Texter2

I have not yet cruised on Azamara, but am on the TA Lisbon to Fort Lauderdale next month. I found port information on the Azamara website by looking in the “Before you Board” tab. It might not have complete information, but does seem to have our departure port in Lisbon. It might be a good place to start.

I just checked and it still says the same.

When I called Captains Club to upgrade, I was charged $20 (less 10% discount) plus the 18% gratuity. I was expecting a 20% gratuity.

We have found the best rates are on the longer, repositioning cruises. If you have the time, the EB or WB (my favorite) transatlantic cruises are wonderful.

So sorry to hear that Norris is ill. I enjoyed virtually traveling with you both. Hope all are better soon.

Thank you for posting. I am enjoying following along. We are a couple of retired educators that discovered cruising about 10 years ago.

Wow! We were neighbors! We were in 9019. Did you see the helicopter transport the night we left Brest, France? That was amazing flying by the pilot.

Exactly how I feel! So enjoy following both Jim_Iain and GenerationX! They make me feel like I am on the ships with them.

Charla, I have been following along and vicariously enjoying your cruise. I have enjoyed many of your cruise reports and laugh every time I see “one-woman Suite show”! You have a wonderful sense of humor, style, and joie de vivre. Thank you for taking us along!

Jim, I look forward to following you and Iain over the pond! We took the Apex TA last Spring and loved it. Have a great trip!

Jorge, Thank you for taking us along! I feel like I am there with y’all. Your photos are amazing.

I am having the same problem. I hope they get it fixed soon. I tried several online agencies and also found that they didn’t have availability of cabins. Looking at several alternative cruises for our first Azamara cruise, but not willing to take the equivalent of a guarantee cabin assigned. I found that I could find out which cabin Azamara assigned to me, before I put in contact information, by clicking on the satchel icon on the top right. I could not figure out how to see which cabins are available or change the prospectively assigned cabin.

Concur with above. We generally choose for itinerary and can find enjoyable itineraries on both lines. Love the new Celebrity edge class ships. Hoping to try new Sun Princess in Fall of 2024. Preference to Celebrity for food quality, except for three (or maybe four) cheese pizza on Princess. Do like being able to wash clothes on Princess without paying $49 (was the cost for “special” on day 10 of 14) for one bag.

Thanks for all the assistance. I am hopeful that the functionality comes back to be able to see what is available without having to put in all guest information. I am sure the functionality will get better over time.

I have been looking at that itinerary too. It will be our first Azamara cruise. Unfortunately, when I look at the website, I cannot see which cabins are available in each category. The website also does not show any OBC, etc. This issue might be because of the changeover, but I am reluctant to book a cabin if I don’t know where it is. Is there a step that I am missing? I used to be able to see and select specific cabins. There was also a ribbon that showed early booking OBC, etc.

Not positive, but thought I remember hanging laundry in the shower. I do remember that the IV was a great place to dry clothes! The magnetic hooks recommended on CC work very well too.

I believe we had a retractable line in our OV on Apex. We also took the magnetic hooks for the walls and they worked well.

AndyPandy, kudos to starting the cruising bug at a much earlier age than most! You will love it and hopefully enjoy a lifetime of cruises. I have been on three Disney cruises. Two were Transatlantic cruises. DH first cruise was a WBTA. I had to promise him he could get off at any port and fly home if he didn’t enjoy it. He stayed on and we have been enjoying cruises ever since. If you can arrange the vacay time, a longer cruise will be a lot of fun. If you like Star Wars, you might also enjoy a few days at WDW (especially Hollywood Studios) before or after your cruise. Hoping you both enjoy your first cruise! Texter2

We took the Apex EBTA last April/May and had the same noise experience in an oceanview cabin at the front of the ship. We would hear laughing and yelling until 2:00 or 3:00 a.m. most nights. I did mention it to Guest Services, but was told the crew were not allowed to get together. This is the first report I have had that verifies my experience. Thank you for verifying that I was not hearing things! OTOH the front facing OV cabins are the most exciting place to be if there is a medical evacuation!

Four cheese pizza.

We took a taxi from Port Everglades to FL airport last month and it was $15 plus tip.

Saw it on the Caribbean Princess for breakfast recently. Did not see it for lunch or dinner.

I believe it was a discounted price of $49 on our TA in April/May. It appears to be a good deal.

Thanks for taking us along! I enjoyed every minute!