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16th16 | JulJul | 202121 | Leith, Scotland, embark on the Azamara Journey | ||||
17th17 | JulJul | 202121 | Leith, Scotland | 19:00 | |||
18th18 | JulJul | 202121 | Dundee, Scotland | 07:00 | |||
19th19 | JulJul | 202121 | Dundee, Scotland | 20:00 | |||
20th20 | JulJul | 202121 | Invergordon, Scotland | 09:00 | 20:00 | ||
The port of Invergordon is your gateway to the Great Glen, an area of Scotland that includes Loch Ness and the city of Inverness. Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, has the flavor of a Lowland town, its winds blowing in a sea-salt air from the Moray Firth. The Great Glen is also home to one of the world's most famous monster myths: in 1933, during a quiet news week, the editor of a local paper decided to run a story about a strange sighting of something splashing about in Loch Ness. But there's more to look for here besides Nessie, including inland lochs, craggy and steep-sided mountains, rugged promontories, deep inlets, brilliant purple and emerald moorland, and forests filled with astonishingly varied wildlife, including mountain hares, red deer, golden eagles, and ospreys. | |||||||
21st21 | JulJul | 202121 | At Sea | ||||
22nd22 | JulJul | 202121 | Belfast, Northern Ireland | 07:30 | 22:00 | ||
Before English and Scottish settlers arrived in the 1600s, Belfast was a tiny village called Béal Feirste ("sandbank ford") belonging to Ulster's ancient O'Neill clan. With the advent of the Plantation period (when settlers arrived in the 1600s), Sir Arthur Chichester, from Devon in southwestern England, received the city from the English Crown, and his son was made Earl of Donegall. Huguenots fleeing persecution from France settled near here, bringing their valuable linen-work skills. In the 18th century, Belfast underwent a phenomenal expansion—its population doubled every 10 years, despite an ever-present sectarian divide. Although the Anglican gentry despised the Presbyterian artisans—who, in turn, distrusted the native Catholics—Belfast's growth continued at a dizzying speed. The city was a great Victorian success story, an industrial boomtown whose prosperity was built on trade, especially linen and shipbuilding. Famously (or infamously), the Titanic was built here, giving Belfast, for a time, the nickname "Titanic Town." Having laid the foundation stone of the city's university in 1845, Queen Victoria returned to Belfast in 1849 (she is recalled in the names of buildings, streets, bars, monuments, and other places around the city), and in the same year, the university opened under the name Queen's College. Nearly 40 years later, in 1888, Victoria granted Belfast its city charter. Today its population is nearly 300,000, tourist numbers have increased, and this dramatically transformed city is enjoying an unparalleled renaissance.This is all a welcome change from the period when news about Belfast meant reports about "the Troubles." Since the 1994 ceasefire, Northern Ireland's capital city has benefited from major hotel investment, gentrified quaysides (or strands), a sophisticated new performing arts center, and major initiatives to boost tourism. Although the 1996 bombing of offices at Canary Wharf in London disrupted the 1994 peace agreement, the ceasefire was officially reestablished on July 20, 1997, and this embattled city began its quest for a newfound identity.Since 2008, the city has restored all its major public buildings such as museums, churches, theaters, City Hall, Ulster Hall—and even the glorious Crown Bar—spending millions of pounds on its built heritage. A gaol that at the height of the Troubles held some of the most notorious murderers involved in paramilitary violence is now a major visitor attraction.Belfast's city center is made up of three roughly contiguous areas that are easy to navigate on foot. From the south end to the north, it's about an hour's leisurely walk. | |||||||
23rd23 | JulJul | 202121 | Greenock, Scotland | 07:30 | 20:00 | ||
Trendy stores, a booming cultural life, fascinating architecture, and stylish restaurants reinforce Glasgow's claim to being Scotland's most exciting city. After decades of decline, it has experienced an urban renaissance uniquely its own. The city’s grand architecture reflects a prosperous past built on trade and shipbuilding. Today buildings by Charles Rennie Mackintosh hold pride of place along with the Zaha Hadid–designed Riverside Museum.Glasgow (the "dear green place," as it was known) was founded some 1,500 years ago. Legend has it that the king of Strathclyde, irate about his wife's infidelity, had a ring he had given her thrown into the river Clyde. (Apparently she had passed it on to an admirer.) When the king demanded to know where the ring had gone, the distraught queen asked the advice of her confessor, St. Mungo. He suggested fishing for it—and the first salmon to emerge had the ring in its mouth. The moment is commemorated on the city's coat of arms.The medieval city expanded when it was given a royal license to trade; the current High Street was the main thoroughfare at the time. The vast profits from American cotton and tobacco built the grand mansions of the Merchant City in the 18th century. In the 19th century the river Clyde became the center of a vibrant shipbuilding industry, fed by the city’s iron and steel works. The city grew again, but its internal divisions grew at the same time. The West End harbored the elegant homes of the newly rich shipyard owners. Down by the river, areas like the infamous Gorbals, with its crowded slums, sheltered the laborers who built the ships. They came from the Highlands, expelled to make way for sheep, or from Ireland, where the potato famines drove thousands from their homes.During the 19th century the population grew from 80,000 to more than a million. And the new prosperity gave Glasgow its grand neoclassical buildings, such as those built by Alexander "Greek" Thomson, as well as the adventurous visionary buildings designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and others who produced Glasgow’s Arts and Crafts movement. The City Chambers, built in 1888, are a proud statement in marble and gold sandstone, a clear symbol of the wealthy and powerful Victorian industrialists' hopes for the future.The decline of shipbuilding and the closure of the factories led to much speculation as to what direction the city would take now. The curious thing is that, at least in part, the past gave the city a new lease of life. It was as if people looked at their city and saw Glasgow’s beauty for the first time: its extraordinarily rich architectural heritage, its leafy parks, its artistic heritage, and its complex social history. Today Glasgow is a vibrant cultural center and a commercial hub, as well as a launching pad from which to explore the rest of Scotland, which, as it turns out, is not so far away. In fact, it takes only 40 minutes to reach Loch Lomond, where the other Scotland begins. | |||||||
24th24 | JulJul | 202121 | Douglas, Isle of Man | 07:30 | 20:00 | ||
The Isle of Man, situated in the Irish Sea off the west coast of England, is a mountainous, cliff-fringed island and one of Britain’s most beautiful spots. Measuring just 30 miles by 13 miles, the Isle of Man remains semi-autonomous. With its own postage stamps, laws, currency, and the Court of Tynwald (the world’s oldest democratic parliament), the Isle of Man is rich with history and lore.Inhabited from Neolithic times, the island became a refuge for Irish missionaries after the 5th Century. Norsemen took the island during the 9th Century and sold it to Scotland in 1266. However, since the 14th Century, it has been held by England. Manx, the indigenous Celtic language, is still spoken by a small minority. The Isle of Man has no income tax, which has encouraged many Britains to regard the island as a refuge. Otherwise, it is populated by Gaelic farmers, fishermen, and the famous tailless manx cats. The varied landscape features austere moorlands and wooded glens, interspersed by fine castles, narrow-gauge railways, and scores of standing stones with Celtic crosses. The hilly terrain rises to a height of 2,036 feet at Mount Snaefell, which dominates the center of the island. | |||||||
25th25 | JulJul | 202121 | Dublin, Ireland | 06:00 | 22:00 | ||
Dublin is making a comeback. The decade-long "Celtic Tiger" boom era was quickly followed by the Great Recession, but The Recovery has finally taken a precarious hold. For visitors, this newer and wiser Dublin has become one of western Europe's most popular and delightful urban destinations. Whether or not you're out to enjoy the old or new Dublin, you'll find it a colossally entertaining city, all the more astonishing considering its intimate size.It is ironic and telling that James Joyce chose Dublin as the setting for his famous Ulysses, Dubliners, and A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man because it was a "center of paralysis" where nothing much ever changed. Which only proves that even the greats get it wrong sometimes. Indeed, if Joyce were to return to his once-genteel hometown today—disappointed with the city's provincial outlook, he left it in 1902 at the age of 20—and take a quasi-Homeric odyssey through the city (as he so famously does in Ulysses), would he even recognize Dublin as his "Dear Dirty Dumpling, foostherfather of fingalls and dotthergills"?For instance, what would he make of Temple Bar—the city's erstwhile down-at-the-heels neighborhood, now crammed with cafés and trendy hotels and suffused with a nonstop, international-party atmosphere? Or the simple sophistication of the open-air restaurants of the tiny Italian Quarter (named Quartier Bloom after his own creation), complete with sultry tango lessons? Or of the hot–cool Irishness, where every aspect of Celtic culture results in sold-out theaters, from Once, the cult indie movie and Broadway hit, to Riverdance, the old Irish mass-jig recast as a Las Vegas extravaganza? Plus, the resurrected Joyce might be stirred by the songs of Hozier, fired up by the sultry acting of Michael Fassbender, and moved by the award-winning novels of Colum McCann. As for Ireland's capital, it's packed with elegant shops and hotels, theaters, galleries, coffeehouses, and a stunning variety of new, creative little restaurants can be found on almost every street in Dublin, transforming the provincial city that suffocated Joyce into a place almost as cosmopolitan as the Paris to which he fled. And the locals are a hell of a lot more fun! Now that the economy has finally turned a corner, Dublin citizens can cast a cool eye over the last 20 crazy years. Some argue that the boomtown transformation of their heretofore-tranquil city has permanently affected its spirit and character. These skeptics (skepticism long being a favorite pastime in the capital city) await the outcome of "Dublin: The Sequel," and their greatest fear is the possibility that the tattered old lady on the Liffey has become a little less unique, a little more like everywhere else.Oh ye of little faith: the rare ole gem that is Dublin is far from buried. The fundamentals—the Georgian elegance of Merrion Square, the Norman drama of Christ Church Cathedral, the foamy pint at an atmospheric pub—are still on hand to gratify. Most of all, there are the locals themselves: the nod and grin when you catch their eye on the street, the eagerness to hear half your life story before they tell you all of theirs, and their paradoxically dark but warm sense of humor. It's expected that 2016 will be an extra-special year in the capital, as centenary celebrations of the fateful 1916 Easter Rising will dominate much of the cultural calendar. | |||||||
26th26 | JulJul | 202121 | Liverpool, England | 07:30 | 20:00 | ||
From world-class attractions and sports to legendary music, Liverpool offers old-world charm with modern sophistication, underpinned by a rich cultural history. | |||||||
27th27 | JulJul | 202121 | At Sea | ||||
28th28 | JulJul | 202121 | Southampton, England, disembark the Azamara Journey | 06:00 | |||
Lying near the head of Southampton Water, a peninsula between the estuaries of the Rivers Test and Itchen, Southampton is Britain’s largest cruise port. It has been one of England’s major ports since the Middle Ages, when it exported wool and hides from the hinterland and imported wine from Bordeaux. The city suffered heavy damage during World War Two and as a result the centre has been extensively rebuilt, but there are still some interesting medieval buildings including the Bargate, one of the finest city gatehouses in England. |
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Each Club Continent Suite includes two lower beds that convert into a queen size bed, floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, a veranda, flat screen television, sitting area with sofa bed, bath tub, refrigerator with mini-bar, direct dial telephone with voice mail, in-room safe and hand-held hair dryer. A thermostat-controller air conditioner, CD/DVD player, and desk are also included. A convertible sofa bed is available also.
Amenities include 24-hour room service, a welcome fruit basket at embarkation, fresh-cut flowers, tote bag, turndown treats and daily news bulletin. Complimentary shoe shine service, use of umbrella and binoculars also available.
Each Club Deluxe Veranda Stateroom includes two lower beds that convert into a queen size bed, floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, a veranda, flat screen television, sitting area, refrigerator with mini-bar, direct dial telephone with voice mail, in-room safe and hand-held hair dryer. A thermostat-controller air conditioner and desk are also included. A convertible sofa bed is available also.
Amenities include 24-hour room service, a welcome fruit basket at embarkation, fresh-cut flowers, tote bag, turndown treats and daily news bulletin. Complimentary shoe shine service, use of umbrella and binoculars also available.
Each Club Interior Stateroom includes two lower beds that convert into a queen size bed, a flat screen television, refrigerator with mini-bar, direct dial telephone with voice mail, in-room safe and hand-held hair dryer. A thermostat-controller air conditioner and desk are also included.
Amenities include 24-hour room service, a welcome fruit basket at embarkation, fresh-cut flowers, tote bag, turndown treats and daily news bulletin. Complimentary shoe shine service, use of umbrella and binoculars also available.
Each Club Ocean Suite includes a separate living room, DVD/CD player, floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and a refrigerator with mini-bar. The master bedroom features two lower beds that convert into a queen size, dressing room with vanity, marble master bath with whirlpool tub and shower, guest bathroom, flat screen television and veranda. A convertible sofa bed is available also.
Amenities include 24-hour room service, a welcome fruit basket at embarkation, fresh-cut flowers, tote bag, turndown treats and daily news bulletin. Complimentary shoe shine service, use of umbrella and binoculars also available.
Each Club Oceanview Stateroom includes two lower beds that convert into a queen size bed, a flat screen television, refrigerator with mini-bar, direct dial telephone with voice mail, in-room safe and hand-held hair dryer. A thermostat-controller air conditioner and desk are also included. A convertible sofa bed is available also.
Amenities include 24-hour room service, a welcome fruit basket at embarkation, fresh-cut flowers, tote bag, turndown treats and daily news bulletin. Complimentary shoe shine service, use of umbrella and binoculars also available.
Each Club Veranda Stateroom includes two lower beds that convert into a queen size bed, floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, a veranda, flat screen television, refrigerator with mini-bar, direct dial telephone with voice mail, in-room safe and hand-held hair dryer. A thermostat-controller air conditioner and desk are also included. A convertible sofa bed is available also.
Amenities include 24-hour room service, a welcome fruit basket at embarkation, fresh-cut flowers, tote bag, turndown treats and daily news bulletin. Complimentary shoe shine service, use of umbrella and binoculars also available.
Each Club World Owner's Suite includes a separate living room, DVD/CD player, floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and a refrigerator with mini-bar. The master bedroom features two lower beds that convert into a queen size, dressing room with vanity, marble master bath with whirlpool tub and shower, guest bathroom, flat screen television and veranda. A convertible sofa bed is available also.
Amenities include English Butler service, priority check-in and departure, as well as unpacking and packing of luggage. A welcome sparking wine and fruit basket is provided, along with daily savouries between 4-6pm, en-suite afternoon tea service, en-suite dining from restaurant menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is also the opportunity to book en-suite spa services, complimentary seating throughout the voyage in speciality dining restaurants, along with one bottle of vodka and one bottle of whiskey.
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Inspired by the coastal cuisines of Italy, Greece, France, Spain, and northern Africa, one could best describe the fare of Aqualina as a grand fusion of Mediterranean flavours. Savour dishes drawn from the abundance of the region’s seas, simply prepared yet exceedingly delicious. The atmosphere is every bit as tasteful, with accents of silver, cream and blue, all surrounded by breathtaking ocean views. Start with seafood bouillabaisse or wild mushrooms with parmesan and white truffle cream before you enjoy the seafood paella with saffron couscous, or rack of lamb. Be sure to save room for Grand Marnier soufflé or crème brûlée.
Speciality dining is complimentary for suite guests. For stateroom guests, a $25 per person cover charge applies.
Discoveries Restaurant is a hands-down favourite for an elegant yet lively dining scene. Serving all the classic dinner selections, they've added a deliciously different twist to each, such as drunken shrimp linguini with ancho chili-tequila sauce and filet mignon with black truffle sauce. Reservations are not accepted, and you have the choice of being seated at a table for two or as part of a larger group of fellow guests (a great way to meet new people). The Discoveries Bar is also a great gathering spot for drinks before or after dinner.
Sink into a comfortable chair at the Mosaic Café. Relax and enjoy an espresso or hot tea with fresh biscotti, tea sandwiches or scones—on the house, of course. Featuring liqueurs, chocolates, and fresh European pastries, this jewel offers a scrumptious taste of decadence. Centrally located on deck five, the Mosaic's congenial service and atmosphere make it a favourite gathering spot for conversation, cards and trivia games.
Amid the glorious dark woods, warm lighting and soft leather chairs at Prime C, you will find tender cuts of prime beef—cooked to perfection—and fresh seafood that have been transformed into epicurean works of art. The sauces and garni are bold and innovative. The floor-to-ceiling ocean views, magnificent. Relax, sip your favourite wine and enjoy a dining experience that's sure to exceed your expectations, every time. The menu includes starters such as crab cakes with remoulade and lobster bisque, and a variety of other entrée choices: lamb, pork, veal chops, and game hens. Indulge in the famous mini cinnamon-sugar donuts with a trio of dipping sauces.
Speciality dining is complimentary for suite guests. For stateroom guests, a $25 per person cover charge applies.
Mid-afternoon is teatime in the Looking Glass Lounge. Refresh yourself with elegant pastries, handmade tea sandwiches, and tea or champagne while enjoying the beautiful views.
Let your cravings go wild. Order up a pizza of your choice. Grab a burger and fries, pasta dish, made-to-order fish-kabobs, or salads in a relaxed, poolside environment. Serving lunch and dinner.
From France to California, and Argentina to South Africa, the Azamara Wine Cellar will delight your palate with an 8,000-bottle collection of limited production, small label and rare vintage wines. The knowledgeable sommeliers will help you pick the perfect wines for your evening meal. And be sure to look to the daily onboard news for Wine Corner gatherings in the Mosaic Cafe, when you can discover and sip new wines with the sommelier’s guidance.
Arrange your own private dinner or wine-tasting in The Wine Cellar.
Enjoy the same world-class cuisine Azamara is known for in a more relaxed environment. Take in the fresh breeze at an outdoor table in Windows Café, the casual buffet offering made-to-order breakfasts and a large variety of lunch and dinner options. Choices change daily and include fresh sushi, stir-fries and pastas, salads, smoked lox and other cold fish, a carving station and sumptuous desserts.
There’s more: Don’t miss the buffets! Indian, Mexican, Spanish, Italian, and other regional cuisine. Azamara's international crew takes pride in their native cuisine and it shows.
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You’ll find a tasteful collection of merchandise, beautiful jewellery and watches—and the promise of discovery and delight—in Azamara's signature shops. Window shop or select gifts for friends and family. Then, indulge yourself as you encounter the ideal memento of your truly extraordinary luxury cruise experience. Watch your daily news for specials and one-time offers that make shopping even more fun.
Stores include The Journey/Quest Shop, Indulgences, La Boutique and The Photo Shop.
This library is one of the quiet jewels of Azamara, a peaceful and beautifully appointed space for reading or relaxing after dinner. Browse the collection and feel free to borrow the library books. Or simply relax in the tranquil atmosphere. But the library goes beyond just paper, they have interactive digital tabletops so you can make your own postcards and post to social media to share your adventures with the folks back home. The library is also home to their impressive Inspiration Center—a digital way to explore the world with Azamara and gain inspiration for your next voyage.
The Drawing Room turns into a gorgeous dining room on the evening of the elegant Best of the Best dinner for Owner’s Suite guests.
This centrally located coffee and tea bar is a favourite onboard hub, and chances are you’ll find yourself here frequently. Want to grab a quick bite before heading off the ship in the morning? Head by the Mosaic for a steaming latte and fresh baked baby quiches (very addictive). In the afternoon the Mosaic Café attracts friendly competitors for trivia and board games and teatime sandwiches, sweets, and savoury bites. And after dinner, Mosaic@Night is a great place to socialise while enjoying live music and a selection of fine liqueurs.
Located just outside Azamara’s main restaurant, this congenial bar is a favourite gathering place for pre- and post-dinner conversation and drinks. Bar service includes a full selection of fine wines, mixed drinks, and premium spirits… plus the entertaining banter of Azamara’s friendly bartenders.
Floor-to-ceiling views and Murano glass lighting set the mood for this elegant evening club featuring live music or DJs spinning favourite hits. Head to the dance floor, or settle in at the beautiful bar. (You’ll be impressed by the bartenders’ mixology skills.) Occasionally the Looking Glass features special local dance and musical troupe performances. This venue also plays host to culinary classes and other onboard demonstrations.
Test your skill, or prove to your shipmates that Lady Luck stands by your side. The Casino will keep you entertained with blackjack, roulette, slot machines, and three-card poker games. Group and individual gaming lessons are offered at no charge—a great way to learn gaming strategy! With European-style ambience and captivating sights and sounds, our casinos offer excitement for experienced high rollers and those trying their luck for the first time. And for the sports fans, the Casino features a flat-screen TV and full bar, making it a very pleasant place to keep up with your favourite teams. The Casino accepts payment by key card, cash, credit card, travellers cheques and foreign currency.
The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.
The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.
12 nights aboard the Azamara Journey | |||
AzAmazing Evenings event on voyages over 7 nights | |||
Pre-Paid Gratuities | |||
Select standard spirits, international beers & wines | |||
Free bottled water, soft drinks, specialty coffees & teas | |||
Concierge services for personal guidance & reservations | |||
Free self-service laundry | |||
Shuttle service to & from port where available | |||
English Butler Service for suite Guests | |||
Port Taxes and Fees | |||
ABTA and ATOL Protection* |
Date 16th Jul 2021 |
Nts 12 |
Please Call for Availability |
Date 16th Jul 2021 |
Nts 12 |
Please Call for Availability |
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