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Travel Deeply with Azamara Club Cruises

Special Facebook Event

Azamara Club Cruises and Afar Media team up for a special event that asks “Is it possible to travel deeper on a cruise?” Join the conversation on Thursday, April 9th from 3-4pm ET on Afar Destination Magazine’s Facebook page (click here for link).

Facebook event with Azamara and Afar
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Traveling deeper on Azamara Quest

Step 1: Shipboard excellence

Before you can travel deeply, the shipboard experience has to deliver. In my opinion, the first ingredient to an amazing cruise experience is great staff (complimentary coffee and wine at dinner also help). Nothing is better than coming back to the ship where the staff and crew are genuinely glad to welcome you home after a day in port.

What are you waiting for? Azamara Club Cruises is ready to welcome you onboard.
What are you waiting for? Azamara Club Cruises is ready to welcome you onboard.

Step 2: Longer stays in port

One of the benefits of cruising with Azamara is longer stays in port. The advantage of having more time to explore is apparent the first time a cruise visitor stays in town long after sunset.

Unlike other cruise lines that pull ropes and boogie out of town before dinner, Azamara has many itineraries that feature overnight visits in port or delayed departures allowing guests to enjoy a port of call during the evening, which is one of the ways the boutique cruise line delivers destination immersion experiences.

Another way that Azamara Club Cruises delivers immersive experiences that help guests travel deeper are unique shore excursions like the ones I experienced while sailing on Azamara Quest.

First hand experience in Rhodes, Greece: night touring.

From Azamara Club Cruises For the Love of Travel brochure.
From Azamara Club Cruises For the Love of Travel brochure.

In addition, Azamara’s Nights and Cool Places program features a curated selection of after-dinner tours designed to complement your daytime explorations.The featured activities highlight the architecture, arts, and scenery that are best experienced after night falls, like a guided walk around illuminated landmarks, an after-hours museum visit, and live performances.