We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. All rights reserved. The two things I really had a problem with: The attitude of some of our fellow passengers. Ship: Azamara Onward / Destination: Caribbean. Because of all the changes to Covid rules, perhaps it was uncertain until the last minute. Atlas Bar is a specialty venue and is not part of Azamaras complimentary offerings. The boat's inaugural season (2022) was announced in early-June 2021. The vessel is en route to MIAMI , USA, sailing at a speed of 16.1 knots and expected to arrive there on Feb 28, 09:45 . Azamara Onward Ship specifications Deck(s) Staterooms Departures Receive our offers! 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. 66 Ships | 141,881 Berths | $42 Billion | View. With no designated homeport, Azamara's ships travel the globe, often stopping in ports that are off the beaten path and inaccessible to larger vessels. The truth lies somewhere in the middle and will vary from person to person. Casino Turned Lounge: TSI oversee design, production, engineering and installation of the cabins and suites, the crew areas, passenger decks and pool areas, in addition to the spa and relaxation areas and all public spaces. 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. These small plates will be served with great panache and prepared with premium ingredients. In mid-November 2021 was announced Azamara Onward's first World Cruise (2024). 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. Across the fleet, our authentic service goes beyond the expectations of even the most well-traveled cruisers. The work included a lot of piping throughout the vessel and the engine room. Azamara's signature White Nights party, with canapes, drinks and a live DJ on the pool deck, will also take place on voyages of seven days or more. 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. Somec said this is the most important project to date for TSI and Somecsnewly-established Interiors segment. It would have been nice to have docked there. Even if they had put the flat screen over top of the mirror I think it would have been better. In January 2021, Princess sold the ship to Sycamore Partners (the new owner of Azamara Cruises) and the 22-years-old boat left the fleet - to join its new fleetmates Azamara Quest (2000-built), Azamara Journey (2000) and Azamara Pursuit (2001). Here is a link. Zero. Not a happy camper. Waiting to disembark and decided to start the this thread while the internet is working. Back onboard Azamara Onward will also showcase AzAmazing Evenings focused on destinations the ship visits. The other choice might have been no headboard at all! Registered in England and Wales. I tested positive for covid the day after disembarkation. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. There are two categories of balcony cabins: Club Balcony and Club Balcony Plus. The gray water tanks and the tanktop were replaced. Discover a world of flavors at our specialty restaurants, recharge and relax at our state-of-the-art spa and fitness center, and take in nightly on-board entertainment, from signature shows, comedy nights, and unforgettable events. The largest accommodations are the World Owners Suite (600 ft2 / 56 m2 plus 215 ft2 / 20 m2 terrace). With Onward, Azamara will be able to increase its destination-immersion offerings to all corners of the globe. I went down at 5 AM to settle. Next table shows the Maiden Voyage in 2022 (11-day from Monte Carlo to Venice). Official Sponsor of Refurb & Interiors on Seatrade Cruise News, Azamara Onward in Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam's largest dry dock. Sign up. Follows the complete list of Pacific Princess restaurants and food bars. Apparently passengerswere also being horrible to each other sometimes. I thought it an insult that the offered a $200 credit toward a future cruise for all the problems. Demand a new stateroom. I not only created accounts covered by my credit card online before boarding but again at checkin. It was taped shut! There appeared to be a lack of training for the people at the front desk. Bathroom layout was different and I think better the materials used were also an improvement. This site is operated by a business or businesses owned by Informa PLC and all copyright resides with them. Read full review. Next tables show some of the canceled itineraries (by theme). We always take CC suite and have never paid for stuff out of the minibar (other than, of course, the cost if the cruise). Extensively refurbished in 2022, at full capacity it can carry up to 670 passengers with 400 crew. Just found an interesting picture from 2010 that shows the difference of deck 8 between Onward and the other Azamara ships. 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. These updates will be similar to the renovations introduced most recently on Azamara Pursuit, In addition, an exotic menu of small plates, both hot and cold, will be offered. The vanity unit had more drawers which was a vast improvement they also felt a better quality. Azamara Onward Onboard Highlights Seven restaurants, cafes and lounges two pools, sun decks, a spa/fitness centre, jogging track and hair salon shops, casino, cabaret lounge, concierge desk not to mention a couple hundred wonderfully appointed staterooms and suites plus a whole lot more to discover. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. 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. As befits . The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Not long after the first round of refurbishments by the shipyard in Northern Ireland I was on Journey and had an outside cabin. It was challenging to organise all the operations to be performed in time and in a manner that steel work does not interfere with decorative jobs, said Damen Project Manager Colin Husslage. Informa PLC's registered office is 5 Howick Place, London SW1P 1WG. roberts2005, May 13, 2022 in Azamara. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Azamara Onward has been sailing in the Mediterranean since late April. I saw that too as I was interested to see the commentary. Ports visited include Livorno (Florence); Civitavecchia (Rome); Sorrento, Amalfi, Ancona, Ravenna (Bologna) and Venice in Italy, as well as Kotor in Montenegro. Follows the complete list of Azamara Onward restaurants and food bars. All Itineraries Current Position Current itinerary of Azamara Onward There was A LOT of complaining going on. The 2009-launched travel blog Wanderful (blog.sheswanderful.com) currently has subscribed ~45000 women and organizes group travel and events. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We just disembarked Onward today, reluctantly. Azamara ships are designed to meet your every need, no matter where youre going. At around 4 AM on our last night a notice was put under my door that my wifes account had a balance and she needed to settle her account before leaving. There were many cans of horrid Royal Club mixers, and I suspect that someone on Journey saw their opportunity to offload them onto Onward. Live piano music is offered at the Casino Bar. The two specialty restaurants are Aqualina, serving a six-course Italian menu, and the steak and seafood restaurant Prime C. There is also 24-hour room service. The yard teams collaborative spirit and can-do attitude made this refit a technical success, and a reason for us to return to Amsterdam for future engagements.. All Rights Reserved. Piece of salt I think. Late-night and overnight stays are Azamara hallmarks. While our destinations may bring you on board, its our international crew that keeps you coming back. A very comfortable ship, and cruise, with good entertainment, food and drink, and easy ports to enjoy. The passengers are also encouraged to explore local cuisine when ashore. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. The voyage visits ports and destinations in 37 countries and features 13 complimentary excursions, 15 overnights and 31 late port departures. The ship then will reposition to the Caribbean and South America for the winter for sailings that include late-night stays in places like St. Maarten . 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). The line plans to add a complimentary tapas bar when the ship goes into dry dock in 2016. Somec announced it has won a new order for the refurbishment of the Azamara Onward. Travel agents' commissions on all canceled bookings were paid in full. Azamara Onward: 6 November, 2024 Wednesday: Celebrity Apex: 08:00: 20:00: 7 November, 2024 Thursday: Adventure Of The Seas: 06:00: 8 November, 2024 Friday . It's interesting thought that Azamara didn't just gut the rooms on all the ships during the refurb and start from scratch like Celebrity did on the Millennium and Summit - those cabins really do look brand new in comparison. The tailshaft and the propeller seal were replaced. Shore excursions and land tours cost extra. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The 180 meter passenger vessel was berthed alongside at the Amsterdam yard from August 2021 to get an upgrade to the standards of cruise operator Azamara, refurbishing all cabins and suites and adding spa suites and terrace rooms. The Atlas Bar was a great place to sit for an after dinner drink or two. Tanks for ballast water and fuel oil were restructured to accommodate bunkering larger volumes of marine grade diesel. Start planning your Azamara experience today - our latest digital brochure for 2023-2024 voyages is here! For Princess Cruises, the vessel (IMO 9187887) was Bermuda-flagged (MMSI number 310504000) and registered in Hamilton. In early-July 2019, Princess announced the boat's homeporting in Australia for season 2020-2021. Azamara Onward Ship Profile. At Azamara, we understand that travel is a very personal endeavor. There was a very strict mask rule on the shuttle. The festivities included remarks by Azamara President & CEO Carol Cabezas, Captain Carl Smith, and Wanderful CEO & Founder (as well as the ships godmother) Beth Santos, who did the honors of christening the newest member of our growing fleet! She never once spoke to me or nodded or smiled when I said Hello or Good Morning, never looked me in the eye, never once acknowledged me as a fellow human being in any fashion. They had Schweppes Slimline tonic. Pacific Princess's itinerary program was based on more exotic destinations, in comparison to the larger-sized fleetmates. The 155-night itinerary departs from Port Everglades/Fort Lauderdale (Florida USA) on January 5, 2024. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. As of Dec. 1, proof of vaccination is no longer required on Caribbean and European sailings. Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam's transformation of Pacific Princess into Azamara Onward exceeded expectations, an Azamara official said. Sycamore Partners acquired the entire company and its 3 ships, plus all the associated intellectual property rights and goodwill. Nil. By pressing the send button, you declare to have read this information . The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. 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. They should have gone the whole way and matched them to the other ships because they look better in my opinion. The AIS position was reported 10 minutes ago. This involved steel work for the reconstruction of deck arrangements and balcony structures to create the additional suites, some with their own Jacuzzi baths. The boat was last drydock refurbished by Princess in 2017. Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam's transformation of Pacific Princess into Azamara Onward exceeded expectations, an Azamara official said. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. Posted January 30. Sail Date: May 2022 Cabin: Club Veranda Stateroom We like the smaller ships of Azamara, and took the opportunity to do two weeks on the newly acquired Onward in Dalmatia and Greece. November 16, 2022 We were in a Club Continent, room 8002. Search Search Sign up Request Callback. Promo prices for Azamara Onward's World Voyage 2024 started at ~USD 22,000 per person (with double occupancy), inclusive of US$7000 OBC (onboard credit), business class flights, pre-cruise hotel stay (Fort Lauderdale FL), premium beverage package for two. Also, if you view this on YouTube you'll see that the poster has disabled comments, so maybe they realise that they haven't approached this the right way?? But what expectations are reasonable? On January 11, 2022, Azamara signed with Somec SpA (Somec Gruppo, Italy) a contract for the ship's drydock refurbishment scheduled for April 2022 (at Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam). Request Information on a Voyage or Destination, Select a Destination (You can select multiple destinations), Select a Month (You can select multiple months). However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. All Rights Reserved. The Panorama Buffet (deck 9) was completely renovated (new tile work, new draperies and carpeting, updated furniture). By Benefiting from Azamara Cruises announced that its entire fleet of 4 ships had officially returned to the high seas. 26 minutes ago, LaCroisiereS'amuse said: On 5/13/2022 at 2:12 PM, excitedofharpenden said: 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. gers. The ship recently departed on April 27, and will be stopping at 8 maiden ports, totaling 12 altogether. In 2001, Renaissance bankrupted and Princess Cruises purchased the vessels R-Three (Pacific Princess/Azamara Onward) and R-Four (Ocean Princess/Oceania Sirena). 'With an estimated investment of approximately $55 million, it was very important for us to identify a yard that could provide not only the technical expertise and know-how for this large project, but also offer logistical support for the outfitting companies and their teams that would be attending the ship daily,' Corbijn said. The itinerary starts on 28 Feb, 2023 and ends on 11 Mar, 2023. For Princess Cruises, Pacific Princess sailed 1,6+ million NM/nautical miles (~1,84 M mi / ~2,964 M km). . She was built in 1999 by the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France for Renaissance Cruises. Voyages on Azamara Quest. Before sending this form, please read the following . You'll get glowing reviews and things like this. Hopefully they asked am the cabin stewards to check the cabins for a similar fault. Better off taking that time to deal with it onboard by talking to management. CC Help Jenn By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Position & Voyage Data Track on Map Add Photo Add to fleet 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. Azamara Onward 7-NIGHT CROATIA INTENSIVE VOYAGE 6 May 23 From Venice to Venice Zadar | Split | Kotor | Dubrovnik | Hvar Incl. AC and heat worked fine. Started June 21, 2021, By [6] In 2002, following the failure of Renaissance Cruises, the ship was sold to Princess Cruises and renamed . The work included a lot of piping throughout the vessel and the engine room. The ship is the former Pacific Princess and is now part of the Azamara fleet. Azamara selected Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam to complete the revitalization of the Azamara Onward following an extensive comparative analysis of shipyards in Europe, said Nico Corbijn, head of marine operations at Azamara. Azamara Onward: the full video tour on board the vessel of Azamara Voyages, edited by Cruising Journal. Its like snagging a newly built house. Nulla. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Share More sharing options. In Nov 2022 was announced "2025 World Voyage" (January 6 thru June 11). 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