In January 2021, Azamara's parent company RCG-Royal Caribbean announced an agreement to sell the brand for USD 201 million (~EUR 165,8M / ~GBP 147,6M / carve-out transaction) to Sycamore Partners. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, the itinerary was first significantly altered (with several call port cancellations) and eventually terminated in Fremantle AU on March 21st. Position & Voyage Data Track on Map Add Photo Add to fleet This site is operated by a business or businesses owned by Informa PLC and all copyright resides with them. I wouldnt underestimate either the current logistical challenges from Covid or the ongoing effects of the Evergiven getting stuck in the Suez Canal. I had something I needed to ask her (not a complaint, either) and requested a meeting. The 672-passenger ship Pacific Princess operated some of the fleet's most exotic routes in Europe, Asia and South America, including 100+ nights long World Cruises (11 voyages total). Members; 145 January 15, 2010 #1 Share; Posted June 12, 2021. Reunited with its former R-Class siblings, the reimagined 670-passenger Azamara Onward will bear the same blueprint and deck plans as fleetmates Journey, Quest and Pursuit, and will have the same layout and upmarket feel onboard. By pressing the send button, you declare to have read this information . The vanity unit had more drawers which was a vast improvement they also felt a better quality. This caused some confusion about whether there would be one or not. Locales & Landmarks As befits . The other choice might have been no headboard at all! This is not typical of Azamara, (though the bedside tables are intentional unmatched). Niente. All Suites were updated with contemporary furniture (dining tables, chairs, lounge chairs, sofabeds, desks). From 24-hour room service to five-star butler service, Azamara's luxury staterooms and spacious suites deliver genuine tranquility and comfort. General customer bookings on Pacific Princess Australian itineraries opened on July 12, 2019. The tailshaft and the propeller seal were replaced. 24-days "Grand Mediterranean Connoisseur" (from US$4600 per person with double occupancy), 24-days repositioning from Florida to Tahiti ($3340 pp), (2022) 15-days repositioning from Tahiti to Australia ($1790 pp), (2022) 21-days roundtrip from Australia to PNG, (2022) 4-days "Australia Getaway" ($440 pp), (2022) 24-days repositioning from Australia to Asia/Japan ($1690 pp). I'll tell you a personal story about those cabinets. Guests can expect a focus on the destination, with excursions and activities that go way beyond standard city tours. 16. The boat has 11 decks, of which 9 are passenger-accessible and 6 with cabins. Luckily, even in the larger ports, we had limited giant ships in port with us, making for more comfortable port visits with reasonable tours and excursions offered. Azamara ships were originally built as R-Class vessels for Renaissance Cruises (company operational between 1989-2001). If your country of residence is not listed, please choose "Other Countries". I want to receive personalised deals based on my interests. Only snags we had was that the headboard had a snag in the material and a missing light lens both were apparently already known and on the list to be fixed. The deal is worth 14 million euro, according to a press release, and work will take place at Damen in Amsterdam, with an April 2022 completion date. The 180-meter/591-foot vessel was berthed alongside at the Amsterdam yard from August 2021 for an upgrade of all cabins and suites and the addition of spa suites and terrace rooms. Steel reinforcements were placed to support the spa pools and installations. The largest cabins are the Club World Owner's Suites, which measure 603 square feet with a 233-square-foot balcony and feature separate living and bedroom areas. CC Help Jenn Azamara Onward staterooms (335 total, in 24 grades) include 62 Suites, 170 Balcony, 80 Oceanview, 23 Inside. Get Azamara Onward price drops 250,000+ people have entered their email. Azamara Onward's seven dining venues include Discoveries Restaurant, the ship's main dining room which offers flexible dining at breakfast, lunch and dinner, with no assigned seating. Its like snagging a newly built house. Zero. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Azamara Cruises was a fully-owned subsidiary company of RCG-Royal Caribbean Group until 2021. No, but we enjoyed it very much. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Passenger shared spaces like restaurants were upgraded and a new bar was created. And this was with only 440 people on board. From mid-March through April 2022, Onward was in Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam's largest dry dock where technical and marineconversion was performed. The new ship from upmarket Azamara is a small (684 passengers), a classic vessel that has been given a swish, stylish makeover, a world of earthy shades, warm greys and browns, like aged timber, with touches of olive green. FacebookTwitterInstagramYouTubeBlogPinterest, Call your Travel Professional, call us at1-833-292-2292, find a travel agent or read our FAQs, International Cruise Line Passenger Bill of Rights, Learn about our commitment to our passengers' safety, comfort and care. This involved steel work for the reconstruction of deck arrangements and balcony structures to create the additional suites, some with their own Jacuzzi baths. AC and heat worked fine. A total of 247 staterooms have private, step-out balconies. The deck chairs were disintegrating old relics from the Pullmantur days. Before sending this form, please read the following . Azamara adds 4th cruise ship Azamara Onward after extensive refurbishment at Damen Amsterdam June 11, 2022 , Cruise Industry The 4th ship was added to the fleet of Azamara following extensive refitting at Damen Shiprepair in Amsterdam (Netherlands). I dealt with it. Apparently passengers, were also being horrible to each other sometimes. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. 26 minutes ago, LaCroisiereS'amuse said: On 5/13/2022 at 2:12 PM, excitedofharpenden said: 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. gers. I hope youve spoken to Hotel Director Elisabeth Vogel. 'We managed to deliver the ship to its proud new owner at the date agreed, so Azamara can have it in full service during the 2022 season.'. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The Panorama Buffet (deck 9) was completely renovated (new tile work, new draperies and carpeting, updated furniture). Bringing you the best of both worlds, Azamara Onward is not only built to cross oceans, but also to cruise the world's most breathtaking waterways with the ability to dock at locations inaccessible to larger ships. The 155-night itinerary departs from Port Everglades/Fort Lauderdale (Florida USA) on January 5, 2024. Azamara Onward was purchased by private equity firm Sycamore Partners in 2021 very shortly after announcing their stake in Azamara Cruises, and its complete refurbishment has been a. That's only fair. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". There was A LOT of complaining going on. [6] In 2002, following the failure of Renaissance Cruises, the ship was sold to Princess Cruises and renamed . Our morning view onboard Azamara Onward Even if they had put the flat screen over top of the mirror I think it would have been better. Get the latest breakingcruise news. I didnt think to ask about Fevertree, since I dont like it. The extensive renovations done during the Amsterdam drydocking included all staterooms (passenger and crew), all crew areas, Pool Deck, wellness complex, outdoor decks, all indoor public areas, hull cleaning and repainting, steelworks (reconstruction of arrangements on decks 8-9, cabin balcony structures), steel reinforcements for the spa pools, creating new Suites (with outdoor Jacuzzies). Despite the supply chain and labour challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Damen delivered beyond our expectations. Perhaps we should arrange for a wake-up call? The new itinerary program coincided with the 45th-anniversary celebration of the company's inaugural roundtrip from Australia (May 8, 1971) with the ocean liner SS Pacific Princess (IMO 7018563, 1970-built/2014-scrapped, best-known as "The Love Boat" from the popular TV series). Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos, Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Pacific Princess's itinerary program was based on more exotic destinations, in comparison to the larger-sized fleetmates. The AIS position was reported 10 minutes ago. What is the charge for the mini-bar in a CC Suite? Apparently passengerswere also being horrible to each other sometimes. Waiting to disembark and decided to start the this thread while the internet is working. Follows the complete list of Azamara Onward lounges, bars, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens, and adults. In January 2020, Princess Cruises started the 112-day World Cruise on Pacific Princess (January 5 through April 26), leaving from the USA (Port Everglades Florida) with ~670 passengers plus 375 crew. The next chapter for Azamara, a destination-focused cruise brand, has begun as the previously announced Azamara Sale Completed; Fourth Ship to Be Named Azamara Onward | Travel Agent Central Luxury . Jogging Track; Sun Deck area; Golf Driving Net; Shuffleboard. The steel logo on the top side was taken off and replaced with the new Azamara Onward font. While Azamara Onward is the newest ship in the Azamara fleet, it was originally part of the Princess Cruise line. It had stuck to the underside of my foot and as I picked it up the sharp corner cut the inside of my other leg. The ship was purchased from Carnival Corp. -- having sailed for Princess Cruises as Pacific Princess since 2002 -- and is undergoing extensive refurbishment work before entering service in May 2022. The free shuttle in Ravenna was not mentioned (not where I knew about it anyway) until the day we docked. From anticipating your needs and knowing you by name to offering the most dedicated attention to detail, personal connections are always a moment away. Azamara was thrilled to celebrate the christening of Azamara Onward on May 2, 2022 in Monte Carlo, Monaco, before the ship departed for her maiden voyage along the unforgettable Italian coast. Founded in 2007 as "Azamara Club Cruises", the company was rebranded in 2009 (Azamara Cruises) and 2019 (Azamara). Powered by Invision Community. It does not store any personal data. There are early and late shifts at 6 and 8:15 pm. The ship's 2022 schedule also included itineraries in the Adriatic Sea (7-8-night roundtrips from Venice and between Venice-Athens), Greece and Greek isles (7-night roundtrips from Piraeus-Athens), Black Sea (11-night roundtrips from Istanbul Turkey), 10-night voyages between Istanbul and Athens, as well as 8-15-night voyages between homeports Barcelona-Civitavecchia/Rome-Piraeus/Athens. In late-August 2020, due to COVID-related international travel restrictions and port closures were canceled Island Princess' "World Cruise 2021" and Pacific Princess' "Circle South America Cruise 2021". Abuse is not necessary. Throughout your journey, youll find so many ways to immerse yourself in your travels. The bathroom did feel slightly tired despite the refurbishment. You mean Pursuit which was refurbished in Northern Ireland Journey was refurbished in Singapore. Azamara has announced that its fourth ship, Azamara Onward, will be ready for her maiden voyage with the line in May, departing from Monte Carlo.. Following the announcement about the ship's sale (on January 21, 2021), were canceled a total of 33x Pacific Princess itineraries scheduled between June 28, 2021, and March 28, 2022. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Azamara Onward Cabin # 6007 Category V3 - Club Veranda Stateroom Stateroom #: 6007 Category: Category V3 - Club Veranda Stateroom Description: Club Veranda Staterooms feature two lower beds convertible to a queen-size bed, sitting area with sofa, flat-screen television, and refrigerator with mini-bar. Benefiting from Azamara Cruises announced that its entire fleet of 4 ships had officially returned to the high seas. Azamara Onward Ship Profile. https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/1739068-azamara-cabins-thread/page/37/#comment-63124378. On January 25 was announced that the ship was sold to Sycamore Partners and added to Azamara's fleet. Measuring 592 feet long and 84 feet wide, Onward can dock in small harbors, such as in the heart of Marseille, while the big ships use the commercial port nearly 5 miles away. The 4th ship was added to the fleet of Azamara following extensive refitting at Damen Shiprepair in Amsterdam (Netherlands). There was a very strict mask rule on the shuttle. Signature destinations include Australia's Great Barrier Reef, Ecuador's Galapagos Islands, Europe's Mediterranean and Black seas, China's Tianjin (port to Beijing City for the Great Wall of China 3-night excursion), Egypt's Port Said (for the Giza Pyramids tour from Cairo City), Mexico's Cozumel (for the Chichen Itza Pyramid tour), Jordan's Port Aqaba (for the Petra City tour), India's Cochin (port to New Delhi City for the Taj Mahal 3-night excursion), Brazil's Rio de Janeiro, Italy's Port Civitavecchia (for Rome City's Colosseum tour). Casino Turned Lounge: Azamara will no longer require pre-cruise COVID-19 testing for guests in certain ports. Comments Welcome. Club Spa Suites, located by the spa, measure 414 square feet with a balcony measuring 60 square feet, and the Club Ocean Suites measure 478 square feet with a balcony measuring 173 square feet. Never happened to me again. Budgeted EUR 14+ million, this is the most valuable As an R-Class (Renaissance) vessel, Azamara Onward has sisterships also in the Oceania Cruises fleet - Insignia, Nautica, Regatta, Sirena. The Princess ship in the picture is Ocean Princess (R4) but this was the same for R1-R5, the Azamara ship is Quest (R7). The Cabaret Lounge is the ship's show lounge, with risers behind, as opposed to a true theater. Nada. The ship's christening ceremony was on May 2, 2022, held dockside in Port Monte Carlo (Monaco), right before the 11-day Maiden Voyage to Ravenna Italy. Prime C (dinner-only specialty restaurant with seafood and steakhouse menu; operates at surcharge, but it's free of charge for Club Suite guests; outside the Prime C there is a Wine Cellar with 8000+ bottles collection; hosts the Wine Corner evening events and offers wine-tastings and private dinner arrangements). These updates will be similar to the renovations introduced most recently on Azamara Pursuit, Guests will have the chance to dive deep into Japan, from feudal Samurai towns to tech-driven Tokyo. roberts2005, May 13, 2022 in Azamara. The ship, which was purchased by the company just after it parted ways with Royal Caribbean last year, has undergone more than $50 million in construction and refurbishments, rendering it virtually unrecognisable from its previous life as Pacific Princess. I had to have my key card changed several times, and noticed others coming to the desk with the same problem. 66 Ships | 141,881 Berths | $42 Billion | View. Master bedroom with one queen size bed and a 40" flat-screen television. We were in a Club Continent, room 8002. Web page addresses and e-mail addresses turn into links automatically. We were in a Club Continent, room 8002. A week later, Sycamore's Azamara fleet was expanded by buying Pacific Princess (Azamara Onward). The truth lies somewhere in the middle and will vary from person to person. All rights reserved. Quite surprised at that its obvious that cabin 6000 was only partially refurbished, we were in a CC suite and thought the standard of the new fittings was better than the other ships. The excursion program will be curated with independent, local tour operators and feature experiences such as making mozzarella cheese by hand at the home of an Italian family and visiting food markets frequented by locals with the ship's executive chef. Somec said this is the most important project to date for TSI and Somecsnewly-established Interiors segment. Piece of salt I think. 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