ON A QUEST TO EXPLORE ALL AZAMARA HAS TO OFFER BY CHRISTINE MCCLEERY
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AZA-MAZING! WHEN LESS IS MORE...
Azamara Cruises recently invited NI Travel News to Dublin Port to take a peak onboard one of their fleet of boutique ships
BY CHRISTINE MCCLEERY
christine@nitravelnews.com
AZAMARA Quest is the second of four identical ships in the Azamara Portfolio, with her sisters being Azamara Pursuit, Azamara Journey, & the most recent edition, Azamara Onward. I was invited onboard to explore the new ship
This vibe stayed with me right through the tour
from deck 4 to deck 10 as we explored a Club Stateroom, a Suite, the world-class dining options , SPA and fitness facilities and entertainment offering. Azamara ships are not too big, and they’re not too small, so you won’t run out of new things to do and new people to meet. Like a boutique hotel at sea, the Azamara Quest is a mid-sized ship with a deck plan that’s intimate but never crowded, and offers everything modern voyagers are looking
restaurant options. And it did not disappoint! Huge thanks to Azamara’s Liz and Lee for the invite and hospitality throughout.
NCL Highlights 55 Year History
NORWEGIAN Cruise Line (NCL) has announced its latest EMBARK with NCL Series,
“The
Evolution of Innovation,” a showcase of the history of cruising as well as the Company’s 55-year legacy of pioneering and defining vacation experiences at sea. With
the highly anticipated debut of
when it docked in Dublin recently. On arrival at the check in area outside the ship, it was clear versus my previous cruise ship experiences, this was the smallest cruise ship I was yet to experience. As we walked up the gangway onto the ship, my first glimpse of inside showcased the same. But the intimate and luxurious feel of the ship struck me almost immediately.
Norwegian Prima having just taken place, this three-part program chronicles the Company’s groundbreaking moments, and series of firsts, which revolutionised modern-day cruising, and prepared it for this next evolution of the brand. In this new episode of EMBARK, viewers are guided through NCL’s storied journey – from being the first cruise line to offer roundtrip voyages to the Caribbean in 1966 to the Company’s new Prima Class of ships, debuting in August 2022 In each episode, an element of NCL’s innovative, multifaceted, and guest-centred focus is illustrated through the unique perspectives of NCL executives, long-serving staff members, loyal guests and remarkable individuals who played key roles in the Company’s evolution from the very beginning. Bringing viewers along NCL’s storied past, present and future, the episodes offer viewers the opportunity to take an exclusive peek into the history of the brand, with never-before- seen interviews and archived footage, as well as a first look at the exceptional class of vessels that will define NCL’s future. Norwegian Cruise Line President and Chief
Executive Officer Harry Sommer said: “Since 1966, Norwegian Cruise Line has set industry leading standards for the ultimate vacation experience.
for – plus some unexpected extras. The Azamara Quest carries approx. 710 passengers plus 410 crew members giving a 1:2 staff to guest ratio. She has a total of 361 staterooms, including 44 Suites, 199 Balcony, 94 Oceanview, 26 Inside. The staterooms were the definition of elegant
luxury, with a such a cosy feel. And I am sure it is no surprise that Club Owners Suite would be my dream go to, it completely took my breath away. We finished off the ship visit with an incredible four course lunch in one of the two speciality dining
‘The Evolution of Innovation’
documents the Company’s pioneering heritage and provides a look into the future, one built on creativity, style and an uncompromising commitment to our guest.” The three episodes
include “History of
Innovation,” “The Evolution of Entertainment” and “The Future of the Cruise Experience.” To watch the complete collection of EMBARK episodes highlighting the people, destinations and experiences of Norwegian Cruise Line, visit
www.ncl.com/embark.
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