Azamara Cruises has a new name……..Azamara Club Cruises which matches their new image, not a Deluxe Cruise Line, but an “Upmarket” Cruise Line. It will no longer charge for specialty coffees, sodas, or bottled water. Wine will be included at lunch and dinner. Gratuities will be figured into the ticket price. They plans to introduce new culinary programs and a Wines of the World which will spotlight wines from different countries each night.
And…..Azamara’s ships are going to slow down significantly to allow for longer stays in ports and more overnights in places like St. Petersburg, Istanbul. St. Tropez and Bangkok. New tours and unique shore excursions will be offered such as a Ferrari driving tou in Rome, a Croatian liquor tasting in Zadora and an Imperial Russian Court evening at Tsarskoye Selo in St. Petersburg.
It would appear that the name is not the only thing changing. Prices have increased over 20% in the past month. In a year where travel is recovering, we don’t agree with cruise lines hiking prices. It will be interesting to see how clients respond.
With Azamara Club cruises, you can travel to the far reaches of the earth and explore a myriad of ports and cities that most can only dream of. From French Polynesia to the warm waters off the islands of St. Barts, whatever your passion, let Azamara take you there in magnificent style.
Asia
Explore the intrigue of the far away lands of Asia as this spectacular voyage takes you to out-of-the-ordinary locations such as Bangkok, Vung Tau, Puson, and Kyoto.
Caribbean Anything but typical describes the ports that Azamara will take you to in the Caribbean. Cabrits, Dominica; Gustavia, St. Barts; Samana, Dominican Republic; Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands – the list is practically endless.
Europe
Prepare for a history lesson unlike any you’ve ever imagined with the enchanting lands of Europe. Bari, Italy; Barcelona, Spain; Taormina, Sicily; Sete, France; St. Petersburg, Russia; Santorini, Greece; Valletta, Malta. You can even explore Alexandria, Egypt. Bring the past to life and sail with Azamara on a voyage to Europe.
Mexico
What’s the most relaxing option to make your way through Mexico? A host of luxurious Azamara itineraries await.
Panama Canal
There’s more to a cruise down the Panama Canal than just the Gatun Locks; there’s a world of cities on nearby shores: Santa Marta and Cartagena, Colombia; Puerto Limon, Costa Rica; Fuerte Amador, Panama; San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua – discover them with Azamara.
Transatlantic
Make your Transatlantic experience even richer with a shore excursion. In Civitavecchia, satisfy your inner historian with a guided journey covering much of Rome. Venture out on a bicycling tour of the city of Sintra from Lisbon, or discover the mystical stalagmites and stalactites in the Caves of Nerja outside of Málaga. Your local guides will share with you all they have learned in their years of touring and studying these beautiful lands.
