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Backstage Enhancements on the Azamara Quest

Hello Azamara Fans -

I’m sure you enjoyed looking at the before and after photos of the enhancements and upgrades that were accomplished throughout the Azamara Quest during its November 2012 dry-dock. On January 14, 2013, the Azamara Journey will emerge from its dry-dock facelift with the same refinements and dark-blue painted hull.

The Azamara Quest after being repainted with an "Azamara Blue" hull
The Azamara Quest after being repainted with an “Azamara Blue” hull.

You’ve had a chance to see some of the renovations on the Azamara Quest, which include new carpets, upholstery, and a new color palette in public spaces. The Casino Bar’s expansion with new furniture created a more inviting atmosphere for guests to mingle, visit with their onboard friends and make new ones. The spa and fitness center was refreshed with a new steam room, showers, and state-of-the-art Life Fitness cardio equipment. Further upgrades include new mattresses and veranda furniture for suites and staterooms, a resurfaced pool and new sun loungers and pool towels on the outer decks.

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It all starts in Seville

Seville, Spain

Come this March 27, you’ll want to be in sizzling Seville for some pretty spectacular celebrations. Yes, we know, we know…there’s a whole lot of alliteration going on there, but for very good (superb?) reasons!

First of all, it will be Semana Santa in Seville—the world’s most elaborate Holy Week celebration, where dozens of church brotherhoods march in procession through the streets, followed by ornate floats, most of which are centuries’ old artistic masterpieces. While strictly speaking this is a religious festival, the week is dedicated to fun and frivolity as well, “with restaurants and bars filled day and night with entire families, from grandparents to babes in arms staying up until three or four in the morning.”

March 27 is also the official launch of our new enhancements on the Azamara Quest. You’ll be able to experience a whole host of inclusive amenities, including standard spirits and an international selection of beers and wines available throughout the voyage. Cheers to that!

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A Presidential Invitation

President's Voyages

And just what are Presidential Voyages, you may ask? Well, they’re very special cruises with our own President and CEO Larry Pimentel at the helm. (Actually, Larry’s not at the helm; that would be Captain Carl or Captain Johannes.) But Larry is onboard—accompanied by his wonderful wife, Sandi—and during these seven-day Presidential Voyages, they host onboard social events, informal get-togethers and of course some pretty AzAmazing EveningsSM throughout the week.

The first Presidential Voyage—7 Nights Springtime Along the Cote d’Azur—departs Barcelona, Spain, on April 3, and includes a very special AzAmazing Evenings event: Sète Joutes, the colorful sport of water jousting, which has been a tradition on Sète’s Royal Canal since 1666. In addition to this late night stay in Sète, France, the Azamara Quest will also have overnight or late night stays in Marseille, Cannes, St. Tropez, Nice, and Monte-Carlo. Oh la la!

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More, more, more!

Yes, yes, yes…this may be the title of a classic 70′s disco song, but it also describes the new Azamara enhancements heading your way! Things like:

MORE Incredible Nights Out on the Town…where beginning with our Europe season in 2013, you’ll enjoy a complimentary AzAmazing EveningsSM event to remember on every voyage—a chance to really see the advantages of longer and later stays in port! How does a night at the Polo Club Saint-Tropez sound—complete with competitions on the Honor Course, and canapés prepared by the Club’s Michelin-rated restaurant, and paired with French wines? Polo anyone?

MORE Inclusive Amenities…and yes, we’ve always been very inclusive, but effective with our 2013 Europe season, we’re really getting into “the spirits” of things. Complimentary select standard spirits, international beers and wines will be available at all bars, and a selection of international beers plus wines will be available at lunch and dinner. Cheers!

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Europe is waiting for you. Seriously.

Venice Italy

Ever want to journey from the Sultan’s Palace in Istanbul to the Acropolis in Athens—via the fabled city of Troy, the ancient ruins of Ephesus, and Greek Isles like Santorini and Mykonos?

Or sail from Copenhagen to Dublin, and in the process get to navigate the fjords of Norway, explore the lively seaport of Lerwick in the Shetland Islands, spend the night in Reykjavik (renowned for its nightlife!), and even visit the Isle of Man, where Azamara Quest Captain Carl Smith was born. (Trust us: You’ll love meeting his family, friends and other locals!)

These are just two of the AzAmazing 45 Europe voyages we have waiting for you in 2013. Even better? If you book before November 1, you’ll receive up to a $2,000 ChoiceAir credit per couple, a new complimentary AzAmazing Evenings event, and more inclusive amenities like select standard spirits, international beers and wines available at all ship bars throughout your journey. We’ll drink to that!

What? You’re still thinking about it? You need one final incentive? How about our prices will increase as of November 1, 2012. (Now that’s an incentive!)

So. What fantastic new European adventure would you like to go on for 2013?