamara and may change. Premium beverage packages, the specialty restaurants Prime C and Aqualina, Internet packages, spa treatments, and shore excursions are additional unless your suite or loyalty level includes them. Details: Onboard Packages
Elisa’s Tip
Azamara is a strong value among premium lines, because drinks, gratuities, and an AzAmazing Evening are already in the fare. If Wi-Fi or specialty dining matters to you, I’ll compare the onboard packages before you sail.
More Time Ashore
Destination Immersion
An AzAmazing Evening inside St. Michael’s Cave, Gibraltar.Photo: Azamara
Azamara calls its approach Destination Immersion. Itineraries are planned to give you more time ashore, with longer days and late nights in port, so you can enjoy dinner in town or a concert under the stars.
AzAmazing Evenings
Exclusive, complimentary events created for Azamara guests since 2011: music, art, and food in remarkable venues, most often ashore while the ship stays late in port.
Country-Intensive Voyages
Voyages that spend most of their time exploring one country in depth.
World Cruises & Grand Voyages
Longer journeys for travelers with time to explore, including Azamara’s world cruise collections.
Combination Cruises
Back-to-back voyages joined into one longer journey.
New Evenings Each Year
For 2027, Azamara introduces 36 new AzAmazing Evenings around the world, such as a whiskey tasting at the Midleton Distillery in Ireland, a samba celebration in Rio, and an evening of Kagura dance and myth in Hiroshima.
On voyages of 9 nights or longer, the AzAmazing Evening is usually held ashore; on some shorter voyages, or when no venue ashore is available, it is held onboard. Select crossings and charters don’t include one.
Your Home at Sea
Suites & Staterooms
Azamara’s ships are small enough to feel personal, with a range of staterooms and suites. Suite guests enjoy butler service and other extras, and every room has bathrobes, French bath products, a duvet, and 24-hour room service.
A Panorama Suite aboard Azamara Quest.Photo: AzamaraThe living room of an Ocean Suite.Photo: Azamara
Suites
World Owner’s Suite
560 sq ft with a separate bedroom and a 233 sq ft veranda.
Ocean Suite
440 to 501 sq ft with a separate living area and bedroom, and a 233 sq ft veranda.
Spa Suite
414 sq ft with a glass-enclosed soaking tub and easy access to the spa.
Continent Suite
266 sq ft with a private veranda and a seating area.
Panorama & Grandview Suites
On a new Penthouse Deck aboard Azamara Quest only, from December 2026. The Panorama Suite measures 656 sq ft.
Suite Extras
Butler service, including in-suite dining and unpacking
Specialty dining included in many suite categories
In-room spirits and refreshments
Priority embarkation and debarkation
Staterooms
Interior, Oceanview, Veranda, and Veranda Plus staterooms, with extra perks for Veranda Plus guests.
A Veranda stateroom with its private balcony.Photo: Azamara
Suite and stateroom amenities vary by category and ship. I’ll confirm exactly what your category includes.
Azamara’s ships are sized to dock where larger ships can’t, with a relaxed, social atmosphere and a crew that gets to know you. Life onboard is unhurried, and the destination is always the star.
Bars & Lounges
Gathering spots for a cocktail before dinner or music after, with house beers, wines, and spirits included.
Entertainment
Evening shows and destination-inspired performances, plus cultural engagements brought onboard.
Spa & Fitness
A spa with optional treatments, a fitness center, and activities such as yoga on deck.
Pool Deck
A pool and sun deck for sea days and late afternoons in port.
Internet
Available through Internet packages, with free minutes or savings for Azamara Circle members by tier.
Resort Casual
Relaxed dress in the evenings; please save swimwear, shorts, T-shirts, and caps for outside the main and specialty restaurants.
Unwind Your Way
Start the day with yoga on deck, then save the afternoon for the spa. Spa treatments and wellness packages are an additional cost, and Azamara Circle members enjoy spa savings.
Azamara offers six dining options, including room service, with menus inspired by the places you visit and wine from a cellar of limited-production and rare vintages.
Local Flavors
Windows Cafe hosts a themed dinner each evening and adds a live station made with ingredients bought in port, such as Greek salad with local feta.
Windows Cafe, with its wall of windows.Photo: Azamara
Discoveries Restaurant
The main restaurant, with dishes inspired by your destinations and tables for two or larger groups.
Windows Cafe
Casual dining with daily themes and regional live stations.
Mosaic Cafe, The Patio & Swirl and Top
Coffee, light bites, and poolside favorites throughout the day.
Aqualina
Italian specialty dining, with pastas made from scratch and famous desserts.
Prime C
A steakhouse with rack of lamb, duck confit, and Chilean sea bass.
Chef’s Table
An intimate specialty dining experience you can reserve before you sail.
Specialty Dining
Prime C and Aqualina carry a surcharge of $49.95 per person, except for guests in World Owner’s, Ocean, and Continent Suites. Reservations open before you sail, 150 days ahead for suite guests and Azamara Circle Discoverer members and above, and 140 days ahead for everyone else.
Share any dietary preferences or allergies with me when we book, and I’ll pass them along so the kitchen is ready for you from day one.
Dining venues and charges are set by Azamara and may vary by ship and voyage.
Beyond the Ship
Shore Excursions & Land Programs
Every Azamara voyage is planned around time ashore, with shore excursions, overland journeys, and land programs to deepen each destination.
Ask Me About
Shore excursions, from city highlights to small-group and private touring
Overland Experiences: overnight journeys inland, rejoining the ship at a later port
Azamara Ashore pre- and post-cruise land programs and hotel stays
Alaska Cruisetours, pairing a voyage with time on land
Air, hotels, and transfers arranged through Azamara
Shore excursions, Overland Experiences, and land programs are an additional cost and carry their own terms. Details: Azamara Ashore and Overland Experiences
The Guide
Savings & Rewards
Ways to save, from current offers to the Azamara Circle.
Ways to Save
Current Offers & Savings
Azamara offers promotions that change throughout the year, often including onboard credit, reduced deposits, or savings on onboard packages. An experienced advisor can make sure you receive the strongest value for your voyage.
Early Booking
Reserve ahead for the best choice of ship, stateroom or suite, and date, often at the best fare.
Seasonal Promotions
Limited-time savings and added value on select departures.
Solo Travelers
Reduced or waived single supplements on select sailings, when available.
Groups & Celebrations
Special value for milestone trips and travel with family and friends.
Onboard Packages
Bundles of Internet, beverages, specialty dining, spa, and shore excursions, often at a savings when you buy before you sail.
Cruise Again
Book your next voyage while onboard to save up to 10% by loyalty tier and receive onboard credit.
Offers are capacity controlled and change often. Tell me who’s traveling and your target dates, and I’ll apply every offer and benefit you qualify for.
Welcome Back
The Azamara Circle
You’re enrolled in the Azamara Circle loyalty program as soon as you book your first cruise, and you earn points for every night you sail.
Five Tiers
Adventurer, Explorer, Discoverer, Discoverer Plus, and Discoverer Platinum, with benefits that grow as you sail.
Points by Room
From 2 points a night in an Interior stateroom to 18 in a Spa, Ocean, World Owner’s, or Panorama Suite. Solo travelers earn double points.
Member Benefits
Free Internet minutes or package savings by tier, beverage and spa savings, laundry services, quarterly savings on select sailings, and onboard loyalty parties.
Azamara Circle Cruise
An annual voyage for members, with exclusive events and time with Azamara’s leadership.
Membership benefits are set by Azamara, vary by tier, and may change without notice. Details: Azamara Circle
The Guide
Booking & Preparation
Deposits, gratuities, check-in and the paperwork to have in order.
Booking with Confidence
Reserving Your Cruise
Deposit & Final Payment
For U.S. guests, Azamara asks for a deposit of $550 per person for staterooms or $1,100 per person for suites. Final payment is due 150 days before sailing. Promotions can change both, and I’ll confirm the exact amounts and dates in writing before you commit.
Your reservation is confirmed once your deposit is received
Grand Voyages and world cruises may follow their own terms
Land programs and hotels booked through Azamara have separate cancellation terms
If Your Plans Change
For U.S. bookings made since December 18, 2024, cancellation charges are per person, based on double occupancy:
Azamara cancellation charges
More than 150 days before
$150 per person
150 to 121 days
25%
120 to 91 days
50%
90 to 61 days
75%
60 days or less
100%
Quoted Prices
Unless otherwise listed, all pricing is per person, based on double occupancy, specific to the stateroom category quoted, and subject to availability at the time of booking.
Pricing Terms
Because Azamara sails limited-inventory small ships, prices and availability can change without notice. By booking, you agree to the supplier’s terms, available on its website.
Supplemental Charges
Cruise lines reserve the right to add surcharges for items such as fuel increases, port fees, or government requirements. Additional fees may apply from Avoya Travel or the cruise line if a cancellation occurs.
Cancellation Policy
Please review Azamara’s full cancellation policy before final payment, available in its Terms & Conditions.
Travel Protection
I recommend travel protection for every trip, and I’m happy to provide quotes so you can compare coverage before final payment.
If you ever need help with payments, or would like me to walk you through your options, I’m always here.
Thanking the Crew
Gratuities, Already Included
An evening in one of Azamara’s lounges.Photo: Azamara
Onboard gratuities are part of Always Azamara, so they’re already included in your fare and there’s nothing to calculate for the crew who look after you.
Gratuities at a Glance
IncludedOnboard · Crew and dining staff
Your ChoiceExtra thanks · Never expected
If someone goes above and beyond and you’d like to show extra appreciation, you’re welcome to, but it’s never expected.
Shore Excursions & Land Programs
Tipping customs for guides and drivers ashore vary by destination, and I’ll share what’s customary as we plan.
Onboard Credit
Onboard credit from promotions can be used for purchases such as specialty dining, spa treatments, and shore excursions.
Gratuity inclusions are set by Azamara and may change. I’ll confirm what’s included for every part of your journey.
Before You Sail
Easy Check-In
Before You Sail
Azamara’s Easy Check-In means the essentials are done before you reach the pier:
Complete Easy Check-In online, and add passport details when your itinerary requires them
Reserve specialty dining, onboard packages, and shore excursions in advance
Receive your cruise documents and luggage tags, which are issued from 49 days before sailing once you’re paid in full
At the pier, present your passport, sign the cruise ticket contract, register a card, and take your keycard photo
Embarkation begins at 2 PM local time. Suite guests and Discoverer members and above enjoy priority embarkation.
Helpful to Have Ready
A little preparation makes embarkation day effortless. Keep these details handy:
Passport details that match your reservation exactly
Flight and transfer information
Any dietary or accessibility needs
Emergency contact information
I’m glad to walk through check-in with you. Details: Easy Check-In
Passports & Paperwork
Travel Documents & Entry Requirements
It is each traveler’s responsibility to carry proper documentation. Here’s what to have in order before you go.
Proof of Citizenship
A valid passport, valid at least 6 months beyond your return date
Visas where required
Green cards or other immigration documents, as applicable
Authorization documentation when traveling with minors
Names on reservations must match your passport exactly.
REAL ID
Since May 2025, U.S. travelers need a REAL ID-compliant license or other accepted ID, such as a passport, for domestic flights and certain federal facilities.
Travel Visas
Itineraries often visit several countries, each with its own entry rules, and some destinations, such as Istanbul, Lisbon, and Vietnam, require passport details before embarkation. Verify requirements through CIBTvisas, and I’ll confirm exactly what your itinerary needs.
ETIAS (Europe)
Europe’s new travel authorization for U.S. visitors is not yet in effect, and no launch date has been announced. I’ll let you know if it applies to your trip.
UK ETA
An Electronic Travel Authorisation is required for entry to the United Kingdom.
EU Entry/Exit System
Europe’s border system now registers non-EU visitors with fingerprints and a photo, so allow a little extra time at passport control on your first entry.
Travel Advisories & Health Guidance
I strongly recommend reviewing travel advisories and health guidance before your trip so you’re fully prepared.
A few things that are helpful to know before you sail.
Flexibility on the Water
Good to Know on the Water
Ocean voyages bring a little unpredictability, and Azamara handles it smoothly. A bit of flexibility goes a long way.
Captain’s Discretion
Itineraries can change for weather or sea conditions, and the Captain will always choose the safest course.
Antarctica, Viewed from the Ship
Some South America voyages sail along the Antarctic Peninsula as scenic cruising. The ship does not land guests in Antarctica, so if you’d like to step ashore, I’ll suggest an expedition line.
Travel Subject to Change
All travel is subject to schedule adjustments, itinerary changes, weather disruptions, and operational delays.
Your Travel Documents
Cruise documents are issued from 49 days before sailing. I’ll let you know as soon as yours are ready.
Longer stays, later nights, and every detail already in place.
Your Next Step
Let’s plan your journey.
Whether you already have a destination in mind or are just beginning to dream, I’d love to help you find the Azamara voyage that fits you best. I’ll compare itineraries and accommodations, apply every savings offer you qualify for, and take care of the details from your first question to your welcome home.
Prices and availability are subject to change at any time. Amenities, offers, and policies are set by Azamara and may change without notice. Photography courtesy of Azamara.
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