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Club Veranda Stateroom
When you book a stateroom, you'll love the polished style and stellar service in your own private retreat. You'll... -
Club Veranda Plus Stateroom
Complimentary internet (120 minutes) or $130 towards a full voyage unlimited package One free bag of... -
Club Obstructed Oceanview Stateroom
Cabin has obstructed ocean views. When you book a stateroom, you'll love the polished style and stellar service in...-
Club Obstructed Oceanview Stateroom - Category 08
08AUD $3,760
total per person
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Club Interior Stateroom
Welcome to your vacation home with ocean views, sea breezes, and all the style and amenities of a boutique hotel....-
Club Interior Stateroom - Category 09
09AUD $4,136
total per person
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Club Oceanview Stateroom
When you book a stateroom, you'll love the polished style and stellar service in your own private retreat. You'll... -
Club Continent Suite
The Club Continents suites are our smaller suites, yet spacious and comfortable. These suites, too, are transformed...-
Club Continent Suite - Category N2
N2AUD $5,575
total per person
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Club Ocean Suite
When you step inside your Club Ocean Suite, you step inside a large suite with elegant, contemporary décor. These...-
Club Ocean Suite - Category CO
COAUD $10,411
total per person
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Club World Owner's Suite
These luxurious accommodations feature a large living room with a separate bedroom, floor-to-ceiling sliding glass...-
Club World Owners Suite - Category CW
CWAUD $11,947
total per person
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Club Veranda Stateroom
When you book a stateroom, you'll love the polished style and stellar service in your own private retreat. You'll appreciate the finer touches included in every stateroom, but it takes more than a beautiful room to elevate a voyage from "good" to "great." With Azamara Club Cruises®, you'll discover just how much professional service and a friendly attitude can add to your enjoyment.
- Stateroom Area:175 sq. ft. (16.3 sq m) - Veranda Area:40 sq. ft. (3.8 sq m)
Features:
- Completely refurbished with fresh contemporary décor in 2016
- Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed
- Sitting area with 40” flat-screen TV
- Veranda
- Refrigerator with mini-bar
- Thermostat-controlled air conditioner
- Direct-dial telephone with voice mail
- Writing desk
- In-room safe
- Hand-held hairdryer
- USB ports under bedside reading lamps
COMPLIMENTARY STATEROOM FEATURES:
- Luxurious cotton bed linens with duvet
- Terry bathrobes and slippers
- 24-hour room service
- Welcome fruit basket at embarkation
- Fresh-cut flowers
- Tote bag
- Use of umbrella and binoculars
- Shoe shine-service
- Turndown treats
- Daily news bulletin
Club Veranda Plus Stateroom
- Complimentary internet (120 minutes) or $130 towards a full voyage unlimited package
- One free bag of laudry service per stateroom per 7 days
- 1 night of complimentary specialty dining per 7 days
- Priority Embarkation and debarkation
- Complimentary in-room spirits
- Completely refurbished with fresh contemporary décor in 2016
- Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed
- Sitting area with 40” flat-screen TV
- Veranda
- Refrigerator with mini-bar
- Thermostat-controlled air conditioner
- Direct-dial telephone with voice mail
- Writing desk
- In-room safe
- Hand-held hairdryer
- USB ports under bedside reading lamps
- Luxurious cotton bed linens with duvet
- Terry bathrobes and slippers
- 24-hour room service
- Welcome fruit basket at embarkation
- Fresh-cut flowers
- Tote bag
- Use of umbrella and binoculars
- Shoe shine-service
- Turndown treats
- Daily news bulletin
Club Obstructed Oceanview Stateroom
Cabin has obstructed ocean views.
When you book a stateroom, you'll love the polished style and stellar service in your own private retreat. You'll appreciate the finer touches included in every stateroom, but it takes more than a beautiful room to elevate a voyage from "good" to "great." With Azamara Club Cruises®, you'll discover just how much professional service and a friendly attitude can add to your enjoyment.
- Stateroom Area:170 sq. ft. (15.8 sq m)
Features:
- Completely refurbished with fresh contemporary décor in 2016
- Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed
- Some staterooms feature sofa bed
- 40” flat-screen TV
- Refrigerator with mini-bar
- Thermostat-controlled air conditioner
- Direct-dial telephone with voice mail
- Writing desk
- In-room safe
- Hand-held hairdryer
- USB ports under bedside reading lamps
COMPLIMENTARY STATEROOM FEATURES:
- Luxurious cotton bed linens with duvet
- Terry bathrobes and slippers
- 24-hour room service
- Welcome fruit basket at embarkation
- Fresh-cut flowers
- Tote bag
- Use of umbrella and binoculars
- Shoe shine-service
- Turndown treats
Club Interior Stateroom
Welcome to your vacation home with ocean views, sea breezes, and all the style and amenities of a boutique hotel. Relax with plush cotton robes and slippers, French bath products, fresh flowers, and 24-hour room service. Our goal is to make you comfortable so you can spend more time on important things. Like exploring the world.
- Stateroom Area:158 sq. ft. (14.7 sq m)
Features:
- Completely refurbished with fresh contemporary décor in 2016
- Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed
- 40” flat-screen television
- Refrigerator with mini-bar
- Thermostat-controlled air conditioner
- Direct-dial telephone with voice mail
- Writing desk
- In-room safe
- Hand-held hairdryer
- USB ports under bedside reading lamps
COMPLIMENTARY STATEROOM FEATURES:
- Luxurious cotton bed linens with duvet
- Terry bathrobes and slippers
- 24-hour room service
- Welcome fruit basket at embarkation
- Fresh-cut flowers
- Tote bag
- Use of umbrella and binoculars
- Shoe shine-service
- Turndown treats
- Daily news bulletin
Club Oceanview Stateroom
When you book a stateroom, you'll love the polished style and stellar service in your own private retreat. You'll appreciate the finer touches included in every stateroom, but it takes more than a beautiful room to elevate a voyage from "good" to "great." With Azamara Club Cruises®, you'll discover just how much professional service and a friendly attitude can add to your enjoyment.
- Stateroom Area:170 sq. ft. (15.8 sq m)
Features:
- Completely refurbished with fresh contemporary décor in 2016
- Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed
- Some staterooms feature sofa bed
- 40” flat-screen TV
- Refrigerator with mini-bar
- Thermostat-controlled air conditioner
- Direct-dial telephone with voice mail
- Writing desk
- In-room safe
- Hand-held hairdryer
- USB ports under bedside reading lamps
COMPLIMENTARY STATEROOM FEATURES:
- Luxurious cotton bed linens with duvet
- Terry bathrobes and slippers
- 24-hour room service
- Welcome fruit basket at embarkation
- Fresh-cut flowers
- Tote bag
- Use of umbrella and binoculars
- Shoe shine-service
- Turndown treats
Club Continent Suite
The Club Continents suites are our smaller suites, yet spacious and comfortable. These suites, too, are transformed with a completely new décor inspired by nature’s elements of water, sand, wood and stone. They feature two lower beds convertible to queen size, comfortable sitting area, a spacious, newly decorated bathroom – either with a bath tub or shower, large flat-screen TV, refrigerator with mini-bar, and plenty of other fine amenities. A wonderful and refined home away from home.
- Stateroom Area:266 sq. ft. (24.8 sq m) - Veranda Area:60 sq. ft. (5.6 sq m)
Features:
- Completely refurbished with elegant contemporary décor in 2016
- Two lower beds convertible to one queen size bed
- Spacious and comfortable sitting area
- 55” flat-screen television in sitting area
- Roomy bathroom with shower. Some also feature a tub.
- Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
- Veranda
- Refrigerator with mini-bar
- Thermostat-controlled air conditioner
- Direct-dial telephone with voice mail
- Writing desk
- In-room safe
- Hand-held hair dryer
- USB ports under bedside reading lamps
COMPLIMENTARY STATEROOM FEATURES:
- Luxurious cotton bed linens with duvet
- Terry bathrobes and slippers
- 24-hour room service
- Daily fruit basket
- Fresh-cut flowers
- Tote bag
- Use of umbrella and binoculars
- Shoe shine-service
- Turndown treats
- Daily news bulletin
- Complimentary Internet (235 minutes)
- Complimentary specialty dining
Club Ocean Suite
When you step inside your Club Ocean Suite, you step inside a large suite with elegant, contemporary décor. These suites feature new furnishings and wallpaper, plush carpeting, writings desks and more. With a large living room and a separate bedroom, and floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that open to your own private veranda, your suite will be a wonderful respite from your many experiences on land. Marble master bath and dressing room with vanity make it easy and comfortable to get ready for the day—or for an evening dinner out. Large flat-screen television, refrigerator with mini-bar, and other fine amenities add to the comfort of the suite. You’ll be spoiled by the attention to detail in these beautiful suites, and of course, all the pampering, too.
- Stateroom Area:478 sq. ft. (44.5 sq m) - Veranda Area:173 sq. ft. (16.1 sq m)
Features:
- Completely refurbished with elegant contemporary décor in 2016
- Spacious living room with a separate master bedroom
- Master bedroom with one king size bed and a 40” flat-screen television
- 55” flat-screen television in living room
- Marble master bath with tub and shower
- Dressing room with vanity and ample closet space
- Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors in living room and master bedroom
- Spacious 233 sq.ft. (21.7 sq.m.) veranda
- Refrigerator with mini-bar
- Thermostat-controlled air conditioner
- Direct-dial telephone with voice mail
- Writing desk
- In-room safe
- Hand-held hair dryer
COMPLIMENTARY STATEROOM FEATURES:
- Luxurious cotton bed linens with duvet
- Terry bathrobes and slippers
- 24-hour room service
- Daily fruit basket
- Fresh-cut flowers
- Tote bag
- Use of umbrella and binoculars
- Shoe shine-service
- Turndown treats
- Daily news bulletin
- Complimentary Internet (235 minutes)
- Complimentary specialty dining
Club World Owner's Suite
These luxurious accommodations feature a large living room with a separate bedroom, floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that open to your own private veranda, marble master bath, large flat-screen television, refrigerator with mini-bar, and many other amenities. Enjoy everything the Club Owner’s Suites have to offer, and of course, all of the pampering that comes with them.
- Stateroom Area:603 sq. ft. (56.1 sq m) - Veranda Area:233 sq. ft. (21.7 sq m)
Features:
- Completely refurbished with elegant contemporary décor in 2016
- Spacious living room with a separate master bedroom
- Master bedroom with one king size bed and a 40” flat-screen television
- 55” flat-screen television in living room
- Marble master bath with tub and shower
- Dressing room with vanity and ample closet space
- Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors in living room and master bedroom
- Spacious 233 sq.ft. (21.7 sq.m.) veranda
- Refrigerator with mini-bar
- Thermostat-controlled air conditioner
- Direct-dial telephone with voice mail
- Writing desk
- In-room safe
- Hand-held hair dryer
COMPLIMENTARY STATEROOM FEATURES:
- Luxurious cotton bed linens with duvet
- Terry bathrobes and slippers
- 24-hour room service
- Daily fruit basket
- Fresh-cut flowers
- Tote bag
- Use of umbrella and binoculars
- Shoe shine-service
- Turndown treats
- Daily news bulletin
- Complimentary Internet (235 minutes)
- Complementary specialty dining
Multiple Decks
Club Veranda Stateroom - Category V2
Multiple Decks
Club Veranda Stateroom - Category V3
Deck 8
Club Veranda Stateroom - Category V1
Deck 8
Club Veranda Plus Stateroom Category P3
Multiple Decks
Club Veranda Plus Stateroom Category P1
Deck 8
Club Veranda Plus Stateroom Category P2
Deck 6
Club Obstructed Oceanview Stateroom - Category 08
Deck 8
Club Interior Stateroom - Category 09
Deck 4
Club Oceanview Stateroom - Category 06
Deck 4
Club Oceanview Stateroom - Category 05
Multiple Decks
Club Oceanview Stateroom - Category 04
Multiple Decks
Club Continent Suite - Category N2
Multiple Decks
Club Ocean Suite - Category CO
Multiple Decks
Club World Owners Suite - Category CW
Please note: All prices featured are per person (unless otherwise stated), and include non commission fares (taxes, fees and port expenses). Prices and availability are subject to change due to changes made by the Cruise Companies. Prices quoted are based on payments made via BPAY or bank transfer. Visa and Mastercard payments incur a 1.5% transaction fee.
Itinerary
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Day 1
Civitavecchia (Rome) Depart: Mon, May 4, 2020 @ 17:00 -
Day 2
SorrentoArrive: Tue, May 5, 2020 @ 07:30
Depart: Tue, May 5, 2020 @ 18:00
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Day 3
At SeaWed, May 6, 2020
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Day 4
Port MahonArrive: Thu, May 7, 2020 @ 08:00
Depart: Thu, May 7, 2020 @ 20:00
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Day 5
BarcelonaArrive: Fri, May 8, 2020 @ 08:00
Depart: Fri, May 8, 2020 @ 00:00
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Day 6
BarcelonaArrive: Sat, May 9, 2020 @ 00:00
Depart: Sat, May 9, 2020 @ 18:00
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Day 7
ValenciaArrive: Sun, May 10, 2020 @ 08:00
Depart: Sun, May 10, 2020 @ 22:00
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Day 8
Cartagena - SpainArrive: Mon, May 11, 2020 @ 11:00
Depart: Mon, May 11, 2020 @ 18:00
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Day 9
GibraltarArrive: Tue, May 12, 2020 @ 14:30
Depart: Tue, May 12, 2020 @ 21:00
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Day 10
Portimao - PortugalArrive: Wed, May 13, 2020 @ 08:00
Depart: Wed, May 13, 2020 @ 16:00
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Day 11
Lisbon Arrive: Thu, May 14, 2020 @ 07:00
Onboard experience
Main Dining
Discoveries Restaurant - Discover the world through dishes and flavors from the places we visit. Whether it’s our Destination Immersion dinner buffet or the Destination Immersion cuisine on our dinner menu, give your dining a little local flavor and enjoy on shore tastes onboard! Of course, you will also enjoy a wide variety of nightly selections such as filet mignon with black truffle sauce. With its elegant yet lively dining and renewed décor, it’s easy to see why this restaurant is a hands-down favorite, the culinary heart of our ships. Gather at Discoveries Bar for drinks before or after dinner.
Reservations are not accepted. Choose being seated at a table for two or as part of a larger group of fellow guests (which we highly recommend! It’s a great way to meet new people).
Located on Deck 5
Casual Dining
The Patio and Swirl & Top - Casual “pool grill” by day. Then, fine tablecloths and flickering candles will set the mood for a sit-down al fresco dining experience by night. Taste your way around the world with exclusive personalized dishes using local flavors of the places we visit on our Destination Immersion® cuisine dinner menu served by our professional wait staff. And for a little touch of whimsy, a self-serve frozen yogurt station—Swirl & Top. With a variety of flavors and your choice of toppings, it’s the perfect way to cool off during the day or end your evening meal.
Located on Deck 9
Windows Cafe - The best way to see where you are in the world is not by looking at your itinerary. It’s by checking out the menu at Windows Café! Our daily themed dinner often takes its inspiration from the region we’re visiting—Indian, Mexican, Spanish, Italian. We also create an extra live station made from local ingredients purchased in port: Greek salad made with local feta (Greece), pasta prepared with local mushrooms (Italy), fresh Mussels served with garlic bread (Netherlands). Take in the fresh breeze at an outdoor table and relax in the easy and casual atmosphere of the newly renovated Windows Café. Enjoy an intimate breakfast, lunch, or dinner for two or a lively meal for six with our flexible seating options. And speaking of choices, selections change daily. Choose from fresh sushi, stir-fry and pasta, salads, smoked lox and other cold fish, a carving station and of course, desserts.
Located on Deck 9
Mosaic Cafe and Mosaic @Night - Comfortable and stylish, Mosaic is the place where you’ll find your favorite coffee drinks, just the way you like. Try our Nespresso specialty coffee (for a fee). Slip into a comfortable seat and sip for a while. The perfect place to start (or end) your day, no matter where you are in the world. This just might become your favorite area on the ship.
Located on Deck 5
24-Hour Room Service
The best time for room service? Whenever you say it is, 24-hours a day. Order from the full breakfast menu between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM, and we’ll deliver at your appointed time. Lunch and dinner room service features a menu of hearty soups, fresh salads, gourmet sandwiches, pizzas and desserts.
Specialty Dining
Prime C - Steaks cooked to perfection. Crab cakes with remoulade. Lobster bisque. Lamb, game hens and seafood. And last but certainly not least, our famous mini cinnamon-sugar donuts with dipping sauces for dessert. (Yes, they are as good as they sound.) But at Prime C, you’re in for more than an array of delectable dining. Expect a marvelous evening in a warm wood-paneled ambiance with stunning views and lush décor. And, if our chef has made a visit to a local market while we’re in port, you’ll also have an authentic local dish to look forward to, made just for you.
Located on Deck 10. Specialty dining is complimentary for suite guests. For others, there is a $30 per-person cover. Reservations are highly recommended.
Aqualina - At Aqualina, you’ll find some of Italy’s most celebrated dishes. But you’ll also find contemporary inventive cuisine. Start with lobster ravioli, followed by arugula and radicchio with prosciutto chips, and a Venetian seafood platter. You won’t be able to say no to our famous desserts: marsala custard, lemon soufflé, or tiramisu. Our chefs love to be inspired, so after an on shore visit to a local market, you can also expect a delectable dish so local, you’ll feel like you’re not onboard anymore.
Located on Deck 10. Specialty dining is complimentary for suite guests. For others, there is a $30 per-person cover. Reservations are highly recommended.
AzAmazing Evenings
Azamara Club Cruises, are big fans of Destination Immersion®, in-depth travel experiences that connect you to the heart of local culture. With AzAmazing Evenings, they take that concept a step further.
Each private, bespoke AzAmazing Evenings event delivers authentic travel moments that bring you closer to your destination, its culture and its people. Best of all, one is included complimentary on all cruises except transatlantic crossings and voyages that are less than seven nights long.
The feeling that you’ve engaged with the real character of a place makes travel deeply satisfying. Experience the opulence of a night out at the St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra, watch Maori culture come alive with a performance at the Te Papa Museum, or see acrobats soar in Monaco. No matter the voyage, these one-of-a-kind experiences will create a night to remember.
Bars and Lounges
Discoveries Lounge
Located just outside Azamara’s main restaurant, this congenial bar is a favorite gathering place for pre- and post-dinner conversation and drinks. Bar service includes a full selection of fine wines, mixed drinks, and premium spirits…plus the entertaining banter of Azamara’s friendly bartenders.
Mosaic Cafe and Mosaic@Night
This centrally located coffee and tea bar is a favorite onboard hub, and chances are you’ll find yourself here frequently. Want to grab a quick bite before heading off the ship in the morning? Head by the Mosaic for a steaming latte and fresh baked baby quiches (very addictive).
In the afternoon the Mosaic Café attracts friendly competitors for trivia and board games and tea-time sandwiches, sweets, and savory bites.
And after dinner, Mosaic@Night is a great place to socialize while enjoying live music and a selection of fine liqueurs.
The Living Room
You will feel right at home in the new and improved Living Room (formerly the Looking Glass Lounge). The relaxing area offers guests the comfort of a well-furnished space, featuring cozy chairs and sofas and a handcrafted wooden wine table. You can sample tastes and entertainment from morning until night with the following options:
On the starboard side of the Living Room, guests will find the Card Room for those who love a round of Bridge or other games. Four computers and interactive table tops are available for guest use during the voyage.
Spirits
For all you sports fans, the Spirits bar adjacent to the Casino features a flat-screen TV and full bar, making it a very pleasant place to keep up with your favourite teams..
Cabaret Lounge
Enjoy live performances of professional full-stage musical revues, classical soloists, bands and other entertainment in a cabaret nightclub with a full bar and cozy tables. You could see as many as three distinctly different shows while onboard. And considering the cost of theater and entertainment tickets back home, isn’t that nice?
Poolside Parties
Don’t think of missing Azamara’s famous poolside buffet and party, held at least once on every cruise (weather permitting). Colorful décor and linen-draped tables, a fabulous buffet feast, and boutique wines on the house make this an event like no other. Dance late into the night as the live band kicks in after dinner.
Enrichment
Enrichment Programs & Classes
Add to your knowledge with a wide variety of entertaining and interesting enrichment programs. Schedules are available on Azamara TV and the daily newsletter.
Programs include:
- Seminars and lectures by Azamara’s own onboard experts, with opportunities for questions and discussion
- Port-of-call lectures focusing on destination highlights, history and culture, plus tips about lesser-known excursions in each port
- Land Discoveries® seminars to help you learn about particular excursions
- Wine tastings hosted by our sommelier
- Culinary demonstrations
- Computer classes in Excel, PowerPoint, and Photoshop available through eConnections (nominal charge applies)
Entertainment
Casino
Test your skill, or prove to your fellow guests that beginner's luck is real. The Casino will keep you entertained with blackjack, roulette, slot machines, and three-card poker games. Group and individual gaming lessons are offered at no charge—a great way to learn gaming strategy! The Casino accepts payment by Key Card, cash, credit card, travelers’ checks and foreign currency.
E-Connections (Internet Cafe)
It’s easy to stay in touch while on your voyage. In eConnections you’ll find a number of computer stations and 24-hour access to Internet and email. To sign in, you’ll need to purchase an Internet-only or Internet-and-Phone package (neither package includes cell phone charges).
WiFi service is available throughout most of the ship at an additional cost.
Library
The Drawing Room
This library is one of the quiet jewels of Azamara, a peaceful and beautifully appointed space for reading or relaxing after dinner. Browse the collection and feel free to borrow the library books. Or simply relax in the tranquil atmosphere. But our library goes beyond just paper, we have interactive digital tabletops so you can make your own postcards and post to social media to share your adventures with the folks back home. The library is also home to our impressive Inspiration Center—a digital way to explore the world with Azamara and gain inspiration for your next voyage.
The Drawing Room turns into a gorgeous dining room on the evening of the elegant Best of the Best dinner for Owner’s Suite guests.
Shopping
You’ll find a tasteful collection of merchandise and beautiful jewelry and watches in four onboard stores. Watch your daily news for specials and one-time offers that make shopping even more fun.
The Journey Shop. Pick up sundries, casual wear and swim fashions, sunglasses, accessories, music and shipboard keepsakes. This is a great place for small gifts to take back home.
Indulgences. Shop an exquisite selection of fine jewelry, watches, and other pieces from iconic jewelry-makers. There’s something here to delight even the most discriminating tastes.
The Photo Shop. Stop by for camera supplies including batteries and digital memory cards. The shop displays photos available for purchase of the previous day’s events, taken by the ship’s roving photographer.
Le Boutique. This shop offers a discrete shopping experience with a focus on fine jewelry and gifts. Located by the concierge desk, guests enjoy personalized shopping with one-on-one assistance from the concierge.
Ship info
Azamara Pursuit
- Vessel: Azamara Pursuit
- Year: 2018
- Onboard Currency: US Dollars
- 24 Hour Room Service
- All Main Meals Included
- Boutique
- Casino
- Fitness Centre
- Gratuities Included
- Jogging Track
- Self-service laundry
- Spa
- Swimming Pool
Decks
Azamara Pursuit - Deck Plans
Cruise code: PR10M253
10 nights
Mediterranean Cruise
- Departing from Civitavecchia (Rome)
- Azamara Pursuit
All Inclusive Cruising: Complimentary drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic); Gratuities; Aza-Mazing Evenings; Laundry; Port Shuttle Services where available plus more
- Choice of dining options - main restaurant, Discoveries, or one of our the specialty restaurants* *Specialty dining surcharge applies for non suite guests.
- Ship bars and dining rooms offering complimentary select standard spirits, international beers and a changing daily selection of red and white wines by the glass.
- Onboard gratuities to stateroom attendants, dining and bar staff
- Selected entertainment onboard the ship
- Complimentary self service laundry
- Shuttle service to and from ports, where available
- Azamazing Evenings - complimentary onshore events unique to every voyage.
- Concierge services for personal guidance and reservations
- Gym & some of the fitness classes
Frequently asked questions
Cruising is such a great value holiday as your fare includes accommodations, all main meals onboard ship, onboard daytime activities, and night-time entertainment including live stage shows. One reason cruising is good value is because you'll know what most of your holiday will cost before you go. Generally your only extra onboard expenses could be your beverages (though these are sometimes included on luxury ships), optional shore excursions, personal services such as spa treatments, and any purchases at the gift and duty free shops.
All your main meals are included on a cruise. Typically for breakfast, lunch and dinner there is an a la carte option (order from a menu) or a buffet option. There is so much choice available, and the food is excellent. However, your cruise doesn't always just include these 3 main meals. You can in fact eat non-stop for 24 hours a day if you like.
Most cruise lines also offer specialty dining as an alternative option to the main restaurants. There is typically a small cover charge for this. However, the food is well worth it, and the specialty restaurants are normally smaller and more intimate than the main restaurants so they make for a great place to celebrate a special occasion.
The entertainment on board comes in many different styles and formats but is always included in the cruise fare. In the evening there are shows in the main show lounge (except small ship cruising). Typically there are two sessions a night so, depending on your dinner time, you can always catch the show. The style of these shows changes daily. Some nights it will include all of the ship’s entertainment crew with a Las Vegas style production. Other nights there may be a guest entertainer or comedian. There is something for everyone.
The entertainment doesn't stop with the nightly performances. Each night the ship provides a newsletter detailing all the activities that will take place the following day. These activities may include dance classes, arts and crafts, table tennis, live music, tournaments, trivia quizzes, recent release movies, and other deck games and deck parties. The great thing about a cruise is that you can do as much or as little as you like. If your idea of a holiday is sitting back with a good book, you can do that. If you like to be entertained there is no shortage of entertainment.
One of the main reasons for a cruise making such a great family holiday is the “kids club” facilities offered on board, and they are all included in your cruise fare. Typically the kids clubs are broken into 3 different age groups - 3 to 6 years, 7 to 12 years, and 13 – 17 years. In these dedicated children’s facilities they are looked after by trained staff and the facilities are open from 9am – 10pm. Parents can check their children into the “kids club” whenever it suits them. Children love these facilities as it is “their space” aboard the ship.
NB Each cruise line has limited space on board the ship for children as the kids club facilities can cater for a limited number of children, and any child booked onto a cruise has access to the kids club. If you are planning on taking a cruise during the school holidays then you need to book early as the children's space will sell out. Also, while most cruise lines have kids club facilities there are some exceptions (not common) so you should check this at time of booking.
The chances are you will not get seasick. On a cruise most people do not suffer from motion sickness. However, if you are going to get seasick then it is likely to happen in the first 24 hours. If you limit the amount of alcohol you consume and activities you do in the first 24 hours you can reduce the chance of this happening. Another thing you can do is select a midship cabin on a lower deck. A cabin in the middle of the ship (midship) will experience the least amount of movement.
There are a number of other precautions/medications you can take, and these can be purchased before you travel at a pharmacy or health shop. Otherwise you can buy them on board.
The best thing you can do if you feel seasick is visit the ship’s doctor. They can give you an injection that will give you relief from your seasickness within 30 minutes. You have planned and saved for your holiday, don't ruin it by feeling sick. Visit the doctor for the injection and get it treated straight away. If you have travel insurance then you can claim this back.
IMPORTANT: A visit to the doctor on board will cost you money so we strongly recommend you get travel insurance before you depart on your holiday.
Terms and conditions for this cruise
Frequently Asked Questions
Shore excursions are pre-organised tours & sightseeing options that you purchase on board for when your ship is in a port of call. Every ship has a “Shore Ex” desk with qualified staff who can advise you of different excursions available, what’s best to do and generally help you with information on the particular region your ship is visiting.
Shore excursions can be booked on board your ship however some cruise lines allow you to pre-book and pay for excursions online. If there is a tour you really want to do then we recommend you pre-book it as popular tours do sell out.
Shore excursions are not compulsory, you are free to go ashore and return to the ship as many times as you like.
When you go ashore it is important to note:
You must take your cruise I.D. card (ticket) as proof for re-embarking.
The city or town you are visiting may not be close to the port where the ship is docked, cruise lines normally organise shuttle buses (at a minimal charge) throughout the day to and from the city centre.
You must return to the ship at the stipulated time as the ship WILL NOT wait for late passengers.
Tour costs vary depending on the activity, itinerary and inclusions. There is always a wide variety on offer for all age groups and abilities that can start from as little as $25.
Sometimes you can book your tour, when you arrive at your port, direct from the operator at a much cheaper price. However, this comes with a buyer beware warning. The operators used by the cruise line are trusted professionals so you will not be ripped off. Also, if something goes wrong on your tour, the cruise line knows where you are and will take the necessary steps to pick you up if your vehicle has broken down. In extreme cases they will even hold the ship's departure for you if you are late returning from a tour booked through the ship. They will not wait if you go direct through the operator, as they will not know where you are.
Unlike airlines, there are no luggage restrictions on a cruise. However you need to consider that you need to store it in your cabin for your holiday. There is plenty of storage space in your cabin but if you are travelling in a quad cabin you may want to impose your own restrictions.
NB It is important to remember that airlines have different luggage restrictions, so if you are flying either pre or post cruise then you may want to keep within their allowances.
Cruise lines around the world do not all operate using the same onboard currency. The currency varies from cruise line to cruise line with the most common currency being US dollars. P&O Cruises Australia, Carnival Spirit and the Sun and Dawn Princess all use Australian dollars as their onboard currency.
Cruising is a cashless society which means when you purchase anything on board you do not pay for it in cash. When you board the ship it is like checking into a hotel, you can either give a credit card imprint or the cruise line will take a cash deposit of approximately $300. You are then given a “cruise card”. Your cruise card is your door key (on most ships), has your dinner table number on it (for traditional dining), and it is used for making any purchases aboard.
When you make a purchase with your cruise card, it is swiped and a receipt is printed that you will need to sign. The cost of the purchase is then added to your onboard account which you settle at the end of your cruise.
Many cruises on our websites come with onboard credits. This could be from a special promotion that is being run by the cruise line or because of the relationship we have with the cruise lines that allows us to select certain cruises to receive onboard credit. The amount of onboard credit does normally depend on the length of the cruise.
If your reservation receives onboard credit we will confirm this with you in writing and then your onboard account will automatically be in credit for the amount we have confirmed to you. This credit can be used towards any onboard expenditure that is charged back to your cabin. It is important to note that if you do not spend all of your onboard credit it will not be refunded to you in cash so it is best you spend it all while on board.
Tipping/gratuities are a big issue for a lot of Australasian cruise passengers as it is not our custom to reward good service in this way. What cruise passengers need to consider is that outside of Australasia, the remuneration for personnel in the service industry is quite low. Hence, to keep up a high standard, employees have the incentive of earning additional income via the tips they receive. At the end of the day, how much you tip is up to you.
The most common way cruise lines suggest tipping, is that they add a suggested amount to your daily onboard account. You can choose to keep that on your account or you can ask the purser to remove it. This suggested amount is divided out amongst your cabin steward, your dinner waiter, your assistant waiter, your wine steward, and maitre d’.
Some cruise lines ask passengers to wait until the end of the cruise and they discreetly leave an envelope in your cabin in which to place the appropriate amount. Some cruise lines state that the fare you have paid includes gratuities. Some cruise lines ask that you pre-pay the gratuities with your cruise fare prior to your holiday departure.
Again, the amount you tip is up to you (unless it is prepaid) and it isn't intended to have a negative impact on your holiday. Do what feels most comfortable to you.
The rules surrounding where you can smoke on board a cruise ship vary from cruise line to cruise line. However, none have taken steps to ban smoking completely. Most only allow smoking in designated areas on the open decks. Many have banned smoking on cabin balconies as this poses a fire risk.
Many cruise lines have rules restricting you from taking your own alcohol on board your cruise ship. If you have pre purchased duty free alcohol the ship will take it off you when you board and store it away for you. This alcohol will be delivered to your cabin the night before you disembark. The same applies if you purchase it when you are in port. Any purchases made on board will also be delivered the night before you disembark.
However, Princess Cruises will allow you to bring a bottle of wine aboard which you can drink at dinner or in your cabin.
These restrictions were put in place to create a safer environment on board your cruise ship, where people drink within a controlled drinking environment.
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