Name: Azamara Journey
Brand: Azamara Club Cruises
Availability: InStock

At a glance

Azamara Journey is a small-size cruise ship operated by Azamara Club Cruises, in service since 2000. It carries 694 guests and 407 crew (1.7 guests per crew member) at 30,277 gross tons. It ties with 1 other ship as the 2nd largest of 4 Azamara Club Cruises ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for active and cultural (10/10) and lowest for party (0/10). It is rated 4 out of 5 by Cruiseable, 4 out of 5 by Berlitz and 4 out of 5 by Cruise Critic. It has 128 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $1,349 to $31,139. 8 of its upcoming sailings dropped in price since the previous weekly fare check.

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Specs

Cruiseable: 4 / 5
Berlitz: 4 / 5
Cruise Critic: 4 / 5

Guests: 694
Crew: 407
Gross tons: 30,277
Decks: 11
Length: 592 ft
Beam: 84 ft
Maiden voyage: 2000
Launched: 2007
Refurbished: 2016
Space ratio: 1.7; Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew: 1.7
Speed (mph): 21
IMO: 9200940

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What Azamara Journey is best at

Ten dimensions scored by our editors on a 10-point scale. The Cruiseable app ranks every cruise against the mix you care about.

Active 10.0
Adventure and nature 3.0
Cultural 10.0
Dining 8.5
Entertainment 8.0
Family friendly 5.0
Party 0.0
Romantic 8.0
Spa and fitness 8.0
Staterooms 8.0

Our review

Azamara Journey: It's all about the destinations

Azamara Club Cruises has a well-deserved reputation for offering destination-rich cruise experiences. But Azamara Journey goes above and beyond.

On board you will enjoy complimentary amenities that include select standard spirits, beer and wine. Also, your cruise fare includes gratuities, bottled water, soft drinks, specialty coffees and teas, English butler service for suite guests, self-service laundry, shuttle service to and from most port communities, and concierge services.

The ship’s intimate size fosters a feeling of community. Staff and crew quickly learn guests’ names and interests, and guests develop easy friendships with each other and with their favorite bartenders, waiters and attendants. Azamara officers are a big part of ship life, frequently joining guests on deck, in dining rooms, and at social events.

Who will like sailing on Azamara Journey

Longer stays with a focus on destination immersion and authentic cultural experiences, inclusive amenities, complimentary AzAmazing Evenings, and a warm, club-like onboard atmosphere make Azamara Club Cruises a standout value for up-market travelers.

Where Azamara Journey sails

Azamara Journey sails the Mediterranean region, including the Greek isles, Adriatic, Black Sea, Canary islands, western and southern Africa and Northern Europe.

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Destination-focused travel & club-like hospitality

Because of the size of the ship, you will grow to love the prime docking locations Journey gets, which tend to be close to city centers, shopping and nightlife.

Life on board Azamara Journey is relaxed. Since the ship tends to spend longer days in port, there is never the feeling that the ship is overrun with people. Also, the staff members go out of their way to make you feel at home.

Ways to connect

Participate in AzAmazing Evenings. Azamara organizes these complimentary events that let you see authentic cultural entertainment.
Book a Land Discovery tour purpose-built for small groups. Be on the lookout for the new Insider Access Land Discoveries that take small-group visits to private homes, estates and farms, where hosts bring local traditions to life through a shared meal.
Choose a Nights and Cool Places group tour, which features arts, architecture and scenery after nightfall.

What it’s like on board

Azamara Journey features an architecturally interesting interior design. At the heart of the ship is an impressive staircase that can’t be missed.

Eating is an event on Azamara Journey. There are a variety of options that include the main dining room and two specialty restaurants. In addition, there is 24-hour room service and a variety of bars (including a juice bar).

You can enjoy evening entertainment in the Casino, Cabaret Lounge and Mosaic Night. Complimentary daytime classes include yoga, nutrition and fitness instruction, travel seminars, cooking demonstrations and other activities tailored to specific regions.

Try new things like ballroom dancing when you sail with Azamara cruises. Jenna Lynn Pimentel / Courtesy of Azamara Club Cruises

Top dining options

Azamara features two specialty restaurants. Aqualina serves up fabulous Mediterranean seafood and Prime C is a steakhouse. Specialty dining is complimentary for suite guests (Club World Owner's Suites, Club Ocean Suites and Club Continent Suites). For others, there is a $25 per person cover. Reservations are recommended, and each cabin is guaranteed at least two seatings at the alternative venues. When not dining at a specialty restaurant or in port, guests can dine at the Discoveries Restaurant or other casual eateries such as the Windows Cafe.

Entertainment

There are many daily enrichment opportunities available, mostly held in the Cabaret Lounge. You’ll see live performances of professionally staged musical revues, classical soloists, bands and other entertainment in a cabaret nightclub setting. Tip: Don't miss the poolside party that takes place once during the cruise.

Disclosure

Carrie Finley-Bajak sailed on Azamara Journey on a press/blogger trip as a guest of Azamara. See Cruiseable's Ethics & Disclosure policy.

Updated from an earlier review.

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On board highlights

Club Continent suite On board
Onboard deck party On board
Local entertainers On board

Dining

Where to eat on Azamara Journey

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Inside and out

Destinations 5

Charming, colorful shops line the streets of Tallinn, Estonia. Book a cruise to see it on Azamara Journey or Quest.
Bright colors and old-fashioned cobblestone alleyways await you in Tallinn, Estonia, when you take an Azamara cruise.
See the months of the year with medieval-style banners when you sail to Tallinn, Estonia, with Azamara Journey or Quest.
Visit the storybook city of Tallinn, capital of Estonia, when you take an Azamara cruise.
Enjoy an intimate atmosphere on your Azamara sailing when you visit cruise ports that larger cruise ships can’t access, such as the luxurious island of St. Tropez in France.

Dining 5

A jazz musician performs during brunch on an Azamara cruise.
Prime C is the place to indulge in fine dining while at sea with Azamara.
For fine cuisine and nicely paired wines at sea, dine at Prime C aboard an Azamara cruise.
Bright flowers and cool carpets make brunch a breezy affair at Windows Cafe aboard an Azamara ship.
Let the sea air sharpen your appetite for the food at Windows Cafe while sailing with Azamara.

Entertainment 12

Take in new cultures with the Bangkok Thai show aboard an Azamara cruise ship.
Elegant dancers offer a glimpse into Thai culture with the Bangkok Thai show on board an Azamara cruise.
The cool cats in the Welcome Back Jazz Band entertain guests aboard an Azamara sailing to Bordeaux, France.
The Ho Chi Minh Vietnamese Show will transport you to a new world while you sail with Azamara.
Be dazzled by the lovely ribbon dancers in the Hong Kong Folkloric Show aboard an Azamara cruise.
A member of the Hong Kong Folkloric troupe displays an impressive feat of strength and balance during a performance on an Azamara cruise.
Azamara presents the Hong Kong Folkloric Show, a dazzling showcase of grace and skill.
A performer in traditional garb during a show on an Azamara cruise.
Azamara features the razzle dazzle of Broadway shows during your Azamara sailing.
Enjoy a snappy Broadway tune at sea on your Azamara voyage.
Guests enjoy the tribute to Canadian big band vocalist Michael Buble during an Azamara sailing.
On Buble night, you can enjoy jazzy music and swingin' dances when you sail with Azamara.

On board 12

White Night begins with everyone dressed in white and waiting for the sun to go down so colorful lights can come up on board a Azamara cruise.
Guests dine right in the harbor during a White Night event on Azamara.
Walking wanderlust: Take in the passing scenery aboard an Azamara cruise.
An al fresco Valentine's Day buffet extends into the evening aboard Azamara Quest.
Watch the bartender create one of 20 variations of martini in the sophisticated Martini Bar on your Azamara cruise.
Victor performs during an Azamara cruise, helping to make your voyage nice and smooth.
Watch the sun set while enjoying a bite on your Azamara cruise.
Stop by the Drawing Room to relax or write letters during your Azamara voyage.
The Looking Glass lets you enjoy fine cruise fare while taking in the view aboard an Azamara voyage.
Look through binoculars for close-up views of the scenery while dining in the Looking Glass on your Azamara cruise.
The Looking Glass is the perfect place to unwind while you sail with Azamara.
Plan a shore excursion in Land Discoveries during your Azamara cruise.

Staterooms 7

Azamara's Club Continent Suite on deck 8 measures 266 square feet and features two lower beds convertible to queen size, floor-to-ceiling glass doors, a 60-square foot veranda, a sitting area with sofa bed, flat screen TV, air conditioner and refrigerator with mini-bar.
Stay in a large, airy suite with a veranda for watching the passing show while cruising with Azamara.
Get comfy in a roomy, well-appointed sitting room when you sail with Azamara.
A professional housekeeping staff will make sure your stateroom stays neat and comfortable while you sail on Azamara.
Watch the passing landscapes in one of Azamara's Ocean View suites.
Enjoy the view and the ocean air from the privacy of your stateroom with a veranda-access stateroom on an Azamara cruise.
Club Veranda: A comfortable Azamara stateroom with veranda to take in the passing scenery.

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The Living Room observation lounge on Azamara Journey & Quest.
Get immersed in the music and dances of Vietnam with the Ho Chi Mihn Vietnamese Show aboard an Azamara cruise.
Enjoy gourmet coffees in the Mosaic Cafe aboard your Azamara cruise.

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