Azamara Quest

Ireland Intensive

August

Pros: great service and itineraries

Cons: small rooms

Recommended: No

I was on the August 23 sailing on the Azamara Quest. Our embarkation went smoothly and was handled in a timely manner. The staff was waiting at the embarkation entrance to welcome us onboard. Our luggage was delivered to our room within a few hours. The buffet was open and serving lunch. Since we were staying overnight in Dublin, it gave us the opportunity to experience an evening in a pub. The Ireland intensive itinerary took us around the entire island with a port stop each day. I was traveling with my adult daughter and two mid-teen granddaughters in two rooms. When we made our reservations, we were told as long as the girls were in the room right next to ours, everything would be fine. However, once on board, we were told that each of us would need to share a room with one of the girls. I am not sure what the miscommunication was between the booking center and the ship, but I found this a bit disappointing. Although Azamara does not have any type of teen/kid’s programs, the girls had a lovely time! Our room steward went above and beyond to accommodate our requests, and the dining room servers were very attentive. Since dining seating is first come, we tried to arrive at approximately the same time each evening and were able to request the same table and waiters. I would recommend Azamara cruises.

best cruise experience so far

May

Pros: small ship < 700 passengers. excellent, friendly service

Cons: none

Recommended: Yes

our first time on Azamara and we really enjoyed the small ship experience. no crowds, no fighting for a lounge chair at the pool no lines at Dinner or at a bar to get a drink. and everything is included. most cocktails and drinks, and even gratuities are included. the crew was dedicated to making you feel comfortable. overall we cannot recommend them enough. well done Azamara!

15-night Chilean Fjords Voyage

January

Pros: Staff, cuisine and interesting ports.

Cons: Ship had a mechanical issue which caused us to miss a stop. Quite a few sea days as it was.

Recommended: No

Croatia trip

October

Pros: The staff on the ship were all professional, extremely helpful and kind. The voyage was smooth and relaxing. The food was fantastic! The service was exceptional! The spa services were fabulous. The servers named Agus and Arif were so kind, friendly and helpful!

Cons: None

Recommended: Yes

I thoroughly enjoyed the trip and I look forward to traveling with Azamara again someday.

Loved AZAMARA!

October

Pros: The customer service was the best I’ve ever received on any cruise line

Cons: No casino on board

Recommended: Yes

I’ve taken many cruises, and the staff on AZAMARA was by far the best. Friendly, fun, engaging, and attentive to my needs. They truly went above and beyond for the customers.

My opinion

September

Pros: Great staff

Cons: Lousy wifi

Recommended: Yes

Wish more outside casual dining, none buffet style

Loved our cruise!

June

Pros: You only unpack once but get to go to many places! Being cared for is the ultimate luxury!

Cons: You may want to do more than one day in a place, so that might be frustrating.

Recommended: Yes

We loved the cruise. The staff was first rate, the small ship and limited number of passengers made it pleasant. We were able to meet many people that way . Food was plentiful and good. Excursions were informative, fun, and the tour guides well educated on the areas. Plenty of time to relax as well. We would highly recommend this line and we are already discussing where to go next!

Greek islands

October

Pros: Visited ports other ships can’t get into

Cons: Not a lot of activity on board at night if you are not a bar person

Recommended: Yes

The crew and service were phenomenal. The food was good. I am a plain food person so the Indian and Indonesian cuisines were not for me. Older ship but everything was well kept. Small size made embarking and disembarking easy. Excellent shore excursions.

Great ship

November

Pros: Wonderful staff that worked very hard to make our trip wonderful

Cons: None

Recommended: Yes

Would recommend the Azamara Quest to friends and family.

Azamara Quest

October

Pros: Excellent staff and service, great gym and spa, exceptional cleanliness on ship, interesting ports of call.

Cons: Extremely small stateroom bathrooms. Pricey shore excursions.

Recommended: Yes

We have sailed with Viking Ocean numerous times and were ready for a change. We tried Azamara and were pleasantly surprised. The number of passengers is slightly less than Viking. Staff, service, entertainment, spa, gym, lounges, dining did not disappoint. We were tested twice for Covid. Testing was quick and easy upon embarkation and debarkation. The cabins are small, but efficiently designed for lots of storage for your items. The cruise director was not constantly in your face. Any info you needed was in your stateroom newsletter every day and available on your tv channel. WiFi was decent. Customer service onboard went above and beyond to help with any of our questions. The Captain of the ship was personable and kept us well informed. The only cons I have were the size of the stateroom bathrooms. They were the size of a river cruise ship. Shore excursions were pricey, but well organized. The two specialty restaurants were an extra charge.

Azamara Quest

October

Pros: Excellent staff and service, great gym and spa, exceptional cleanliness on ship, interesting ports of call.

Cons: Extremely small stateroom bathrooms. Pricey shore excursions.

Recommended: Yes

We have sailed with Viking Ocean numerous times and were ready for a change. We tried Azamara and were pleasantly surprised. The number of passengers is slightly less than Viking. Staff, service, entertainment, spa, gym, lounges, dining did not disappoint. We were tested twice for Covid. Testing was quick and easy upon embarkation and debarkation. The cabins are small, but efficiently designed for lots of storage for your items. The cruise director was not constantly in your face. Any info you needed was in your stateroom newsletter every day and available on your tv channel. WiFi was decent. Customer service onboard went above and beyond to help with any of our questions. The Captain of the ship was personable and kept us well informed. The only cons I have were the size of the stateroom bathrooms. They were the size of a river cruise ship. Shore excursions were pricey, but well organized. The two specialty restaurants were an extra charge.

Best cruise line

December

Pros: Small, friendly, great food

Cons: None

Recommended: Yes

Will be sailing continually with Azamara!

Southeast Asia - Hong Kong to Singapore

October

Pros: Small ship, Staff was very well trained, one of the best.

Cons: The flights to get there and back are very long

Recommended: No

The ship staff couldn't have been any better. They went out of their way to always be there to help with everything. Always with a smile. We dined in the specialty restaurants 3 times. This was the best experience. We found it to be well worth the extra charge. We always received a table by the window without even asking. You could have a nice conversation without any noise. The food was spectacular too. The main dining room was not our favorite for dinner. It seemed too noisy and service seemed slow. The cabins on the ship are smaller than other cruise lines but we knew that ahead of time so it wasn't a surprise. The ship had some fabulous Lecturers on board. Very interesting topics and captivating.

Vietnam/Thailand

October

Pros: Good food, staff

Cons: No free wi-fi, not informed that visas would be issued for Vietnam once onboard.

Recommended: Yes

Great private tour in Bangkok through Signature. Koh Samui was a useless stop. Would rather have spent more time in Singapore.

Lovely Small Ship

July

Pros: Small ship, friendly crew, good food, gratuities, beverages, well drinks and wine/beer included

Cons: Limited entertainment options; cruise line web site difficult to navigate; info/communication from line not always the greatest before and during cruise

Recommended: Yes

Overall, we enjoyed the cruise. Shore excursions were generally good; when there was a problem, crew attended to it promptly. Not a cruise for children or people interested in lots of partying.

Alaska Cruise

July

Pros: Everything, food, wine, local excursions and locals information

Cons: None

Recommended: Yes

Excellent

February

Pros: Very helpful staff.

Cons: At sea from Australia to New Zealand very rough. Would have been good to know this particular sea was generally very rough.

Recommended: Yes

Ship kept very clean and on schedule.

Great Itinerary, Tired Ship

January

Pros: good intensive itinerary of New Zealand

Cons: Food average, suite too small balcony, ship overall a bit tired, mediocre entertainment and onboard activities

Recommended: No

The staff were excellent and attentive, Osvy our butler great and stewards excellent. Food in general was a disappointment, only the Prime C was really good with great service. Buffet hours limited and food average at best.

Amazara Quest

February

Pros: Excellent service

Cons: Lacks variety on board activity

Recommended: Yes

Need to improve entertainment and activities

Azamara Quest - 8-Night Amalfi Coast and Dalmation Island Cruise

September

Pros: Crew, small size of the ship/fewer passengers, intimate feel, great food, great itineraries

Cons:

Recommended: No

Simply the best!!!!

July

Pros: Amazing destinations......lovely crew....food was beyond good and plentiful!!!! Azamara evening was an added plus.

Cons: No big deal. Small bathroom.

Recommended: No

A Great Voyage

July

Pros: Friendly and helpful staff, cleanliness, outstanding food selection and quality, destinations to smaller ports,

Cons: Lack of information about currency of countries (such the kuna) and appropriate dress for guests visiting places of worship (neither of these affected me, however I heard other guests were unaware of these)

Recommended: Yes

I had a wonderful experience vacationing with Azamara, and I look forward to another adventure in a couple of years.

Azamara Quest Cuba Review

November

Pros: Smaller ship, all inclusive for drinks and tips.

Cons:

Recommended: Yes

Staff outstanding, food wonderful. The only thing we wish was better was the choice of seafood, but part of that might be what was available. Too much salmon!! Wish the comedian had performed on another night and not on the night everyone went to the Havana nightclubs.

Incredible Journey

November

Pros: Gourmet Meals

Cons:

Recommended: Yes

Be prepared to eat wonderful meals of creative design and flavor combinations at sit-down restaurants. Fancy or not-too fancy for fussy eaters. Use the Discoveries Restaurant you won't' be disappointed. Dress code for dinner, slacks not shorts. Men not required to wear sports coats at any restaurant but better casual dress is recommended for most eating areas (except poolside or Windows dining). For White Night dinner most people wore fancy casual white, some women wore high healed shoes! I preferred sparkly or jeweled flats/flip-flops. Bring non-skid shoes for wet decks in case of rain. Extremely well-trained staff for customer service.Very clean. Rooms a good size. Easy to find your way around. Older group of people on our Cuban tour and it seemed the people with wheelchairs and canes found it easy to navigate. Plenty of chairs on decks outdoors. Recommended tours: Behind the Scenes (ship tour), mini-sub tour at any destination that offers it (Cozumel) for 65 and younger. We walked from the mini-sub hotel location back to ship. Try the Walking-Restaurant Tour in Cuba. A difference of food and building styles at each stop on that tour. For shopping you will need Cuban CUC's, available in dock building for money exchange once you leave ship. A few places take dollars but they don't like that because they too need to pay exchange fees. $40.00 U.S. is plenty of money if you buy rum, cigars, very few souvenirs available to buy most items for $1-$3 CUC's a few cost more. We brought $20 US converted and bought 1 bottle of rum, a cigar, few souvenir's and had money left over. Definitely, check tours once you board, we booked ours at least 4 weeks prior to boarding but other tours were offered a week before or on ship and we didn't realize that they'd have different tours offered later than those we had booked. We (group of 4) felt Key West was a waste of our cruise time. I'd rather have spent an extra day in Cuba or Mexico. Entertainment on board was all too similar to each show. Liked the D.J. nights for more up-to-date music. Rleax, eat, eat some more, smile a lot!

Another Az-amazing Cruise

June

Pros: Excellent Captain Jose and his happy & helpful crew and staff. A beautifully refurbished ship.

Cons:

Recommended: Yes

Formerly cruised on this ship in 2010 through the Suez Canal. We did return to a "family." Surprisingly and happily, we found familiar faces and ready to meet new ones. Because of our excursions on this cruise, we dined in the Windows Cafe frequently. It was here we were attentively served by Chef Crisstino and Assistant Waiters Michelle and Manuel. Keeping our cabin neat and clean fulfilling our needs were Vitaliy and his assistant Pritima. We thank Russ and his entertainment staff for keeping us amused during our free time. Thank you for our wonderful time on the Quest. See you folks soon!

7-night across the Western Mediterranean Voyage

April

Pros: Well-maintained clean small ship; very friendly staff; great destinations

Cons: wi-fi package is additional cost

Recommended: Yes

Wonderful cruise of the Western Mediterranean. Ship is a good size, very clean and comfortable. Staff is friendly and helpful. The destinations are interesting and there is enough time allotted to enjoy each one.

Panama Canal

February

Pros: Prices, service, crew members(friendly & informative)

Cons: No cons

Recommended: Yes

No comments!!

Sea of cortez

February

Pros: Wonderful international crew, awesome shore excursions, unbelievably diverse and delicious meals

Cons: Lots of days at sea

Recommended: Yes

Great cruise for nature lovers, particularly those who are fit and active

Azamara Quest

January

Pros: One of the original Renaissance ships that has been updated and refreshed. Comfortable, fun, and worthwhile. The food was exceptional and the service was good. The specialty restaurants were very good.

Cons: Compared to Regent Seven Seas, the service is is only good, not exceptional. The showroom is substandard. The shows are not quite up to par.

Recommended: Yes

If you are really into shows this is not for you. If you like relaxing and food, and tours ashore you will enjoy it. The tours are all excellent, but except for one you will pay for them all.

Good cruise

November

Pros: Great shows and alcohol is included

Cons: Service was not very good.

Recommended: Yes

Depending on what you are looking for in a cruise, azamara quest was good. The main problem was service. It took forever to get a cup of coffee in the morning and you might as well forget the refill. Specialty restaurants were great. The shows were also excellent.

Azamara Quest

October

Pros: Crew: From Captain down, all crew were so friendly and helpful. It made the cruise all that more enjoyable.

Cons: Some of the shore trips were a little to be desired, but this reflects that the Quest visited small islands and smaller anchorages/ports. All tour operators were very friendly and worked hard to ensure that we learned all about their country.

Recommended: Yes

a terrific trip. My only complaint is that the toilet is set at a very strange angle making it's usage very uncomfortable.

Azamara Quest in the Baltics

June

Pros: Amazing itinerary, especially Stockholm and St. Petersburg - must do spots for travellers.

Cons:

Recommended: Yes

We love Azamara. This was our third cruise with them (Copenhagen/Iceland/Dublin) and the Panama Canal (Miami/Costa Rica). The cost you pay includes everything unless you want top shelf liquor and wine. Unlimited wine/spirits and gratuity included. Smaller ship which we love with still excellent entertainment. Open seating any time you want with Specialty dining options at a minimal cost adder. The Berlin excursion involved 6 hours of bus travel to get there and return, but all other stops were basically right off the ship and since it is small, it got VERY close to where you wanted to be. Easy to see the sights on your own using Rick Steves or do the Hop On thing. If your thing includes the rock climbing options on the big ships, this is NOT your choice. Be sure to use San Simeon Travel to see St. Petersburg in the best possible way.

Azamara Quest - Didn't Disappoint

June

Pros: Great service

Cons: Takes a long time to get all 700 passengers back on board after Azamazing evening.

Recommended: No

AZAMAZING!

May

Pros: Staff, food, activites, incusions, new upgrades, itinerary.

Cons: Guest entertainers were the only thing I was not over the top about however they were okay.

Recommended: No

I sailed on Azamara 8 years ago and it was like night and day with their upgraded services, more inclusions and the overnights in the ports made a world of difference. The ship was refurbished just one sailing prior to mine and the Looking Glass now called the Living room lived up to it's name. It felt like you were entertaining in your own home. It was so popular it was crowded every night and a lot of the daytime as well. I was concerned about having so many sea days with not much to do. The ship was full of activiies and lectures that you were almost reluctant to go into the ports. The posrt however, were amazing. Departing from Dubai was out of this world. It is one of the most facsinating cities I have ever been to. Las Vegas on Steroids without the casinos. Everything was bigger and better including their customer service. Oman was okay - interesting Souk but there was little to do and see. Salalah, first time Azamara visited there, had not much to offer too. The taxis have a strong union and Azamara was not able to offer a shuttle into town. That being said there was not much to do and see in town. We opted to go to the Crowne Plaza and spend the day at the beach. I waves were high and it was fun playing in the water. Life guards were watching over us as there was a strong undertow. I was happy to be able to visit Oman having never been there and this was definately the way to visit. Aqaba was very unique with Wadi Rum and of course Petra. Overnight there was great so it gave some guest the oportunity to overnight near the ruins and visit them first thing in the morning before the crowds and heat. It was a tough walk back to the visitors center in the heat of the day uphill. The site ittself was awesome. Shore Excursions were a bit pricey and a LOT of people opted for private tours. Group tours did not get to see as much as waiting for stragglers. Pirates were not much of a concern however the ship took appropriate precaustions by having 5 SAS/British Marines on board fully loaded with weapons in case there was an issue. We also had a "Safe Haven" drill to know what to do in case of an attack. There has not been an attack on a cruise ship since 2008 so we were not worried. Lecturers also did talks about pirates as well as destination and history information. Israel had several tours offered but most opted for Jerusalem and Bethlehem which made for very long days and were crowded with tourists. shopping was not allowed ulless you visited the "approved" shops. They did not sell all the goods that some would have liked to have shopped for but we did not have the time to shop for much. The staff and crew on board were very friendly and helpful. I had arranged a tour of the bridge and a tour of the control room for my guests and they all seemed to enjoy both. The Captain was the most interactive Captain I have ever sailed with and he had a great sense of humor too. he met us on the bridge with a pirate hat on! The concierge was very helpful with a couple of issues my guests had and resolved the issues as fast as possible. The cabin was cleaned daily and always kept up. Our cabin steward and assistant were always close by if we needed anything. The included beverages were fine for me however my husband was disapointed they did not include his drink of choice but he hade do. He also had to visit the ship doctor for an ear issue that was resolved quickly and did not cost too much. The entertainment was good. The variety shows were typical and the entertainers were pretty good too. The guest entertainment - magician was okay and the hypotist was okay as well. The flutist and piano player were a bit boring. Food was very good. Nice variety every night and themed nights in the buffet. They added a grill by the pool that served standard items that were neither dining room nor buffet that was a nice alternative. All in all it was a MUCH better experience than I anticipated.

13 Night Exploring New Zealand and Australia

February

Pros: Itinerary, ship service, overall cleanliness , Discoveries restaurant food

Cons:

Recommended: Yes

Friendly, attentive staff. Azamara shore excursions were interesting and varied. The crews were well-prepared for each excursion. Buses, etc. were waiting as we left the ship. Tenders ran frequently when needed.

Best Crew on the Sea

August

Pros: All staff members were friendly, polite, and extremely helpful.

Cons: Very tiny shower.

Recommended: Yes

Overall, an excellent cruise. Selection of ports was outstanding. Tour guides were knowledgeable. Food on the trip was very, very good. Choice of wines, included in cost of trip, was surprisingly good. I have been on other cruise lines, and this crew was the most helpful and friendliest I have ever seen. The entertainment was top notch! All cast members were of Broadway caliber. The shows were in a small venue so audience and cast experienced a closeness not found on the larger ships. I really enjoyed the entertainment.

Review

August

Pros: Great port cities, ease of leaving and returning to the ship, guides were great

Cons: Need more detailed descriptions on some of the activities, need better selections of wines, should have an introductory sessions for first time cruisers.

Recommended: Yes

Several of the excursions could have been better described. Wine selection was stated as varied, but in actuality was one red and one white per day of not a great variety of wines.

Azamara Quest IS "AzAmazing"

August

Pros: On Board Service, Varied Dining, Gratuities & Drinks Included, Good Price Point & Value

Cons: Cabins Are A Bit Small. The Evening Entertainment & Venue Options Were Weak & Limited

Recommended: No

Azamara Club Cruises "Quest" is a delightful and welcome surprise, in the world of small ship experiences. The ship is beautifully appointed, with many paintings, sculptures and art work throughout. The staff is friendly and eager to enhance the entire on board experience. The ship spends many nights in port, after others have left, and offers interesting shore excursions to match this timing. The "White Night", party on board, with outdoor dining and live band, bar and dancing under the stars is a blast, and creates great comraderie among the guests. Their "AzAmazing Evening" is not to be missed. We returned to Ephesus, after it closed to the public. Azamara arranged a classical music concert in the Odeon Amphitheater, and even brought cushions for all 700 guests to sit on! When we left the site, our path was lined with luminaries, to show the way. All provided at no charge to guests...definitely worthwhile and unique.

Azamara cruise France and Italy

August

Pros: Loved it! Would go again. Amazing crew and wonderful atmosphere

Cons: Bathroom too small. Would want to upgrade for a larger on!

Recommended: Yes

This was a fabulous cruise. Loved just about everything about it. Enjoyed not being on a noisy crowded ship. Debarkation for daily excursions was a breeze with no wasted time. Food was very good with open seating which was great. I would highly recommend this cruise line to my friends.

azamara quest

April

Pros: all inc.

Cons: passengers

Recommended: Yes