Azamara
Parent company: Sycamore Partners
This line is in the Luxury filter on this site, but by ship size and what its fare includes we list it as upper-premium. Set the guest's expectations to match.
PremiumSee how Azamara describes itself vs how we list it
What to say on a call
Best for
- 1Azamara's small ships (~690 guests) stay in port longer and overnight more often, so guests get more time ashore and can experience nightlife/local culture that big-ship lines miss
- 2A complimentary AzAmazing Evenings event is included on cruises of seven nights or longer (except transoceanic crossings and charters); most are held ashore, and some are held onboard
- 3Small-ship size lets Azamara sail into marina/yacht-style ports big ships can't reach
Payments & cancellations
Final payment
Per cruise line150 days prior (North & South America, Mexico, Australia/NZ, Asia-Pacific); 120 days (UK/Ireland/Europe/Middle East/Africa/Nordic/Brazil); 30 days (Germany/Switzerland); 14 days (Austria)
Final payment must be received by the applicable due date based on the guest's country/region.
Applies to: Varies by residency/booking region
North & South America, Mexico, Australia & NZ, Asia-Pacific: 150 days. UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Nordic countries, Brazil: 120 days. Germany & Switzerland: 30 days. Austria: 14 days.
Deposit
Per cruise lineVaries by region/category; e.g. $550 pp standard / $1,100 pp suites in North America, due within 7 days of booking
Deposit generally due within 7 days of booking; deposits are per person. Amount varies by region and stateroom category, e.g. North & South America: $550 USD pp (staterooms) / $1,100 USD pp (suites); Australia/NZ: $600 AUD/NZD pp (staterooms) / $1,200 AUD/NZD pp (suites); Europe/Middle East/Africa: EUR500/$500 pp.
Cancellation penalties
Per cruise lineUS$150 pp (150+ days before departure); 25% (121-150 days); 50% (91-120 days); 75% (61-90 days); 100% (60 days or less). US, Canada, Latin America & Caribbean bookings made on or after Dec 18, 2024
For US, Canada, Latin America & Caribbean bookings made on or after Dec 18, 2024: US$150 per person 150+ days before departure, 25% at 121-150 days, 50% at 91-120 days, 75% at 61-90 days, and 100% of the fare from 60 days out. Charges are per person, based on double occupancy. Schedules differ by region.
Applies to: Bookings made on or after Dec 18, 2024 (US, Canada, Latin America & Caribbean)
Onboard extras & packages
Prices are approximate, per person per day unless noted. Always confirm the current price with the cruise line.
- Gratuities (standard rooms)
- IncludedPer cruise line
- Gratuities (suites)
- IncludedPer cruise line
- Drink package
- Included (select standard spirits, international beers and house wines)Per cruise line
- Premium drink package
- US$39.95 pp/day (Premium Package); US$49.95 pp/day (Ultimate Package)Per cruise line
- Soda package
- IncludedPer cruise line
- Non-alcoholic package
- IncludedPer cruise line
- Wi-Fi (basic)
- US$19.95 per day per device (Full-Cruise Unlimited Starlink Essential)Per cruise line
- Wi-Fi (premium)
- Starlink Plus: upgrade for an additional US$9.95 per day per device on top of Unlimited Starlink EssentialPer cruise line
- Specialty dining package
- From US$145 pp (3 Table Tour: 3 specialty dinners) to US$180 pp (4 Table Tour: 4 specialty dinners); Chef's Table packages cost morePer cruise line
- Specialty dining (avg per meal)
- US$59.95 pp per specialty dinner (Aqualina or Prime C); Chef's Table US$180 ppPer cruise line
- Fitness classes
- Included (group classes such as yoga, Pilates and cycling)Per cruise line
- Spa / thermal pass
- Thalassotherapy Pool pass (day/voyage/couple); price not published
- Air program
- Azamara Air (flights on major airlines, bookable 330 to 4 days before sailing)Per cruise line
- Other fees & perks
- Included: self-service laundry, and shuttle service to and from port communities where availablePer cruise line
Accessibility & special needs
- How to tell the cruise line
- Submit Azamara's online Special Accommodations Form no later than 40 days before US sailings and 80 days before all other sailings; accessible shore excursion requests are due 60 days before the cruise. Per cruise line
- Wheelchairs & scooters
- Complimentary wheelchairs are for boarding and leaving the ship only; guests can bring their own device or rent from a third-party vendor. At tender ports guests must be able to take steps and use a collapsible manual wheelchair, since motorized wheelchairs and scooters can't go on tenders, and crew cannot lift guests or equipment. Per cruise line
- Blind / low vision, deaf / hard of hearing
- Braille is built into cabins and public areas, trained crew can read the daily program and menus, and early boarding orientation tours are offered. Per cruise line
- Service animals
- Trained service dogs are welcome; notify the Access Department at booking and no later than 30 days before sailing if a relief area is needed, and the guest must get all port and destination permits for the dog. Dogs must be leashed and cannot go in pools or spas. Per cruise line
- Medical equipment & pregnancy
- All types of oxygen are permitted with advance notice of quantity and delivery, and peritoneal dialysis is welcome (supplies must arrive at the ship at least 2 hours before departure) but hemodialysis cannot be provided. Guests cannot be more than 23 weeks pregnant at any time during the cruise. Per cruise line
Not on the line's site (or not confirmed yet): guests of size. Ask the cruise line's accessibility team.
Never promise an accommodation. Send the request to the line and let them confirm. How to handle these calls → Premium
Loyalty program
Azamara Circle Loyalty ProgramPer cruise line
- 1Adventurer — 1-149 points
- 2Explorer — 150-299 points
- 3Discoverer — 300-749 points
- 4Discoverer Plus — 750-2,999 points
- 5Discoverer Platinum — 3,000+ points
Guests may say
“Azamara Circle”, “Le Club Voyage (old name)”, “my Circle number”
Military & veterans
We couldn't confirm a military rate on this line's official site. Don't promise one. If a guest asks, check with the line.
How military rates work → PremiumAirport transfers
Azamara sells airport-to-ship transfers on embarkation day and port-to-airport on debarkation day, subject to availability, purchased via its Contact Us form or a travel professional; transfers are not included with Azamara Air or pre/post hotel stays, where airport-to-hotel and hotel-to-pier transfers are sold separately.
Which ports: Varies by port; see page and Azamara Port Information pages.
What's offered changes by port and sailing. Check before you quote a price.
Cruise family
Sycamore Partners
No sister cruise lines on this site.
Loyalty between brands: Standalone: Azamara's own program only. Royal Caribbean and Celebrity status doesn't apply.
No official shared program found. Check with the cruise line before promising anything.
See the whole family →Good to know
Dress code: resort casual
Per cruise lineResort casual in all dining rooms, and formal wear is optional. Shorts, tank tops, T-shirts, baseball caps and torn jeans are not allowed in the main dining room or specialty restaurants.
Free self-service laundry
Per cruise lineEvery ship has a self-service laundry room, and detergent is included.
Suites: butler service and specialty dining
Per cruise lineContinent Suites include butler service and complimentary daily specialty dining.
Grand Voyages (35+ nights) add air credit and more
Per cruise lineGrand Voyages add up to US$2,000 pp air credit (through Azamara Air), Wi-Fi for two devices, an upgraded beverage package, weekly laundry and shore excursion credit.
Transfers are not included with Azamara Air
Per cruise lineAirport-to-ship transfers cost extra even when guests fly with Azamara Air.
Fleet
- Ships
- 4 ships (Azamara Journey, Azamara Onward, Azamara Pursuit, Azamara Quest)Per cruise line
- Newest ship
- Azamara Onward (fourth ship; christened and began sailing in May 2022)Per cruise line
- Ship classes
- Journey-class (Journey, Quest), Pursuit-class (Pursuit, Onward)
Where they sail
Last full review: 28 Sep 2026·Last updated: 26 Oct 2026
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"Last updated" is the most recent check or change to any single fact.
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"Per cruise line" = confirmed on the line's own site.
"Unofficial tip" = from an experienced travel professional; helpful, but not confirmed by the cruise line.