Overview
Why does Azamara give you more time in port?
Azamara built its whole identity around staying longer in port. Its four intimate ships (carrying 686–702 guests) can access smaller harbors, and itineraries are deliberately weighted toward overnight and late-night stays so guests can catch an evening in Santorini or a full day plus a night in Kotor rather than a rushed daytime stop. The line hosts free “AzAmazing Evenings” events showcasing local culture in port, and fares include a classic beverage package, making the all-in math simple. It’s a smaller, quieter alternative to Oceania with a stronger focus on time-in-destination over onboard amenities.
Who it’s best for
- Destination-immersion travelers
- Guests who want overnight and late-night port stays
- Couples wanting a boutique, all-included-drinks feel
- Repeat cruisers looking for something less mainstream
Popular ships
Azamara Onward / Pursuit
Refurbished R-class ships (~686 guests) with an intimate, boutique-hotel feel.
Azamara Quest
A guest favorite for longer, exotic itineraries and overnight port stays.
Azamara Journey
Sister ship sailing Europe, Asia and beyond with the line’s signature longer stays.
Cabin recommendations
Best value
Interior and Oceanview staterooms are comfortable and well-priced given the included beverage package.
Couples
A veranda stateroom pays off most on overnight port calls — you can watch the harbor light up after dinner.
Suites
Club Ocean and Club World Owner’s suites add butler service and priority perks — worth it on longer voyages.
Dining
Included dining spans the main restaurant, a casual buffet-style venue and Windows Café, plus specialty options like Aqualina (Mediterranean) and Prime C (steakhouse) at a modest upcharge. A classic beverage package (beer, wine, spirits and specialty coffee) is included in every fare — a genuine differentiator versus most premium lines.
Entertainment
Expect smaller cabaret and production shows, destination speakers and, on select voyages, a complimentary AzAmazing Evenings cultural event in port. The main appeal is the extra time ashore, not big-theater spectacle.
What’s included
- Classic beverage package (beer, wine, spirits, coffee)
- Gratuities included in most fares
- Free “AzAmazing Evenings” cultural events in port
- Overnight and late-night stays built into itineraries
- Self-service laundry and Wi-Fi
Azamara Cruises FAQs
Time in port. Azamara builds overnight and late-night stays into many itineraries, so you can have dinner ashore, see a city after dark or linger through sunset instead of rushing back to the ship.
Not fully, but a classic beverage package and gratuities are included in most fares, and Wi-Fi and shore excursions can be bundled through their AzAmazing package tiers. We’ll walk you through what’s bundled on your specific sailing.
Small — under 700 guests each — which lets them reach harbors larger ships can’t enter and keeps the atmosphere intimate and boutique rather than crowded.