Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Azamara Pursuit

Yesterday I received an invitation to tour the Azamara Pursuit.  She was berthed at Canada Place and on it's way to Alaska.  Azamara is a high-end, upscale boutique cruise line.  It bridges the gap between premium lines like Celebrity and ultra-luxury brands like Seabourn or Silversea.  Azamara has four ships that carry no more than 702 passengers.  They are small and elegant.


This is the view from the aft of the ship.  The Disney Wonder was boarding yesterday also was the Oceania Riviera.  Canada Place was handling all the passengers well.  We didn't see any long lines.  They are now doing staggered boarding so everyone doesn't show up at 10:30.

An Oceanview Cabin

A Balcony Cabin

The nicest suite is a Spa Suite!
Bathroom with jacuzzi on the patio

A huge bedroom in a Bordeau Suite with plenty of cupboards, a sliding glass door to the balcony and another gorgeous bathroom.

One of the many bars
Dining Room


The Buffet.  I've never been on a ship with wine and water glasses on the buffet tables!
Your base cruise fare with Azamara includes:
  • Beverages: Select spirits, international beers, and wines, plus bottled water, soft drinks, specialty coffees, and teas throughout the ship.
  • Gratuities: Standard onboard gratuities for housekeeping, dining, and bar staff.
  • Dining: All meals in the main dining room (Discoveries Restaurant), buffet (Windows Cafe), and daytime casual snacks.
  • AzAmazing Evenings: One signature, immersive evening shore event per voyage (excluding Transatlantic/Transpacific sailings).
  • Practical Perks: Self-service laundry, and shuttle service to and from port communities (where available). 
I was really impressed with this cruise line.  They were formerly owned by Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines.  In 2021 they were aquired by a New York Equity Fund.  They have more time in ports than any other cruise lines.  They also offer many overnight stays in ports.  This is a way to really see cities.  There is no casino but a lot of enrichment talks and a gorgeous library.  







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