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The launch of Azamara Pursuit in 2018 opened the seas to new itineraries, and the opportunity to provide our guests with more unique and immersive experiences than ever before.
Your boutique hotel at sea, the Azamara Pursuit® is a mid-sized ship with a deck plan that’s intimate but never crowded, and offers everything modern voyagers are looking for—plus some unexpected extras.
Seven restaurants, cafes, and lounges, a refreshing pool, sun-drenched decks, a revitalising spa…the list goes on. With so many areas to explore onboard Azamara Pursuit, it’s a good thing we have deck plans.
One of the best ways to experience the jaw-dropping sights of the Fjords of Norway, and the mesmerising Mediterranean Sea coast lines is from your private veranda. It’s just one of the many benefits exclusive to your wonderfully spacious suite aboard Azamara Pursuit.
Escape to a private retreat of polished style, featuring contemporary décor, luxurious linens, plush cotton robes and slippers, French bath products, fresh flowers, turndown treats, and 24-hour room service. (Perhaps we should arrange for a wake-up call?)
This was out first time on a small ship and many passengers were very positive about its size. Our feelings were more mixed. On the plus side we found the Veranda Cabin big enough, although the bathroom was probably the smallest we have encountered, and we loved having full height tables in the cabin and on the balcony for eating from. The room service breakfast menu was excellent, the always open small coffee shop was friendly and efficient, speciality dining very good, crew always visible 3 out of the 4 shows entertaining. The fourth was a poorly constructed advert for future destinations. The itinery was very good, and the main reason for our choosing this cruise, the speakers were OK and the Zulu evening very interesting. The Gospel Choir sounded like strangled cats. The orchestra was excellent, the band good though not used enough but the individual members of the show cast were simply not good enough for solo shows. Being on a small ship meant that it was easy to get around but, had I had mobility issues, I would have been very disappointed by the number of occasions on which only self service, on deck or the windows buffet café were available. There was the table service Patio Cafe on deck but this was often full. On day one, at sea, we were given a brunch buffet in the main dining room from 10am. The food was excellent and extensive but a sit down served breakfast was not on offer. On the next sea day we found that the main dining room shut at 9am and the windows buffet at 10am and when I say shut I do mean shut. Waiters would come around giving us notice that the buffet was about to shut in 10 minutes. On a cruise we expect to have a lie in and leisurely breakfast. Lunch was the same, shutting firmly at 2.30 which left anyone returning from a late morning excursion with the option of the coffee shop as the Patio would inevitably be full. The quality of the food in the venues was mostly good but very limited in the buffet. On one evening, in port, we decided to eat upstairs in the buffet for the view over the harbour to find it was Mexican Night which meant all the food, repeated on either side of the buffet centre was spicy, surely some variety could be provided. Finally, and the main reason we were totally put off Azamara, was its accounting system. On day 3 we were summoned to Guest Services to be told our credit card was declined. This being the same card which had paid our hotel bill in Cape Town. We were asked to draw cash from their ATM to pay, which we refused to do as the card was perfectly valid but they could not process it with a card machine in which we could put our numbers. We ended up on a 25 minute call, at their expense to our card company, to unfreeze the card which had seen transactions in Cape Town one day then Vancouver the next because that is where the boat processed its transactions. Over the course of the cruise we spoke to several people who had the same problem, all stressed and embarrassed by it and one employee at Guest Services even tried to claim the problem was common to all cruise lines including Princess, whom we have travelled the world with and never had a problem. On the last but one day we docked in Mauritius and used the card to pay for entrance fees on a day tour. The following day we were refused disembarkation because there was $9 outstanding which had been declined. Very strange as the intermediate bill had been taken. My furious husband retuned to the desk and paid in cash so we could get to our transfer point, meeting other passengers who had similarly been humiliated at security. This inefficiency is unforgivable and unacceptable if Azamara want customers to return. We went to our hotel and paid for that and other entrance fees on the same card without any query.
Captain, cruise director, white night, library, service & front desk usually excellent. Pool, bathroom tiny. Coffee shop gathering area crowded. Main entertainment venue freezing cold. Dinner started at six and entertainment at 9 pm and would have preferred each to begin one hour earlier. Nice massage. Food inconsistent: Breakfast, fruit and Thanksgiving meal delicious, brunch good, African buffet okay, lamb good, chicken & veggies okay, seafood unpredictable, pizza absolutely terrible. Complimentary wine often young & sharp. Shore excursions extremely expensive. Cape Town peninsula tour good, Pumba Reserve excellent, Tala Tala Reserve okay, hippo croc cruise disappointing, Reunion & Mauritious tours good. Madagascar was not good, ie, malaria area, shockingly poor, hawkers who pounded on van windows. Pre-cruise info sparse & inaccurate regarding Madagascar visa, ie, the ship takes care of visa requirements for everyone which is not the info given by phone to me prior to the trip. We have cruised many times including a world cruise. I liked this cruise overall but do not think the extra money we paid for an Azamara cruise was worth the money. However, am I sorry we went? No, Africa is amazing!
Azamara are an excellent company to cruise with, small ships, interesting itineraries (often ports the bigger ships can’t get into) good food in all venues but their biggest asset are their staff, always friendly and attentive, they clearly enjoy working for Azamara, it makes a difference. This was our third time with them and our third ship in the fleet. Quality is consistent. It’s worth saying that whilst the headline price is often above average it’s a great package and your bill at the end of your cruise is low to zero. We’ve booked another with them on board and the discounts on future cruises are great, well worth a look. Fellow passengers often seem to be travellers as opposed to those cruising for the experience, it’s about the ports you visit. Entertainment is fine (but that’s not why you travel with them) but the “White Night” and the Azamazing Evenings are brilliant and quite unique.
First time on Azamara. Older demographic like Viking. Likes (many) - 2 person dining tables available; room service with full menu from breakfast to 10pm; no lines or wait for elevator; never felt crowded; wine, beer, some mixed drinks included and available anytime (not just with meals); service & staff excellent; boarding fast and easy, multiple dining options including chefs table and specialty restaurants; overall food was really good with nice variety; the ports of call (Valencia, Cartagena, Malaga, Gibraltar, Seville) were great including the overnight in Seville; sailing up the river to heart of Seville; ending in Lisbon to spend extra days. The white night was really nice, staff did excellent job. The cabins are on small side but manageable. Used onboard credits for laundry service, speciality dining and excursions. Booked most excursions with outside third party since we were so close to town in the ports. Things to improve for future - better website, had to call to book the one excursion we used Azamara; ability to book speciality dining through web before cruise (had to stand in line right after boarding). Overall would recommend Azamara and look forward to more country intensive cruises in the future.
Welcome to your vacation home with ocean views, sea breezes, and all the style and amenities of a boutique hotel. Plush cotton robes, complimentary bath products, fresh flowers, and 24-hour room service. Our goal is to make you comfortable so you can spend more time on important things. Like exploring the world.
Experience the Suite Life
The premier way to travel, discover luxury with each Azamara voyage from our Club World Owner's Suite, Club Ocean Suite, Club Continent Suite or Club Spa Suites. As a suite guest receive a variety of exclusive benefits in addition to modern accommodations and authentic service. We take care of all the details, so you can focus on the adventure ahead.
Experience the Luxe Life
Each of our cruise suites offer the comforts of a five-star hotel suite with the added decadence of ocean views, sea breezes, and butler service.
Your Own Seaside Retreat
When you book a cruise stateroom, you'll love the polished style and stellar service in your own private retreat. You'll appreciate the finer touches included, but it takes more than a beautiful room to elevate a voyage from "good" to "great." With Azamara®, you'll discover just how much professional service and a friendly attitude can add to your enjoyment.
INCLUDED STATEROOM AMENITIES
Welcome to Your Vacation
Stateroom Amenities Include:
Fresh ingredients, careful preparation and a variety of menu choices. Azamara offers a choice of six distinctive dining options, including room service. Whether you’re a fan of haute cuisine or down-home cooking, expect the same delicious quality. Bon appétit! Buon appetito! ¡Buen provecho! No matter how you say it, you’re in for a real treat.
When you have a passion for authentic travel, you let it take you where you long to go. For Azamara, that means coming aboard, setting sail out on the open sea, and then exploring well beyond it. Azamara has always taken travellers where no one else goes—unrivalled destinations, smaller ports, longer stays—now we venture further ashore. Beyond scratching the surface, so you can discover more history, more arts, more wilderness, more local cuisine, and more local culture than ever before.
Enrichment Program & Classes
Your quest to learn continues with Destination Speakers offering their expertise throughout each voyage with Azamara®. Facilitated through Compass Speakers, these experts will participate in a range of programs, classes, and lecture series — all created with our incredible destinations in mind. They’ll also hold Q&A sessions!
The Azamara experience doesn’t pause when you depart a destination, it continues onboard with our top-tier dining, world-class entertainment and relaxing spa experiences.
Bars, Lounges & Gathering Spots
A cozy nook to sip coffee. An intimate space to raise a glass and celebrate. A lively setting to catch the latest shows and international entertainment. Watch the world go by, drink in hand from any of Azamara’s bars, lounges, and gathering spaces.
SOME OF THE MOST STYLISH WATERING HOLES ANYWHERE, CONVENIENTLY LOCATED AT SEA.
From port to port, our onboard venues are the perfect place to unwind after a day of onshore discovery, to connect over drinks both before and after dinner, or take in a one of a kind show. And, with Azamara’s Beverage Packages you can indulge in a superb collection of fine wines, premium spirits, and more—without reaching for your wallet.
Lounges - From port to port, our onboard venues are the perfect place to unwind after a day of onshore discovery, to connect over drinks both before and after dinner, or take in a one of a kind show. And, with Azamara’s Beverage Packages you can indulge in a superb collection of fine wines, premium spirits, and more—without reaching for your wallet.
Entertainment & Activities
Sit back and enjoy your evenings on a high note with our onboard entertainment. From local cultural shows to our playbill that features a variety of amazing performances to keep you entertained while onboard.
From the music that makes your heartstrings sing to the best of Broadway, Azamara's Signature Singers & Dancers are guaranteed to entertain. Plus a little shopping as a bonus.
Onboard Shopping
You’ll find a tasteful collection of merchandise, beautiful jewellery and watches—and the promise of discovery and delight—in our signature shops. Window shop or select gifts for friends and family. Then, indulge yourself as you encounter the ideal memento of your truly extraordinary luxury cruise experience. Watch your daily news for specials and one-time offers that make shopping even more fun.
Spa, Health, & Fitness
An Azamara voyage is the perfect opportunity to focus on your health - so let us treat you to some rest and rejuvenation. Enjoy our onboard fitness options, nutrition classes, or spoil yourself with restorative treatments at The Sanctum spa.
Look better. Feel better. Go home invigorated.
With a focus on wellness and vigour, our relaxing spa offers you the chance to focus on you—something you don’t always have time to do at home. Enjoy an oceanfront massage, a quick manicure before hitting the town to explore, teeth whitening, barber services, or even a healing acupuncture treatment. But beyond the Sanctum, Azamara is also pleased to offer a full range of complimentary onboard fitness and nutrition classes, including one-on-one personal training for an additional cost. If you’ve ever wished for a week or two to reboot, this is it.
Stay fit & feel good
Join complimentary group classes like yoga on the deck, Pilates, cycling, core workouts, and nutrition classes. Exercise on your own at our Fitness Centre, with ample equipment for a great workout with an ocean view. Customised personal training or Body Sculpt Boot Camp is also available (for additional cost).
Azamara® accepts guests of any age*, but discourages families from sailing with children under 18 years of age, as the on board ambience and experience caters to adults and there are no activities for children or baby-sitting services available.
Please note: we have a medical centre on board which is staffed by a fully qualified doctor; however our doctors are not paediatricians. Guests must therefore bring on board an adequate supply of specific medications they need for all members of their family.
