Ship Visit - Azamara Pursuit

Today I visited this beautiful ship, as soon as I boarded, I was immediately impressed, it feels like a boutique hotel it has a warm welcoming feel. For those that have sailed with other cruise ships this is slightly different in the fact there are less days at sea so more port time so for this reason there are no casino’s onboard, there are no inside pool areas or any kids’ clubs. Kids are welcome onboard there are just no facilities for them so I would recommend the older children.

This ship holds only 702 guests so although small it didn’t feel small onboard, there are lots of facilities onboard such as a pool with a spa and pool bar, lots of sunbeds, a fitness centre and spa, salon and jogging track, there is a drawing room and shops along with table tennis etc and laundry .. All guests will receive complimentary drinks which includes soft drinks, bottled water, speciality coffee and selected cocktails, standard beers and wines and selected spirits, you can also upgrade your drinks package to include premium spirits and cocktails along with champagne etc onboard. *also if you do book a drinks package Azamara do not expect all passengers in cabin to purchase the drinks package this can be just one guest.. some cruises this can be applied to all in cabin only.

If you book a suite onboard you will receive additional benefits such as complimentary speciality dining, room service, complimentary Wi-Fi, butler service, access to the spa deck, in suite afternoon tea service, one bag of laundry service, complimentary in room spirit.. This ship is great with gluten free and allergies as well as voted best at sea for vegan! For other cabins you can pay extra to visit the speciality restaurant at $35 cover charge per person or you can select a dining package offer onboard to dine multiple days.

Spa offer on board I found really good as well if your not in a suite it was only $99pp per cruise for access to the therapy spa .. The dress code is casual dining no formal wear, but most people will dress up for dining .. Also every cruise you will receive a AzAmazing evening onboard which will be something special .. If you like a boutique hotel and good service along with amazing food and some great destinations this is the cruise for you! With less time at sea and more time at port gives you more time to really explore the destinations…

Where did the name AZAMARA name come from …? This was coined term derived from the romance languages including the more obvious link to blue (az) and the sea (mar) also inspired by a star acamar which was the most southernly bright star that could be seen from the latitude of Greece. So we think of Azamara as a star on the blue sea and conjures up the imagery of magnificent journeys around the world..

so the highlights for choosing a Azamara cruise is for me the overnight stays - with one of the only cruise ships to offer more extended time in port and overnight stays allows the guests to experience more culture and and at a more relaxed time.. also leaving later means you get to see the destination at night...

also the other unique selling point is the AzAmazing evenings private locally inspired unique events that are authentic bringing you closer to the destination, its culture and its people and totally complimentary... these are truly special and memorable experiences!

Azamara is the best kept secret in cruising! Discover for yourself...