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8 hours ago, Benthayer Gonbak said:

 

On my first Azamara cruise I met a solo gentlemen that always got a locker for the jim.  That gave him access to be able to shower there!  He claimed that that was the best way to deal with wanting more space but cautioned that space can fill pretty quickly.  I do not recall if there was a cost but I think he said he found it minimal and well worth it. 

Outstanding observation and advice. 
This is exactly what I am doing since we opted for a Sanctum Spa pass at $150 per couple which gives us unrestricted access to a private deck that has an outdoor a salt water whirlpool hot tub along with an area with chaise lounges for quiet conversation and sun. Off of this area is the locker room you mentioned that has an ample sized shower, steam room as well as lockers for storing a change of clothes. 
included in this locker is a full length robe and water slippers for showering and walking about the locker and deck area. I understand that the area I describe above is included with certain suite cabins (specific cabins I am not aware). Indeed an option to the mini shower in our cabin. In short, with time and experience options are discovered. 
 

Thank you for your contribution. 
Cheers 

5 hours ago, Host Jazzbeau said:

Apparently some online travel agencies have this information, but Cruise Critic rules prevent us from naming them or hinting at them.

 

Another website with lots of information about cruise ships, including the Azamara and Oceania fleets, is CruiseDeckPlans.  They show a schematic of each cabin type, but do not give dimensions.  A very good encyclopedic reference to cruise ships is Douglas Ward's Bertliz Cruising & Cruise Ships 2020 (available on Amazon – new edition coming in November as Insight Guides Cruising & Cruise Ships 2023) – it gives lots of specifications of every cruise ship plus detailed descriptions and ratings, but not exact cabin or bathroom dimensions.

 

There have been many, many threads on this CC forum that discuss (and bemoan) the small size of the showers in Azamara Ocean View and Veranda Cabins.  Also complaints about the 'clingy' shower curtains, with counter-posts that a few years ago Azamara replaced the plastic shower curtains with cloth ones that don't cling as much – and the additional information that Oceania replaced the shower curtains on their R ships with glass doors, which people find even worse than the shower curtains because they put a hard limit on the small size of the shower (while the shower curtain allows your body to expand the size as needed, and especially protects your funny bone from a nasty encounter with the glass door).  [I am on a ship at the moment and the internet isn't good enough for me to do the research for you to find these threads.  There is a search function in the top right of this screen.]

Many thanks taking the time to share constructive/productive information. 
I suppose it’s our first time in this (whatever type it is) cabin with the minimal bathroom dimension. We too are onboard as I write and looking around - confident many in this cabin type and similar are definitely not fitting in this shower thus not showering. 
I will say the cloth shower curtain is a good fit in the space for all the reasons you quoted. 

I will look into the resources you offer - again, thank you. It strikes me as suspicious why such detail requires an archeological dig. 
 

Truly enjoying the sailing despite the shower challenge (thankfully we also sign up for the Spa facilities-obc to the rescue😀) 

good day JB 
 

2 hours ago, Grandma Cruising said:

Balcony cabins on Azamara (& Oceania ‘R’ class) have exactly the same bathroom as Oceanview

Thank you. I go back to the question: if known, is there a website where this bathroom size detail is shown?  

20 minutes ago, Grandma Cruising said:

That you complained about the size of the bathroom on the Azamara ships, yet say you prefer Oceania, so I guessed you don’t go on the ‘R’ class Oceania ships in a Verandah or Oceanview cabin. If you did the bathroom size would not have been such a ‘main concern’ for you.

Ahhhh. I do not wish to complain rather report a cabin detail that I was not aware of going into my cabin selection. 
I do not recall reading a detail on Cabin Bathrooms nor finding one anywhere. 
If you know of one, I would appreciate the link for my reading. 
We booked late (finding someone to watch our cats delayed our reservation process). 
Normally we would select a balcony or suite cabin. Not savvy with categories for each line. Though I believe if I scour this website I will soon be. 
 

Cheers

2 hours ago, Grandma Cruising said:

Presumably you don’t use the Oceania ‘R’ class ships - Sirena, Regatta, Insignia & Nautical as their cabins & bathrooms are exactly the same size as those on Azamara.

Your point Grandma? 

On 10/30/2018 at 11:03 AM, Medeba said:

Cabin: 7006

Ship: Pursuit

Sailed: October 2018

Choose again: No (unless there was a good offer as this cruise was)

Noise: Yes

Balcony: N/A

Comments: Lovely large ocean view room incorporating balcony space inside. BUT noise from anchor chain and bow thrusters really bad.

12Apr23

onboard the Pursuit sailing around the greek islands as of this writing staying in 7006. True anchor and thrusters are definitely heard and depending on time of day (would most likely disturb your sleep). Not so much an issue for us. The size of the bathroom, in particular the shower, is my main concern. 
As Rodney Dangerfield once joked, my house is so small I need to go outside to change my mind. In 7006 you squeezed into this shower. 
Not impossible though as close as you can come. Point being, would not have booked the cabin had I realized this aspect. 

Like the Forward Port location. Size of the Cabin indeed tight yet we do not normally spend a great deal of time in the cabin only to sleep, shower (you know that story). Do not mind not having a balcony (slightly chilly during this sailing 50-60F). 
 

The Pursuit is an easy ship to navigate. 

In closing and not related to the cabin, finding the food rather blaze’ or mediocre. 
First time on Azamara and not impressed with taste of food. Speciality Dining (of which there are two) again, pedestrian after two experiences (1 in Aqualina (my Rigatoni was clearly taken from the Applebees kitchen) and Prime C struggled as well. In summary, when the Pool Side Grill and Buffet Dining are superior in taste to the Speciality Dining and Main Dining options, Houston we have a problem. 
 

Will most likely chalk this experience on Azamara to “been there, done that” and move on. Will go back to Oceania for our next voyage. 
 

ahoy 

Thanks for sharing. Fabulous photos of the AZ Fam

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