Cruise Critic will be on Azamara Onward! What do you want to know?

[Cruise Critic Chris]

Hi all! 

 

On Thursday, I will be boarding Azamara Onward in Barcelona for a short pre-christening "shakedown" cruise. I'll be posting photos and such from the ship. Let me know your questions! 

 

Chris 

[barneyboy]

13 minutes ago, Cruise Critic Chris said:

Hi all! 

 

On Thursday, I will be boarding Azamara Onward in Barcelona for a short pre-christening "shakedown" cruise. I'll be posting photos and such from the ship. Let me know your questions! 

 

Chris 

Looking forward to seeing lots of photos as we’re on the Maiden voyage on 2nd May. 

[roberts2005]

Please let us know about all the missing items they emailed us about.

[java spot]

I'm very interested in a video visit to the new bar venue in the former library. 

[lisiamc]

36 minutes ago, java spot said:

I'm very interested in a video visit to the new bar venue in the former library. 

Yes! Specifically, I’d like to know if the lovely painted ceiling is still there, or if it has been removed. I’ll be sad if that is the case.

[jollyjoyce]

I know there are more CC suites on Onward. Do you think there is enough capacity in the speciality restaurants for folks not in suites but buying dining packages to be accommodated ….and at a choice of times ? Thank you. Have a fabulous time.

[Travelingwithstyle]

 Photos of The Den and Living Room furniture.  Looking forward to all the public area furniture photos.  Greatly appreciated.  Thank you. 

[2ndsailing]

Looking forward to hearing about the Onward.

[the mice]

2 hours ago, jollyjoyce said:

I know there are more CC suites on Onward. Do you think there is enough capacity in the speciality restaurants for folks not in suites but buying dining packages to be accommodated ….and at a choice of times ? Thank you. Have a fabulous time.

This question is of interest to us, too, as we are sailing in a verandah.  We have a lot of OBC and most of the shore excursions are of no interest so we are interested in a dining package but have the concerns listed above.

[mwf7501]

Not specific to Onward, but assuming Az leaders will be aboard — how about asking why they don’t reinstate a chief blogging officer role?   Seemed to be a very useful conduit between the Cruise Critic community and the company, perhaps even more important now with folks mentioning conflicting info, excessive hold times, and emails not answered.

Thanks

[curmudgeon98]

Is there any form of library?  I know the old library space was converted to a bar (to many groans here).  While I can see the point of having a bar there and freeing up space in the specialty restaurants, I really appreciate having real books onboard; even if it's just a nook with space for a hundred "take one, leave one" paperbacks; we'll often pack a few paperbacks that we don't plan to bring home.

[neverseasick]

Pictures of CC suites including shower vs bathtub. Thanks!

[Grandma Cruising]

8 hours ago, mwf7501 said:

Not specific to Onward, but assuming Az leaders will be aboard — how about asking why they don’t reinstate a chief blogging officer role?   Seemed to be a very useful conduit between the Cruise Critic community and the company, perhaps even more important now with folks mentioning conflicting info, excessive hold times, and emails not answered.

Thanks

I think lots of people would agree with this. Bonnie was a brilliant resource for all of us and a terrific ambassador for Azamara.

[Penton]

We’re on the 21st May sailing and wondering whether it is possible to dine outdoors as we love to do that whenever the weather allows. Am I right in thinking that there is no bar in the area outside the Windows cafe and are the dining offerings in The Patio the same as on the other Azamara ships?

[uktog]

1 hour ago, Grandma Cruising said:

I think lots of people would agree with this. Bonnie was a brilliant resource for all of us and a terrific ambassador for Azamara.

If not a blogging officer they certainly need a better conduit for people to get answers on service related issues (which actually wasn’t Bonnies role, that element dropped when Bill sadly passed). I’d be interested in hearing how they’re going to cope when ships are full. 

[marinaro44]

A photo of the chairs on the Sunset deck off the Windows buffet, specifically showing the base of the chairs.

[mjwaruba]

A preview of the menus would be helpful.  Have a wonderful trip

[roberts2005]

Would like to know if you were able to go to the Spa Terrace.  And if you can send a picture

[wjfan417]

Why aren’t Meet and Mingles being scheduled at better times and with officer attendance.

[Cruise Critic Chris]

Great to see so many questions! Will try to get to some of these in the next few days. 

 

A few photos so far. Ship has same look and feel as other Azamara ships - not a lot of changes. 

 

A caution that the ship is definitely in shakedown mode and things are not quite done. The pool deck in particular still needs its furniture. No outdoor furniture on the balconies yet either. 

 

 

Edited April 28, 2022 by Cruise Critic Chris

[Cruise Critic Chris]

First dinner in Discoveries. Menu and some items. Everything was ok - not anything I'd rave about but all right. 

 

 

[Cruise Critic Chris]

On 4/27/2022 at 8:26 AM, Grandma Cruising said:

I think lots of people would agree with this. Bonnie was a brilliant resource for all of us and a terrific ambassador for Azamara.

 

I talked with the current CMO about the role that Bonnie had. Unfortunately they probably will not replace until things normalize a bit more. 

[excitedofharpenden]

3 hours ago, wjfan417 said:

Why aren’t Meet and Mingles being scheduled at better times and with officer attendance.

What do you mean "at better times and with officer attendance"?

 

Phil 

[uktog]

1 hour ago, Cruise Critic Chris said:

Great to see so many questions! Will try to get to some of these in the next few days. 

 

A few photos so far. Ship has same look and feel as other Azamara ships - not a lot of changes. 

 

A caution that the ship is definitely in shakedown mode and things are not quite done. The pool deck in particular still needs its furniture. No outdoor furniture on the balconies yet either. 

 

 

Thanks, I had hoped for a lighter colour on the walls and newer styled furniture - oh well.  Hope the tables and chairs turn up soon

[Mackdogmolly]

5 hours ago, wjfan417 said:

Why aren’t Meet and Mingles being scheduled at better times and with officer attendance.

Yes, it would be really great to have the CC meet and greets hosted again!!