Rare Huntingdon1701 Posted August 28, 2021 #1 Share Posted August 28, 2021 This post was recognized by CC Help Jenn! "Thanks for generously sharing your time at sea with everyone at Cruise Critic" Huntingdon1701 was awarded the badge '"Live from...."' Hi All, Made it through testing, and with an upgraded cabin. I only have roaming in port rather than WiFi package but if you post any questions you might have, happy to pick up when I can. I'll update on experience and excursions too. Arrived two days early to stay Athens Gate hotel with amazing Acropolis view. Passenger locator form needed to be shown at every stage of getting on the airport, but wasn't needed on arrival - got through Greek passport control in about 2 minutes. Used Piraeus port postcode in the cruise section and that seemed to be accepted. 30 minute taxi from Athens to Piraeus and accidentally arrived before check in time of 3pm (earliest option). Found out I'd been upgraded, and dropped the luggage off with new tags. Then straight on to the terminal testing. You do need the QR code they send when you register ahead of arrival - details in an email that arrived the week before. They test you and give you a cold flannel and water while you wait 20 minutes for results. Code then flashes up on a screen and you're given a sticker and sent on to check-in. They take your temperature and pictures of your vaccination card. If you've already printed off your boarding card from online check-in, then it's straight on to security. Then on board where half the crew is waiting to escort you to the safety briefing at your muster station. I was the only one there as they give you a very slimmed down 5 minute, and a free Azamara t-shirt. You're then escorted to your cabin. My luggage arrived five minutes later. About 45 minutes from arrival in total. 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josephgray1 Posted August 28, 2021 #2 Share Posted August 28, 2021 (edited) Thanks for the summary so far, that’s great detailed info about the boarding process. It seems very efficient. I’m sure it was a huge relief once you were done with the test! 😀 A group of six of us are on the next Quest cruise just after you. Its sounds like everyone at Azamara is as excited as all of us to be sailing again. Edited August 28, 2021 by Josephgray1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Huntingdon1701 Posted August 28, 2021 Author #3 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Yes, the crew are all so excited. And I was very relieved when the test came back negative. 🤣 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted August 28, 2021 #4 Share Posted August 28, 2021 I bet you were! What a lovely surprise to be upgraded as well. Thanks for the clear information on what the testing regime was like. By the way, have you sailed with Celebrity? If you have your loyalty status still carries over and you should have some free internet minutes. The future cruise folks on Deck 4 handle loyalty and can help you out. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Huntingdon1701 Posted August 28, 2021 Author #5 Share Posted August 28, 2021 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurieb Posted August 28, 2021 #6 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Thank you so much for sharing all of this with us! Are there a lot of passengers or is the ship fairly empty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Huntingdon1701 Posted August 28, 2021 Author #7 Share Posted August 28, 2021 I'm an NCL loyalist, although I think MSC's Yacht Club will regularly lure me away now I've tried it. Fully explored Quest now and she really is a beautiful ship. Everything seems to be fully open, including complimentary steam room. Thalassotherapy pass for 1 for the week is $99 and less than double for 2. Eclairs at Mosaic cafe are very, very nice. Here is the first Insider (daily program), welcome aboard letter with excursion protocols, and menus. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted August 28, 2021 #8 Share Posted August 28, 2021 If you see Amanda the cruise director, say Happy Birthday to her 🙂 (she may or may not be keeping that one quiet today) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excitedofharpenden Posted August 28, 2021 #9 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Welcome aboard! Excited for you and I hope it lives up to expectations. It's very exciting to have a "live from" thread after so long! Phil 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.Dukes Posted August 28, 2021 #10 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Have a wonderful cruise! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubled Posted August 28, 2021 #11 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Hi Huntingdon1701, Thanks so much for posting. Wishing you an awesome cruise and look forward to your updates. Art 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portofrome Posted August 28, 2021 #12 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Thank you for posting. Congratulations on your upgrade. Have a great cruise! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takemewithyou Posted August 28, 2021 #13 Share Posted August 28, 2021 This is just so exciting to see Quest sail again! We have all been waiting for this restart for our favorite cruise line and crew! The best at sea! Thank you so much for posting what you can. Have a wonderful time and I believe you are in for a very special experience. Our best wishes to everyone onboard and to the crew and your wonderful Captain!! Bon Voyage Quest!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdogmolly Posted August 28, 2021 #14 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Yes, thanks so much for posting! Please keep them coming - I am counting the days until December! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Huntingdon1701 Posted August 28, 2021 Author #15 Share Posted August 28, 2021 1 hour ago, laurieb said: Thank you so much for sharing all of this with us! Are there a lot of passengers or is the ship fairly empty? Captain Yohannes has just said Quest is not full, nor with crew because some countries are not allowing travel. 'Welcome back to sailing' party with the Captain and the President of Azamara. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapcreator Posted August 28, 2021 #16 Share Posted August 28, 2021 (edited) Bon Voyage! 🥂Congratulations on your upgrade. Looking forward to all that you share since we don’t sail on the Quest until May 2022. Edited August 28, 2021 by scrapcreator 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sleep7 Posted August 28, 2021 #17 Share Posted August 28, 2021 🤩Bon Voyage Huntingdon1701! How exciting that you are on the first Azamara sailing back after this very long pause. Thank you for your detailed posts.. I am reading each one carefully and with a smile. We hope to be on the October 28th sailing of the Quest.. fingers crossed all goes well until then! Have a wonderful cruise.. anchors away!😃 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeaBag Posted August 28, 2021 #18 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Thank you so much Huntingdon for taking time from your cruise to keep us informed. We do not sail Quest till July 2022. Your pictures are great. Bon Voyage 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QM2 fan Posted August 28, 2021 #19 Share Posted August 28, 2021 We are new to Azamara, and will be doing this trip sep 18th.. looking forward to reading this thread ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3JCruiser Posted August 28, 2021 #20 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Bon Voyage Huntingdon 1701😀 ! Looking forward to sailing along with you, thank you for posting your experiences. We are on the Quest in Oct 2023, first time Azamara..very excited Have a wonderful trip 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belfastman Posted August 28, 2021 #21 Share Posted August 28, 2021 5 hours ago, Huntingdon1701 said: Thanks for posting this information. Disappointed at the speciality menus which appear to have been reduced. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PirateWife Posted August 28, 2021 #22 Share Posted August 28, 2021 This is great information. Excited to see some things have changed and some things are the same. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdogmolly Posted August 28, 2021 #23 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Will there still be a Chef’s Table? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevintheIrishDJ Posted August 28, 2021 #24 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Godspeed. Can't wait. https://www.facebook.com/AzamaraVoyages/videos/1041037203382098 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
read2learn Posted August 28, 2021 #25 Share Posted August 28, 2021 What category of cabin is that? I have a Club Vereanda Plus for April. Thank you for this wownderful post! 🛳️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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