Anyone on Pursuit now? How are things?

[asnaleah]

We sail next month and just want to be prepared. How is the overall condition? Is the television used for accounts, menus, etc. What kind of TV is on board? How’s the wine situation? Thanks in advance!

[Guest Cooper2020]

2 hours ago, asnaleah said:

We sail next month and just want to be prepared. How is the overall condition? Is the television used for accounts, menus, etc. What kind of TV is on board? How’s the wine situation? Thanks in advance!

Well - just returned from 30 nights on Pursuit.  The ship seems like all the other ships - lovely living room great atmosphere for us oldies (Early 60's) for a boogie. .

The wine situation is a little frustrating.  Booked Ultimate Package but wines not always available - had to have alternatives.  You could not get your account up on the television in room - had to go to customer relations for updates on account.  Never used the TV so unable to comment on that.  The only big problem was cold food!  Felt like was complaining much of the time  but to serve food on cold plates is not the right thing to do. 

[roberts2005]

I think the Pursuit is having a great cruise right now.  Looks like they were just at Deception Island.  Would love to see some pictures.

[shank63]

46 minutes ago, Cooper2020 said:.  The only big problem was cold food!  Felt like was complaining much of the time  but to serve food on cold plates is not the right thing to do. 

Cold food is not something a first time Azamara cruiser wants to hear.  With final payment due in February, I need to make a decision.

[laurieb]

Easy to speak with the chef or f & b manager.  IMO not a reason to cancel a cruise.

[lisiamc]

8 hours ago, shank63 said:

Cold food is not something a first time Azamara cruiser wants to hear.  With final payment due in February, I need to make a decision.

Our most recent Pursuit cruise was July 2022, and everything was up to Azamara standards, except for the variability of wines in the Ultimate package (caused largely by supply chain glitches, IMO.) We did not experience any cold food on that cruise, or indeed on our four Onward cruises in 2022. I know that others have had instances of cold food on both of these ships, but it doesn’t seem to happen on every meal, and fortunately has never happened to us. I agree with @lauriebthat to us it’s not sufficient reason to cancel a cruise.

[Mackdogmolly]

13 hours ago, Cooper2020 said:

You could not get your account up on the television in room - had to go to customer relations for updates on account.

Well, that’s a pain. Was that a glitch, or is that status quo for the Pursuit?

[Scots Caz]

10 minutes ago, Mackdogmolly said:

Well, that’s a pain. Was that a glitch, or is that status quo for the Pursuit?

was on in October - status quo for Pursuit...the 3 other ships have it on tv.

[peajay]

We were on the December cruise to Rio and found the ship to be in very nice condition.  Very tasteful decor. We had only the complementary drinks package which was OK. I do think it is extremely poor for this class of cruise not to include any liqueurs. Food was good but not significantly better than P&O, RCCL, Marella etc. The service was very good and entertainment staff very friendly. A very enjoyable ship that we would happy to cruise on again.

[travelberlin]

Where is the Azamara Pursuit now? It appears to be in Port Stanley but this already two days? 

Ivi

[roberts2005]

Cruisemapper shows her there right now.  Last night it showed her approaching.

[travelberlin]

My cruise will take us to some of the ports of the current itinerary. It is an amazing region. I would like to know about the enrichment lectures on board. Who is conducting them and what is the impression. For example when cruising the Beagle Channel and the Magellan Strait years ago on board the Celebrity Infinity, we had excellent lectures. Cruisers are not posting right now. I guess they are busy enjoying the cruise.

Ivi

[travelberlin]

I am on Pursuit now. Enjoying it. Last evening Azamazing evening was at Teatro Soliz in Montevideo. The first part of it, I found it less enjoyable than the second. The second part was Candombe

Edited January 26, 2023 by travelberlin

[roberts2005]

Internet speed is less than good.  Not sure why someone mentioned starlink.

 

Ship is less than full

[lisiamc]

5 minutes ago, roberts2005 said:

Internet speed is less than good.  Not sure why someone mentioned starlink.

 

Ship is less than full

Starlink is present on Onward, (or at least was in December and January) may be in the future for the other ships?

Edited January 26, 2023 by lisiamc

[federalexpress]

Am also onboard. First timer, been generally good so far. Staff are v good. Ship seems to me to be well maintained but obviously not looking like the newer Viking or Oceania vessels. I explained it to my wife pre booking as slight faded country house hotel which is what it feels like and we like that look. Very informal which I also like.

 

I also went to the Carnival show last night, it far exceeded our expectations. Unlike travelberlin, we preferred the singing to the drums but I was impressed by the quality and planning throughout. Glad I didn't miss it.

 

Food is a bit early to say but OK so far. The wine issues I've posted on elsewhere. That needs fixing. Been busy, most of the time off ship so far....

[roberts2005]

Also, if in CC suite, choice of one large bottle of liquor, not 4 small

[roberts2005]

25 minutes ago, federalexpress said:

Am also onboard. First timer, been generally good so far. Staff are v good. Ship seems to me to be well maintained but obviously not looking like the newer Viking or Oceania vessels. I explained it to my wife pre booking as slight faded country house hotel which is what it feels like and we like that look. Very informal which I also like.

 

I also went to the Carnival show last night, it far exceeded our expectations. Unlike travelberlin, we preferred the singing to the drums but I was impressed by the quality and planning throughout. Glad I didn't miss it.

 

Food is a bit early to say but OK so far. The wine issues I've posted on elsewhere. That needs fixing. Been busy, most of the time off ship so far....

I liked the drums as well.

[travelberlin]

2 hours ago, roberts2005 said:

Internet speed is less than good.  Not sure why someone mentioned starlink.

 

Ship is less than full

I am experiencing good internet in comparison with previous Azamara cruises. Maybe you will

have to ask?

I have understood that there are about 470 passengers on board. 
Ivi

[roberts2005]

2 minutes ago, travelberlin said:

I am experiencing good internet in comparison with previous Azamara cruises. Maybe you will

have to ask?

I have understood that there are about 470 passengers on board. 
Ivi

I’m on deck 8 aft.   Just did a speed test, it came back around 18 download. Upload less than 3

[roberts2005]

Here’s a screenshot 

[Scots Caz]

1 hour ago, roberts2005 said:

Also, if in CC suite, choice of one large bottle of liquor, not 4 small

may depend on ship and supply - on Onward in December it was 3 small bottles.

[lisiamc]

13 minutes ago, roberts2005 said:

Here’s a screenshot 

That’s not too bad in my view. We’ve certainly had worse. The Starlink speeds on Onward were much better, and I hope they can roll that out to all four ships soon. 

[travelberlin]

14 minutes ago, roberts2005 said:

Here’s a screenshot 

I see… thanks. 
Ivi

[lisiamc]

2 minutes ago, Scots Caz said:

may depend on ship and supply - on Onward in December it was 3 small bottles.

Yes, that’s what we had on Onward. We were able to trade the three small bottles for one larger bottle of something we liked much better.