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The pool deck of an Azamara boutique ship on a clear day at sea
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Azamara

Small ships that stay longer, sail later and put the destination first.

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The line

The destination-immersion specialist

Azamara is a boutique premium line built around a single idea: stay longer and go deeper. Its ships are small enough to reach ports the big vessels cannot, and they are known for overnights and late-night departures that let you linger over dinner ashore long after other ships have left.

Founded in 2007 and independent since 2021 under Sycamore Partners, Azamara sails four near-identical ships, Journey, Quest, Pursuit and Onward, each carrying roughly seven hundred guests. Fares include gratuities, most beverages and a signature AzAmazing Evenings event that takes you ashore for a private cultural performance.

Style
Boutique premium
Fleet
4 ships
Guests
About 700
Signature
Longer stays, overnights
Sails to
Europe, Med, Adriatic
Founded
2007
In a word

“Azamara is the line that treats the port as the point, staying into the evening so the destination, not the ship, becomes the memory.”

A comfortable Azamara stateroom with warm neutral tones

Four small ships, made for smaller ports

The fleet is deliberately intimate. Journey, Quest and Pursuit began life as sister ships and were joined by Onward, so the four vessels share a familiar, club-like feel and a size that opens up marinas and harbor towns the larger lines simply cannot enter.

Staterooms and suites are comfortable and unfussy, with a high crew-to-guest ratio that keeps service personal. This is a ship you settle into rather than one you spend the week exploring, which is exactly the point.

A relaxed Azamara lounge with soft lighting and armchairs

Included by design, and an evening ashore

Azamara fares fold in gratuities, select wines, beer and spirits, bottled water and specialty coffees, so the daily reckoning that shapes a mainstream cruise mostly disappears. Dining runs from the main restaurant to open-air venues and a pair of specialty spots.

The best-known inclusion is AzAmazing Evenings, a complimentary event held on many voyages that brings guests ashore after dark for a performance or gathering rooted in local culture. It is the clearest expression of what the line is for.

The light-filled atrium at the heart of an Azamara ship

Europe, the Med and the wider world

Azamara sails widely, but Europe is its heartland. Mediterranean and Adriatic itineraries built around overnights in cities like Venice, Dubrovnik, Kotor and Istanbul are the line at its best, and Azamara leans into that with its Country-Intensive Voyages.

Beyond Europe the ships range across the Caribbean, South America, Asia and beyond, always with the same instinct to slow down. We help you match the ship and season to the itinerary you have in mind.

Because Azamara calls along the Dalmatian coast, it is easy to add a Croatia culinary vacation on land.

Booking Azamara with CDV

Why book through us

Exclusive Azamara value

Group amenities and onboard credit on Azamara sailings that you will not find booking direct.

Combinable offers

Our exclusive value can usually be layered with Azamara's current promotions, plus full loyalty credit.

Premium specialists

Advisors who know the four ships and their itineraries, and match the right voyage and cabin category to you.

Seamless land and sea

Because we run our own tours ashore, we make it easy to add a CDV land tour where your voyage begins or ends.

Pair your voyage with a land tour

Sail the Adriatic, then linger along the Croatian coast

Azamara's overnights in Dubrovnik, Kotor and Venice make its Adriatic voyages a natural fit for a land tour. Stay on with Culture Discovery and trade the deck for the coastal towns, markets and tables of Croatia.

Discover our Croatia tours
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Frequently asked questions

What is Azamara known for?

Azamara is known for destination immersion. Its four small ships stay longer in port, offer frequent overnights and late-night departures, and include a complimentary AzAmazing Evenings cultural event on many voyages. The style is boutique and premium, with gratuities and most drinks included in the fare.

How many ships does Azamara have?

Azamara operates four ships: Azamara Journey, Azamara Quest, Azamara Pursuit and Azamara Onward. They are near-identical in size and layout, each carrying roughly seven hundred guests, which keeps the onboard feel intimate and consistent across the fleet.

Who owns Azamara?

Azamara has been an independent company since 2021, when it was sold to the private equity firm Sycamore Partners. It was founded in 2007 by Royal Caribbean and operated within that group until the sale, and it is now headquartered in Miami.

What are AzAmazing Evenings?

AzAmazing Evenings are complimentary, immersive events held ashore on many Azamara voyages. Guests are taken off the ship after dark for a performance, celebration or gathering built around the culture of the region, from a private concert to a local festival. It is one of the line’s signature inclusions.

What is included in an Azamara fare?

Azamara fares typically include gratuities, select standard wines, beer and spirits, bottled water, soft drinks and specialty coffees, plus an AzAmazing Evenings event on many sailings. Premium wines and spirits, specialty dining and shore excursions cost extra. We confirm the exact inclusions for your voyage before you book.

Who is Azamara for?

Azamara suits travelers who care more about the destination than onboard spectacle. Guests tend to be well-traveled adults who value longer port stays, overnights and a relaxed, club-like ship over big-ship entertainment, casinos and crowds.

What is the dress code on Azamara?

Azamara keeps things resort casual. There are no formal nights in the traditional sense, though some guests dress up for the occasional festive evening. Comfortable, smart-casual clothing works throughout the voyage.

Where does Azamara sail?

Europe is Azamara’s heartland, especially the Mediterranean and Adriatic, where its overnights in cities like Venice, Dubrovnik and Istanbul stand out. The ships also sail the Caribbean, South America, Asia and other regions, often on longer, country-intensive itineraries.

How much does an Azamara cruise cost?

Fares vary by ship, cabin category, season and itinerary length, and because gratuities and most drinks are included, the headline number is not directly comparable to a mainstream fare. Rather than quote a misleading range, we price your specific voyage and secure the best available CDV value. Request a complimentary quote and we will lay out the real numbers.

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