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  1. Its interesting that neither this cruise or the following one is on the website now, so obviously behind the scene amendments being made before it goes back online. They say prevailing rate so theres a chance this 9 nighter will be less money than an 11 nighter? Hope all works out well. 🤞
  2. Yes I had same confusion earlier, but deleted my post ! Post #45 sets the scene from @dive4pamand the ‘horror stories’ do appear to relate to Oceania.
  3. Rhodes looks a good bet for the Azamazing evening as you are docked and transportation will be easier. The other late departure Mykonos is tendered and near the end of the cruise and that looks promising for white night.
  4. Hi . There is a lot of information on the Azamara website. If you scroll to the bottom of the page and click on Loyalty Programme you can see how many points you earn for each cabin category you sail and what level you will have attained. This level is then used for discounts if you book a future cruise onboard. If you dont already have a loyalty number a quick phone call and they will allocate you a loyalty number to be used for future bookings. Once you have sailed your first cruise you are also eligible for any Quarterly discount savings, that are regularly updated on the website.
  5. Not everyone in a suite who has complimentary Speciality restaurant access , uses it every night. On our first suite booking earlier this year we ate 6 nights in Speciality and 5 in main dinning room. Our choice entirely , although we had already paid for speciality in our fare , the food was excellent in both venues and we liked the variety.
  6. On Quest in October the two speciality booking desks on embarkation were not inside the Windows area as normal but were outside, port side by the sofas and near the stairs by the stage.
  7. Hi , If you look at excursions on Apr 22 Onward , we are stopping in PV . There are only 4 listed at the moment but may give you an idea what is available. Also if you do a search for PV on the Azamara web site ,there is a comprehensive port guide, which is quite helpful.
  8. Sometimes its not what’s offered on the ship , its how the cruise guests use these facilities and interact with other guests. Atmosphere and entertainment is often guest driven. We did a B2B in 2018. Same crew ,same entertainment staff, same chef, same weather and the difference in the 2 weeks was very noticeable. First week was a very sociable cruise, great interaction, a lot of laughs on the ships tours, several late nights in the Living Room and it made for a fun cruise. The staff picked up on that and it was a really good week, with the core values of Azamara at the heart and a lively but not raucous ship! Always quieter areas available for those who preferred . The second week, although a good few of us remained on board , it was a totally different cruise. There was not much interaction amongst guests. For whatever reason that reflected on the social events on board and the entertainment staff had their work cut out with lack of enthusiasm in a lot of areas. Whilst we still enjoyed the food, the ports etc. it was a different vibe on board , but hasn't stopped us sailing with Azamara and we are playing catch up this year. Its a lottery with the mix of guests you will have on any cruise but I think they dictate how a cruise pans out.
  9. We were notified on 30 March for a change from Venice to Ravenna for our April 23 cruise and out August cruise. This was when the port change was notified for the whole summer season. To be fair complementary transport was provided to and from Venice airport or city and a small fcc was issued . As a bonus we had an overnight in Ravenna, a town we would never have visited but for the change. We will be disembarking Venice or somewhere on 6 May next year also. We will see where we end up but I am confident Azamara will make sure we get to Venice airport somehow !
  10. Indeed. That would tick me off keep having to do that. Has it been like that for a long time? If I got a follow up email every time I browsed , my inbox would be full…….Im always looking ! 🫢
  11. Edit to above . The only place details are asked for is if you click on ‘ see if you qualify for offers’. When I am just browsing I never click on that option.
  12. Same here also Denise, not asked for any personal details before selecting . Just click on what category cabin I want to look at and the plan comes up with whats available.
  13. Fortunately our small independent travel agent takes my card details and the payment is processed by Azamara directly. I think this started maybe 6 or 7 years ago. They dont hold any of my monies on behalf of Azamara. This was extremely advantageous when covid refunds were being made as mine came direct to me in a timely manner not via the travel agent.
  14. Indeed and I expect this obc offer comes out of a different box to fares and there will be many who dont ask or just dont know about the offers. I wouldn't want this scenario to tip the balance and the cruise line not be able continue . I hope the number crunchers are on top of this! For now I am pleased to have received the Black Friday deal.
  15. Here in UK , I contacted TA who in turn contacted Azamara and they have today just added the obc to our b2b next year. Happy Days…. I’ll have no problem spending that!
  16. Sorry only just seen your question . It was a Standard balcony cabin .
  17. Indeed Phil. We came across Darren on Quest in April , he joined our trip to Pompeii and we chatted with him and then thoroughly enjoyed his one man show in the Den and his contribution to white night. Grace was on our cruise in January on Journey a real pocket rocket. Both great assets to Azamara. X
  18. On Quest. Predicted high winds replaced our first day in Tinos to Syros. However the pilot would not come out this morning, so we are on our way to Mykonos where we were due to dock tomorrow, for an extra day now. Captain Jonas is keeping us informed. Fingers crossed.
  19. On board Quest from Athens. Full house although 9 denied boarding because of incorrect vaccine paperwork. Large group of 94 onboard and 90% of the ship is new to Azamara!
  20. These are on the vanity unit, plus there are 2 extra sockets by the bed and the usb located under the bedside wall lights.
  21. Yes ours on Onward in August did not require to hold down a button. They were regular hairdryers and a step up from previous offerings.
  22. Sorry no idea why. Perhaps Phil just wanted you to know how fortunate he was ! Not sure how you cancel notifications.
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