The Pier // Cruise Ships // Mid-Size Ship // Azamara Journey
The all white Azamara Journey, which joined Celebrity Cruises mid-sized ship brand Azamara Cruises in 2007, underwent a $17.5 million make-over that converted 48 cabins into 32 suites. A new Sunset Bar was added on the aft deck and the ship received the
Celebrity signature venue, Cova Cafe. New decking, carpets and soft furnishings, bedding and artwork were added, as was ship-wide WiFI access. This vessel and Azamara Quest are virtually identical in features and fittings.
Azamara Journey is best suitable for mature couples seeking to get away from the crowds aboard a contemporary ship with a wide range of bars and lounges in the setting of a mid-sized ship.
Azamara Journey in Stavanger, Norway on June 28, 2010. Photo: Dex Sularte
| Cruise Line: | Azamara Cruises |
| Entered Service: | Feb. 2000 / May 2007 |
| Original Cost: | $150 million |
| Builder: | Chantiers de l’Atlantique (France)) |
| Former names: | Blue Star, Blue Dream, R. Six |
| Gross Tonnage | 30,277 tons |
| Length: | 181.0 m |
| Beam: | 29.0 m |
| Registry: | Malta |
| Passengers: | 866 |
| Crew: | 390 |
| Navigation Officers: | European |
Extracted from the Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships 2010 http://www.berlitzpublishing.com/
Azamara Cruises is an offshoot of Celebrity Cruises, and was created in 2007. It consists of two 700-passener ships, taking passengers to smaller ports that some of the large resort ships cannot get into. The company specializes in providing high quality dining.
