Our Azamara Picks

Azamara cruises is one of our favorite Cruise Lines.   With several of the amenities found aboard larger cruise ships--sans the crowds--and the ability to explore smaller ports Azamara shines among midsized ships with its all-inclusiveness.  

The first reaction to the price of an Azamara cruise might immediately engender some question about the value.  But included in the price are red and white wines with lunch and dinner, bottled water, sodas, juices, coffees and teas, as well as all gratuities.

For 2012 we've selected two cruises which feature a wide cover of a variety of destinations.

Twelve Night Shanghai to Hong Kong Aboard the Azamara Quest

Traveling from March 14 - 26, 2012 aboard the Azamara Quest this twelve night cruise sails from Shanghai to Hong Kong.  The stops in the countries this cruise visits aren't necessarily high profile, tourist destinations but they do offer a good breadth of the cultural and historical aspects that they offer.  

Destinations: China, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and finally to Hong Kong

For more information, as well as the complete itinerary and cost, please click here.

Ten Night Barcelona to Rome Aboard the Azamara Quest

From September 15 - 25 travel across the Mediterranean Sea starting in Barcelona and journeying to the Spanish, French, and Italian islands of Ibiza, Palma de Mallora, Menora, Corsica, Sadinia, Capri, and Sicily as well as the infamous cities of Sorrento, Amalfi, and Rome. Like the previous trip we selected this cruise has a wide overview of the region and takes advantage of the off season. September is a great time to visit the Mediterranean. Not only will the tourists have moved on but the temperatures will have cooled and it's stiill possible to enjoy the Summer foliage.

Destinations: Barcelona, Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca, Mahon-Menorca, Bonifacio, Porto Cervo, Trapani, Amalfi, Capri, Sorrento, Rome.

For more information, as well as the complete itinerary and cost, please click here.

What to Expect Aboard the Azamara Quest:

The Azamara Quest is considered a mid-sized cruise ship with a passenger capacity of just over 700 and a crew of around 400. Onboard there are seven different dining areas ranging from specialty restaurants to quaint cafes and, with the exception of the two specialty restaurants that charge a small fee to dine in, specialty beverages are included in the price of the cruise as well as all gratuities to learn more about Azamara's dining options, click here. Along with being able to visit smaller ports and spending more time in them activities onboard range from shopping to lectures. For a full list of activities available click here.

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