Azamara

We wanted to experience as much as we could of Cuba and this cruise was perfect. There were 3 Cuban stops and we were able to enjoy so much of the country with different focuses. The ship was fantastic. Having cruised on bigger ships with more passengers our trip with Azamara was much more enjoyable - no crowding, the feeling of being special and hot food at every meal (even with the buffet). We loved our trip

The living room at the front of the ship is a great place for a pre-dinner appetizer, drink, and music, all included.

Nice ship. Great staff, wonderful accommodations

Azamara Journey is a wonderful way to travel. Many activities and amenities were available. Food was varied and delicious. Enjoyed the many options offered. Staff was very professional , efficient and friendly. Pool was very small and not appropriate for water exercises I do. As with other ships I've been on, bathroom was small and uncomfortable, especially for my 6'4" husband.

This was our first time with Azamara and also the smallest ship we had ever been on. It was so much more relaxing than the bigger ships. Activities during sea days were of the quiet kind with brain games, a few lectures, and quiet music. I think the ship could probably do without the casino and the lame art stuff. The food was excellent in the dining room, buffet area and patio area. There was also a little coffee area that we didn't have time to visit. Azamazing evening event was terrific and we had a great time at the "white night" party. Plan ahead for that one because it was really a nice event. These two things are definitely something you can only do on a small ship, so we say, "GO FOR IT"!

Overall, it was a good time and the ship was quite acceptable. Nice room. Good service. Room and bathroom were roomy. The ship was clean and well cared for given that it is a bit dated. Aside from the specialty restaurants which were very good, the food was mediocre. Also, the entertainment was weak.

Great! Wonderful food and crew. Always helpful. Captain on deck every day seeing everyone! Was first time on Azamara but definitely plan more cruises on the line. It was a wonderful trip.

A fabulous adventure to Cuba on Azamara Journey. What a wonderful learning opportunity- from an educational, socioligical, humanitarian and political point of view. Any trip that you can experience and come home with a greater sense of awareness, understanding and empathy is truly a winner. Cuba was it, and the intimacy of a smaller cruise ship with a commitment to superior customer service just made the adventure that much more special.

This was an older ship. The Captain was great. Best Ship Captain we have ever had. The crew needed to work on their knowledge of the Standard Operating Procedures and Courtesy to the Guest. Overall I would rate the Ship as a 7 0ut of 10

Our first travels with Azamara and it went quite well. Crew members were ALL quite capable

We upgraded our stateroom to a suite as the original stateroom seemed to be small. We LOVED the staff on board, couldn't have been more helpful and pleasant. The food was excellent and plentiful. Would cruise again.

Crew very attentive and dining experience was excellent

Once again we enjoyed an amazing cruise on the Azamara Journey. Our only disappointment is that the cruise line is changing their itineraries to do longer voyages. While we love longer voyages, we choose not to fly and these voyages do not start or end in the US.

A major weather problem was addressed & communicated to guests & resolved successfully by Captain. Crew was excellent throughout cruise.

Staff and service was excellent. Visibility and interaction with the Captain was enjoyable. -The entertainment did not suit our age group! ie: no light Clasical music even with 4 TV music channels. !!!!!!!! - All eating venues lacked fresh fruit......no fresh Blueberries or Raspberries......just a repetition of pineapple and three kinds of melon ! Fresh vegetables were sparse eg. Asparagus, green beans, avocado. Unlike Oceania !! The Azamasing Evening abroad the Yorktown was very unique and enjoyable !!

I was not very happy with Azamara. The room was so small and cramped, as were the bathroom and the closet. The food was mediocre. Most employees did not speak English very well and were terribly difficult to understand. I was treated rudely by a person at the Guest Relations desk. The trip was inexpensive but then we were nickeled and dimed to death. Many crew members were very nice and the Captain was delightful, but I cannot imagine choosing Azamara in the future.

Very pleasant. Lots of activities, great food, excellent staff

Excellent. The cruise ship was clean. The service was excellent. The AZ-Amazing activities were great.

We love Azamara ! Have cruised multiple times and going to Asia this Fall. This particular cruise to the Mediterranean cruise we just finished had a group of 440 French Canadians aboard . This was a business trip / convention . and unfortunately it took away from the wonderful Azamara experience .

We thoroughly enjoyed our time on the Azamara Journey. It is a smaller more intimate cruise with about 600 passengers. It is mostly a older crowd that did not want to deal with the crowds. The dining was excellent. The cabins were nice. The crew was superb. Every crew member was neat, cheerful, and friendly. All of tghe crew stated that they liked working for Azamara and they showed it.

We totally enjoyed the Azamara Journey. Not small, Not huge, Just right. The staff on board were very friendly and helpful. The food and service were consistent and very good. The sailing itself was smooth and quiet. Our room was good size and cleaned up daily to perfection. Getting to shore when not docked was very easy, never had to wait in long lines.

Awesome staff. Great food. My first cruise experience and it was a 10!

Very luxurious, First Class in ever respect. Crew is professional as well as personal Options, options, options -- all travelers respect these options

We sailed on the Amazara Quest three times before so we were not sure what to expect on the Journey. We choose the Journey this time because if the itinerary. However, from our first step onboard the Journey, it was difficult to tell any difference. The ships were physically exactly alike, most importantly the genuine friendliness of the officers', crew and staff. We immediately felt at home on the Journey. The food and beverage were excellent. Port of calls, white night, As Amazing Evening, overnight stays made our Journey vacation to remember.

We love this brand, and our recent trip on Journey reinforced the reasons we go back to it for our cruising travel. Comfort and cleanliness of ship; superb service with a smile from ALL personnel; great itineraries - all on a ship that is large enough to provide the amenities and services we like and small enough to go where others can't. This crew works hard to create a community feeling for its passengers, who generally are well-travelled and appreciative of the special events and services.

Even though I was a 'single solo' traveling by myself, the staff and other guests made me feel comfortable and included. The food was 5 star. The shore excursions were great. I didn't gain a pound!!!

“Welcome home” is their standard greeting and the crew strives to make you believe it. The ship is not new but they surely take care of it and make it comfortable. Their ability to reach tighter destinations, spend long hours, and just be accommodating is lovely.

Loved the ship and the itinery

The crew on the Journey were great but the ship itself really needs refurbishing. It was definitely lacking compared to The Pursuit.

The Azamara line is great....smaller ships with about 750 people on board. Its a bit more casual than other cruise lines which we enjoy. The crew are outstanding....very friendly, they remember your name and nothing is too much trouble. Service is excellent. Only downside is that the cabins are a bit small and bathrooms are tiny.

Azamara Journey is the perfect size ship. Staff very attentive but not intrusive. Food excellent, especially the Specialty Restaurants. Will certainly be recommending to friends and family.

As has always been the case, Azamara Journey provided a fabulous trip, once again providing one of their first-rate AzAmazing evenings, this time in Dubrovnic. Service, food, beverages, tours … everything was as good as or better than anything we've found on any other cruise line.

This is my second time on the Azamara Journey. We love the rooms, love the food and most of the time, the service is good as well.

This is our third trip with Azamara and second on the Journey. It went very smoothly.

We enjoyed the cruise very much. The food and entertainment were excellent, and the staff was very helpful. The lectures by Marty Novak about the various destinations were both interesting and informative. There was always something going on; we were upset that we had to leave the Q & A by Eric de Gray so that we could be on time for our Insider's View tour, which gave us a look at many areas of the ship "behind the scenes".

This was our first cruise ship adventure and we didn't really know what to expect. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our 12 day cruise aboard the Azamara Journey. The entire crew was extremely friendly and we were thoroughly pampered. Everything on board was first class!

We had never Cruised before and did we pick the right Cruise Line for our first one! The ratio of 702 passengers to 450 staff meant we were spoiled to the nines! Our stateroom was great, the food was fantastic and the staff we’re professional and fun! The Azamazing Evening listening to the amazing cello player in the Dubrovnik square inside the walls was a once in a lifetime experience! Thank you Azamara for the whole experience!

I liked this ship for the size and staff.

The ship is well appointed, and the crew is most attentive.

Absolutely amazing team members, food and support staff. All questions answered promptly and every wish adhered to. Great experience.

This was our first sea/ocean cruise, after two river cruises. We had a wonderful cruise between Athens and Barcelona on Azamara Journey. The restaurant options, size of the ship, exercise room and spa were outstanding. The crew was attentive and considerate, our stateroom attendants were excellent and attentive to our needs. Outstanding experience, we are already planning another Azamara cruise because we found it so good, relaxing and “top notch”.

This was our fourth cruise with Azamara. We’ve been on all three of their ships (most recently the Journey), and will definitely cruise with them again. The ships are beautifully appointed, the staff friendly, helpful, professional, and the food and wine outstanding !! The port itineraries are outstanding, too, and their AzAMazing evenings are truly amazing and unique to this cruise line. Great job, Azamara and thanks for the memories !!

We had a wonderful trip from Athens to Barcelona on Azamara Journey from October 25th to November 5th 2019. The ship is a beautiful small cruise ship immaculately maintained. Our verandah room was smaller than we have had before but very well appointed and although the shower is small it was adequate. We bought the package for 3 dinners in the specialty restaurants and we are happy that we did. The food in all restaurants was very good. Entertainment on board was also excellent and we especially liked the Cruise Director and his Assistant. The Singers and dancers , the Jazz group and the band. The Azamazing evening in Livorno was fabulous. We also enjoyed the Spa . This was an excellent cruise.

This 670 passenger ship was great! Really nice size opposed to 3000-5000 people. Never a line up. Food was fantastic. Service was top notch. A little more expensive but well worth it.

Wonderful. No complaints

Excellent service, great food. Visibility of, and communication by, the captain and other senior officers throughout the cruise was extraordinary.

We have taken azamara ships before, and enjoy the family like atmosphere. You will meet new friends on each cruise. No nickel dining on these cruises!. But our captain Carl, was a real surprise. He was communicative, present and interactive with the passengers, and allowed us to see glaciers, wildlife, and sights we would,not,have seen with another captain! Food was very good, consistent, and staff was friendly and helpful!

We have taken a lot of cruises on Celebrity and are very happy with them but the Azamara cruise opened our eyes to what a small ship can do and provide. There are less than 700 vacationers on the ship so the ship can make it into ports that the big ships can’t. The attention to detail by the crew made the trip special and we will be taking another cruise with Azamara!

Great as usual but with a couple is issues at Guest Relations. These issues were quickly looked after by our Travel agent & Azamara Hotel Director. Service & crew on Azamara are wonderful. Enjoyed ourselves

Great people and service. The ship is beginning to show its age some. We had some AC problems but service addressed it promptly

We loved our 16 days aboard the Azamara Journey. It is small enough that it can go to smaller ports, but large enough that that you get great amenities. We love that the price includes all the extras-drinks, gratuities, and shuttles to port. If you desire, you can sign up for more exclusive dining. The food was great, and their wine selection each day was nice. Their complimentary drink list is extensive. Service is excellent. The rooms are small, but you really don’t spend that much time there. We did enjoy our balcony on some day-especially the days at sea. The ports were very nice-several smaller ports. It accessible by larger ships. We were able to cruise fjords quite nicely. I would highly recommend Azamara to people that want a more intimate, personal cruise ship.

Cruise was cancelled.

Couldn’t take this cruise because of Covid19 crisis.

The staff was very warm and accommodating. Always available to assist. Ship was Amalyra (not listed on the dropdown menu). The food was not always to my liking, but was a great experience. The atmosphere was light and fun. Housekeeping was superb.

We had a great experience. Azamara kept us all safe and healthy. The best cruise line ever!

Great food, great entertainment, staff excellent. Only thing the bathroom was extremely small! However would do the cruise again in a heartbeat

The trip was great. Just so you know, I have no idea which Azamara ship is was on, but the trip was in February 2019. Also I have no idea what you mean by review title.

This cruise with Azamara was great under every aspect. The service was impeccable, the food was great and our best was the Chef Table. We have tried the specialty restaurants as well but the main restaurant is that’s all we really needed, it was actually better, every night presenting a different nationality theme together with the most requested dishes. I had upgraded my drink package and it was not needed, in fact I did not use it at all. That was the only disappointment I had on this cruise, even though I had upgraded my drink plan I had to pay extra for Baileys and Port wines, only included in the highest package. The excursions were very well organized and the onboard entertainment was very vast: a lot of amazing musicians were playing and singing around the ship until late hours. What I loved the most was the late days in port. We had lots of time to experience the destination ports. I will definitely use Azamara again for future cruises.

We loved the port locations (best locations every stop), and service. Small ship, but excellent

We had been considering a smaller ship in order to visit ports larger ships cannot reach. We were hesitant that the amenities on board would not be as unique as Celebrity or Disney. We were pleasantly surprised with the ship, outstanding food, crew, and immersive port experiences. Beverage program and entertainment are lacking but the greats far outweighed that for us.

Wonderful. Everything went smoothly and the personnel were so professional. Food was great!

The crew were great, very fast and efficient service, Guest Relations desk was very helpful. Lots of onboard activities were available. The food was not as good as on 2 prior Azamara cruises.

The crew on the Journey was outstanding, and it's a lovely, cozy ship. With a max capacity under 700 (and only about 500 on this sailing), nothing ever felt crowded or slow. Of particular note was that they gave us an extra cabin (so my aunt and I didn't have to share) at an amazing price once we were on board. Excellent way to build loyalty!

We felt like royalty, that about sums it up. The service and all of the on board activities were exceptional. Looking forward to next year’s Azamara cruise to Japan.

We had amazing cruises aboard the Azamara Journey! We did back to back cruises and were able to have our same room for both cruises. Seeing Dubrovnik, Santorini, and Crete were highlights for me. The ship was wonderful - good number of guests, great food, great entertainment, great shore excursions.

A number of passengers onboard - including me - got sick on the ship. Azamara made an announcement saying the illness had been brought on board. Neither myself or others I talked to believed this. We feel the virus or whatever it was originated on the boat. Will not travel with Azamara again.

Azamara is a cruise line perfect for those with some cruise experience who like to be immersed in a location. We highly recommend them for the Intensive Journeys to specific areas i.e., Scotland, the Dalmatian Coast, and South Africa. This is not a cruise line where children or very young couples would find entertainment to their liking unless they enjoyed hanging out with grandma and grandpa as most of us onboard were well beyond 60. That being said, the staff are amazing and cater to the passengers in a wonderfully warm and personable way.

I have sailed on more than 30 plus cruises with this being the first with Azamara. Azamara totally exceeded all my expectations and they are number one on my list for future cruises.

We had a wonderful cruise in Italy and Montenegro, the ship was clean and all of the staff were delightful. Food and drinks were delicious and we especially enjoyed the tuk tuk rides in Kotor!

The cruise, stuff, food, entertainment were excellent.

The cruise was great! Everyone on board was helpful and very pleasant.

Crew was very accommodating, food fantastic, clean, good shows and activities. Cabin with veranda nice size, great for older folks.

Clean, great for older folks, food fantastic, crew friendly and very accommodating, nice cabin size, good recreation activities, a memorable experience.

The Aramara Cruise line is quite up scale.. the service is detailed and extremely the best .. I like the smaller ship and the more intimate relationship with other cruisers and the staff .. I found the ship very clean and organized .. we were on AZAMARA journey

gets you to places many other ships can't. many excursions not varied or well timed with itinerary. most of staff helpful, pleasant, but front desk and excursion staff lack familiarity with towns visited. internet diffficult to use. Cabin well planned in small space.

The ship was awesome . Would like to cruise again with Azamara!

Wonderful ship and crew.

The cruise was, as always with Azamara, most enjoyable. We were lucky to experience good weather throughout the cruise with the exception of having winds too strong to dock in Leith harbor on time. Food and service were excellent.

I love the size of the Azamara ships - small enough to dock where larger ships cannot go yet large enough for comfort and services. The staff are exceptional. The shore excursion advisor assisted me in changing and canceling some excursions due to mobility limitations. She was thoroughly knowledgeable about every excursion. I enjoyed all meals.

We had an amazing voyage on the Journey! The crew are friendly, always wanting to provide guests with top notch service! The food was excellent. Both the Azamazing Evening and White Night Party were excellent! We love the small ship atmosphere, and although the Journey is starting to show some wear and tear since its last refurbish, it was the perfect voyage for us!

This was our 4th cruise on Azamara and won’t be the last! As a small cruise ship (700 passengers) we had a very relaxing trip. With almost no children on board all service was designed for adults. The kind and professional service, great food, interesting excursions, wonderful pool and hot tub all made for a very relaxing environment. We knew the staff that assisted us by name and they couldn’t do enough to make our vacation the best that it could be. We even were able to arrange a tour of the bridge and the Captain was very visible around the ship to chat and answer any questions. It was quite a memorable trip!

Once onboard we had a delightful time. When we started our booking we got caught up in Azamara going to a new reservation system. Everything worked out fine.

Our trip, which was port intensive, was perfect. Our veranda room, the staff, the food, entertainment was all we could wish for!

We had an exceptional time onboard - AzAmazing night in Valencia was beautiful- excursions in Gibraltar and Barcelona were amazing. Staff onboard were professional and friendly… such great service and food. Looking forward to a future trip sometime with Azamara.

Don’t listen to the reviews. The ship and crew were seemless from beginning to end. The ship may not have all the bells and whistles of the new fancy ships, but the staff, food and entertainment extras make up for it! Only dislikes were so so internet and paying $25 for Bingo cards. Buffet was meh. Eat in the Din8ng Room all the time. Pray that you have an Amazing Nite at a port. Ours was a choir inside Ephesus after dark. It was AMAAAAAZING!

This was a wonderful experience The crew were professional and friendly and couldn’t be faulted I would be happy to travel with them again

This ship and staff is the best I have ever travelled on . The food was wonderful and the staff could not have done more for us. If I have chance to cruise again my choice would be Azamara Cruises.

The Azamara journey attracts the type of people I like to travel with. Most of them are kind and welcoming. The accommodations are lovely, the amenities are great, the crew is stupendous, the excursions are fun and the food pretty much hits the mark every time. Did I mention how amazing the servers are? Regardless of what my next cruise is all about I hope it matches the standards of the Azamara Journey.

Enjoyed the casual atmosphere and the different dining options. Liked the all inclusive experience and not having to worry about hidden costs. The onboard staff were wonderful.

This was a great size ship. She does need a bit of refurbishment done inside the Staterooms. The furniture is quite well used. Now that is the only negative Staff are super amazing Food super amazing The cruising activities were educational and others just fun Once you are on the ship you don’t need to spend anymore money unless you want to purchase gifts. All ports were visited Organised excursions however some of these were very over priced. Others we would of paid more Shuttle buses available Travel to airports available And again staff amazing

Club-Like atmosphere, and people are seasoned travellers. We like the pace and intense-style touring which we can customize.

Azamara Journey was a great ship, we traveled from HongKong to Singapore, stoping in Vietnam and Thailand. The food was good, and there was a lot of crew for each passenger. The average age of the passengers was around 50+. Not a single child in our ship, we were the youngest by far (27yrs). Highly recommended.

We've cruised on Crystal, Seabourn, Oceania, Windstar, & Orient Lines, & for us, Azamara is the shoe that fits. The service is as good as it gets without getting obsequious (Crystal), & is only surpassed by Seabourn & why split hairs as both are so very good. The destination intensive nature of Azamara's cruises suits us to a T. The food is excellent & as we have twice booked a suite we enjoy the signature restaurants often & always with delight.

This was my 8th or 9th cruise with Azamara, and the Journey and the Quest have become my favorite ships because of the smaller size, the friendliness and great service from the staff, fine food, excellent lecturers, longer stays in port, and many included items.  On the Journey March 17th sailing, I thought the event in Manila was handled poorly, though.  Should go back to the party held there in 2012.  Afternoon programming on sea days should be revamped, and on some days the 2 lecturers were scheduled in the same 2 hour period.  It was difficult to find the recordings of the lecturers should one miss them.  Solos table at dinner in the dining room is a good idea.  The high cost of travelling single will cause me to book fewer trips in the future, though.

Everything was great with one exception.  First all the good things:The ship, the service at all levels, the food, the cleanlines of the entire ship and the excellent response to all of our questions. All of the above you and all your  people do very well.Now tthe problem:  You advertised this particular sailing as Tapas and Wine.  You had plenty of wine but only one night of limited tapas.  We were expecting to have a different assortment of tapas every night to go along with the differnt wines.  We as well as some people we met on the cruise thought this was a huge misrepresentation and disapointment.

If you enjoy a smaller ship with an attentive, friendly staff Azamara Journey or Quest is the ship for you.  Comfortable accommodations, excellent dining choices, good entertainment, knowledgeable lecturers and staff, enough time in ports to explore, no nickel and diming.

We were missing one of our suitcases and the ship quickly offered to do our laundry without cost until our missing case arrived. We love Azamara and have sailed on the Journey three times and the Quest one time. We currently are scheduled to sail on the Quest in Austrailia and New Zealand. I highly recommend them - they do not nickel and dime you to death!

We have traveled with Azamara on two previous cruises and have enjoyed all three experiences. We prefer a ship no larger than the Azamara ships. The food is excellent, staff friendly, ship clean and well run and the shore excursions are well chosen. Our first considerations when choosing a cruise are destinations and Azamara has very good itineraries.

This is my second cruise with Azamara and another great experience. I like to view the ship as a floating hotel so I appreciate the itineraries, time in port, and ease of leaving the ship as priority. The food and beverages on Azamara are top notch as are the crew. I highly recommend this cruise line.

We have already booked another trip. That pretty much say it all.

Exceptional . Love Azamara..... officers and crew thebest

We had a wonderful time. First experience on Azamara and would definitely choose them again. We love the small ships and this is one of the reasons that we chose them. The itinerary was wonderful. We called it the rainbow cruise as we had rain storms many times so saw many rainbows - multiple in some days. We didn't let the rain dampen our spirits and toured about even when we were wet. The Canary Islands were very interesting - we visited 4 islands and each one was different. We had been in Madeira once before but there were still many things that we had not seen the last time. The Azamazing Evening was so cool - couldn't imagine this on bigger ship. Nice to try local food and see the culture. Enjoyed our time in Gibraltar. Liked that the dancers and singers were on the cruise staff and involved in the games/trivia. They were all so friendly. Food and service as great. Nice to not have to pay for tips and drinks.

Azamara cruise line has the best Captain at the helm. He was a joy to hear every day. Your staff in every area of the ship were excellent. Excursions were below par for a cruise of this kind. Details were lacking. Entertainment on the ship: Ed in the Casino Bar was excellent. Jamilla and Clare Langdon were the best performers. The other performances were given 3/10. White night with the music was superb!

Lovely and clean ship. Staff were wonderful. Great to see the Captain around, and accessible.

Filthy. HUGE problem with the NOROVIRUS. Passengers and crew locked up, as many as 24 cases. The crew we love and the service is great. The food in the 2 specialty restaurants great. Land excursions excellent. Too bad the ship is old and sick.

the best don't let too many people know about it. They will not belive that such a ship is real.

From the Captain to the stateroom attendant, this cruise exceeded our most lofty hopes. The food was excellent, and entertainment (led by Eric) was wonderful, and the ship was spotless. The organization of the ship's crew in support of on shore activities was thorough and very effective. Finally, the organization of disembarkation was most effective and much appreciated!

We couldn't ask for a better cruise line - the entire crew is very friendly - including crew that do not interact with passengers usually. The ships are clean and well maintained and don't look their age. Another cruise line that took over an 'R' ship really show its age - not Azamara! Our AzAzamara evening in Venice was jaw-dropping in a theatre that was Rococo and beautiful. The Music was fantastic and the soprano sang beautifully. We cannot wait for our next cruise with Azamara in April, 2016!

The Azamara team did a great job with our family. The Ship is efficiently run, the people are helpful and the food is great. We would travel with them anywhere.

Our second time to cruise Azamara, and not our last. We cruised from Venice to Adriatic (Croatia and Montenegro) then to Greek Isles. (Crete, Santorini, Hydra and Naufplion) ending in Athens. What we love about Azamara was the small, intimate nature of these ships. You can be as quiet, or "party" as much as you want. The food is good, especially in the two specialty restaurants. We did a special "Chef's Table" which is a small (10 people) wine pairing dinner. It was great! We had French, but they had Italian and California options, too. Service is great, and were amazed that they all remembered our names- from room staff to restaurant, and bars. The other thing about Azamara is their small size allows them to go places that others cannot get to. In Split the ship went right up to the city dock, while the other large ship had to tender. A highlight was their "Azamazing" evening- a private cello concert in the old city of Dubrovnik. It was amazing! Already booked again!

Fantastic advisor for our trip. He planned and prepared us well for our woderful trip.

Our trip on the Journey was flawless. We were immediately greeted at the pier and were able to get registered with NO LINE! Amazing! Throughout our cruise, the staff were exceptionally competent, friendly and courteous. Food was terrific in all venues, including the buffet, which consistently exceeded our expectations. Dining room staff went above and beyond. We will recommend Azamara to anyone!

Good ship size, (650 souls) and excellent staffing. Accommodations were very pleasant and the food was terrific.

We enjoyed our recent Panama Canal cruise. Thanks to Adam for helping us plan this trip!

This was our first cruise. We were always hesitant to take a cruise but our Azamara cruise experience changed our minds. We loved everything about our Azamara cruise, especially the size. First class all the way!!!!! Food, service, employees and accommodations are top notch. Look forward to our next cruise with Azamara. 👏🤗👌😍

Azamara has it all - big enough for on-board entertainment and comfort and small enough for that personal touch that makes everything fun and stress free. We especially like not having to think about gratuities or paying extra for unlimited drinks and having a laundry area provided. This was our 4th cruise with Azamara and they continue to improve! This time we had an Azamazing Evening in Positano, Italy with a Night of Neopolitan Music and the recent dry dock and remodel brightened up the interior and added many extra touches to the staterooms (such as a USB outlet next to your bed). Overall, very enjoyable experience with very friendly staff who listened to every request (especially to food preferences) and delivered! Looking forward to number 5!

The cruise was very nice. The food was great and all inclusive!! Worth the wait! Staff was happy and willing to make you comfortable. The spa was fun and reasonable!

This ship is beautiful, recently renovated, and very comfortable. It is impossible to say too much about the excellent service from all the crew and staff. This is the main reason for our enjoyment of the cruise.

the ship was clean and the captian an expert

Great with the exception of cyclone Debbie and the cancellation of many shore excursions and too much time spent at sea

Wonderful small ship. Excellent service and staff very friendly. Excellent food.

The entertainment was wonderful. The cruise Director was Eric de Gray and we have known him for over 15 years. The food service was quite satisfactory, but not exceptional.

The staff was exceptional, especially the Medical staff. I would like to personally thank them for taking care of me after my accident. Their knowledge and dedication along with the company overall made it a very enjoyable trip even after my accident. Thanks.

I am ready to retire to the Journey! Ronald, our Butler, is a wonderful person and an amazing Butler. The ship was in great condition and the staff are professional and courteous. Our stateroom was far above our expectations.

Good cruise. Very friendly staff. Good food. Wonderful views of Norway. Great captain! Cruise director a very talented singer and quite a presence around the ship, but shameless self-promoter! The Virtuoso excursion was fantastic!

The crew was very courteous and competent. The Medical Department, of which we had urgent need of, was top notch. We highly praise Dr. Jennifer and her staff.

The ship was terrific as always, but we really enjoyed this unique itinerary .

Azamara has always provided the best in accommodations, tours, entertainment, food and beverages, itineraries and service. We have been enthusiastic supporters of this line since we first booked them and have already booked our 11th cruise for 2019.

Lovely, it was every thing we anticpated

The Azamara Journey is a small sized ship with big size service. The food was excellent and the staff very friendly and accommodating.

Overall ok with some big positives, of off-ship performances, hard working personnel, good food quality and variety, captain had timing and route flexibility. Security team was good. Cabin service outstanding. My thumbs up is this conditional. Negatives were occasional service failures on dining room, abysmal internet system, unimpressive show performance, customer service desk unimpressive, future cruise sales office only fair. Handling of back-to-back pax a bit clumsy. In a number of instances execution was ordinarily. Comparisons are Oceania R ships and HAL Grand Cruises. I would use Azamara again only if cost (single) very favorable compared to above lines.

Last years cruise on the quest to the Norwegian fjords was so much better. From the captain to Russ the activities man to the mood of the ship to the photographer Who on the quest was ever present and on the journey was never present. They cancelled an excursion and never informed us. Some of excursions not great!

PROS: size of ship, itinerary, overnights in the right ports, service, friendliness of the crew.

Azamara continues to be out travel group's preferred cruise line. In spite of some rough seas, and inclement weather, AZ still provided an outstanding cruise experience. When we were unable to dock at two ports, they provided appropriate transportation at the next ports so we were able to experience the area. In some cases we even saw more than we would have otherwise. Also, their AZamazing evening was just that, and the elaborate "French Night" buffet on deck was just one more example of the extras that always surprise and delight us. And can there be a more wonderful, friendly crew and staff at sea! Since we were sailing when the powerful hurricane struck Florida, AZ offered complimentary phone service to anyone with family and friends who may have been affected. We hope to keep traveling with this awesome cruise line in the future; as they say when you return to the ship from an excursion, "welcome home."

The trip was very pleasant, very good food of course, friendly staff, and a comfortable stateroom. I am not very mobile and hence did not make many shore excursions, but the staff was quick to get me a wheelchair when I did disembark.

The Azamara Journey captain and crew were friendly, helpful and courteous. The food and food choices were varied and good, including the two specialty restaurants which were a step above the main dining experience. The AzAmazing Evening of basque dancers was very interesting and unusual, and the crew did an excellent job of coordinating over 350 people to/from the ship to the opera house.

Wonderful cruise with a special itinerary. Very nice room with a balcony. Great food options and fun entertainment. Enjoyed the piano concert under the stars.

The service on this ship was excellent. While most of the food was of good quality, some was not what I expected from this ship. By that I mean, the quality was not always consistent. Getting off and returning from excursions was a breeze. The crew was very organized, which minimized any confusion.

I really liked this ship. When compared to Crystal and recently Regent, I preferred this ship for the following reasons: Service, many staff have served on this ship for more than five years and provided superior service. Value, the price point was far below the other two all inclusive lines. Special events, neither of the other lines had surprises. For example, white party, chocolate buffet, special night off ship, dim sen buffet, brunch, etc.. Food quality and taste, superior. Room service, very prompt. Entertainment, was not good along with location speaker. Two other negatives, laundry and fitness access. Of note, captain's presence frequently seen on ship to include disembarkation. Overall experience was terrific.

It was a nice boat. The room was big enough for 3 and the staff was the best. The arrangements for alcoholic beverages was confusing and a little annoying. The food was good (not great) and taking us off boat for a concert was a nice touch.

A nice but older “R” ship. The casino is electronic rather than live dealers. Food is very good with the Patio offering evening dining. Chef tables are excellent.

We enjoyed the cruise. First time for Azamara in some of these ports. Went into ports where they only get six or seven cruise ships per year. People in port excited to see us and many volunteers were very helpful. Lots to do on the ship on sea days. They kept you busy if you wanted to be. Azamazing Evening was not as good as some of the others we attended. Venue was not suitable for the number of people and we were not able to see. However, twice a local band came on board while we had deck parties and performed. This was a great experience.

For the most part, very good. However, Room & bath was smaller than we anticipated Crew was efficient, but not warm or particularly friendly. No one ever called us by name over the entire 14 days. Dining and room staff is almost entirely males from the Phillipines - need more diversity. Never received any background info on the singers/dancers. They never interacted with guests except for a couple minutes after the show. No somoleirs in the dining rooms. Give it overall a B rating.

We had a wonderful vacation, again, on the Journey. The crew are friendly and make every guest feel welcome and remember us from previous cruises. The officers make an effort to circulate among the guests, too, to be sure all are happy and pleased. We are looking forward to Azamara's third ship because the Journey and Quest have been such a pleasure to travel on.

Pleasant and well-maintained decor, not luxurious or elegant or particularly unique Rooms were on the smaller side as were verandas Bathroom in cabin very small and shower was crazy small (disgusting shower curtain passé ) Food was good and varied Without upgrading liquor package choices and quality were adequate Cabin staff was very good Other staff generally good but service was a bit uneven Entertainment was mediocre and monotonous, mostly singing One show cancelled due to seasick performer White Night was great but music and dancing shut down at 10pm with party In full swing and guests really engaged —seemed like staff schedule was the priority Really disappointing Chocolate night was amazing—beautifully done Did not enjoy the Dealer-less casino, nor learning that ships are moving to no casino Enjoyed Bingo Tours were well-run, though many were so long there was no time to even walk through town; bus riding comfortable but often disproportionateto site

overall nice. Many things need to be changed. The drinks on the pkg that is included were TERIBLE. The bar tenders need better training. The one drink my husband liked was a blended drink. After the first one he got he was told the blender was broken and they couldn't make it any more. Well that was CRAP because other people were getting blended drinks. There should be laundry on every floor not just the 7th. Malibu rum cost no more than other alcohol yet that was in the up grade pkg we have gone on Vacation that were not as costly as Azamara with better Alcohol selections included. I wish we had known the average age of the people on this cruise was 75+. we asked for music to be played during the day at the pool area. We were told we can not do that people complain because they want to sleep. Really go to your damn room and take a nap.

We liked this cruise ship very much. The smaller size and fewer passengers was a real plus. All of the staff were very helpful and very friendly. Dining options worked very well. Evening entertainment was varied and very professional. We really enjoyed the regular cabaret performers and their evening shows. However, the entertainers from Feinstein’s 54 Below did not live up to the hype. There were a few issues with some of the shore excursions. They tried to pack in too many sights on some occasions that limited the enjoyment of more interesting places.

Excellent! Great staff & great crew- Many entree choices in main dining room- especially loved Asian cooking such as dim sum lunches & stir fried dishes. Very attentive personnel. Many excursion choices

food and staff were excellent

We had a great trip. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. During the time of some people's illness, the crew took very good care of us and only a few got sick. Jim and I had great stewards who answered every question and brought us coffee every morning! We had fun.

We have sailed on Azamara many times and continue to just love to travel with them. We love the smallness of the ship and all of its amenities. The crew is fabulous right from the captain to the waiters. However on this cruise the entertainment was not quite up to par but we understand from Eric the cruise director that it will be changing in the near future! We can't recommend the Azamara Journey more highly.

Time spent was special, the staff or crew from top to bottom were all so very accommodating and always very attentive to your every need. The food was excellent from your buffet to quick orders, but the Prime C and Aqualina were very special, would highly recommend them. Entertainment was good for the size of the ship. Variety shows were good to excellent, all shows were involved with music may want to look at stand up comic or impressionist Looking forward to next cruise

EXCELLENT, Food, Service, Accommodations, were provided effectively with a very polite Staff, concerned about every details. I definitively state that Hertha is an asset for her outstanding professional travel services & knowledge. I sincerely thank her for outstanding advises , patience, & resourceful input, making this voyage a memorable & appreciative success. Bravo Azamara Club Cruises, I'll recommend your organization at any time. THANKING YOU, MERCI BEAUCOUP, DANKE VIELMALS, MOLTO GRAZIE, AGRADECIMIENTO, ,BONJOUR, RESPECTFULLY, a World-Traveler, chef Claude PS.- I worked for 3 years for Holland America Line, & 18 years for various Airlines.

Azamara is on of the best cruise lines we have ever sailed on. They made our Honeymoon a trip of a lifetime. They made sure we were taken care of through out the entire trip. The azamara crew are absolutely wonderful they went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed and even had a few surprises for us to help make our honeymoon truly magical. Every shore excursion we went on was expertly guided and the experiences they provided were truly one of kind. Azamara club cruises are incredible and I would highly recommend them to anyone considering them.

The Ship and the staff was excellent. Although the room was smaller than we expected, it was adequate. Food was good and Primo was superb. Really enjoyed the extra events from Azamara. Well done AzAmazing Evening and White Night. The ship's activities director is an excellent entertainer as well as producer.

This ship has the friendliest staff of any ship zip have sailed.

Excellent, outstanding staff including a very good chef.

Excellent, the food was amazing & the staff were fantastic.

We love Azamara , crew is amazing , food fabulous , wait staff and bartenders excellent , great size , find close spots to centre of town . Perfect , tahnk you

great, clean ship, attention to details

The crew was very attentive to details. The food was fabulous. We would definitely recommend this trip.

Ship was pleasant, small enough, yet large enough to contain things we were looking for (some entertainment, excursions, a casino, kind, helpful and pleasant staff). The food and drink were good as was the entertainment. The casino was a disappointment because everything was computerized. There was no dealer for interactive games such as: 3 card poker (which was promised as part of the promotional materials). There should have been more information about the various ports being visited, so people could find out what was available to do at each port. They seemed to push their own excursions.

The ship fell short of our expectations. Crew was friendly but not always effective. Food was average and facilities did not support fresh baked goods. Entertainment boring and in-room entertainment terrible.

Very enjoyable.Staff very attentive in all areas. The cruise was eight days ,port intensive. We have decided that we prefer a longer cruise,at least ten days with some sea days.We have done several longer cruises.

Excellent service. Good itinerary. Great food and friendly staff. Entertainment could be improved. Disappointed with last minute itinerary change. Given incorrect information re requirement of shore excursions in Cuba

staff was not very good nor attentive; food not very good

Very nice suite on deck 8 ( cabin 8059 ). But: - disturbing engine noise - disturbing noise from deck 9 - air conditioner blowing directly into my face when lying in. bed ( no option to switch off even when windows open ) Besides this: staff very friendly, food good. Excursions partially badly organised.

The voyage was fabulous.....from the food to the entertainment....all wonderful.

We enjoyed our second cruise with Azamara, though the port intensive nature of the itinerary (Intensive Cuba) left relatively little time to fully enjoy the ship. The food was consistently excellent, particularly in the specialty restaurants, which we were able to enjoy twice each. It was disappointing, however, that the main dining room was open for lunch only twice for the entire cruise. Another complaint is the lack of service in ALL bar areas and lounges, including the pool. On the plus side, our butler (Alfy) was one of the best we've ever had, and the cabin stewards were outstanding. I do wish that Azamara would adopt Regent Seven Seas' model of a truly ALL inclusive experience, including beverages, shore excursions and airfare.

I’ve cruised before and this ship by far has service as their top priority. You don’t need a mega ship to have a wonderful cruise experience. Azamara is tops with me.

Captain and Crew were outstanding, always keeping us informed and entertained.

It was wonderful - very relaxing - staff was fantastic - food was great - would go back on that boat in a minute....great time

Staff was amazing. Food was amazing. Service was amazing. Shows were great! Ambience was exactly what it needed to be. Perfect size... felt like I was traveling with relatives i actually liked!

There are so many things about Azamara that we enjoy-service, food and adventures. Thanks

Our third cruise on the Journey, just like being back home with family.

I would recommend the Journey to older travelers because it is a smaller ship and there didn't appear to be anything for the younger traveler, especially kids. The Journey is in need of some TLC but the staff was superb.

Staff and food were excellent. Furnishings on the ship were somewhat "tired" and needed an upgrade. Overall, very satisfied.

Azamara focuses on what they call a family feeling. We were initially surprised by how many Azamara cruises our fellow travelers had taken, then we discovered why. High quality food, passenger care, friendly surroundings, and NO nickel and diming found on so many cruise lines. Thoughtful treats were offered by poolside, and staff who remembered our preferences. Great service and style.

If you prefer smaller ships Azamara cruise ships provide all the benefits of sailing with about 700 passengers. The Az Journey was clean and well maintained. Staff and crew are incredibly friendly and helpful. Food was very good in all regular and specialty dining venues. For a 10-14 day cruise you won’t be disappointed. The Azamara approach to evening entertainment is a letdown somewhat. Our recent voyage on the Journey from the piano player in the bar, the trio in one of the cocktail bars, the guest performers to the entertainment singing and dancing staff were lesser quality than the performers found on Celebrity or RC. One exception, Cruise director and her assistant were very good, better than the professionals hired to entertain.

The Azamara fleet has the optimal size of ships. With only 600-700 passengers the experience is truly personalized with a lack of crowds. It feels like a first class cruise without paying too much.

My first time on Azamara. Not likely to go on it again. The good: The staff was first rate. We had a butler for the first time as well as a cabin attendant. They took care of our every need. The dining room wait staff and sommelier were also excellent. The buffet was typical but I especially enjoyed the specialty restaurants. The bad: An excursion through the ship was unpleasant. This was a tour of a winery. The wine tour was just okay but ended badly. I would have thought that the tour operator would return us to the place just outside the ship where the group got on the tour bus. Instead, we were dropped off quite a distance away and had to walk through a bazaar. I am mobility impaired. When I asked to be taken back to our pick up point, my request was refused. The excuse was the port authority required that our tour end a distance away requiring a very long walk through the bazaar. And it was extremely hot. My complaint was brushed aside.

We did love the small ship experience. The cabin was small but clean and the beds are super comfortable. The carpet needs replacing and the shower was really tight but that did not stop us from having a wonderful trip. We loved our itinerary which is why we chose this cruise. We were thrilled we could stay in the ports longer which afforded us more time to explore the different areas we visited and we did not feel rushed. The food on board was better than most ships that we have been on. The food quality seemed to be better than on some of the larger ships. However, they had a really hard time keeping the food warm. I think they could really improve on this because no one likes to eat cold meats in my opinion and the meat was never truly hot. I found myself not eating the meat as a result of this. They had several deck parties where we ate on the pool deck and this was a lovely experience.

We loved our Azamara cruise. The staff was excellent, the food was on point and the ship spotless. We highly recommend Azamara to anyone wanting an unforgettable trip.

Azamara was fantastic, this was our first cruise and we absolutely loved it. The ship was luxurious, the cabins were very comfortable, the food and staff were amazing. It was so good waking up in a new destination each morning. A very easy way to travel and see a lot. We would highly recommend an Azarama Cruise.

Amazing and wonderful. The crew was always attentive, polite, and there to take care of anything requested, or sometimes, not requested. The crew always seemed to know exactly when we needed some service. (Example: There was not a hot hair blow dryer in my room, so after asking Raymond, (who tended my room), very soon after asking, he returned with what I needed. I loved the size of the ship, the fact that it could enter ports other larger ships could not, and that it was not geared for children. The evening entertainment was always fun, and I especially enjoyed the "White Night Party"where all the passengers wore white and we celebrated the crew with them descending down the upper deck steps, each carrying the flags that represented their country. There was dancing, laughing, and just pure enjoyment that evening. (The meals were each carefully planned, different each evening, and were all delicious.) I would absolutely cruise with Azamara again.

Outstanding cruise line! The Azamara Journey provided the perfect way to travel the Adriatic and Mediterranean Seas. Top notch service from the time I boarded the ship until debarkation. Customer service is certainly a top priority on this ship. The amenities are outstanding. The optional excursion activities offered are excellent. All the meals and food are over the top. I cannot possibly say enough good things about Azamara. I will use this cruise line again in the future.

Very nice ship crew food entertainment

Staff very attentive, food very good, disembarking and embarking easy and efficient. Guest services was a great source of information during the cruise. If interested in Chef's Table, prebook online as seating is very limited. Cabin steward amazing!

Azamara is a terrific cruise line. Elegant and personal service. Exciting excursions. The ship was the perfect size. The food was on par with fine dining in Chicago. Loved the entertainment

Overall it was a positive experience. Azamara was difficult to deal with prior to the trip, especially with booking excursions.

Great ship, Azamara Journey, great crew, great food. Like the small size.

The ships are just the right size for us. Not too big. The service is excellent. Even though gratuities are included, we felt additional tips were appropriate. We plan to book another Azamara cruise in the next couple of weeks.