Mrs Miggins

I must have misunderstood your post but it appeared that your T A was asking for information on Odesssa on your behalf ? Why would the T A do that at this dreadful time and what response could Azamara possibly give ?

Missiles are currently bombing Odessa. Do you really expect Azamara to know what the outcome of this dreadful war will be ?

Although we also had the choice of times the Sopranos only performed once at I think 9 pm. We have also seen them in the Teatro in Livorno. Disappointing that the Azamazing evening in the Fort from Onward appears to have been a one off.

10 days ago we were docked in the first available dock space with a 5 minute walk to the end of Via Grande Another 5 minutes to the shuttle bus stop for those docked further out in the industrial port area. On my return to the ship following a lovely walk around the covered market, several churches, coffee and cake by the canal, I passed the shuttle bus stop. I had previously noticed 3 large (one mega) ships in port. There were several hundred people milling around, many looking a tad unhappy. I much prefer a 10 minute walk than fighting to get on the next shuttle. Shuttle in Dubrovnik worked well although I prefer Azamara's more usual tender process to the old town. Shuttle in Ravenna worked well (apart from a significant lack of information about Ravenna onboard).

Sorry of course it was Onward. I hope you do have a proper Azamazing evening. I am sure you will have a great cruise.

Yes but Viking and Saga and others are docking in the admittedly far from ideal industrial port of Marghera/Fusina with a 30 minute transfer. Like you pleased we had the opportunity to visit Venice previously. I did feel bad for those expecting Venice as it was a last minute change. Apparently we get a future cruise certificate from USD upwards depending on state room. No idea how this will be documented.

I am not usually a 'cheerleader' however we had an excellent B2B on Quest from 16th April. It was great to see some old faces amongst waiters and bartenders. The welcome home was as genuine as ever I think. The new Captain was really good and very much fitted into the Azamara mould. (until he contracted Covid) The Associate Cruise Director Darren, shortly moving to Journey, was excellent. Great band in the Living Room. My only complaints, which did not spoil my cruise, were: Limited menu in Prime C and Aqualina. Who chose the sides ? I do not eat fish so I accept I am difficult. Had some great steaks, the lamb was good. No chicken ? Cabaret lounge entertainment was uninspiring. First week too many dancers, not enough good singers. Second week worse. CD was going through the motions, understandably because she was about to leave the ship to go home to marry the Shore Excursions Manager. Didnt get the dock in Kotor, Weather said to impact in Dubrovnik, so in the cruise port rather than tendering into old town. Change from Venice Marghera, to Ravenna, did have an impact. Ravenna was lovely but now I have seen it and would not return - Would go back to Venice time and time again. First week we had 276 guests, second week 419. Not sure whether they will cope with a full ship. Large contingent from the UK (174) US (181). I see that Pursuit actually had an off the ship Azamazing evening, unlike us. We had the Sopranos in Livorno and 2 tenors and a soprano in Amalfi. Very good but no substitute for the off ship events we have previously enjoyed. Made the decision to book a 14 day Spain intensive June 2023 despite me being certain that I would book no more cruises until we complete our Scenic river cruise and Viking Med in Sept. All in all they did a good job - not up to pre Covid standard - but we met such great fellow cruisers and hope to do so again.

No shuttle is required in Livorno if Azamara are docked in their usual place. Just walk off the ship over the bridge and you are in the main town.

Saga Spirit of Adventure currently in Marghera Port. Quest was due there on cruise which finished on Sunday - but we were in Ravenna. Perhaps negotiations are ongoing.

Just reading that Saga Cruise Ship is currently in Marghera !