Monday, September 17, 2012

Azamara Club Cruises Gets Ready For A Fleet Wide Renovation

Azamara Club Cruises, announced plans for the renovation of its two European boutique hotel-style ships, Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest. Both ships are scheduled separately to enter drydock. Azamara Quest will spend eight nights in drydock at Navantia Shipyard in Cadiz, Spain, starting Nov. 7, 2012. Azamara Journey will enter Singapore’s Sembawang Shipyard on Jan. 6, 2013, for a 7-night renovation drydock.

The renovations of the 694-guest ships will include new carpets, upholstery, and a new color palette in public spaces. Suites and staterooms will receive new mattresses and upgraded veranda furniture. A resurfaced pool, new sun loungers and new pool towels are part of the plans for the outer decks. The Casino Bar will be expanded and enhanced with new furniture, while the Spa and fitness center will be refreshed with a new steam room, showers, and state-of-the-art Life Fitness cardio equipment. Furthermore, a range of enhancements will be made behind the scenes in the staff and crew area to add to their comfort. In addition, each ship will receive a newly painted dark-blue hull.

On the culinary front, guests onboard will soon enjoy a new caviar and champagne bar within Aqualina, one of the ships’ two specialty dining venues, as well as a new Chef’s Table concept featuring three wine degustation (tasting) menus – Italian, French, and Californian. At Mosaic CafĂ©, the ships’ central gathering spot, guests will be able to purchase a freshly brewed cup of bespoke coffee.

“Azamara Club Cruises is offering up-market travelers more of what they love about our brand,” said Larry Pimentel, president and CEO of Azamara Club Cruises. “Our distinctive destination-immersion proposition and the warm and authentic personal service from every staff and crew member have really resonated with up-market travelers. Guest satisfaction has consistently pushed 100 percent, and we are going to continue to deliver travel in a way that will surmount all guest expectations – on land and on board.”"

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