As the voyage
unfolds, guests can immerse themselves in the subtleties of each
destination — not just where it lies on the map, but its
cultural and culinary flavors, its natural wonders, and its
historical nuances. Every carefully orchestrated itinerary
represents an exceptional opportunity to experience a facet of
travel that transcends the ordinary, creating an enriching
journey that will leave an enduring impression.
Unforgettable Itineraries
Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest have been designed to navigate
into smaller, more remote ports of call, giving guests the
opportunity to see life at its most exotic and authentic. Guests
are invited to become part the local fabric of life instead of
merely observing it.
Azamara’s
shore and land excursions offer experienced travelers a way to
step off the beaten path and absorb a destination’s culture and
history. From crystalline glaciers and plummeting waterfalls to
cliff tops and pink flamingos, the sights and sounds of
Azamara’s excursions bring breathtakingly unique glimpses of our
world to our guests.
The two ships
will each feature an onboard “excursion expert,” who will not
only help guests select shore excursions based on their personal
interests, but also serve as a destination guide, offering
information about the culture and history of each port of call.
Impeccable
Service
Onboard Azamara Cruises there are no unimportant details to be
overlooked. Even the most minute aspect of each voyage has been
carefully considered — every amenity and luxurious nuance is
delivered to ensure that the experience resonates.
Guests sailing
with Azamara will enjoy a more exclusive guest experience.
Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest offer 15 variations of
accommodations, all featuring butler service as well as
concierge style amenities, including fresh-cut flowers, fresh
fruit, Elemis toiletries, complimentary use of Frette cotton
robes, two complimentary pairs of plush slippers, plasma TVs,
European bedding, a pillow menu, shoeshine service, a
complimentary tote bag, and complimentary stationery and pen.
Guests staying
in suites will receive a bottle of champagne in their stateroom
at embarkation. Suite guests also receive two nights of
complimentary dining in the specialty restaurants (guests in
staterooms will receive one night of complimentary dining).
Other amenities specific to guests staying in suites include
in-room DVD players and the ability to enjoy movies free of
charge from the ship’s library; silk hangers and drawer liners
upon request; and the ability to book certain spa services to
take place in the privacy of their suite.
Sumptuous
Dining
Each meal onboard Azamara Cruises promises to be a voyage unto
itself, with nightly culinary artistry inspired by the world’s
most accomplished chefs and by the bountiful regions through
which each itinerary travels. To further enhance the experience,
vintages from an extensive wine list will be offered to
complement each dish.
Sesame-seared
yellowfin tuna steak with tamarind stir-fried Asian vegetables,
jasmine rice and a sake soy-wasabi reduction…sacher torte with
apricot coulis…and that’s just the main dining restaurant,
Discoveries. Despite the ships’ smaller size, Azamara Journey
and Azamara Quest each feature two specialty restaurants. Prime
C is an authentic steak and seafood restaurant. Aqualina pairs
regional, multi-course Mediterranean-style menus with wine
menus. The ships, which will not require formal attire for
dining, also feature open seating in the main dining room.
Additional dining options onboard include Windows Café, which
offers casual dining during the day, and in the evenings becomes
casual dining with a twist; 24-hour room service and a sushi
café.
Global
Travelers
With a mere 710 passengers per sailing, each Azamara voyage
allows guests to share these thoroughly in-depth, indulgent
experiences with an intimate community of like-minded travelers.
Delightful
Indulgences
Both ships feature a wine bar, which offers wine and champagne
tastings, seminars, and mini-pairings of food and wine, in
addition to its standard menu of fine wines by the glass or
bottle. Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest will offer an enhanced
emphasis on spa and relaxation. Guests in suites will be able to
enjoy certain spa services in the privacy of their room. The
ships will also offer an outdoor spa relaxation lounge and an
aesthetics suite offering acupuncture, laser hair removal and
microdermabrasion.
The retail
experience onboard Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest will focus
on fine art, sculpture, photography, jewelry, and resort wear.
Azamara
Journey and Azamara Quest both offer unique “stateroom
experiences”.
• For $65, “Romantic Indulgence” allows guests to unwind to
romantic music and ambient electric candlelight, silk rose
petals, Chandon sparkling wine, chocolate-covered strawberries
and passion mist. The CD, mist and petals are for the guest to
take home.
• The $39 “40 Winks…A Bedtime Ritual” package includes a
scientifically developed sleep CD, lavender aromatherapy sleep
mist, a sleep/exercise informational card deck, and a branded
journal and pen, all for the guest to keep.
• For $25, the “Serenity Package” offers a cool gel eye mask,
tranquil music, calming mist and a smoothie; the guest can take
all of the non-perishables home.
• “Movie Time” is $9.95 and complements an in-stateroom movie
with popcorn served in two nostalgic souvenir containers, two
boxes of classic movie theater candy, soft baked pretzels with
condiments and two cans of soda. Guests staying in suites can
borrow movies to play on their inroom DVD player. Guests staying
in staterooms can enjoy free movies on in-stateroom television,
and beginning July 15, 2007, can purchase in-stateroom movies
through a pay-per-view system.
• The $70 “Special Occasion” package offers a bottle of Chandon
sparkling wine, a gourmet cake personalized with a dedication, a
bouquet of fresh flowers and ambient electric candlelight.
