Special Edition: Is This the Most Affordable Luxury Cruise Line?

The Thalassotherapy area in front of the salon, locker room and gym is not free to everyone even for Club Veranda accommodations. There's a daily fee (roughly $25/day or a weekly fee for access) unlike getting access to that area for free on Oceania when booking a Concierge Level stateroom.

The ship reminds me of the R-class Oceania Cruise we took in NOV 2023.

Love the archive footage. Wow 👏👏

What age group travelled on this cruise? Looks like an older group of people? What cruise line would you recommend for a family group of 50/30 year olds?

Bill I must say I have been very much enjoying your channel. We will be sailing on Celebrity next month. Thank you for sharing all of your cruise videos with all of us. Now you have us thinking about an Azamara cruise. You remind me a little bit of Jim Zimm. Wishing you and your wife many happy cruises in your future.

Bill, Would you consider sailing a Silversea and doing a value comparison?

First time viewing you channel, and a delightful episode as an introductio. .

My family booked me, 77 year old Army veteran, into the Marriott Merlin Beach Resort with only an address written on a piece of paper and 16 hour flight ahead in my hand. Nothing more. I wanted to go to Italy. I knew nothing about Phuket, yet I quickly fell in love. Enjoy the happiness there.🦋

Completely agree - love Azamara!!

Are drinks included into the price?

Does ship has a casino?

Looks like my type of trip.

I loved the comparisons of the ship between 2005 and 2024. More of that, please—if you’re repeating ships.

Absolutely love Azamara for the value. It is relaxed and laid back. Amazing service.

My only complaint is the internet is almost unusable and very expensive. They claim it is starlink but it is not even close to modern cruise internet speeds or usability.

Thanks for the video well done!! we are going on our first Azamara 12 days Eastern Caribbean, we are excited!!

SPACIOUS??? LYING LIKE SAUSAGES IN A FRYING PAN -- RIDICUOUS SHOULDER TO SHOULDER

Watching this put me in a good mood and made me very hungry. Everyone looks like they're having a great time. Seems like these smaller, even older, ships have a lot going for them. I hate the fact that some prime areas are closed off to only suite occupants on some newer ships; I'd protest this trend by not booking them. Thanks for sharing the joy!

Thurston Howell lll vibes on this cruise 😂

Lack of daylight activities on this ship is an introvert dream.

Azamara is our favourite 😊

I WENT BROKE AT WALT DISNEY WORLD!

Azamara, possibly more than most, really discounts their repositioning cruises. I see balconies available this November for under $100 / night. (Lisbon -> Miami, ppdo.) Obviously it's mostly sea days, that's out of peak, and you have to book flights. But that's an incredible price for a luxury trip under any circumstances.

I’ve done 5 Azamara cruises in the past two years and each has been fantastic. I’ve also sailed with Silversea and Seabourn in the past and while I loved those too Azamara is about 90 percent as good and about 25 percent the price. Fellow passengers are younger and a bit more fun also.

just watched your review - really helpful, comprehensive except it didn't cover my main concern... the main point that holds me back from cruises... the environmental impact. This is (almost) never considered in travel reviews - would appreciate including this as a discussion point though, I do understand, it could be controversial especially to cruise aficionados.

Excellent video. We enjoyed watching the old videos, too

Nice video

complimentary room service is awesome- early morning coffee, tea and scones will be a great wake up call !!

i loved this information of this Azamara Cruise !i would love to find out more about this and their cruises that Americans can be accommodated with an airline package !

Very nice video and commentary. Thank you. The single supplement is rather high on Azamara, but for those who don’t care, this looks like a lovely cruise experience. Solo inside or Oceanview cabins price out at US$575-$700 per night. I wonder if they ever offer reduced single supplements like Regent with their 25% supplement on some cruises?

Came back from Greece on the Journey and rebooked the next day!

You would look very nice with a little lipstick on! You are attractive But this would help!😊

Really liked the small ship luxury feel of Azamara Onward. Unfortunately everyone we met seemed to be a top trump cruiser who's only topic of conversation was about themselves and how much money they had or how many Azamara sea days. Really spoiled the experience. Will try again.

I prefer mid sized ships with ZERO KIDS!! I go for the glorious food 🍱 Being a Solo traveller aged over 60, it will be great if all cruise lines offer Solo Cabins and not need me to haemorrhage lots more money 💰

I appreciate the detail of the desserts. I am concerned about musty or mold smell on carpets or cabin, as my travel partner has a very sensitive olfactory system and have had to leave many hotels (some of which were five star).

From what port does this ship sails from (in America)?

The negatives sound like positives to me! No casino! No frantic, yelling daytime activities! Heaven - sign me up! Great review. We're looking at Azamara for a Norwegian Fjords cruise, because the itinerary looks so good.

Really enjoyed your content!!

It will be great to see the difference from 2005 to 2025👍🏻☺️

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Wow !! ❤ your video
Makes me want to book now!!

Way better than Virgin cruise Reviews 🧐😳🧐

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Omy goodness
Very a La cart to MSN Cruise I was on …
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700 passengers max /
White Party /
All Prosecco you can 🍹

Seems like Simple Elegance—

This is definitely worth
A 3rd look

Lenny if staff
All inclusive factor !!

La Vie en 🌹

Is there any downside???
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THIS is the cruise line for me! Thanks for this video Bill.

In just 10 minutes into the video I am thinking this is my FAVORITE Ship of all so far!!! STUNNING🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

Are the shore trips included in the fare?

Looks wonderful except even though we are in our early 70’s the entertainment looks a wee bit dated?

Azamara is truly the best value cruise. I hope they do not go broke as we love the ship crew and entertainment

Are the majority on Azamara ships seniors ?

wondering if there are any salad bars. It seems a lot of seafood and fish. Most people love that. I don't. I was looking more for chicken, beef and pork dishes. I realize I am probably an exception. But I saw NO salad. Comments?

No Casino? good, that thing is a stealth fee. Good on Azamara for not profiteering off her passengers like that.

Is there a library?

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