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Your boutique hotel at sea, the Azamara Quest® 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.
Across the fleet, our authentic service goes beyond the expectations of even the most well-traveled cruisers. Friendly and approachable, our staff are attentive, and happy to offer everything from poolside service to recommendations for your on-shore exploration. After all, we love sailing the world just as much as you do!
Re-imagined staterooms include modern amenities, furnishings, and European linens. Plus the ship features a large number of staterooms and suites with balconies, perfect for starting your day with fresh sea air and stunning views.
Add to all of that world-class dining options, spa experiences to relax and refresh, and all-new entertainment offerings, you’ve got an onboard experience that’s matched only by the immersive cultural encounters we’ve got in store on shore.
We have sailed with Azamara three times in the last five years, and each has been excellent! Our dining room server went over and above to make sure we had a great dining experience. We were so glad that they still have White Night with all of the crew parading their flags, the Captain and Officers speaking, and music for dancing! The Amazing Night had Four Sopranos who sang both classical and popular music and who could star on Broadway. Our veranda cabin was comfortable, and we had beautiful sunrises. The laundry room was a nice extra as well. The only slight disappointment was in some of the excursions. Buses spent hours on mountain roads rather than in the wonderful towns. The Intensive Italy voyage included not only the entire coastline of Italy proper, but also Sicily and Montenegro. It was easy to disembark as we gathered in the theater and left according to group number.
Azamara is our go-to cruise line as we enjoy cruising on a smaller ship and being able to get into ports that might otherwise not be available. What makes Azamara stand out for us is the crew. We talked to one crew member who mentioned that when he sailed for another cruise line, he was instructed not to engage with the passengers. That is not the case on Azamara as the crew is what makes the experience so much better. As many others have said, if you are after a never ending party, Azamara is not for you. We also like the fact that Azamara stays longer in ports and does overnights so that you can actually have time to visit a city. One disappointment was that we were scheduled to be in Bordeaux overnight and not depart until the following evening. For some reason, the decision was made to leave Bordeaux at 10:00 AM the second morning and proceed to Pauillac. To call Pauillac a port would be a vast overstatement. It was a dock and had none of the charm of Bordeaux. As you can see from the included picture, we were right in the center of Bordeaux. The food on the cruise was very good in both the main dining room and the buffet. Service in the main dining room could be very slow. It was not unusual to have a half hour wait between the starter and entree. We tended to dine early so it wasn't a case of the restaurant being crowded, service moved at a snails pace. Both the White Night Party and the Azamazing Evening were great. For the Azamazing Evening, we were bused back into Bilbao for a a very lively performance of Basque music and dance. If you do this cruise, my advice would be to skip the Discovery the Gastronomy of Galicia tour especially if you are there on a Monday. We thought what we signed up for given the tour description was a food tour where you got to sample various local specialties. What we got was the opportunity to walk through markets that were virtually closed on Monday and tour the city. We did have lunch at an excellent restaurant, but I would in no way consider this a food tour. We had requested through our travel agent several months before the cruise to disembark the ship a day early when it was in Porto. The process was very interesting as we were asked what time we planned to disembark as arrangements had to be made with Immigration. We were then escorted off the ship by an officer and met by a Portuguese Azamara representative that walked us through the immigration process. So my advice is if you plan to disembark before the cruise reaches its final destination that you clear it well in advance. We had no idea it would be as complex as it turned out to be. It was easy to get an Uber to get into Porto from Leixos with a cost of around 10 euros. Our V2 balcony cabin was fine with great storage. In our experience, Azamara does have the worse bathrooms at sea. But honestly, how much time are you going to spend in there.
This was an intensive Ireland Itinerary and it really delivered in terms of getting to a whole host of cities in Ireland. As we had on board credit, we did a lot of ship's tours and overall we were pleased with the experience. We normally book tours independent of the cruise line, but given we had "house money" we wanted to use it. Food was very good in both the main dining room and the buffet. Dinner in the main dining room could be very slow although it appeared there were enough staff waiting tables. Maybe the problem was in the kitchen with waits of a half hour between starter and entree being the rule rather than exception. The crew was great and always very engaging. We like the relaxed feel of the Azamara ships and are happy to forego some of the entertainment options found on big ships. Our favorite hangout is The Den that serves as a piano bar. We did have a couple of issues during the cruise. We normally take a balcony cabin, but opted for an ocean view this trip as there was only 1 sea day - big mistake. It appears that the ship must do some maintenance late at night as we were frequently awakened by noises emanating from above us. When we looked to see what was above us, it was the outside deck on level 5. It sounded as if hoses were being dragged across the floor. The other issue we had was getting all of our on board benefits properly credited. We asked about the missing money during the cruise, but didn't worry too much as we were going to be back to back on the ship so we had time. We initially thought the missing money was a credit from our travel agent and thus, would have been refundable. As it turned out, what was missing was $1000 from Azamara and therefore non-refundable. 4 days before the end of the second cruise, the money showed up. If you have been on Azamara, you know there isn't a lot of value to be had in their on board shops, but we were faced with either buying "something" or losing the $1000. We should never have been put in that position. The money should have been there from the beginning and we could have used it to upgrade our drink package or use spa services. With only 4 days to go, we did get in 1 spa session.
We were on an 11 night Scotland intensive followed by an 11 night Ireland intensive. In any case it was a tremendous experience. If you aren’t familiar with Azamara , do some research. They aren’t for everyone. If you need flash, party party party and someone entertaining you 24/7, it’s probably not your best choice. There are activities for sure but it’s not like the big mass market floating amusement park/ shopping mall experience. Azamara has a low key elegance that we love. Many of the public spaces are places to relax , read or play games with fellow passengers. The one shop is small. There is no casino. As I said, not for everyone. If I haven’t lost you yet, I’ll go with some more details. Activities: Frankly a bit limited during the day. There are fitness and spa offerings. Trivia games are pretty popular and offered several times a day in different lounges, public spaces. Because Azamara is often port intensive most people are off the ship. In the evening there are several music offerings and dance parties. Service: Absolutely off the charts. The crew is genuinely warm, friendly and welcoming. Waiters and servers are attentive without being intrusive. Staff cleaning or doing other tasks stop to acknowledge guests and wish them a good day. Bar staff quickly learn your likes. In 20+ years of cruising on several different lines I’ve not come across better crews. We’ve been on 3 Azamara cruises now on 2 different ships. Crew friendliness is a core value. Cabin: We have always chosen a balcony cabin, can’t justify a suite. With the exception of the bathrooms I find the cabins spacious enough. There is plenty of storage. My wife is a fanatic about adequate storage and she is pleased. Beds are comfortable The bathrooms are another story. Yeah, they’re pretty small. The shower is especially small. I’m 5ft 10 and about 180. I fit ok buy I can understand the frustration of people much bigger. There’s only a shower curtain so you’re likely to get a little water on the floor. The bathroom is designed to manage that however. Sure it’s not ideal but really,how much time do you spend in the bathroom? Dining: Food is quite subjective of course but I think their food is outstanding. There is good variety in both the Windows Cafe (buffet) and Discoveries Dining Room. At lunch there is also a grill on the pool deck. They have burgers , other grill offerings as well as vegetarian options. There are specific times on all these so don’t expect to be able to eat constantly. There are , however finger food, tapas kinds of things in other locations much of the day. Children’s Activities: nada, zero. I’ve seen a couple teens and a bit younger but while children are allowed Azamara is not marketing to families. Entertainment: I can probably count on one hand the number of production shows I’ve seen on other cruise lines in my 20+ yrs of cruises. I went to every show every night on my Azamara cruises. They were so good and so much fun. Emily, the Cruise Director and Lee, the Asst CD are outstanding. They lead such a talented , fun group. Aside from production shows there is a house band who do popular tunes several times in the evenings. There’s also a piano player in who plays at places around the ship. Officers and Senior Staff: The crew is as good as it is because of who they are and the examples they set. Very friendly , helpful and approachable. The Capt had coffee every morning down in the Mosaic cafe. Marcelo, the Hotel Director, Lee and Emily would often be at The Gangway or helping people on and off tender boats. Embarkation and Debarkation: simple and painless. You get champagne during the safety briefing! I hope this gives you an honest review of my experiences. As I said earlier if you’re looking for “Vegas” glitz and 24/7 party energy, this might not be the cruise line for you. If you want a casual understated elegance with a warm and caring staff doing their best to bring you fun and adventure, this is it.
We traveled on Quest as part of a group of 40 golfers on Perry Golf cruise. Our experience with the ship was very good. It was different from our previous cruises. Note we are not big cruisers - maybe 3 times on Disney, once each on Princess, Windstar, and MSC - so our review may not be as extensive as some who have cruised extensively. The ship itself was in good shape - especially with its 20 yr age. As others have noted, the cabins are older style and the bath is quite small - but we were fine with it. It reminded us somewhat of our cabin aboard Wind Surf. We had a balcony and while we used it sparingly in the Scottish weather - it was still nice to have the extra room and view. The crew was very good - thought perhaps not as personable as others have mentioned. A few remembered our names and most were very courteous. They did seem a little under-staffed at times. For instance, sometimes the public bathrooms were not fully stocked and some of the public areas could use some TLC. As opposed to Disney where there always seemed to be someone cleaning, picking up, straightening etc everywhere. The MDR food was good - but not overwhelming. For foodies, perhaps there are better choices - though we heard from several guests that they had inconsistent food on other lines also. Service in the MDR was a little slow for our taste - but we had success in later nights telling our waiter that we had a show to go to and needed to be more prompt. We ate twice at specialty steakhouse, Prime C, and found it to be a cut (pun intended) above. The much smaller venue gave us more attention as you would expect. For us, it had everything you would want in a specialty dining experience. We did not try the Italian dining nor did we hear any reviews. Our steaks were well prepared and had great sauces if desired. The sides were a little average with very good deserts. We did not find the buffet food or service to be up to par. The staff seemed to be behind in cleaning tables so it was often difficult to find a clean one. Also waiters appeared to be overwhelmed. Not sure if they had a staffing issue ? Buffet food was pretty standard but lacked a carved item except for embarkation day. Breakfast was good - but the waffle station was manned by one person and he could get behind. We had 2 very good meals in the Patio area near the pool. There was a good variety of not just burgers but grilled fish, kebabs, etc. Everyone there was exceptionally friendly and accommodating. Also there is the frozen yogurt machines an toppings. The entertainment has been unfavorably reviewed by some and we found it to be very high quality and the small group of 6 performers really put on some great shows. they also interacted with the guests throughout the week with games, crafts, etc. We had not seen this on other cruises. Along with the main shows several nights, the individual entertainers were featured several times with excellent solo performances. You dont go on this small ship for huge shows - but entertainment was a highlight for our group. The Amazing Evening was aboard the ship and was excellent entertainers from Aberdeen Scotland ! We had good experiences at the spa and they did not seem as totally booked as other cruises we have been aboard. There needed to be some small attention to details (needed towels in locker room at times, shampoo dispenser out, etc) Again, perhaps they were under-staffed ? We did not experience the hard sell at the spa we have had on other cruises. Scottish weather played havoc on our western itinerary - but the Captain did an excellent job of keeping us informed and added an unintended stop in Glasgow and some extra time in Liverpool. We certainly understood and it is something you may consider when in this area. Because the ship is smaller and the North Sea can be rough - motion sickness could also be an issue. We concluded that the Quest was great for our purpose of golf cruise - but perhaps not a ship we would spend a long cruise aboard - especially with sea days. We can't compare it to its peers - because we are not sure just who they are and we have limited experience. For us, we like to experience a new port many days and their Azamara country intensive was great.
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Welcome to your vacation home with ocean views, sea breezes, and all the style and amenities of a boutique hotel. Relax in your cruise stateroom with plush cotton robes and slippers, French 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.
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A boutique hotel at sea, 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. Relax with spa-like sea breezes, and butler service. Relax with spa-like amenities including plush cotton robes and slippers, French bath products, fresh flowers, and fine linens. Open the sliding glass doors to your private balcony and curl up with book, dine al fresco dining, or stargaze. Share a drink of your favorite spirit—on the house. And should you need anything, your English-trained butler is never more than a call away, ready to assist with reservations, private parties, dinners for two, and much more.
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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.
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 travelers where no one else goes—unrivaled 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.
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. 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.
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 vigor, 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.
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.
