Azamara has launched its Europe 2023 deployment across its full fleet of ships for the first time: Azamara Pursuit®, Azamara Quest®, Azamara Journey® and new addition, Azamara OnwardSM, covering 95 itineraries, over 40 countries and 200 ports.
“The 2023 deployment marks a milestone for our brand and its unique offerings in Europe” says Azamara President, Carol Cabezas. “When sailing with Azamara, we are often the only ship in port, and with 75 overnights we are giving guests the chance to follow in the footsteps of locals with less crowds while immersing in the culture, history, and authentic flavors of the destination.”
Overnights and Late-Night Ports:
Guests can experience over 315 late nights in cities like Mykonos – known as “the Ibiza of Greece” – where guests can partake in the bustling night life and party scene; or Lisbon, Portugal, to enjoy a sunset cruise on the Tejo River or indulge in an assortment of tapas and wine in the city’s Bairro Alto neighbourhood for dinner. Azamara will also offer more than 75 overnights in popular European destinations, including Barcelona, to explore La Rambla boulevard for an evening of Catalan cuisine or an excursion at the Palacio del Flamenco for music and dancing; Bordeaux, take a quick drive through the Pessac-Léognan for an exclusive evening at the world-renowned Château de Rouillac; and Monte Carlo, to stroll among luxury yachts at Port Hercule and play a few hands of blackjack at the famed Casino de Monte-Carlo.
Country-Intensive Voyages:
The 2023 deployment will feature over 35 Country-Intensive voyages exploring destinations including Spain, Croatia, Italy, Norway, Scotland and more. Azamara will also debut its Black Sea Intensive itinerary, where travellers can explore the history and wonders of ancient cities in Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine.
New Pre- and Post-Land Explorations:
In addition to several existing favourites, Azamara will introduce two new land explorations for guests to extend their adventure before or after their trip.
Aboard the Switzerland Glacier Express Train, the new AzAmazing Journey will transport guests through Switzerland, crossing 291 bridges and passing through 91 tunnels within eight hours. Additional highlights include a full day excursion to the Alpine world on Mount Rigi to participate in a cheese making workshop, a sunset cruise in Lucerne, and exploring Zermatt, home to Matterhorn, one of the highest summits in Europe. This program is available from Bordeaux or Amsterdam.
Travellers can also opt in for a Stay Local in Gran Canaria for a two-night program. Highlights include visiting the Bandama Crater, one of the largest extinct volcanic craters, followed by a stop in La Atalaya, the prime pottery-producing villages. A lunch of local specialties will be served at the Mirador Las Tirajanas hotel, located in the caldera of an ancient volcano. Also, a stop at La Fortaleza – one of the most relevant archeological settlements in the islands – to visit the sole coffee-producing plantation in Europe and a hands-on Mojo Sauce workshop.
Culinary Sailing:
Guests can book Azamara’s Wine & Culture Voyage out of Southampton, England to experience the cuisine, beautiful architecture and spirit of Europe’s top wine countries, including two days of wine production education in Bordeaux, France; Bilbao, Spain for a perfect day of sight-seeing and exploring the Guggenheim Museum; and eventually concluding the trip in Lisbon, Portugal to discover must-see highlights like the church of Igreja de São Vicente de Fora, which dates back to the 12th century, Museu Nacional do Azulejo and Torre de Belém.
Sporting Enthusiast Voyages:
Azamara will include two voyages for the Grand Prix weekend on its Journey and Pursuit ships, starting May 25, 2023. Throughout the journey guests can enjoy ports that include Rome, Livorno, Monte Carlo, Marseille, Menorca, Palma de Mallorca, Ibiza, and Barcelona. Additionally, through its continued partnership with PerryGolf – the leading provider of international luxury golf vacations – Azamara’s 2023 deployment will include 13 golf voyages, featuring play on marquee courses around the world.
Seven Maiden Ports
Azamara’s 2023 deployment will bring guests closer to European destinations with smaller, unique ports that are only accessible to smaller ships, including:
– Alta, Norway
– Brest, France
– Cesme, Turkey
– Fredericia, Denmark
– Gothenburg, Sweden
– Heimaey, Iceland
– Mariehamn, Finland
To book Azamara’s 2023 voyages and remaining 2022 voyages for its newest ship, Azamara Onward CLICK HERE.
IMAGE: Azamara Quest
