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What is included in Azamara's basic drink package?

Are you taking the Azamara? Discover the allure of their beverage packages, where each sip elevates your journey to a higher level of luxury.

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Azamara cruises offer a memorable experience where luxury and adventure collide. They are more than just a trip across the ocean. One of the elements that elevate the Azamara cruise experience is the professionally prepared beverage packages, each designed to appeal to a variety of interests and enhance the entire adventure. Including the Premium Package, Ultimate Package, Wine Lover Package, and Wine Connoisseur Package, let's discuss the specifics of the Azamara Cruise beverage packages .

list of Premium and Ultimate Packages offered by Azamara Cruises

1. premium package: a symphony of choices.

The Azamara Cruises Premium Package is a symphony of choices that ensures you enjoy a wide selection of quality beverages during your journey. There are many different types of wines, beers, spirits, and cocktails included in this bundle. The Premium Package features everything from classic cocktails expertly blended to the finest wines from famous wineries to satisfy the refined palate of Azamara guests.

A glass of vintage wine can be enjoyed as the sun sets over the horizon, or you can order handcrafted beverages made by skilled mixologists at one of the many onboard bars. Azamara's refined adventures are complemented by the Premium Package, which is a passport to a world of libations.

2. Ultimate Package: Elevating the Cruise Experience to Pinnacle

For those seeking the pinnacle of the cruise experience, the Azamara Ultimate Package raises the bar for alcoholic indulgence. Everything from the Premium plan is included in this all-inclusive plan, including a wider variety of fine spirits, expensive wines, and unique cocktails.

Imagine peering out over the endless sea while enjoying a rare whiskey or a glass of limited-edition wine. The Ultimate Package is designed for the discerning individual who appreciates the finer things in life and includes a variety of beverages to make the entire journey an unsurpassed experience in luxury.

3. Wine Lover Package: A Journey Through Vineyards

Azamara's Wine Lover Package is a carefully designed journey through vineyards from across the world for aficionados who take joy in the complexity and diversity of wines. With this package, you can sample a wide range of wines, including reds, whites, and rosés, that have been specifically picked to mix well with the gourmet meals served on Azamara cruises.

The Wine Lover Package is your ticket to learning new varietals and broadening your palette, whether you are a casual wine fan or an experienced oenophile. This bundle assures that every sip is a journey in and of itself, with strong reds and crisp whites.

4. Wine Connoisseur Package: A Symphony of Elegance

For the ultimate wine enthusiast, the Azamara Wine Connoisseur Package is a symphony of elegance that brings together the greatest and rarest wines. With this exclusive package, you can choose from a number of expensive, small-batch wines that epitomize the best of viticulture.

There are wine tastings supervised by knowledgeable sommeliers, with each sip narrating a tale about the vineyard and the craftsmanship in the bottle. For individuals who appreciate the art of winemaking and seek a level of refinement above and above the norm, there is the Wine Connoisseur Package.

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Drink packages on Azamara Cruises go beyond simple libations; they play a significant role in the overall cruise experience. Regardless of whether you select the Premium, Ultimate, Wine Lover, or Wine Connoisseur Package, each offering is customized to meet the tastes and interests of each visitor, making it easy for them to pick their perfect libation partner.

Before boarding your Azamara cruise, think about choosing a beverage plan that fits your interests, whether it's the extensive Ultimate plan, the carefully curated Wine Lover Package, or the deluxe Wine Connoisseur Package. These options are designed to enhance your journey by transforming each sea day into a celebration of luxury, adventure, and excellent taste.

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Azamara Drinks Prices and Packages (December)2023

We recently cruised on the Azamara Quest Cruise Ship from Singapore to Australia. Azamara have a standard all inclusive package plus two more comprehensive packages.

In this post we outline Azamara drinks prices and packages, and you will see exactly what you can get as standard and how much it will cost to upgrade to the other packages available,  We also have drinks prices and packages posts for P&O ,  Royal Caribbean , Virgin Voyages , Cunard and Marella which may be of interest to you too.

Read on and find out how much your drinks will cost on Azamara and then you will be able to see if purchasing a drinks package would be a good option for you.

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Included Drinks, Packages and Individual Drinks Prices (December) 2023

Included Drinks.

Smirnoff Vodka

Finlandia Vodka

Gordons Gin

Beefeater Gin

Flor De Cana

Jim Beam Bourbon

Seagram’s 7

Famous Grouse whisky

Jose Cuervo Especial Silver Tequilla

Bloody Mary

Caribbean Sunset

Grasshopper

Pina Colada

Vodka Stinger

Berry Banana Colada

Bora Bora Brew

Tropical Lemonade

Carlsberg Draught

O’Douls

Soda. (All Cans)

Tonic Water

Coffee and Tea.

All speciality coffee and Tea at the Mosaic cafe.

Drinks Packages

In addition to Azamara’s inclusive beverages there are also two drinks packages available.

The Premium Package. $16.99 per person per day.

The Premium Package includes all the beers and spirits listed below.

Beers – Coors Light,  Miller Light,  Samuel Adams Boston Lager,  Estrella Damm,  Guiness Draft Can, Heineken and Stella Artois,

Spirits – Absolut,  Stolichnaya, Captain Morgan,  Bombay Sapphire,  Woodford Reserve,  Jack Daniel’s, Canadian Club and Jose Cuervo Especial Gold.

The Ultimate Package. $23.95 per person per day.

Includes everything listed above plus the following.

Bottled Water – Evian 11oz., Perrier 11oz.

Wine – Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte Brut (France),  Prosecco Santa Elvira Extra Dry (Italy),  Chardonnay Kendall Jackson Vintner Reserve (USA),  Château d’Esclans “Whispering Angel” Rosé,  Cabernet Sauvignon Kendall Jackson Vintners Reserve (USA),  Shiraz M.A.N Vintners (South Africa),  Beaujolais Villages Georges Duboeuf (France),  Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc Errazuriz Casablanca (Chile),  Fonseca Late Bottled Vintage,  Sandeman Ruby.

Spirits – Belvedere, Chopin,  Hendrick’s, Tanqueray No. Ten,  Bacardi 8, Kraken Black Spiced,  Patron Silver, Chivas Regal 12 Years,  Johnnie Walker Black Label,  Glenfiddich Select Cask,  Crown Royal,  B & B,  Baileys Irish Cream,  Chambord.

Not included in the standard all inclusive

Signature Cocktails. $14.95 each.

Banana Split – Baileys Irish Cream, Kraken Black Spiced Rum, Banana and Cream.

Nutty Woman – Baileys Irish Cream, Frangelico, Disaronno, Creme de Cacao and Tito’s Vodka.

N0 10 Elderflower – Tanqueray 10, St Germain Liqueur, Nicholas Feuillatte Champagne, Club Soda and Apple Juice.

Berry Berry Gin – London Dry Gin, Chambord, Lemon Juice and Simple Syrup.

Rum Old Fashioned – Zacapa Rum, Angostura Bitter, Chocolate Bitter, Orange Bitter and Date Syrup.

Italian Riviera Spritz – Grey Goose Vodka, Galliano Liqueur, Anti Spumante, Passion Fruit Syrup and Lemon Juice.

Whisky/Whiskey

Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

The Balvenie Triple Cask 12 Years – $9.95

The Macallan Select Oak – $9.95

Glenlivet Reserve – $7.95

Glenfiddich Select Cask – $7.95

Highland Park Aged 12 Years – $7.95

Blended Scotch Whisky.

Johnnie Walker Blue – $30.95

Johnnie Walker Black – $7.95

Chivas Regal 12 Years – $7.95

Johnnie Walker Red – $5.95

Dewars White Label – $5.95

Bullet – $7.95

Makers Mark – $7.95

Woodford Reserve – $5.95

Tennessee Whiskey.

Jack Daniels Sinatra – $11.95

Jack Daniels Gentleman Jack – $7.95

Jack Daniels – $5.95

Irish Whiskey.

Jameson – $7.95

Bushmills Original – $5.95

Canadian Whisky.

Crown Royal – $7.95

Seagram’s – $5.95

Canadian Club – $5.95

Grey Goose – $8.95

Cirok – $8.95

Belvedere – $7.95

Tito – $7.95

Chopin – $7.95

Ketel One – $5.95

Absolut – $5.95

Absolut Citron – $5.95

Stolinchnaya – $5.95

St Germain – $8.95

Grand Marnier – $7.95

Kahlua – $7.95

Drambuie – $7.95

Cointreau – $7.95

B&B – $7.95

Chambord – $7.95

Grappa Sandro Bottega Morbida – $5.95

Disaranno – $5.95

Tia Maria – $5.95

Sambuca Romana – $5.95

Campari – $5.95

Limoncello Pallini – $5.95

Frangelico – $5.95

Aperol – $5.95

Midori – $5.95

Southern Comfort – $5.95

Jagermeister – $5.95

Hendrick’s – $8.95

Aviation – $8.95

Tanqueray No 10 – $7.95

Plymouth – $7.95

Bombay Sapphire – $5.95

Tanqueray – $5.95

Zacapa 23 – $10.95

Pyrat XO British – $8.95

Bacardi 8 – $8.95

Bacardi Black – $7.95

Kraken Black Spiced – $7.95

Myer’s Original Dark – $5.95

Bacardi Superior – $5.95

Captain Morgan Spiced – $5.95

Malibu – $5.95

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Remy Martin Louis Xlll – $215.95

Remy Martin XO – $21.95

Courvoisier XO – $14.95

Remy Martin VSOP – $12.95

Courvoisier VSOP – $9.95

Hennessy – $7.95

Courvosier VS – $5.95

French Gimlet – $9.95

Cosmopolitan – $9.95

Dirty Martini – $7.95

Blushing Lady – $7.95

Classic Cocktails

Top Shelf Margarita – $9.95

Old Fashioned – $9.95

Manhattan – $9.95

Pisco Sour – $9.95

American Mule – $8.95

White Russian – $7.95

Don Julio 1942 – $19.95

Patron Anejo – $11.95

Avion Reposado – $9.95

Don Julio Blanco – $7.95

Patron Silver – $7.95

Avion Silver – $7.95

Patron Reposado – $7.95

Jose Cuervo Especial Gold – $5.95

Evian 1 litre – $4.95

San Pellegrino 1 litre – $4.95

Evian 11 oz – $2.95

Perrier 11 oz – $2.95

Beers/Cider

Warsteiner – $5.95

Grolsch – $5.95

Pilsner Urquell – $4.95

Leiffe – $4.95

Heineken – $4.95

Stella Artois – $4.95

Heineken Premium Light – $4.95

Samuel Adams Boston Lager – $4.95

Moretti – $4.95

Estrella – $4.95

Guinness(can) – $4.95

Heineken 0,0 – $4.95

Coors Light – $3.95

Miller Lite – $3.95

Corona Extra – $3.95

Amstel Light – $3.95

Champagne & Sparkling.

Domaine Chandon – $15.00

Nicolas Feuillatte – $14.00

Santa Elvira – $8.00

White Wine.

Wairau River Sauvignon Blanc – $12.00

Bertani Velante Pinot Grigio – $10.00

Gerard Bertrand – $9.00

The Seeker Chardonnay – $8.00

Selbach Fish Label Reisling – $8.00

Caves D’Esclans – $13.00

Beringer White Zinfandel – $8.00

Martanzas Creek Winery Merlot – $13.00

Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir – $12.00

Penley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon – $10.00

Poggio Tempesta Chianti – $10.00

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What's Included in the Azamara Drinks Package?

Once onboard Azamara's ships, the Azamara Journey®, Azamara Quest®, Azamara Onward℠ and Azamara Pursuit℠ you won't have to pay extra to enjoy your night-cap or celebratory drink. Their inclusive amenities feature select standard spirits, international beers, and a changing selection of two red and two white wines, and one rosé and one sparkling wine by the glass each day throughout your voyage.

To take advantage of this incredible treat, simply visit one of the ship bars or dining rooms and we're sure you'll find something to quench your thirst. Please note, the complimentary beverages listed below are not available for room service.

Included in your cruise fare:

Spirits - Smirnoff Vodka, Finlandia Vodka, Gordon's Gin, Beefeater Gin, Mount Gay Eclipse Silver Rum, Jim Beam Bourbon, Seagram's 7, Cutty Sark Scotch Whisky and Jose Cuervo Especial Silver Tequila.

Cocktails - Appletini, Bay Breeze, Bloody Mary, Blue Wave, Cape Cod, Caribbean, Daiquiri, Gibson, Gimlet, Grasshopper, Greyhound, Kamikaze, Margarita, Pina Colada, Salty Dog, Screwdriver, Vodka Stinger and Zentini.

Beer - Newcastle Draught, Budweiser, Bud Light, Beck's and O'Doul's Non-Alcoholic.

Boutique Wines - Azamara's current boutique wine list features a regularly changing selection of two red and two white wines, and one rosé and one sparkling wine by the glass each day throughout your voyage. They source some of their boutique wines locally while the ships are sailing in wine-producing regions such as Italy, France, and Spain. When the ships are sailing in regions such as Asia, northern Europe, or regions where local wines are not as common, Azamara offer a selection of wines from around the world.

Non-alcoholic cocktails - Berry-Banana Colada, Bora Bora Brew, Pina Colada and Tropical Lemonade. Soda - Coca-Cola, Diet Coke and Sprite.

Soda - Coca-Cola, Diet Coke and Sprite.

Upgrade your Drinks Package to one of the following:

Premium Package - $15.95 per person per day:

Beer - Bottled Beer: Coors Light, Miller Lite, Corona Extra, Amstel Light, Pilsner Urquell, Leffe, Carlsberg, Heineken, Stella Artois, Heineken Premium Light, Samuel Adams Boston Lager, Moretti, Estrella Damn, Guinness Draught Can, Boddingtons Pub Ale, Warsteiner, Grolsch and Murphy's Irish Stout | Draught Beer: Heineken. Non-Alcoholic Beer: Heineken O.O | Hard Cider: Strongbow | Malt Beverage: Smirnoff

Spirits - Vodka: Absolut, Absolut Citron, Ketel One and Stolichnaya | Gin: Bombay Sapphire and Tanqueray | Rum: Bacardi Superior, Captain Morgan Original Spiced, Malibu and Myers's Original Dark | Tequila: Jose Cuervo Especial Gold | Blended Scotch Whisky: The Famous Grouse, Johnnie Walker Red Label, J&B and Dewar's White Label | Bourbon: Woodford Reserve | Tennessee Whiskey: Jack Daniel's | Irish Whiskey: Bushmills Original | Canadian Whisky: Canadian Club and Seagram's VO | Cognac: Napolean | Grappa: Sandro Bottega | Calvados: Berneroy Fine | Sherry: Dry Sack, Harveys Bristol Cream and Tio Pepe | Liqueurs: Aperol, Campari, Disaronno, Dubonnet, Frangelico, Goldschlager, Jägermeister, Metaxa 5 Stars, Midori, Ouzo, Limoncello Pallini, Pernod, Pimm's, Sambuca Romana, Southern Comfort and Tia Maria.

Ultimate Package - $21.95 per person per day:

Spirits - Vodka: Belvedere, Chopin, Ciroc, Grey Goose, Hangar One and Tito's | Gin: Aviation, Hendrick’s, Tanqueray No. Ten and Plymouth | Rum: Atlantico Reserve, Bacardi 8, Bacardi Black, Kraken Black Spiced, Miami Club and Pyrat XO | Cachaca: Leblon | Tequila: Don Julio Blanco, Patron Silver, Avión Silver, Patron Reposado and Avión Reposado | Blended Scotch Whisky: Chivas Regal 12 Years and Johnnie Walker Black Label | Single Malt Scotch Whisky: Glenfiddich Select Cask, The Glenlivet The Master, Destiller's Reserve, Highland Park Aged 12 Years, The Balvenie Triple Cask 12 Years, Laphroaig 10 Years and The Macallan Select Oak | Bourbon: Bulleit and Maker’s Mark | Tennessee Whiskey: Jack Daniel’s Gentleman Jack | Rye Whiskey: Rittenhouse Rye 100 Proof and Bulleit Rye | Irish Whiskey: Jameson Irish Whiskey | Canadian Whisky: Crown Royal | Cognac: Hennessy VS and Courvoisier VSOP | Brandy: Cardenal Mendoza | Pisco: Inca Gold, Porton Mosto Verde and Acholado | Liqueurs: B & B, Baileys Irish Cream, Bénédictine, Chambord, Cointreau, Drambuie, Fernet Branca, Galliano, Godiva, Grand Marnier, St-Germain, Pama Pomegranate, Kahlúa and Linie Aquavit.

Wines by the Glass - Champagne & Sparkling: Nicolas Feuilatte, Brut, Chouilly (France), Santa Elvira, Prosecco, Extra Dy, Treviso (Italy), Domaine Chandon, Brut, Classic (California) | White Wine: Wairau River, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough (New Zealand), The Seeker, Chardonnay (California), Bertani Velante, Pinot Grigio, Venezie Giulia (Italy), Selbach "Fish Label", Riesling Kabinett, Mosel (Germany) and Gérard Bertrand Réserve, Spéciale, Viognier, Pays d'Oc (France) | Rosé Wine: Beringer, White Zinfandel (California), Caves D'Esclans "Whispering Angel" and Rosé, Côtes de Provence (France) | Red Wine: Penley Estate "Phoenix", Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra (Australia), Matanzas Creek Winery, Merlot, Sonoma County (California), Sokol Blosser, Delinea 300, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley (Oregon), Callia Alta, Malbec, San Juan (Argentina) and Poggio Tempesta, Chianti DOCG, Toscana (Italy).

Port - Fonseca, Late Bottled Vintage, Sandeman and Ruby.

Nespresso - Ristretto Espresso Forte, Ristretto Origin India, Espresso Leggero, Lungo Forte, Lungo Leggero, Espresso Decaffeinato and Lungo Decaffeinato.

Water - Evian 11oz. and Perrier 11oz.

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Azamara drink packages and included drinks

By Sandrav , June 28, 2022 in Azamara

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Hi, can anyone let us know exactly what is included free with our cruise fare, alcohol, water? Coffee? We really just get a explanation that doesn’t really tell you. We need to know what’s included and which package covers water, specialty coffee and alcohol, can anyone help? 

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The included drinks are a range of spirits, still & sparkling water, speciality coffees, sodas such as Coca-Cola, tonic water, lemonade, ginger ale, red, white, rose & sparkling wine and some beers.

At present the spirits include Gordon’s & Beefeater gins, Famous Grouse Whisky, Smirnoff Vodka, but these can change from time to time.There is no included Brandy.

@Azamarajunkie I see you’re currently onboard Journey.  Which beer on tap is currently available?

1 hour ago, Beamafar said: @Azamarajunkie I see you’re currently onboard Journey.  Which beer on tap is currently available?   TIA 

Carlsberg as of a week ago.  

1 minute ago, ECCruise said: Carlsberg as of a week ago.  

Thank you! 🤗  DH will be very happy to hear that and now only one of us will have to upgrade to the Ultimate package. 👍

Could anyone post a drink menu with the included cocktails?

CGTNORMANDIE

10 hours ago, Beamafar said: Thank you! 🤗  DH will be very happy to hear that and now only one of us will have to upgrade to the Ultimate package. 👍

Hi Bea, long time since we spoke last.  Question:  does Azamara allow just one person to upgrade to the Ultimate Package?? 😁

29 minutes ago, CGTNORMANDIE said: Hi Bea, long time since we spoke last.  Question:  does Azamara allow just one person to upgrade to the Ultimate Package?? 😁

Hi again Bea, I just got the answer and it is YES!  That’s great because DW might have a glass of rose’ before dinner… 😇  I prefer the higher grade drinks.  What’s the story with the Champagne?  As I recall that is your favorite libation.

6 hours ago, CGTNORMANDIE said: Hi again Bea, I just got the answer and it is YES!  That’s great because DW might have a glass of rose’ before dinner… 😇  I prefer the higher grade drinks.  What’s the story with the Champagne?  As I recall that is your favorite libation.

Hi CGT - haven’t been around the boards much lately.  We’ve about had enough with MSC!  Great to hear from you. 

Nicholas Feuillatte is available on the Ultimate package, according to the Azamara website:

Not that fond of it - it’s served in YC - but better than nothing, I suppose.   I need the Ultimate for my other favourite - port & brandy 🤪   The old PremiumPlus package was great as it included Veuve Cliquot.  Our favourite hangout was the Champagne bar with that package!   Sadly, it is no more (sigh).   DH will certainly miss Johnny Walker Blue, too.   😭  

So, you’re booked on Azamara?   We’re on Journey on Aug 6th, then Celebrity Edge on Sept 3rd.  We have World Europa booked from Abu Dhabi to Genoa next March - booked Aurea before the Experience was downgraded, so looks like better value now.   🙄

Like all Azamara wines and spirits,  Nicholas Feuillatte is not always available now on the Ultimate package.  They have a habit of substituting a cheaper alternative (Henri, available in the low price aisle in Asda/Walmart) but have sadly trained the bar staff to tell you that it is a superior brand.  The servers believe them - but sadly it is an inferior product.

I was thinking along those lines, having read about the reduced range of wines onboard.   DH doesn’t drink wine so will be happy if draught Carlsberg is included on our cruise.  Just going to have to assess whether it’ll be worth it for me to purchase the Ultimate package.  If there aren’t decent wines from the list available, it may not be worth it.  Having said that, I think it’s great that Az allows for only one person to upgrade and that it can be done at any time throughout the cruise. 

Thanks for the heads-up!

14 hours ago, Beamafar said: Hi CGT - haven’t been around the boards much lately.  We’ve about had enough with MSC!  Great to hear from you.    Nicholas Feuillatte is available on the Ultimate package, according to the Azamara website:     Not that fond of it - it’s served in YC - but better than nothing, I suppose.   I need the Ultimate for my other favourite - port & brandy 🤪   The old PremiumPlus package was great as it included Veuve Cliquot.  Our favourite hangout was the Champagne bar with that package!   Sadly, it is no more (sigh).   DH will certainly miss Johnny Walker Blue, too.   😭   So, you’re booked on Azamara?   We’re on Journey on Aug 6th, then Celebrity Edge on Sept 3rd.  We have World Europa booked from Abu Dhabi to Genoa next March - booked Aurea before the Experience was downgraded, so looks like better value now.   🙄

Thanks Bea,

Well, at least we can say we enjoyed the YC back when.  NF brute with a shot of cognac and 1/2 a shot of lemon sour makes for a great French 75!  I am very interested in Azamara but I’m still waiting for a kidney transplant.  That should happen shortly then I’ll get off the beach and out to sea.  The kidney and Covid had me held up for the past 5 years.  So here’s hoping.

9 hours ago, CGTNORMANDIE said: Thanks Bea, Well, at least we can say we enjoyed the YC back when.  NF brute with a shot of cognac and 1/2 a shot of lemon sour makes for a great French 75!  I am very interested in Azamara but I’m still waiting for a kidney transplant.  That should happen shortly then I’ll get off the beach and out to sea.  The kidney and Covid had me held up for the past 5 years.  So here’s hoping.

Oh, I do hope you get the transplant real soon and that all goes well so you can get back to cruising.   

Looking forward to trying Azamara, but I think we’re going to miss the nightly entertainment offerings of the bigger ships.  We’re meeting up with a couple of Norwegians that I got to know on the MSC forum. We met them on Meraviglia’s inaugural, then sailed with them on Seaview (you may remember that was the trip that DH ended up spending most of the time in the medical centre!   Turned out to be a blessing in disguise as he discovered afterwards, by having to attend his doctor, that he had a 95% blocked artery plus prostate cancer).   

Who knows, maybe we’ll get to meet you some time on the high seas.  Take care, for now.   

PS  Will have to give that French75 a try - especially if NF is swapped out for an even more inferior champagne. 😆

On 6/28/2022 at 5:28 PM, Sandrav said: Hi, can anyone let us know exactly what is included free with our cruise fare, alcohol, water? Coffee? We really just get a explanation that doesn’t really tell you. We need to know what’s included and which package covers water, specialty coffee and alcohol, can anyone help? 

The included brands and beverages are on the website, or look in your account/your cruise at the beverage packages.  There is a full on coffee machine in the cafe which serves coffee to passengers and officers. You can order a cappuccino, etc, with your meal at any venue.  Most cocktails can be made with included liquors ( i. e. Not Grey Goose, but a cheaper brand). Actual champagne ( Nicholas   Feuillatte) is part of the Ultimate package, as is Baileys. Bottled water is included, which is welcome at ports where the local water might upset our GI tracts.  There are included wines, but wineries/brands change from time to time.  Evidently there is now an Azamara branded wine. The Ultimate package includes more wines, but again, brands change depending on location. As an example, the included bourbon is Jim Beam. For Jack Daniels or Woodford Reserve, you either pay when you purchase or choose one of the two higher drinks packages.  Hope this helps.

6 hours ago, Beamafar said: Oh, I do hope you get the transplant real soon and that all goes well so you can get back to cruising.    Looking forward to trying Azamara, but I think we’re going to miss the nightly entertainment offerings of the bigger ships.  We’re meeting up with a couple of Norwegians that I got to know on the MSC forum. We met them on Meraviglia’s inaugural, then sailed with them on Seaview (you may remember that was the trip that DH ended up spending most of the time in the medical centre!   Turned out to be a blessing in disguise as he discovered afterwards, by having to attend his doctor, that he had a 95% blocked artery plus prostate cancer).    Who knows, maybe we’ll get to meet you some time on the high seas.  Take care, for now.    PS  Will have to give that French75 a try - especially if NF is swapped out for an even more inferior champagne. 😆

Thanks so much Bea.  “Hope Springs Eternal”

On 6/29/2022 at 5:41 PM, uktog said: Like all Azamara wines and spirits,  Nicholas Feuillatte is not always available now on the Ultimate package.  They have a habit of substituting a cheaper alternative (Henri, available in the low price aisle in Asda/Walmart) but have sadly trained the bar staff to tell you that it is a superior brand.  The servers believe them - but sadly it is an inferior product.

If Nicholas Feuillatte or better is not available, I’ll be asking for my purchase of the Ultimate package to be refunded!  Champagne is the main reason I upgrade. 

Why the discussion about buying wine ashore. Azamara address the problem!!

I read this discussion with some dismay because the root cause is that Azamara produces poor complementary wines, and has done for some time. The same applies to the complementary bar menu which is probably the poorest on the high seas, see RCI and Celebrity, and this leading to a push to upgrade onboard and generate revenue.

We are long time Azamara supporters from the early days, are Discoverer plus, have completed two cruises this year and one approaching. On both we felt that the service presentation and quality was not as before, but possibly willing to accept that because of problems with staffing and supply, but Azamara make this difficult.....Cancelling Spa access for CC suite customers a few days before our cruise because of capacity issues on the Onward, changing the Covid test process at short notice,  changing the library into a bar, and now cancelling four half bottles of spirits and replacing by one litre of spirits.  The spa and spirits replacement do not particularly bother us but it leaves the feeling of nickle and diming as described by American guests which was not the Azamara way.   This feeling is not helped by the slow drip replacement of loyal senior staff to other lines which causes a feeling of disquiet.

The new management of Azamara need to make a decision as to the way forward, because the move to Seabourn and Silversea with massively better quality is not too difficult, and Oceania and Celebrity provide a much better product around the same price band.

I understand that Azamara monitor this forum, and it saddens me to say this but our next Azamara cruise may be our last unless things improve across the board, and having spoken to many disappointed travellers on our last two cruises we are not alone in this view. 

Over to Azamara.

Just for clarification. The four included bottles of spirits in suites are  375 cl only. On our April cruise we had 3 x 375 cl …Gin, Vodka and Bacardi and for some reason,  a one litre bottle of whiskey which I left in the cabin. 

A quick Google comes up with the possible reason, in the first half of this year there’s a supply issue with glass. Spirit manufacturers are struggling to get supplies of bottles so I expect that half bottles are being sacrificed for the production of large bottles.

A quick scan of our local supermarket shelves confirms this quite a few well known brands missing and very few half bottles.

Host Jazzbeau

24 minutes ago, Riocca said: A quick Google comes up with the possible reason, in the first half of this year there’s a supply issue with glass. Spirit manufacturers are struggling to get supplies of bottles so I expect that half bottles are being sacrificed for the production of large bottles. A quick scan of our local supermarket shelves confirms this quite a few well known brands missing and very few half bottles.

Don't try to shoot down a good conspiracy theory with the facts!!!

2 hours ago, Host Jazzbeau said: Don't try to shoot down a good conspiracy theory with the facts!!!

No fact can shoot down good conspiracy theory! ☝️

It will be our first Azamara cruise and we will definitely be comparing included drinks against our cruises last year on Celebrity, Regent, Oceana, all with included drinks.  We dont need premium priced beverages, as a good wine should be easily  available at an acceptable cost to the line.  But if we get a large producer's 'dumped junk' wines with very few options for finding well made, economical wine, it will impact our future bookings.

Hope they do read this thread, as it is easy to ask a wine person to advise them. I can recommend several, having wine critic, MS, and MW friends.

We retired at 53 and have many cruises ahead, so this last few years we have sort of shopped around to find our preferred cruise brand.  We recently cruised on HA, Viking Ocean, and Princess as well.  Viking Ocean was a good example of limited selection but good quality basic wines available included, as was Celebrity (more selection, many sub par, but enough choice that always something decent in the basic package).  Regent had very nice wines, but of course a different price point and their basic is a more premium level.  We brought our own to Oceana, for 25 dollar per bottle corkage, which we loved as an option.

So I am a wine aficionado, on a self-imposed budget – because I have found that the range of $10-20 retail in NY offers me reliable, drinkable wines in every category.  When I succumb to '90+' envy and splurge, I am most often disappointed.  If Azamara would stock [horrors!] Apothic * wines for the basic pours, I would be happy.

*  For those who don't know what I'm talking about, Apothic offers 6 blended wines with the highly coveted 'Anywhere' AOC with wide distribution through the US at around $10 a bottle.  

I finally discovered what the various blends contain:

•  The Red blend is made with Zinfandel, Merlot, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. It has notes of black cherry, vanilla, and mocha;

•  The White blend is made with Chardonnay, Riesling, and Moscato grapes. It has notes of peach, honey, pineapple, and vanilla spice.

•   Brew is made with Petite Syrah, Teroldego, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, and other grape varieties and infused with cold-brewed coffee. It has notes of coffee, red fruit, and toasted oak and less caffeine than a standard cup of decaf.

•   Crush   is made with Zinfandel, Petite Syrah, Pinot Noir, Teroldego, Petit Verdot, and other grape varieties. It has notes of ripe berries, cherry, rhubarb, caramel, and milk chocolate.

•   Dark is made with Petite Syrah, Teroldego, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Tannat.

•   Inferno   is red wine that has been aged in charred, white-oak whiskey barrels for 60 days. It has a variety of notes and strong whiskey characteristics including maple, spice, red fruits, caramel, cedar, and black tea.

My favorite is Dark, and I do draw the line at the adulterated Inferno and Brew blends.

5 hours ago, Host Jazzbeau said: So I am a wine aficionado, on a self-imposed budget – because I have found that the range of $10-20 retail in NY offers me reliable, drinkable wines in every category.  When I succumb to '90+' envy and splurge, I am most often disappointed.  If Azamara would stock [horrors!] Apothic * wines for the basic pours, I would be happy.   *  For those who don't know what I'm talking about, Apothic offers 6 blended wines with the highly coveted 'Anywhere' AOC with wide distribution through the US at around $10 a bottle.   I finally discovered what the various blends contain: •  The Red blend is made with Zinfandel, Merlot, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. It has notes of black cherry, vanilla, and mocha; •  The White blend is made with Chardonnay, Riesling, and Moscato grapes. It has notes of peach, honey, pineapple, and vanilla spice. •   Brew is made with Petite Syrah, Teroldego, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, and other grape varieties and infused with cold-brewed coffee. It has notes of coffee, red fruit, and toasted oak and less caffeine than a standard cup of decaf. •   Crush   is made with Zinfandel, Petite Syrah, Pinot Noir, Teroldego, Petit Verdot, and other grape varieties. It has notes of ripe berries, cherry, rhubarb, caramel, and milk chocolate. •   Dark is made with Petite Syrah, Teroldego, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Tannat. •   Inferno   is red wine that has been aged in charred, white-oak whiskey barrels for 60 days. It has a variety of notes and strong whiskey characteristics including maple, spice, red fruits, caramel, cedar, and black tea.   My favorite is Dark, and I do draw the line at the adulterated Inferno and Brew blends.  

I’m speaking without ever having tried these, so I don’t know what I’m talking about. But truly, these sound horrific. They sound like wine for people who don’t like wine, or who don’t want wine that actually tastes like it comes from grapes. I’m glad you draw the line at Brew and Inferno. I’ve always had a good opinion of you, and thinking you liked those might have damaged it! 😁  

I’d be deeply disappointed to have these as the included option on a cruise, and suspect the cruise line of trying to force all their customers to upgrade to “real” wine! I’d rather take my chances with the hit-and-miss wines already on offer.

Latest Azamara newsletter has a link to the wine page of the website I’ve not noticed this page before so it’s interesting to read. Under “Sip & Swirl at Sea” it lays out the latest policy which is for the Azamara branded wines supplemented by local wines when available. We’ve not encountered the new wines so can’t offer an opinion, hopefully at the end of August on Quests Wine & Culture Voyage we’ll experience it in action.

https://www.azamara.co.uk/blog/azamara-wines-onboard-ashore

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Azamara Cruises – What is Included? (Food, Gratuities and More)

If you are taking your first cruise with Azamara you may be wondering what is included in the cruise fare.

I cruised with Azamara for the first time this year, and in this post will be looking at everything that is included, and things that cost extra.

I was pleasantly surprised by all the things that were included in my cruise fare.  Azamara brand themselves as a luxury cruise and the cruise fares are usually far more than on some of the mainstream cruise lines. 

However, I was very lucky to get a good deal on a last-minute cruise and was keen to find out whether it provided good value for money!  

I sailed on the Azamara Onward in November 2022.

What is Included on an Azamara Cruise?

Cruises with Azamara include food, accommodation, entertainment and a basic drinks package.  Daily gratuities are also included in the cruise fare.

There are extra charges to upgrade to a premium drinks package. Shore excursions and spa services also cost extra. 

Is Food Included on an Azamara Cruise?

Food is included on an Azamara cruise. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be served in the buffet, and at a minimum breakfast and dinner will be served in the main dining room for no extra charge.  There is also a very good poolside grill.

Everything I ate onboard my Azamara cruise, including menus, can be found here: Everything I Ate on my Azamara Cruise (Photos and Menus) – Food Review

It is completely possible to cruise with Azamara and not spend anything extra on dining or drinks! 

The food on the Azamara Onward was some of the best I have ever tasted at sea.  All menus had symbols to show vegan/vegetarian/gluten-free options.  

This ship was the only one I have ever been on that had a completely separate Vegan menu!  You could either just ask for it and order your food on the night, or put in a pre-order the day before to save any unnecessary delays. 

The quality of food on Azamara Onward was so high, I never considered paying extra for speciality options.  However, if you are interested in speciality dining, there are two speciality restaurants – Prime C and Aqualina.  Aqualina is an Italian restaurant, Prime C is a steak restaurant.  At the time of writing, both have a cover charge of $30 per person.

Food in The Main Dining Room is Included

The main dining room is usually open for breakfast and dinner. It may also be open during lunch depending on the itinerary of the cruise.

The main dining room is often open for lunch on sea days but may not be on port days. This does vary by cruise ship.  We had no sea days on our Intensive France cruise.

Do Azamara Have Set Dining Times?

There are no set dining times with Azamara cruises.  The dining time is between 6 pm and 9.30 pm.  Needless to say, I was normally there around six, as I prefer to eat early.  There were never any queues or problems getting a seat. 

The only exception to this is for the Azamara’s “Azamazing” evening.   Dining is split into two separate sittings by decks/cabin numbers, and special local entertainment is arranged to make the evening more special.  Their reasoning is that by allocating set dining times, everyone has the opportunity to see the show.

This didn’t work out well for our family, as my parents were put on a different sitting to us, as their cabin was on the deck above.  We went to the reception desk and asked if we could be in the same sitting.  They were very helpful and assured us it was a casual arrangement, just go to whichever dinner sitting suited us best. 

No one would be checking if we had turned up for the right sitting – it was just a way of making sure everyone didn’t turn up for dinner and the show at the same time!

Eating in the main dining room on a cruise ship works very similarly to a restaurant on land. The difference is that you don’t have to pay at the end!

Food in The Buffet is Included

On all Azamara cruise ships, you’ll find a buffet.

Everything in the buffet is free to eat and you can eat as much as you’d like! 

Although the buffet was fairly small compared to larger cruise ships, the quality of the food was outstanding.

In the buffet you’ll find breakfast, lunch and dinner served and often snacks, such as afternoon tea, in between.

The buffet is open for breakfast in the morning, for lunch, then and closes at night usually around 9.30pm.  If you feel hungry outside of these times, you can always order free room service to your cabin.

There is a lovely deck at the back of the ship just outside the buffet, it was so lovely to have breakfast on a sunny morning, overlooking Monaco!  I certainly couldn’t have afforded to stay in a hotel there, it’s a millionaire’s playground…

In the buffet area, there are plenty of waiters who are happy to bring tea, coffee, and soft or alcoholic drinks to your table.  There is a range of included drinks on Azamara cruises.  There are also “Premium” and “Ultimate” drinks packages available to purchase if you like to have a certain premium/high-end beverage.

The Patio (The Poolside Grill) is Included

There is a wonderful poolside grill on the pool deck. (Deck 9) It is open between twelve noon and 6pm.  The menu is far more extensive than on many mainstream cruise lines. 

Burgers/Chips/tacos/ chicken wings – and a whole range of vegetarian / Vegan options are available.  Not your standard poolside grill by any means!  This food is served to you at your table – rather than queuing up at a counter like on many other cruise lines .

At 6:30 pm, the Pool Grill’s seating area transforms into “The Patio” – an outdoor BBQ restaurant (this is also complimentary). The Patio’s steakhouse-like menu offers barbecued meats, including New York strip loin steaks, pork ribs, lamb tenderloin, chicken kebabs – and of course, vegetarian /Vegan options. 

Unfortunately, I never got time to try this restaurant in the evening.  On the evenings that we considered it, the weather was quite chilly, so we decided to eat inside.

Free Ice Cream is Included!

Right next to the Patio Grill is “Swirl & Top” a self-service station with two ice cream machines and a separate toppings bar. This is all free!

The ice cream was always vanilla or chocolate on our particular cruise.  This is complimentary and you can also help yourself to many toppings, including chocolate chips, sprinkles, nuts, Oreo bits, M&M’s, fruit toppings, and sauces (chocolate, strawberry, butterscotch etc). I am not overly fond of ice cream, but regularly helped myself to a pot of toppings! Yum!

Is Room Service Included on an Azamara Cruise?

Room service on Azamara is free to use 24 hours a day by all guests. There is no charge for the majority of items on the menu and there is no delivery fee. There is a charge for alcoholic drinks/soft drinks/ bottled water etc, but this is clearly marked on the room service menu. (Tea/coffee and fruit juice at breakfast are free)

The majority of cruise lines do charge for room service so to have this included is a great bonus! 

If you have a balcony stateroom the staff will set your table with a white tablecloth so that you can enjoy the views.  I had an inside stateroom, but I still got the white tablecloth – but not the fantastic views!

Room service can be ordered via your stateroom phone, or there is an ordering card to hang on your door if you want to order breakfast for the next morning.

Are Drinks Included on an Azamara Cruise?

Drinks are included on Azamara cruises. You can choose from their extensive beverage lists that include standard spirits, international beers, and a changing selection of two red and two white wines, and one rosé and sparkling wine by the glass each day throughout the voyage.

If you have a particular favourite tipple, you are likely to find it in the Premium Beverage package. Many favourite brands of vodka, whisky, tequila, brandy and other spirits are included. This costs an additional $16.95 per person, per day at the time of writing.

There is also an “Ultimate” beverage package available. This included a wide range of champagnes, wines and spirits not included in any other packages.  This costs an additional $23.95 a day at the time of writing.

Mosaic Café – Many Hot Drinks and Snacks Are Included.

Mosaic Cafe (open between 7 am – 1 am) serves a variety of standard teas/coffees and hot chocolates.

Speciality coffees cost extra, but the light snacks are complimentary – mini-pastries, finger sandwiches, scones, fine chocolates etc.  This café is situated by the main atrium staircase.  It is a lovely place to enjoy a drink and watch the world go by!

Is Entertainment Included on an Azamara Cruise?

Azamara cruises include a variety of entertainment on all cruises.  There is no theatre like on larger ships, but there are theatre productions that take place in the Cabaret Bar and Lounge.  There is also live music, trivia, and gameshows around the various bars on board. 

Azamara also get local acts onboard to perform as part of the “Azamazing” nights. Activities are varied and take place throughout the day. The entertainment will vary by destination and ship.

Azamara Cruises have a relatively relaxed daily schedule, compared to some other cruise lines.

On the daily schedule, you may see things like:

• Trivia (we won the 1980s pop trivia!  Not so good on the weather or Halloween quizzes…)
• Live Music (A range of music from classical to pop and rock)
• Theatre-type shows in the cabaret lounge (Nightly shows, performed twice per night)
• Themed White Night Parties (Either on the top deck or inside, weather dependant!)
• “Azamazing” nights (where local acts are brought onboard to entertain the guests.)

Each night of your cruise a daily schedule will arrive in your cabin. This will give you all the information that you need about the next day’s activities.

I’d recommend taking a photo of the schedule, or taking the paper copy with you so that you can see what is going on when you are out and about. Azamara doesn’t have an App for you to check. 

Are Exercise Classes Included on Azamara Cruises?

Azamara offer a full range of complimentary onboard fitness and nutrition classes – although I never had time to try these out on our “Intensive France” Itinerary!

Accommodation is Included

As on every cruise, your accommodation is included in your cruise fare. There are a variety of cabins available for you to choose from, ranging from inside cabins to multi-room suites.

I was very comfortable in the Inside Azamara cruise cabin I had.  However, it has to be said that the bathroom was easily the smallest I have ever had on a cruise ship!

Check out my video below to see what I mean:

If you are interested in learning how I secure the cheapest cabins, I teach a course focused on cruising cheaply which you can find here:  How to Cruise For Less.

Daily Gratuities are Included in Cruises with Azamara . 

Azamara doesn’t charge an additional daily service charge.  If you wish to reward a particular crew member with a tip, you may – but it is not expected or encouraged.

Recently many cruise lines have been moving towards a more inclusive pricing structure and including gratuities in the cruise fare, however, adding an additional daily charge on American cruise lines seems to be the norm. 

Service charges are added to additional cost items, like spa treatments, at a rate of 18%.

To learn more about gratuities on mainstream cruise lines, including how they also affect drinks and spa treatments, check out this post so that you don’t have any nasty surprises on your cruise: Cruise Gratuities: A Simple Step by Step Guide For First Time Cruisers

A lot of cruise lines are moving towards a more inclusive structure. To learn more about cruise lines that include gratuities are standard check out this post:  Which Cruise Lines Include Gratuities? (Cruise Line Guide).

Soft Drinks in the Mini Bar

A range of soft drinks can be found in the mini bar in your cabin, and these soft drinks are complimentary.  If you drink a particular type of soft drink, speak to your cabin steward. 

We had full-sugar Coke in our cabin, but this was soon swapped for Coke Light! Unfortunately, they didn’t have Pepsi Max…

Bottled Water When Disembarking at a Port

Many mainstream cruise lines have a refrigerator full of bottled water strategically placed where you disembark the ship in port.   If you pick one up, it will be charged to your onboard account. 

On Azamara the water is free, so take one for your journey.  I preferred to put one of the free drinks from the mini bar in my bag for when I was out exploring a port!

What is Not Included on an Azamara Cruise?

Spa treatments and shore excursions are not included in an Azamara cruise. Premium Drinks cost extra if you wish to have premium champagne, wine and spirits. 

Drinks in the Atlas Bar Aren’t Included

This is an exclusive venue found only aboard Azamara Onward. Azamara say that the Atlas Bar has

“A unique concept offering artisanal cocktails created using the latest one-of-a-kind techniques. These crafted beverages are as delightful to drink as they are to watch being made! In addition, an exotic menu of small plates, both hot and cold, will be offered.” – Azamara

They do not serve ANY drinks from the included menu.  If you choose to drink in this bar, additional charges will be added to your onboard account.

Azamara Cruises Don’t Include Shore Excursions

Some luxury cruise lines do include excursions, but generally speaking, most cruise lines don’t.  

When you get to port there are a couple of options available to you.

It is always possible to book excursions independently of the cruise line or to not take any excursions at all.  I’m a big fan of doing my own thing when in port. It saves a LOT of money.

Cruise line excursions are the easiest but usually are the most expensive!

It is worth noting that if you need a shuttle bus to the town this will be included when you sail with Azamara. 

When we arrived in Genoa we were surprised to see a shuttle bus service laid on to the town centre.  We have been to Genoa many times before, and had always walked the twenty minutes or so to the centre square to avoid paying for the cruise line shuttle!  

Was Our Cruise Good Value For Money?

For the price I paid, this cruise certainly provided good value for money! 

The only money I actually spent on board was on a few gifts in the gift shop.  We all had a wonderful time and would love to sail on Azamara again .

To learn more about my cruise, check out this video:

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Azamara Journey Cruise Ship Review and Photos

Despite active volcanoes and emerging variants, we couldn’t miss a chance to hop onboard an Azamara Journey cruise for a visit to the Canary Islands .   This would be a new itinerary for me. 

Azamara emerged from the pandemic under new ownership . I was interested to see what if any changes had happened with Azamara’s familiar ambiance and service. 

Mostly comprised of British passengers, this destination-intensive Canary Islands cruise   would really be a unique experience.  

Azamara Journey Ship Review 

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I always thought of Spain’s Canary Islands as a Caribbean-type getaway for Europeans. For those from the U.S., a transatlantic flight followed by a layover then additional hours to get to the islands, seemed a tad too far for a quick escape. 

Despite the new flight route from JFK to the island of Tenerife, many cruise departures are from Gran Canaria island.

Edged out from the Royal Caribbean umbrella, Azamara is by all accounts flourishing with the funds provided by Sycamore Group, a private equity firm. Onboard, the staff we spoke to seemed to agree that they were more empowered to make decisions on behalf of the ship.  

For now, most of Azamara’s operational changes are a direct result of cruising during the COVID-19 pandemic, in an effort to keep guests and crew safe.

Time — and the purpose-built Azamara Onward that debuted in spring 2022 — will tell what touches might differentiate from Azamara’s signature atmosphere under Sycamore.

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A Canary Islands Cruise

Our Azamara Journey itinerary was a one-week Canary Islands cruise, roundtrip from Gran Canaria. The voyage squeezed six ports across five islands into eight days, and that meant no sea days.

Our cruise ports included:

• Gran Canaria
• Funchal, Madeira (Portugal)
• Santa Cruz, La Palma
• San Sebastian, La Gomera
• Santa Cruz, Tenerife
• Los Cristianos, Tenerife

Fast Facts – Azamara Journey

Year built : 2000 Year refurbished : 2016 Weight:  30,277 gross tons Decks:  8 Passengers at double occupancy:   690 Crew : 408 Total staterooms:  345

COVID-19 Protocols 

Prior to boarding Azamara Journey , passengers had to have a stack of important documents in their possession, including a number of negative COVID-19 test results.  

Preparation for cruising during the pandemic begins at home, where passengers are asked to fill out boarding documents that include proof of vaccination.

Traveling through the Canary Islands, under jurisdiction of Spain, a form provided by Spain’s Ministry of Health is also a requirement to enter the country.

Passports and Health Forms Required

Along with passports, passengers are expected to present this health form, boarding documents, and their vaccine card on a number of occasions as they navigate their way to the dock in Gran Canaria.  

Transiting through Madrid on the way home helped us avoid lengthy border control lines until we were able to use Global Entry upon return to the U.S.

Azamara hosts its own rapid COVID-19 test onsite at the port, and a negative result is required to board. Once onboard, masks are required in all public areas of the ship, except while actively eating and drinking.  

Welcome Aboard Azamara Journey

Embarkation has changed — perhaps forever — due to pandemic protocols. Some of the changes, including more paperwork and health checks, lead to long wait times in the sun at the port with nowhere to sit.

While others, including less formal lifeboat drills in small groups immediately upon embarkation — with Champagne! — were welcome adaptations.

Once our lifejacket demonstrator completed all necessary safety briefings, we were whisked to our cabin by an attendant. In our room, in addition to the usual brochures and welcome materials, were two blue cloth masks emblazoned with the Azamara logo.

We felt it was a nice touch that encouraged mask-wearing among guests.

INSIDER TIP: We were asked to sanitize your hands before each meal so be mindful of keeping your hands clean without drying them out. A good-quality hand cream can be a lifesaver.

First Impressions Azamara Journey

We sailed Azamara two years prior on the line’s then-newest ship, Azamara Pursuit . This time, the entire ship was decorated in anticipation of Christmas.

Metallic ornaments kept it classy while the various gingerbread houses constructed by teams from around the ship — including a village with a working toy train — contributed to a fun and festive atmosphere.  

Despite the shift in time and seasons, boarding Journey felt a bit like coming home, an intentional mimicking of a nearly identical feel across the fleet of three (soon to be four) ships.

From the grand staircase to the main dining room and the classic library to the pool deck, we already had the sense that this ship was familiar.  

But uniformity takes work, and changes meant to be rolled out to the ship during a dry dock in summer 2021, were now unavoidably taking place in December with passengers onboard.

Supply Chain Issues Were Noticeable

Supply-chain issues, that plagued many industries during the pandemic, left the ship without the proper carpeting in the Den on Deck 5 and new wallpaper in key passenger areas.

We didn’t notice anything amiss during our first day onboard as construction crews were quietly roamed our hallways. They were quick to rip down wallpaper and replace it with new high-quality fabric from Japan.

The noise was surprisingly not much of an issue, though the lingering smell was a bit distracting.  

While some new, high-quality touches are the result of a cash infusion into the company, other noticeable changes are the direct result of pandemic protocols.

Club Veranda Stateroom

We stayed in cabin 7079, your standard balcony room onboard an Azamara ship, and a comfortable way to sail the Canaries. With 175 square feet of space and a 40-square-foot balcony, two guests won’t be cramped by any means.  

One of our favorite features of an Azamara Veranda cabin is the size of its balcony furniture; comfortable seating and a large table mean a balcony breakfast or wine and cheese at sundown are not a hassle.  

Our least favorite feature is still the tiny bathroom size. While functional, we could not imagine our 6’7 cruise director fitting in any way, shape, or form into the itty-bitty shower with a clingy shower curtain.

Three small shelves and no space by the sink were not quite enough for two women, so we kept many of our hair and makeup products on the desk, or in a bag that hung from the door; a major space-saver.  

Inclusions in this class of cabin are typically standard, with terry robes and slippers. Although we received the leather card carrier which is always a nice touch, we didn’t notice the tote bag that many others were sporting. Still, the small cruise line is more generous with logo items than others we know.

Stateroom Amenities

Rooms come equipped with both standard U.S. and European outlets, as well as USB ports under the bedside reading lamps. Technology quickly outpaces charging units, so be sure you have chargers that can be plugged into either of these. Hair dryers are provided in a drawer by the desk.  

Beds can be combined for one queen or separated as two twins. We felt the linens and pillows were sufficiently comfortable. Other cabin features include a loveseat with a small round table, a desk with a chair and a large mirror. A flatscreen TV offers a handful of channels from international news and movies to what’s happening around the ship.  

Getting Organized in Our Stateroom

Closet space is limited, but two friends who overpacked for a single week were able to jam everything — just barely — into a few shelves and a small closet. Depending on how much you’re looking to bring, be mindful of finite hanger space.

Toiletries in the bathroom include a bar of soap, shampoo, conditioner, and body lotion with a light, aloe vera and green tea scent. Elemis products are still provided in more premium cabins.  

Much to the chagrin of our hotel director and longtime Azamara employee Tony Markey, the installation of water refill stations around the ship was still a work in progress.

Water, Water Everywhere But…

Unfortunately, that meant that in the meantime, water was provided to guests in now-taboo plastic bottles. Water was plentiful, both in our cabins and provided before or during shore excursions. The inability to move past plastic is a slight setback for Azamara’s sustainability initiatives.  

Azamara provides self-service washers and dryers, handy on longer voyages, but you must buy detergent. The laundry room is open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and is located across from stateroom 7076.  

INSIDER TIP:  Bring your own reusable bottle, and use the water provided on the ship; even if it’s from a plastic bottle, you’ll have more H20 with you and can ask the ship to recycle them.

Our Room Steward

Cleaning up behind two women is never an easy feat, but as kind as our room steward was, he also seemed a bit scattered at times. We enjoyed wine in our room each night and brought our own bottles onboard — port from a port call in Portugal, to be exact.

But despite this clear signal to provide clean wine glasses, we had to replace our own every night with a somewhat confused call to room service — “No, not the wine, just the glass.”  

The same idea applied to my use of an additional duvet. Each night the extra comforter was packed away and each night I would have to lug it out again, hoping he would catch on that I liked an unnecessary amount of blankets.  

Our room was always neat as a pin. But intuitive service like making the bed with an extra blanket or having wine glasses ready to go each evening when we returned onboard, would have given that more personal touch.  

Dining Options on Azamara Journey

Making the best of meal times.

Despite constant changes in the ways guests are served during a pandemic, service levels remained high — something we also took particular note of on our first Azamara cruise.

Every crew member made a genuine effort to positively influence our experience, but perhaps none left as much of an impact as our servers in Discoveries Restaurant, Roston (“from Boston”) and Aaron.

Humorous and attentive, they struck a chord with our young American hearts, though they seemed to thrive at their job no matter the nationality, and that takes skill.

Complimentary Dining Choices

There are three complimentary, no-fee dining venues plus room service onboard Azamara Journey. Each restaurant offers guests a full rage of selections.

Every night is themed after a different type of cuisine, ex. Italian and French. The themes differ between the main dining room and the buffet.

We felt the themes were a little odd at times. Rather than emphasize local cuisine, the restaurant chose to serve British food to a ship of Brits.

However, Indian night was a highlight. After learning how disappointed we were to miss it during a dinner in Prime C, our waitstaff made sure to order us a full Indian feast for the following evening.

This was a special touch that impressed us. Overall, the quality of the food was quite good and the service was excellent.

Discoveries Restaurant

Open for breakfast (8 to 9:30) and dinner (6 to 9) with lunch served only on the day we were docked overnight in Funchal. Discoveries on Deck 5 is the main dining room onboard and it is a grand space.

The formal dining room is designed to accommodate most passengers on the ship at once. Only half of the dining room was in use during our sailing due to lower capacity.

We found that on a ship of Europeans, a 6 o’clock dinner was eerily quiet but pleasant if we needed an early night — most came to dinner around 8.  

The use of QR codes, now common in land-based restaurants to reduce contact, were available on the daily program and around the ship to view menus or make reservations, but we found neither were needed.

We were always accommodated and handed physical menus.

Typical Daily Dining Options

Breakfast options were international, like many of the menus onboard, and dishes were a bit unexpected: a Mediterranean salad or an Asian chicken and rice congee to start, followed by Arabic shakshuka or asparagus Benedict.

Of course, classic breakfast options — pancakes, bacon, scrambled eggs, and the like — were plenty available upon request.  

On the Discoveries menu each evening we found an enticing offering of starters, main courses, and desserts. Plus an always-available menu included standards like steak, salmon, and Caesar salad. 

Each night it was possible to order an entire meal from the chef’s theme du jour. On Indian night, it was hard to resist samosas and butter chicken. Other nights we thoroughly enjoyed the fish. The soups, such as a Spanish gazpacho or minestrone, were always delicious.  

Windows Café

Windows, the buffet venue on Deck 9 open for breakfast (7 to 10), lunch (12 to 2), and dinner (6:30 to 8:30), was where we turned to for al fresco dining. The quick convenience of the buffet is hampered slightly by the inability to serve yourself due to health and safety measures. 

We chose to sit at the back of the ship and admire the stunning views of the islands in the morning and in the evening.  

We ordered our energizer shots and fresh-squeezed juices at the entrance. Then we chose a variety of fruit and pastries or hot dishes. Finally, we grabbed outdoor seating with coffee served to your table.

Lunch was a similar affair, sans the juice bar.  

At night, Windows became something like a bistro, and we hope it stays that way. We loved sitting out on the deck and indulging in a menu unique from the main dining room, like South American.

A casual option for lunch, The Patio is the poolside grill on Azamara Journey. We were pleasantly surprised by all of the options, which ranged from burgers (salmon, veggie, lamb, beef, turkey) to brochettes, soups, Buffalo wings, nachos, and sandwiches like pork loin with sauteed onions and feta on a baguette or a grouper panini with salsa and Chinese cabbage.  

Swirl & Top, the soft-serve ice cream machines, are located here; they were out of service when we asked about them, but we were brought hard ice cream sundaes instead from Windows Café.  

Room Service

Onboard Azamara Journey , room service is complimentary and available 24 hours a day. Our favorite order was a cheese plate and two glasses of rose as we got ready for dinner, but sandwiches, desserts, and even a pizza are on offer.

For room service breakfast, a room tag is provided in your room to make your selections and hang it on your stateroom door the night before. Continental options as well as hot breakfast dishes like steak and eggs are available, free of charge.

We found that our breakfast consistently arrived early; better than late, but a bit of an unexpected wakeup call.  

Specialty Dining

Chef’s table.

Dinners at are available throughout the cruise, but limited to a dozen or so guests.

For $95 per person, this six-course, food-and-wine paired meal is a sensory experience. It is typically held at a banquet table in one of the specialty dining rooms and hosted by the executive chef. 

During the pandemic, guests are distanced at a minimum of two tables. Themes might be French, Italian, or Arabic.  

Additionally, Azamara Journey was trialing a new concept called the Explorer’s Dinner, held once per cruise for $65 per person. 

I thought this was a great deal considering a venue was fully decorated for the event and included six courses themed after a regional explorer. Special wine pairings were not included. 

On our sailing the meal celebrated Juan Ponce de Leon from Spain with garlic shrimp and paella.  

Dining packages are available to bundle culinary experiences, including packages with both specialty restaurants and the Chef’s Table.

Prime C Review

Azamara’s specialty dining restaurants, Prime C and Aqualina, have temporarily become two rotating dining rooms with one menu. Specialty dining remains included for suite guests, otherwise it’s a $30 cover per person.

Due to low passenger counts, kitchen and waitstaff were sometimes accommodating just one or two couples in each restaurant following Azamara’s restart.

To combat the all-too-quiet ambiance, one specialty venue is open each night of the cruise but serves a combined menu from the kitchens of the steakhouse and Italian restaurant, which we were told is a “best of the best” from each.  

While some diners seemed to revel in the mix-and-match, the choices can be a bit overwhelming, so review the menu before heading to dinner.

On the left, in red, are three starters, four soups or salads, and five entrees from Prime C, while on the right in blue you could find the same amount of Italian-themed options from Aqualina.  

During our specialty dining evening, we sat in Prime C and ordered a combination of dishes like crab and lobster cakes from the steakhouse menu and a braised beef cheek in Chianti sauce that was actually from Aqualina.

Some desserts, like the famed tiramisu, were not available, but service still shined. However, the cook of a fellow diner’s steak and the drawn-out nature of a meal here deterred us from revisiting. Instead, we opted for the exciting menu rotations and familiar service found in Discoveries.

Are Beverages Included on Azamara?

As for drinks, beer, wine, soft drinks, and select cocktails, they are included in the price of your cruise fare. Perhaps our favorite inclusion are the specialty coffees, which include dairy milk alternatives on hand, found at the Mosaic Café on Deck 5.

The juices available at Windows café in the morning are delightful (the smoothies were a bit of a miss). Drink packages are available for an additional fee to enjoy premium spirits and wines throughout the course of your cruise.

Entertainment and Onboard Activities

On a sailing filled entirely with days in port, most passengers are out exploring from the morning until the evening.  

Our cruise director — author, entertainer, and former figure skater Eric de Gray — was the glue that held together every show and every event. Even his onboard announcements were amusing, delivered with a signature snark, and his headlining show nearly had us in tears.  

There is one pool and two whirlpools located on Deck 9, that saw a considerable amount of holiday-makers during the day.

The library, on Deck 10, is a mausoleum-silent space to read or borrow books on the honor system. With a delicate mural on the ceiling, its truly a gorgeous room for an afternoon repose.

There are two shops onboard Azamara Journey . Indulgences sells the standard duty-free liquor, perfume, and cigarettes, while the Journey Boutique sold luxury clothing, jewelry and accessories.  

Nightly meetups are held for Friends of Bill W., LGBTQ, and singles and solo travelers.

Insider Tip: Visit the dining reservations desk in the Windows Café. Ask around for a list of each venue’s dinner themes for the entirety of the cruise. That way, you can plan ahead (and not miss Indian night!)

We were forewarned on a first-day ship tour that many of the crew members at the Sanctum Spa were unable to join the Azamara Journey.   This was due to their country’s COVID-19 restrictions.

Despite being short staffed, we loved our spa experiences (yes, plural). The staff were extremely friendly and professional.

My travel companion had her luggage misplaced by the airline and boarded the ship without her hard-earned, high-end hair products.

Without missing a beat, the spa manager pulled every Elemis product she might have needed. Even with limited therapists onboard, we had a combined four treatments — including my first-ever facial. We raved about them all.

Spa Discounts and Services

Spa specials ran throughout the cruise. With a booked treatment you received a discount on future treatments. Facials ranged from $129 to $199 and massages ranged from $149 to $299.  

Hair, nails, and waxing services are also available at The Sanctum, along with teeth whitening and shaves for men. The spa was typically open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The Sanctum Terrace is a lovely and serene spot at the front of the ship, just outside the spa. There are loungers and a small thalassotherapy pool.

Should You Buy a Spa Pass?

Daily and weekly passes were available. But we were able to enjoy some time here before and after our spa treatments. It’s the perfect place to watch the sunset if you can manage it. The terrace hours are listed until 8 p.m. but we never saw anyone else there.

Unfortunately, many of the missing spa staff were fitness instructors, so onboard classes like Pilates were unavailable. However, the fitness center was open and self-guided workouts and stretching were encouraged.

Only eight guests were allowed inside at one time, and masks were required.

Daytime Activities

On such a port-intensive itinerary, daytime activities extend to card games, shuffleboard, intimate trivia sessions, or a walk around the jogging track.

However, we did notice a fair number of Brits onboard who spent ample time soaking up the Spanish sunshine from a lounger near the pool.

Apart from a smattering of dance classes and maybe a lesson on smartphone photography, we were disappointed by the lack of enrichment.

We did hear a lot of positive feedback about a wine and food pairing exercise, but guests had to pay an additional fee to participate.

Enrichment Lectures 

From a cruise line that claims total destination immersion, we wanted to learn more about the ports and the culture and not just what few shore excursions were offered.

A lecture on the Spanish Civil War was postponed due to poor attendance. We place that blame less on the passengers and more on the activities staff choosing enrichment topics.

Despite an active volcano on La Palma, we were still able to dock. Some information on volcanoes — how the Canary Islands were formed — seemed like a more relevant and timely topic.

Insider Tip: If you don’t feel like an all-day excursion, reserve tea at Reid’s Palace (in Funchal) online in advance. It’s a bit of an uphill climb, but totally walkable and bookable on your own. Only available from 3-4:30 Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday.

Evening Entertainment

The vibe onboard Azamara Journey is relaxed and a bit sleepy. While there were some standout entertainment experiences, evening plans sometimes began and ended with a simple nightcap.

There are bars located in each dining venue. Additional bars included the Cabaret Lounge, Mosaic Café, Pool Bar, the Living Room, and Spirits in the Den.

Be sure to find the Sunset Bar on Deck 9 aft, it’s the perfect place for a sailaway drink. This bar has its own unique beverage menu that features tasty tropical tipples. We wish we had found sooner.

Where You’ll Find Live Music

At night, you can find a variety of live music around the ship to complement your cocktail. On our sailing we enjoyed the band East Pearl. They worked triple duty playing dance hits before dinner, at night, and late-night in the Deck 10 Living Room.

There was a pianist who played near Spirits bar. The Journey Orchestra performed Latin music every night in the Living Room. Plates of tapas were offered.

If you are extra vigilant, you might be able to catch a karaoke session in the Living Room lounge.

Capacity was capped in the Cabaret Lounge, the onboard theater, but it was never a problem for the evening shows. The singers and dancers had the task of appealing to a multicultural audience. 

Shows like “Four on the Floor” and needless to say, there was a lot of ABBA.

We attended the classical piano recital of Sasha Kovalovin and thoroughly enjoyed his talent alongside his charming commentary.

White Night and the AzAmazing Evening, Azamara’s signature events were canceled due to COVID. But the resilience and resourcefulness of Azamara’s hotel and activities staff and crew ensured guests were still able to celebrate.

White Night — temporarily – became Bright Night, a version of the deck party muddled by crowd capacities and then bad weather.

The theater held the main performance. Guests encouraged to dance though mask use was not enforced.

Similarly, accommodating hundreds of guests at a local venue wasn’t doable for the AzAmazing Evening. So Azamara Journey hosted a Destination Celebration, instead. 

This included a poolside performance from a quartet called Paganini, and a Spanish dinner in the Windows Café.

The humor-infused classical concert was a perfect fit for the Azamara audience. There were two showtimes in two seatings.

The destination centered around the unique culture of the Canary Islands and not blanket Spain. But it would have been nice to try more regional dishes and drinks from the places we visited.

Perhaps it was not possible due to logistical challenges.

Who’s Onboard

Well-traveled retired couples are typical Azamara guests. The small ship cruise line also attracts a strong number of loyal and return cruisers.

On our Canary Islands cruise, there were 329 total passengers (about half capacity) spanning an impressive 19 nationalities. British passengers made up two-thirds of the guests. Danish about 10 percent.

There were just 15 Americans onboard, 11 Germans and 10 Macedonians. Plus, a mix of over a dozen other countries represented.  

Final Thoughts – Azamara Journey Review

Azamara has largely ditched its formal Azamara Club Cruises moniker, while retaining its clubby camaraderie in all the best ways.

It’s not the most luxurious cruise line, or the most modern, or the most intimate. There is familiarity and a genuine nature to the service onboard that is hard to pinpoint but easy to recognize.

Even during a global pandemic and an ownership change, Azamara has retained its signature offerings and its stellar crew. This included comfortable surrounds, tasty cuisine, a welcoming atmosphere, and access to spectacular destinations.  

Cruise Review in a Nutshell

Ship:   Azamara Journey Category:  Premium ($$$) Internet/Wifi:   Extra fee, though included in many cruise fare packages. Date: December 11-18, 2021

Disclosure : Azamara paid my cruise fare and that of my guest. Azamara included my airfare and an onboard credit. All opinions are my own and reflect my cruise experience and observations.

I hope you find this Azamara Journey cruise ship review to be helpful whether or not you’re considering an Azamara Canary Islands cruise. Azamara cruises the Mediterranean, the Caribbean and the world.

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By Riocca , May 22, 2018 in Azamara

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Embarked Journey yesterday and there’s a new drinks menu, not everything is out in the bars yet but looks interesting. Unfortunately the included drinks have not been updated but I’ve copied the package flier to give an indication of what’s new. If I get a chance I will copy a menu at some time.

New draft beer pumps have been added to the Pool & Sunset bars with Newcastle Brown & Heineken.

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This is the complementary list and Newcastle Draft is included. Copies of the new menu to follow, drinks marked with “p” are Premium and “u” Ultimate, some drinks that were previously on the Ultimate package are now chargeable. Prosecco cocktails are all chargeable.

If there’s any questions related to the new drinks menu we’re happy to try to get an answer whilst we’re onboard.

Thank you for posting. Looks like several cocktails that were on the included list are now chargeable.

Enjoy your Journey cruise

It seems that Tattinger Champagne is no longer available for purchase by the glass.

Shame, it is far nicer than the one now on offer for $15 a glass.

I am one very unhappy newbie. Between the time that I booked this cruise, paid in full, and now ... our cocktail of choice went from included to not included.

This was one of the deciding factors in our choice to try Azamara. This is just not okay.

I am one very unhappy newbie. Between the time that I booked this cruise, paid in full, and now ... our cocktail of choice went from included to not included.       This was one of the deciding factors in our choice to try Azamara. This is just not okay.

What is your cocktail of choice? Azamara bar staff have always been good at creating cocktails that are not included from the included alcohol. We could ask what is possible.

I only looked briefly at the previous included cocktail list and figured there was enough to keep both of us happy. Can someone tell me what has dropped off the included cocktail list?

We’ve still to discover actually what is possible, the Prosecco cocktails are priced at $7.95 but not marked as on the Ultimate package which looks wrong. As we have a lot it OBC we are Ultimate for this cruise so will be experimenting as we think it’s our public duty [emoji16]

So -- can I ask for a Mojito made with the INCLUDED rum on my Cuban intensive cruise -- or can a Mojito be made ONLY with the PREMIUM rum so they can charge me for it?

In the past we have had Mojitos made with the included rum without any problems, however it does depend on the bar staff and with Pursuit coming in August there are a number of new bar staff. We will ask the bar manager for her view, which ship are you on? We are currently on Journey.

Thanks! We will be on the Journey in November.

That a mojito isn't included as a "immersive" inclusion is just odd anyway!

Martini. Vodka martini to be specific.

Does this mean there is now a menu for the included wine rather than the random offerings of the past? For us this would be a huge improvement.

It’s the AzAmazing Evening today so it might be a day or so before we get any more information. But we will ask questions when we have the opportunity.

Quite a lot by the look of things - Long Island Ice Tea, Mai Tai, Manhattan, Martini, Old fashioned, Planters Punch, Rob Roy, Rum Runner, Sea Breeze, Tequilla Sunrise, Tom Collins, Whisky Sour.

I noticed that there is no mention of tonic (fever tree or other !) on the complimentary list, does this mean that you now have to pay for a gin and tonic ? Very disappointed that a Tequila Sunrise is now chargeable. On the whole this seems another retrograde step by Azamara . Prices go up and quality goes down. I am begining to think that Celebrity offers better value these days as most of their offers seem to include a drinks package.

Tonics are another issue, yesterday the only Tonics out were Seagrams but Schweppes appeared today, no chance of Fever Tree I’m afraid [emoji45] although we do have sufficient stock courtesy of British Airways. Mixers and soft drinks are always included that’s why they are on on the menu.

Quite a lot by the look of things - Long Island Ice Tea, Mai Tai, Manhattan, Martini, Old fashioned, Planters Punch, Rob Roy, Rum Runner, Sea Breeze, Tequilla Sunrise, Tom Collins, Whisky Sour.   I noticed that there is no mention of tonic (fever tree or other !) on the complimentary list, does this mean that you now have to pay for a gin and tonic ? Very disappointed that a Tequila Sunrise is now chargeable. On the whole this seems another retrograde step by Azamara . Prices go up and quality goes down. I am begining to think that Celebrity offers better value these days as most of their offers seem to include a drinks package.

If it is true that all those cocktails mentioned are now chargeable and no longer available on the included list it is not just a retrograde step it is a diabolical rip off.

Cruise Junky

Sad day when MSC's included drinks beats Azamara.

Just a thought - Whiskey Sour is off the complimentary list, yet Jim Bean remains on the list. So effectively you are paying for a shot of sweet and sour mix? That can't be right.

NorthWestPassage

At least they now have a complementary (real) "international" beer - Newcastle Drought - a good product - from an American perspective.

Can we get an official head office confirmation. Can we have cocktails made with the included beverages. I drink long island iced tea for example but that has disappeared from the included menu. There are several other of my favourites that have gone. If it is policy that bar staff can still be asked to make them for me with the included spirits, that is fine, if I am at the mercy of how it is viewed onboard, it is not and is yet another retrograde step.

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Bonnie Can we get an official head office confirmation. Can we have cocktails made with the included beverages. I drink long island iced tea for example but that has disappeared from the included menu. There are several other of my favourites that have gone. If it is policy that bar staff can still be asked to make them for me with the included spirits, that is fine, if I am at the mercy of how it is viewed onboard, it is not and is yet another retrograde step.

We have not cruised Azamara for about 3 years, after doing at least 6 cruises. We have, in the last 2 months booked the so called Baltic/ World Cup cruise. We understood what drinks would be available within the included package, if that has now changed, then I am thinking this will be our last Azamara Cruise. This is not because I am desperate to sample those included cocktails, although a couple that I like are now not included, but I hate being ripped off, conned and that is what this seems like! I booked expecting a certain product, if that has now changed, then I am not a happy bunny, and will take my precious hard earned pounds elsewhere!

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Azamara All-Inclusive Inclusions

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While onboard Azamara , make the most of the fantastic standard inclusions such as complimentary standard beverages, onboard gratuities and much more.

What’s Included in the Azamara Drinks Package?

Once onboard Azamara’s intimate guest ships, the Azamara Journey® , Azamara Quest® , Azamara Pursuit® , and Azamara Onward℠ , you won’t have to pay extra to enjoy your night-cap or celebratory drink because their inclusive cruises include alcohol.

You’ll be able to choose from Azamara’s extensive beverage lists that include standard spirits, international beers, and a changing selection of two red and two white wines, and one rosé and sparkling wine by the glass each day throughout your voyage.

To take advantage of this incredible treat and Azamara’s authentic service, simply visit one of the ship bars or dining rooms and we’re sure you’ll find something to quench your thirst. Please note, that complimentary beverages are not available for room service.

Drinks Included in your cruise fare

Spirits –  Smirnoff Vodka, Finlandia Vodka, Gordon’s Gin, Beefeater Gin, Mount Gay Eclipse Silver Rum, Jim Beam Bourbon, Seagram’s 7, Cutty Sark Scotch Whisky and Jose Cuervo Especial Silver Tequila.

Cocktails –  Appletini, Bay Breeze, Bloody Mary, Blue Wave, Cape Cod, Caribbean, Daiquiri, Gibson, Gimlet, Grasshopper, Greyhound, Kamikaze, Margarita, Pina Colada, Salty Dog, Screwdriver, Vodka Stinger and Zentini.

Beer –  Newcastle Draught, Budweiser, Bud Light, Beck’s and O’Doul’s Non-Alcoholic.

Boutique Wines   –   Azamara’s current boutique wine list features a regularly changing selection of two red and two white wines, and one rosé and one sparkling wine by the glass each day throughout your voyage. They source some of their boutique wines locally while the ships are sailing in wine-producing regions such as Italy, France, and Spain. When the ships are sailing in regions such as Asia, northern Europe, or regions where local wines are not as common, Azamara offers a selection of wines from around the world.

Non-alcoholic cocktails   –  Berry-Banana Colada, Bora Bora Brew, Pina Colada and Tropical Lemonade. Soda – Coca-Cola, Diet Coke and Sprite.

Soda   –  Coca-Cola, Diet Coke and Sprite.

Upgrade your complimentary standard drinks package

You also have the option to upgrade your complimentary standard drinks package to an enhanced drinks package when sailing with Azamara . Wind down with your favourite wine, or find your preferred brand of vodka, whiskey, tequila, or brandy with our outstanding collection of premium spirits at unparalleled value.

Premium Package – $16.95 per person/ per day

The Premium drinks package includes an extensive selection of bottled beers and draught beers such as:

• Coors Light
• Miller Light
• Samuel Adams Boston Lager
• Estrella Damm
• Guinness Draft Can
• Stella Artois

The premium drinks package also includes a more extensive selection of Spirits such as:

• Stolichnaya
• Captain Morgan
• Bombay Sapphire
• Woodford Reserve
• Jack Daniel’s
• Canadian Club
• Jose Cuervo Especial Gold

Ultimate Package – $21.95 per person per day

The ultimate drinks package includes all the premium drinks plus a wide variety of other favourite brands, perfect for guests who have a preferred alcohol brand.

• Hendrick’s
• Tanqueray No. Ten
• Kraken Black Spiced
• Patron Silver
• Chivas Regal 12 Years,
• Johnnie Walker Black Label
• Glenfiddich Select Cask
• Crown Royal
• Baileys Irish Cream

Non-Alcoholic

Evian 11oz., Perrier 11oz., and more

Wine By The Glass

• Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte Brut (France)
• Prosecco Santa Elvira Extra Dry (Italy)
• Chardonnay Kendall
• Jackson Vintner Reserve (USA)
• Château d’Esclans “Whispering Angel” Rosé
• Cabernet Sauvignon Kendall
• Jackson Vintners Reserve (USA)
• Shiraz M.A.N Vintners (South Africa)
• Beaujolais Villages Georges
• Duboeuf (France)
• Late Harvest Sauvign Blanc Errazuriz Casablanca (Chile)
• Fonseca Late Bottled Vintage
• Sandeman Ruby

What other All-Inclusive packages are available at an extra cost?

Azamara also offers their add-on all-inclusive packages at an extra cost which are up there with the best all-inclusive packages at sea. The ‘Experience More Packages’ strike the perfect balance of convenience and comfort across three cost-effective collections. From unlimited WiFi, Premium & Ultimate drinks packages, Azamara Shore Excursion credits, spa treatments, specialty dining, and more. Whether it’s just the essentials, a little extra enjoyment, or the height of indulgence, Azamara has the perfect package to suit everyone.

Cruises of 7 days or less

Experience more on short voyages.

• $200 Shore Excursions Onboard Credit
• Save 30%* 
• Unlimited WiFi for one device 
• Ultimate Beverage Package for two
• $100 Onboard Spa credit
• One bag of laundry during the voyage
• Chef’s Table or Three-Table Tour

$699.00 USD

($1,005.00 Value)

Experience More For Solo Travelers

• $350 Shore Excursions Onboard Credit 
• Unlimited WiFi for one device
• Ultimate Beverage Package for one
• $150 Onboard Spa credit
• Three bags of laundry during the voyage

$799.00 USD

($1,114.00 Value)

Cruises of 8 days or more

Experience more essentials.

$599.00 USD – ($818.50 Value)

• Save 26%* 
• $300 Shore Excursions Onboard Credit 
•  Unlimited WiFi for one device
• Premium Beverage Package for two

Experience More Enjoyment

$999.00 USD – ($1,414.00 Value)

• Save 29%* 
• $500 Shore Excursions Onboard Credit
• Unlimited WiFi for two devices
• $200 Onboard Spa credit

Experience More Indulgence

$1,499.00 USD – ($2,139.00 Value)

• $700 Shore Excursions Onboard Credit
•  Unlimited WiFi for two devices
• $250 Onboard Spa credit
• Five bags of laundry during the voyage

Indulge in a Specialty Dining Package

Azamara invites you upstairs to indulge in their specialty restaurants onboard, Prime C and Aqualina, with these fabulous reduced-price packages. They feature everything from Chef’s Table meals to five-course menus paired with the perfect wines and hosted by a senior officer or special guest.

• The 3-Table Tour – $85 per person, 1 Night at Aqualina, 1 Night at Prime C, 1 Night at Aqualina or Prime C (Your Choice)
• The 4-Table Tour – $115 per person, 2 Nights at Aqualina, 2 Nights at Prime C
• Chef’s Table Plus Two – $145 per person, 1 Night at Aqualina, 1 Night at Prime C, 1 Night Chef’s Table
• Chef’s Table Plus Four – $200 per person, 2 Night at Aqualina, 2 Night at Prime C, 1 Night Chef’s Table
• The Chef’s Table Tour – $250 per person and 3 Nights Chef’s Table

Stay Connected with an Internet Package

While onboard, connect via your personal laptop, tablet, smartphone or other device. Or log on at one of the In Touch workstations onboard. Due to the nature of Internet access at sea, service interruptions may occur. Onboard Internet access is available 24 hours a day at In Touch (Deck 10). WiFi is also available throughout the ship.

• 60 Minutes – $0.33 per minute or $19.95 package
• One-Day Pass* – $0.02 per minute or $29.95 package – *One-Day Pass is for single 24-hour time period. The package begins at the time of purchase and expires 24 hours later. 
• Full Cruise Unlimited** – $19.95 per day – *The Full Cruise Unlimited Package may be purchased at any time during the cruise and must be purchased for the duration of the cruise. 

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