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Azamara Cruises
Azamara Cruises
a more intimate experience
Azamara vs
“the big ships”
A
zamara Cruises launched in 2007 as The main dining and informal dining venues
a luxury cruise line for travellers – Windows Cafe/Breeza and the Pool Grill –
wanting to explore the hidden offer an ambience that’s impeccable yet
corners of the world. inviting. There’s no formal dress code, and
Azamara visits 156 ports in 63 countries. Azamara’s fleet consists of two small ships – open seating allows guests to choose when
Here’s an example of just a few of the Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest. Each and where they eat. There’s a choice of two
destinations we visit and the benefits of ship caters for a maximum of 694 guests and speciality restaurants: Aqualina, inspired by the
our smaller ships over the larger ships: because the ships are smaller they can access coastal cuisine of the Mediterranean and North
Azamara Larger ships more remote ports of call which are out of Africa, and Prime C, offering tender cuts of
Bodrum, Turkey Not visited by larger reach for larger cruise lines. premium beef and fine seafood.
ships In May 2008 Azamara Journey sailed up the
Bordeaux – sail up Port is almost 70 river Thames and was moored under the shad- MORE INSPIRED DESTINATIONS
the river to the miles from ow of Tower Bridge in London for two nights. Azamara Cruises sails to more than 125
centre of town Bordeaux At 593 feet long, 95 feet wide and 30,000 off-the-beaten-track destinations and prides
Chios, Greece Not visited by any tonnes, Azamara Journey was one of the largest itself in offering shore excursions (called
other cruise line cruise ships ever to come into central London. Azamara Immersions) to satisfy any active
Delphi, Greece Not visited by larger The call into London was part of a 16-night traveller’s curiosity. They offer an authentic
ships cruise that departed from Barcelona and visited experience of each country and community.
Kiel Canal Not visited by larger other UK ports including the small Cornish
ships fishing town of Falmouth, the vibrant city of MORE ENRICHING EXPERIENCES
London – sail up the Dock in the outskirts Dublin and the cultural city of Edinburgh. Here’s a few of the many experiences on offer:
Thames and moor in of London ■ Trek through lush, emerald rainforests in
front of Tower Bridge MORE INTIMATE SHIPS Costa Rica
Sorrento, Italy Call in Naples and Whatever their interests, guests are able to ■ Dive on rich, coral reefs in the Caribbean
take tours to indulge onboard, whether it be attending an ■ Wander the many temples and gardens in
Sorrento informative lecture, a leisurely shop around Kyoto, Japan
St Malo, France Not visited by larger the exclusive boutiques, adding to their art ■ Visit a natural penguin reserve in Antarctica
ships collection during an art auction or sampling ■ Explore crystal caves in Bermuda
some of the culinary delights available. ■ Taste authentic hummus in Morocco.
published in association with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line A/S
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