The vessel moved to Damens drydock from March through April for technical and maritime work, including steel work, balcony structure changes and much more. The free shuttle in Ravenna was not mentioned (not where I knew about it anyway) until the day we docked. For a small ship, Azamara Onward features plenty of options for each meal. Both measure 175 square feet, plus a 40-square-foot balcony. I do not share that opinion. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. We were in a Club Continent, room 8002. I had more than one crew member tell me that a passenger had made her cry. Allowed HTML tags: . Our thoughtfully-planned itineraries feature more extended stays, more overnights, and unique night touring, giving you more time for what matters experiencing the history, arts, cuisine, and local customs that make each port memorable. Somec announced it has won a new order for the refurbishment of the Azamara Onward. The ship is the former Pacific Princess and is now part of the Azamara fleet. Even if they had put the flat screen over top of the mirror I think it would have been better. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Stylish restaurants, intimate watering holes, a refreshing pool, sun-drenched decks, a revitalizing spa the list goes on. There was A LOT of complaining going on. Next table shows Azamara Onward's inaugural cruise in 2022 (11-days, priced from US$2595 / EUR 2460 per person). The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. 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. It was taped shut! While Azamara Onward is the newest ship in the Azamara fleet, it was originally part of the Princess Cruise line. Follows the complete list of Azamara Onward restaurants and food bars. Could Azamara have rebuilt every inch of the inside of Onward? With Onward, Azamara will be able to increase its destination-immersion offerings to all corners of the globe. Copyright 2023. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The internet had severe problems, and failed altogether at one point, but was fixed as soon as they could do it. It took quite a long time and a lot of cleaning to change that. Azamara Club Cruises has finalized refurbishments to Azamara Quest following her recent Singapore dry dock. 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). Next tables show some of the canceled itineraries (by theme). Demand a new stateroom. The canceled Spring 2021 program (through April) included a 15-day "Panama Canal Connoisseur" voyage from Florida to California (Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles), with transition through the Panama Canal's old locks. Step aboard the new Azamara Onward, and arrive at the doorstep of the globes most hidden gems and storied cities. The balcony chairs arrived a few days in. Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam's transformation of Pacific Princess into Azamara Onward exceeded expectations, an Azamara official said. I saw that too as I was interested to see the commentary. The sisterships Pacific and Ocean were bought by Princess in 2002 from Renaissance Cruises (1989-founded / 2001-defunct) and were the smallest in the fleet. Seatrade Cruise News is part of the Informa Markets Division of Informa PLC. I do think Azamara cheaped out by keeping the headboards the same from the Pacific Princess. Somec said this is the most important project to date for TSI and Somecsnewly-established Interiors segment. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. [6] In 2002, following the failure of Renaissance Cruises, the ship was sold to Princess Cruises and renamed . Azamara works hard to make things right, so please give them the opportunity. 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. In Nov 2022 was announced "2025 World Voyage" (January 6 thru June 11). Apparently passengers, were also being horrible to each other sometimes. Ship: Azamara Onward / Destination: Caribbean. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Azamara Onward will enter service from Monaco on May 2, 2022 with an 11-night christening and maiden voyage ending in Venice. This major new order bodes well for the new year, said Oscar Marchetto, Somecs Chairman. 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. The EUR 14 million (USD 15,9M) project was conducted by Somec via its subsidiary TSI (Total Solution Interiors) which specializes in designing and manufacturing/installation of interiors for cruise ships, superyachts, luxury hotels and residential properties worldwide. 66 Ships | 141,881 Berths | $42 Billion | View. On January 25 was announced that the ship was sold to Sycamore Partners and added to Azamara's fleet. The two things I really had a problem with: The attitude of some of our fellow passengers. 0.00. CC Help Jenn 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 passenger cabins were upgraded with Princess Cruises signature "Princess Luxury Beds", new plush linens, new plush carpeting, upholstered headboards, new draperies, new decorative lamps, wall sconces with USB ports. Throughout your journey, youll find so many ways to immerse yourself in your travels. There are rotating themes in the buffet and the tables there are spruced up at night with soft glowing orbs. 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. Among the largest of the Sycamore Partners-owned companies are Belk Inc (department store chain), Talbots (retailer of clothing-shoes-fashion accessories), Nine West Holdings (designer and wholesaler of branded clothing-shoes-accessories) and Staples Inc (office retailer). I believe she actually spoke to some peoplesince they had a high opinion of her. Across the fleet, our authentic service goes beyond the expectations of even the most well-traveled cruisers. It presents a full schedule of options, such as variety shows, live music, first-run movies. The deck chairs were disintegrating old relics from the Pullmantur days. Request Information on a Voyage or Destination, Select a Destination (You can select multiple destinations), Select a Month (You can select multiple months). They should have gone the whole way and matched them to the other ships because they look better in my opinion. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. 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. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. 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). These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Shore excursions and land tours cost extra. Azamara Onward current cruise is 11 days, one-way from Miami to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. 0,00. Ship felt crowded around pool and some other common areas. Comments Welcome. Followers 2. The steel logo on the top side was taken off and replaced with the Azamara logo. Here is a video tour of Cabin 6000 that I just saw on Youtube. Naming festivities were held in Monte Carlo May 2. '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.'. It really opened those small cabins up visually. Not long after the first round of refurbishments by the shipyard in Northern Ireland I was on Journey and had an outside cabin. 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). Overall an. roberts2005, May 13, 2022 in Azamara. LauraS These small plates will be served with great panache and prepared with premium ingredients. My wife was still stopped on the way out. Started August 27, 2021, By You'll get glowing reviews and things like this. Enter your e-mail. Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam's transformation of Pacific Princess into Azamara Onward exceeded expectations, an Azamara official said. Azamara Quest now boasts a number of enhancements, including the removal of the casino - replicating Azamara Pursuit's "The Den"; a newly designed gift shop, and the addition of six new Ocean View staterooms. By There are two categories of balcony cabins: Club Balcony and Club Balcony Plus. Shiprepairs and drydock and wetdock refurbishments in Lisbon are done at Naval Rocha shipyard. 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). How can things be improved if problems are not found and reported by the people who are using the cabins and facilities? Many of the problems (late arrival of balcony chairs and hairdryers) were caused by supply chain problems, and not possible to sort out immediately. The 155-night itinerary departs from Port Everglades/Fort Lauderdale (Florida USA) on January 5, 2024. 16. Formerly Princess Cruises ' Pacific Princess, Azamara Onward made its debut under the Azamara brand in May 2022 after an extensive refurbishment. Eventually the battery in the lock was changed and that sorted the problem for the rest of the cruise. Seatrade, a trading name of Informa Markets (UK) Limited. I know I have. Built to cross oceans, cruise along scenic waterways and dock at locations larger ships can't access this small ship cruising experience is unlike any other. Position & Voyage Data Track on Map Add Photo Add to fleet Master bedroom with one queen size bed and a 40" flat-screen television. We were in a CC suite a few years back, and our neighbour encountered the same problem of noise from the service door. Azamara Onward is the latest luxury ship to launch that unites the best of the past with the joys of today. The Princess ship in the picture is Ocean Princess (R4) but this was the same for R1-R5, the Azamara ship is Quest (R7). 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. While our destinations may bring you on board, its our international crew that keeps you coming back. The passengers are also encouraged to explore local cuisine when ashore. Since the Onward is a refurbished ship, would the comments in the Azamara cabin thread apply to Onward? 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. Waiting to disembark and decided to start the this thread while the internet is working. All Itineraries Current Position Current itinerary of Azamara Onward I not only created accounts covered by my credit card online before boarding but again at checkin. A week later, Sycamore's Azamara fleet was expanded by buying Pacific Princess (Azamara Onward). Late-night and overnight stays are Azamara hallmarks. 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. The stabilizers were overhauled and the shaft seals were replaced. A total of 247 staterooms have private, step-out balconies. No, but we enjoyed it very much. I thought it an insult that the offered a $200 credit toward a future cruise for all the problems. These updates will be similar to the renovations introduced most recently on Azamara Pursuit, This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Nothing. 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. From mid-March through April 2022, Onward was in Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam's largest dry dock where technical and marineconversion was performed. All Rights Reserved. Jogging Track; Sun Deck area; Golf Driving Net; Shuffleboard. The schedule included a total of 22x itineraries in Europe (Mediterranean, Black Sea) and featured 3x new (for the brand) land tours, 85x late-night and 21x overnight port stays. 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). I think its naive to go on a maiden voyage and not realise that one of the reasons youre there is help with the shakedown. There are early and late shifts at 6 and 8:15 pm. Anne Kalosh | Jun 10, 2022. The itinerary starts on 28 Feb, 2023 and ends on 11 Mar, 2023. We just disembarked Onward today, reluctantly. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Thrusters were upgraded to allow for the use of environmentally acceptable lubricants. Either she refused it, or the front desk staff refused it on her behalf. Voyages on Azamara Quest. Draw your own conclusions. Experience mesmerizing coastlines and starry skies above from your private veranda, unwind in your soaking tub and enjoy daily snack delivery. The boat's inaugural season (2022) was announced in early-June 2021. Azamara Onward Cabins. Azamara Cruises was a fully-owned subsidiary company of RCG-Royal Caribbean Group until 2021. This is not typical of Azamara, (though the bedside tables are intentional unmatched). Apparently passengers were also being horrible to each other sometimes. Started June 21, 2021, By 'Despite the supply chain and labor challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Damen delivered beyond our expectations. The vanity unit had more drawers which was a vast improvement they also felt a better quality. The schedule included a total of 22x itineraries in Europe (Mediterranean, Black Sea) and featured 3x new (for the Azamara brand) land tours, 85x late-night and 21x overnight port stays. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. These are just a few of the benefits exclusive to your spacious suite aboard Azamara Onward. Abuse is not necessary. I didn't notice it on the floor because of the light colour, stepped on it and walked. I had more than one crew mem, ll me that a passenger had made her cry. Members; 145 January 15, 2010 #1 Share; Posted June 12, 2021. Bathroom layout was different and I think better the materials used were also an improvement. Thats very sad to hear. The AIS position was reported 10 minutes ago. They are among the smaller mainstream cruise ships in the global fleet and offer a personalized, intimate cruise experience. It does not store any personal data. I had something I needed to ask her (not a complaint, either) and requested a meeting. Medical were excellent. The hull was completely cleaned and painted to fit in the appearance of the Azamara fleet. The Atlas Bar was a great place to sit for an after dinner drink or two. 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. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. All Rights Reserved. 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. Start planning your Azamara experience today - our latest digital brochure for 2023-2024 voyages is here! This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. 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. The ship's 2-weeks long drydock refurbishment (May 30 - June 8) was conducted in Freeport Bahamas (at Grand Bahama Shipyard). You do wonder what that is of the poster of the video who goes onto YouTube to tell people not to bother going on the ship. The new bedding and towels were very nice, as expected. Cabin staff and butler were fine. Read full review. Zilch. Bathroom layout was different and I think better the materials used were also an improvement. Sycamore Partners acquired the entire company and its 3 ships, plus all the associated intellectual property rights and goodwill. All rights reserved. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. Sea days include destination-specific lectures, as well as classes on computer technology and photography (all part of Princess' ScholarShip@Sea program). A Celebrity ship might limit its Croatian. 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. As opposed to Princess' larger vessels, Pacific Princess doesn't feature a versatile dining option. For Princess Cruises, the vessel (IMO 9187887) was Bermuda-flagged (MMSI number 310504000) and registered in Hamilton. 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. The ship's new name (Azamara Onward) was officially announced on March 19, 2021, following the handover (from Princess to Azamara) on March 15. Posted June 12, 2021. bcaha. Azamara Onward Ship specifications Deck(s) Staterooms Departures Receive our offers! There is a cabin sticky at the top of this board and it would be useful to add your comment on 8002 there. The vessel AZAMARA ONWARD (IMO: 9187887, MMSI 229765000) is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship built in 1999 (24 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of Malta . A new cabin category was introduced (Club Class Mini-Suite") offering exclusive perks and VIP amenities (dining, preferred seating. Next table shows the Maiden Voyage in 2022 (11-day from Monte Carlo to Venice). But what expectations are reasonable? Performing all of these interior, exterior and technical upgrades in limited time, required complicated logistical planning and strict schedules. But problems can certainly be reported in a kind fashion. 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. 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. Get Azamara Onward price drops 250,000+ people have entered their email. Damen's Azamara Onward transformation 'beyond expectations'. Im too much of a tightwad to buy it at home, so I enjoyed it at every opportunity. With its dark wood interiors, the liner resembles a manor house or country inn. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. I want to receive personalised deals based on my interests. 55" flat-screen television in living room. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Ship is not full. I hope youve spoken to Hotel Director Elisabeth Vogel. . Overview of data protection . The voyage was also available as an 82-day roundtrip from Auckland NZ (Jan 7 - Mar 30) priced from $14250 pp. The hotel team were excellent. The previous passengers had smoked everywhere onboard for years, with great dedication, and EVERYTHING reeked of stale smoke. I'm not expecting 'new' everywhere when we board next week. Next is listed the ship's canceled 90-day itinerary planned as a roundtrip from NSW Australia (New South Wales). For 2021-2022, Pacific Princess had scheduled a total of 33 itineraries (departures June 28, 2021, through and including March 28, 2022) in the regions of the Mediterranean, Caribbean, South Pacific (homeporting in Tahiti French Polynesia), Transpacific repositioning from Australia to Asia. The ship recently departed on April 27, and will be stopping at 8 maiden ports, totaling 12 altogether. Because of all the changes to Covid rules, perhaps it was uncertain until the last minute. (Note: Due to the small size of the cruise ship, the dining venues alternate the nights they are open). Official Sponsor of Refurb & Interiors on Seatrade Cruise News, Azamara Onward in Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam's largest dry dock. Accommodation on Azamara Onward will feature inside, outside, balcony and suite-class cabins, starting at 143 square feet. 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. There was a free shuttle laid on in Ravenna, since its some distance from the pier. The last two planned voyages were repositioning cruises from Australia (Sydney NSW and Brisbane QLD) to Asia (Yokohama Japan). If your country of residence is not listed, please choose "Other Countries". Back onboard Azamara Onward will also showcase AzAmazing Evenings focused on destinations the ship visits. priority embarkation/disembarkation). The Panorama Buffet (deck 9) was completely renovated (new tile work, new draperies and carpeting, updated furniture). Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Gorgeous weather (not provided by Azamara ) The ship had abut 500 passengers out of a potential capacity of 670. Prices started from USD 2730 (EUR 2300 / GBP 1975) per person with double occupancy. Powered by Invision Community. A very comfortable ship, and cruise, with good entertainment, food and drink, and easy ports to enjoy. Thats why our list of onboard amenities is almost as far-reaching as the locations we visit. 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. And will you have pictures? The adjacent casino provides slot machines and table games. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". 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. Even experienced passengers can have short memories. Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam recently completed a major conversion for Azamara, overseeing the refurbishment of the Azamara Onward prior to her debut on Monaco in May. CC Help Jenn Three newly elected directors David Boodey, CPIM, RepLink/The DataDirect Group; Betsi Bowman, Blackhawk Network; and Marc Matthews, CPIM, Pulse Experiential Travel; join the IMA The name "Azamara Onward" was selected to represent the "moving forward" concept (both in space and time) and meant to evoke feelings of positivity, resilience, endless possibilities of the future. The boat has 11 decks, of which 9 are passenger-accessible and 6 with cabins. 40% Savings on Select Staterooms + $300 OBC. 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. On January 19, Sycamore Partners announced the acquisition of the Azamara brand from RCG-Royal Caribbean Group. 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. carnival glory cruise ship captain. Azamara ships are designed to meet your every need, no matter where youre going. 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". It all comes down to attitude. Follows the complete list of Azamara Onward lounges, bars, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens, and adults. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors in living room and master bedroom. Somec announced it has won a new order for the refurbishment of the Azamara Onward. Sterling Steakhouse (on deck 10) was redecorated (new upholstery to chairs, new silk draperies, new artworks / B&W movie stars photos). 2023 worst year for which zodiac sign. The itinerary included 38 ports on 5 continents (26x countries, 20x UNESCO sites), total cruising 63500 km (39500 mi), maiden calls for Princess Cruises (Kaikoura, Praslin Island, Mayotte Island, Zanzibar), 12x late-night port stays and 1x overnight (Cape Town). Follow Affluent. Handicap/wheelchair-accessible cabins (for disabled passengers) are only 5 (2x Balcony, 3x Interior). There were many cans of horrid Royal Club mixers, and I suspect that someone on Journey saw their opportunity to offload them onto Onward. There are four categories of suites, and the entry-level Club Continent Suites measure 266 square feet with a 60-square-foot balcony. World Voyage 2020 was also offered as 112-day roundtrip from Los Angeles (itinerary January 20 through May 11). Reviews Azamara Onward joined destination-focused cruise line Azamara in March 2021. 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.'. 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. But the shower was very efficient and there were plenty of . But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
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