Can a World Cruise On Azamara Work?

[kitty9]

There's been speculation that Azamara will eventually do a world cruise. Does anyone think something like that can work on a ship like Journey or Quest? Personally, I'm not so sure. For a world cruise to be successful, you not only have to have a great itinerary, enough passengers with the time and money to do a world cruise, but you need the kind of ship that can handle a cruise of at least 100 days or more. I'm not sure either of the Azamara ships can do that. The average cabins are too small and the public rooms won't offer enough in the way of entertainment venues that are absolutely necessary to keep passengers from getting bored. What appears to be small lounges and a too small casino aren't what you need for voyages three months long.

[rebeccalouise]

I would venture to say that the world cruises my grandparents took were on ships not much bigger than Journey. I think the key to a world cruise is that you would absolutely have to use the ship's laudry service- which one would hope on a world cruise would be inclusive in the "butler" service.

Then the ship would have to dock for longer periods of time in various locations allowing passengers to dock for several days in one port.

 

The ship would become a floating hotel and the passengers would be spending their days exploring the ports of call.

 

There would be enough to do on sea days. We liked being on the ship more than on land. Naturally I was on for only 10 days.

 

I don't think it would be difficult to get used to life on Journey (if it is anything like Regatta, which I have sailed)

[xplrcrzn]

Regent does World cruises on ships with about the same number of pax-700-and they are very successful. Choice and number of ports would be critical. Keep 'em busy during the day and they won't be interested in staying up for the shows.

[LHT28]

The ship would not have all passengers doing the world cruise...there would be passengers doing segments...

So having new people to talk to etc...every few weeks would certainly keep some of the boredom away

The entertainment would also change over a month or so

[bestz5403]

The ship would not have all passengers doing the world cruise...there would be passengers doing segments...

So having new people to talk to etc...every few weeks would certainly keep some of the boredom away

The entertainment would also change over a month or so

 

As I recall, most of the HAL ships involved with world cruises have very small cabins -

 

I think it will depend on how successful Azamara is in providing the quality of service expected by people willing to spend 100 days on a single ship. I would not have a problem spending the 100 days on a Millie class Celebrity or Vista class HAL. I don't know if there is enough space to do enough different things on these ships.

[ocngypz]

The old Pacific and Island Princess (Love Boats) had cabins 125 sqft. Both ships did extended voyages.. and they always sold out.

 

The QE2 which just completed her 25th world cruise has cabins which are a mere 99 sq ft.

 

A world cruiser is a very different passenger than a cruise passenger. Production shows and flashy casinos hold little interest.

 

Bea Mueller who lives on the QE2, does so in a small inside cabin.

 

Not all world cruises are segmented. Princess does not segment.

 

Princess's 08 world cruise is on the "new" Pacific Princess.... same size as Journey.

[woodofpine]

Most of the ships that do world cruises are on the smaller side... Look at Fred Olsen's at 28KGT.

 

The question is (day dreaming aside), does one really - really - want to spend 3+ months on a ship... with multiple transoceanic sections...?

[daveco58]

The old Pacific and Island Princess (Love Boats) had cabins 125 sqft. Both ships did extended voyages.. and they always sold out.

 

The QE2 which just completed her 25th world cruise has cabins which are a mere 99 sq ft.

 

A world cruiser is a very different passenger than a cruise passenger. Production shows and flashy casinos hold little interest.

 

Bea Mueller who lives on the QE2, does so in a small inside cabin.

 

Not all world cruises are segmented. Princess does not segment.

 

Princess's 08 world cruise is on the "new" Pacific Princess.... same size as Journey.

 

Actually they have some "single" cabins that are only 87 sf. :eek: Or approximately half the size of my bathroom.

And I am planning to occupy one on a world cruise in 09.

[bepsf]

As I recall, most of the HAL ships involved with world cruises have very small cabins -

 

I think it will depend on how successful Azamara is in providing the quality of service expected by people willing to spend 100 days on a single ship. I would not have a problem spending the 100 days on a Millie class Celebrity or Vista class HAL. I don't know if there is enough space to do enough different things on these ships.

 

Um, No...

HAL are known for their larger than average staterooms:

 

Amsterdam and Rotterdam

Insides are 182 Sq Ft, a typical Outside runs 197 sq ft, Verandahs are 292 Sq Ft, Deluxe Suites are 556 Sq Ft, Penthouses are 1159 Sq Ft.

Prinsendam staterooms are as follows:

Outside: 181-191, Verandah: 228-238, Superior Verandah: 362, Deluxe Suite: 488, Penthouse: 724

Azamara:

Inside: 151, Outside: 161, Verandah: 215, Sky Suites: 380, Royal Suite: 710, Penthouses: 818

So with a couple exceptions at the top end, the majority of HAL staterooms aboard ships used for world cruising are larger than Azamara.

[florisdekort]

There's been speculation that Azamara will eventually do a world cruise.

 

It is not speculation; it is stated on their website!

 

Best Regards,

Floris

[rebeccalouise]

P.S: Veranda staterooms on Journey are not 215 square ft. ( i know because I was on Regatta and they are exactly the same size). The Veranda staterooms are 170 Sq. Ft. with a 45 square ft. Balcony. The brochures make them look larger than they are. My sister and I are were alittle disappointed with the size. They are no bigger than standard balcony staterooms on Celebrity.

[jig]

The Pacofic Princess, which I was on for 58 days is the same as these ships. It can handle anything incl an 8 day crossing from Mauritius to Perth. As far as the lenght of the cruise, Princess has sold out it's world cruise on the Pacific Princess, 102 days. NO segments. You have to do the whole thing.

[bestz5403]

Um, No...

 

HAL are known for their larger than average staterooms:

 

Amsterdam and Rotterdam

Insides are 182 Sq Ft, a typical Outside runs 197 sq ft, Verandahs are 292 Sq Ft, Deluxe Suites are 556 Sq Ft, Penthouses are 1159 Sq Ft.

 

Prinsendam staterooms are as follows:

Outside: 181-191, Verandah: 228-238, Superior Verandah: 362, Deluxe Suite: 488, Penthouse: 724

 

Azamara:

Inside: 151, Outside: 161, Verandah: 215, Sky Suites: 380, Royal Suite: 710, Penthouses: 818

 

So with a couple exceptions at the top end, the majority of HAL staterooms aboard ships used for world cruising are larger than Azamara.

 

Thanks for the correction!