Azamara of fact...
While Royal Caribbean rides the biggest family popularity wave in travel in the wake of Oasis and Allure of the Seas and Celebrity continues to enthrall big ship cruisers with more elegant designs, Azamara Club Cruises has quietly been raking in accolades and prestigious awards of its own.
Azamara Quest and Journey carry only about 700 passengers each. While the ships are considerably smaller, the per guest space is greater on these boutique ships.
You can't expect the over the top public spaces of Royal Caribbean, but you will find subtle excellence onboard in the fabrics and room designs. The service, which includes butlers for every room, is always excellent.
The prices are higher, but consider what is included, and you recognize great value. Gratuities, carefully paired fine wines with lunch and dinner, free shuttles to city centers, unlimited soft drinks and bottled water...these are quality inclusions for which you would otherwise happily pay, and they are absolutely FREE.
With the wonderful service, value and, of course, sumptuous meals (this is Celebrity's upscale sister, after all), you probably already have enough reasons to choose Azamara, but the real appeal is in the destination collector-oriented itineraries with long port days. Every cruise has guaranteed late night departures and overnight stays in some of the most fascinating ports in the world.
And if that is not enough, there are select special voyages for events like the British Open (including optional golf at 6 of the most exclusive courses in the UK), Monaco Grand Prix, and Carnival in Rio.
As more people experience Azamara for themselves, the return rate keeps accelerating, and they seem to never want the cruise to end, leading to more bookings of extended voyages. Don't miss out on a good thing.
When it is time to book, remember to call me at 866-554-5553. Better service leads to better trips!
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