Azamara Quest
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Ship Facts
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Chances are, you haven't heard much about Azamara Club Cruises. On the other hand, I'm sure you have heard of Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises. Azamara Club Cruises is part of the Royal Caribbean family, but their cruise line consists of only 2 smaller ships. It's nice to think of them as the small boutique version of Celebrity or Royal Caribbean. Or better yet, your floating country club that takes you from one amazing destination to another. It's upscale, but not stuffy.
Almost everything is included on your voyage, even gratuities and self-service laundry. Furthermore, all standard spirits, beers, and wines are included, as well as bottled water, soda, and specialty coffees and teas. The wine offerings are special boutique wines, handpicked from the regions you are visiting.
What sets Azamara Club Cruises apart is their focus on Destination Immersion. This means more evening stays in port, whether it's an overnight on the ship, or a super late departure to ensure you aren't rushed while enjoying the town you're visiting. Also included on nearly every voyage is an "Azamazing Evening", an included nighttime special excursion. It could be a special 3 Tenors performance in Italy, or an evening dinner in Ephesus after the tourist crowds have left.
Almost everything is included on your voyage, even gratuities and self-service laundry. Furthermore, all standard spirits, beers, and wines are included, as well as bottled water, soda, and specialty coffees and teas. The wine offerings are special boutique wines, handpicked from the regions you are visiting.
What sets Azamara Club Cruises apart is their focus on Destination Immersion. This means more evening stays in port, whether it's an overnight on the ship, or a super late departure to ensure you aren't rushed while enjoying the town you're visiting. Also included on nearly every voyage is an "Azamazing Evening", an included nighttime special excursion. It could be a special 3 Tenors performance in Italy, or an evening dinner in Ephesus after the tourist crowds have left.
Public Areas
Pool & outdoor Areas
Dining
There are several dining options onboard the Azamara Quest. The main dining room, Discoveries , is all open-seating, and is comparable to a specialty dining experience on the premium lines (but there's no additional fee here!). I've included a sample embarkation night dining room menu for an example of the food that is served. Before entering the dining room, there is also a cozy lounge that's an excellent spot for a pre-dinner cocktail or glass of wine (it's included!).
For a special culinary experience, there are 2 specialty dining restaurants: Prime C (steakhouse) and Aqualina (Mediterranean-inspired). Each one has a $25 surcharge to dine there, but if you are staying in a suite, you're entitled to unlimited dining experiences in these restaurants at no additional charge.
Prime C also hosts a Chef's Table Dinner ($95 per person) that includes a wine pairing menu with each course. There are 3 different themed Chef's Table menus available, so you can select cuisine from France, Italy, or California.
Prime C also hosts a Chef's Table Dinner ($95 per person) that includes a wine pairing menu with each course. There are 3 different themed Chef's Table menus available, so you can select cuisine from France, Italy, or California.
Here are some photos of food from the buffet area during lunchtime, as well as some dining room specialties.
Spa, Salon, and Fitness Center
Staterooms
Similar to premium cruise lines, Azamara has a variety of cabin choices, including inside, ocean view, and verandah cabins. Bathrooms are a little on the smaller size as compared to luxury lines, but if you're familiar with bathrooms on mass-market ships, their size won't come as much of a surprise. Rooms are tastefully appointed. Verandahs all come with a nice table and chair set so you can really enjoy room service on your balcony!
Azamara has a nice selection of suites as well; choose from a Club Continent Suites, Club World Suite, or Club Owner's Suite. The Club World Suite and Club Owner's Suite are nearly identical, but the Club Owner's Suite is slightly larger, and is located in the front of the ship instead of the aft.
All suites enjoy the following:
All suites enjoy the following:
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