Azamara Cruises, a small luxury cruise line based in Miami, Florida, today announced a world cruise billed as “All 7 Wonders of the World and More”. The global voyage, with its diverse itinerary and cultural highlights, offers guests an incomparable journey that focuses on an immersive experience on board the Azamara Onward ship.
The crossing comprises a total of 155 nights, including 22 overnight stays, 27 late stops, over 40 countries and 75 unique travel destinations. The shipping company markets this extensive sailing as “One Immersive Voyage”, given the scope of the voyage and the ability to “travel to more unique locations”.
The Azamara Onward is a boutique style ship that is much more intimate with a capacity of 704 passengers and 408 crew members. With its smaller size, it can access more “hidden” gems, the company notes, along with a personalized service.
The cruise line was sold by Royal Caribbean to Sycamore Partners in the first half of 2021 and now has 4 cruise lines with international routes that receive good passenger reviews.
The trip
The six-month cruise is divided into 10 sections, starting in Fort Lauderdale on January 5, 2024 and ending in Spain on June 9, 2024. Guests travel through Central and South America, parts of the South Pacific, New Zealand and Australia before moving to Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Europe. There is an optional post-cruise extension in Europe with an additional 11-day tour of Spain and Portugal that ends in Southampton, England.
The cruise line offers a wide range of excursions, including multi-day and overnight stays, to provide guests with the ultimate experience, including all seven wonders of the world and other bucket-list destinations.
Highlights include crossing the Panama Canal, visiting Machu Picchu, Easter Island, the Galapagos, the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal, the Great Pyramids of Egypt, Petra, the Suez Canal and the Colosseum. Longer stays and more overnight stays make for a more interactive and personal experience. This includes AzAmazing evenings held in historical locations to offer bespoke, unique experiences.
The 10 segments include:
- Carpet from Central America – Central and South America
- Pacific Mysteries – French Polynesia
- South Pacific explored – South Pacific and New Zealand
- Kiwis and Koala – New Zealand and Australia
- Amazing Australia and Asia – Papua New Guinea, Palau and the Philippines
- Vietnam and Thailand Pathways – also Singapore
- Old Trade with asiatrade – Asia and the Middle East
- Ancient reflections – the Middle East and Turkey
- European gemstones and icons
- Adriatic and Mediterranean gateways
Cruise benefits
World cruise guests enjoy a number of benefits in addition to the standard Azamara cruise benefits.
Advantages before departure:
- Travel in business class (round trip) to the place of departure
- One night in the hotel before departure
- All transfers including airport, hotel and ship
- $ 500 baggage reimbursement
- Headsail gala
On board
- $ 4000 World Voyage Bonus onboard credit
- Additional onboard credit of $ 3,000
- World Voyage Special – two enriching experiences
- Unlimited WiFi for one device
- Premium beverage package for two
Azamara inclusions:
- Tips
- Food and beverages
- 10 AzAmazing’s cultural experiences
- Porter service
- Weekly wash
Pricing
Prices range from inside staterooms just under $ 35,000 to $ 128,000 for a suite plus taxes and fees (subject to change).
Currently, bookings for some travel agencies are limited to December 7th. Prices, excluding taxes and fees:
Club World Owner’s Suite $ 128,199
Club Ocean Suite: $ 115,899
Club Spa Suite $ 103,200
Club Continental Suite $ 68,500
Club Veranda Plus $ 53,399
Club porch $ 50,199
Ocean View Club $ 41,099
Clun interior $ 34,699
The ship
Guests will be on board the Azamara Onward. Originally built in 1999, it has a crew capacity of 1,100, tonnage of approximately 30,000, 8 guest decks, and a length of 592 feet. Much smaller than many of the new ships today, which they see as an advantage, docking in smaller ports and enhancing the cultural experience.
The ship includes a range of lounges, dining options, a pool, spa, fitness center, running track and beauty salon, as well as a variety of cabin types.
The Azamara Onward Features:
- Cuisine that reflects the destination
- 5-star butler service
- 24 hour room service
- Live entertainment on board with signature shows
- Comedy nights
- Culinary demonstrations with wine tastings
- Enrichment programs and courses
