Norn Iron Man

Still not working for me yet

That's my sort of swap!!!

I agree. I had to book the flights and am hoping Azamara will arrange free transport from Venice to Ravenna or wherever they happen to be sailing from

I am probably joining the cruise you are leaving. My TA still cannot get a definitive answer from Azamara as to whether its Venice or Ravenna

Thanks for posting this. I have never travelled with Azamara YET so it was nice to see their "Cruise Compass"

Perhaps people should not be too harsh on Azamara or indeed any of the cruise lines re their 2024 Itineraries. The way things are in the world none of us know what will be happening in a few month's time let alone a year to 18 month's time. I know that cruise lines have to plan years in advance but can probably only do that based on the presently available information.

Having been lucky enough to have known a wine importer and had many opportunities to sample wines of all types and prices I can honestly say that wine is like beauty. It is in the eyes (tastebuds) of the beholder. Drink what you enjoy regardless of price. What to some may be greatest vintage ever produced to others it may be complete rotgut.

Azamara are aware of the situation regarding Venice for next year but are still advising passengers to fly to Venice and they will make onward transportation arrangements

I am due to be sailing from Venice in April 2023. My TA contacted Azamara re the flights as everyone is now of the opinion that there will be no sailings from Venice but Azamara still insist on booking flights to Venice and state they will arrange transport to the ship

What a lovely gesture! I suppose some of the "bigger" lines would have charged for this plus an 18% gratuity. LOL

I had checked with Azamara when I booked that they would upgrade my Azamara status to reflect my RCCL status. Its not a deal breaker and I certainly won't be losing any sleep over it.

I am interested in how this actually pans out. I have some status on RCCL and was told when I booked my Azamara cruise that this would be reflected once I start my first Azamara cruise. Sadly this isn't until April, two months after the February implementation date.

I have never cruised with Azamara but your reasons tie in with why I have booked a B2B cruise with Azamara next April. I have always travelled with RCCL but their ships are now too big and everything seems aimed at making as much as possible from each passenger.

It would render the whole thing pointless too!!!

They haven't even sorted out their Venice departures for next year yet!

Im on a b2B cruise. Is it possible to book speciality dining for week 2 during week 1

I have never sailed with Azamara before but they have assured me that my RCCL status will be moved to Azamara after my first cruise

Presumably when you exit the Car Park you use the same card and they bill it. That's the way our local airports work

My departure point is still shown as Venice and indeed my TA confirmed this a few days ago with Azamara. I have my flight booked to Venice and my transfer with Azamara to the port (Venice or Ravenna)

Of Course we are travelling in April/May just outside the first quarter of 2023 😞

Im due to sail from Venice in April. Hopefully I will get something similar 🙂

When I booked my upcoming Azamara Cruise I was informed by Azamara that my RCCL status would be carried over to Azamara

It's sad that people feel the need to be abusive when the Captain makes a decision in the interests of safety. No doubt the same folk would be the first ones to complain if they had a rough sailing into Stornaway. I have spent several wonderful holidays on the beautiful Isle of Skye and would have been delighted to cruise into Portree. Shame on you ignorant ill behaved clowns.

Update : My TA contacted Azamara If the flight arrives into Venice before 1500 they will be able to provide transfers. The flight they had suggested isn't scheduled to arrive until 1405 so in my opinion that's cutting it fine. Security/Customs/Passports/Queues etc If I book my own flight its in at 1030 so plenty of time to get a transfer through Azamara so I think its the safest option. Its strange that Azamara hasn't updated their itinerary yet knowing that Venice is closed to Cruise Ships

Azamara are still insisting nothing has been decided for the move from Venice yet. They are happy to book me a flight From Belfast - Heathrow - Venice which is scheduled to arrive at 1405 - Then there is the 2 1/2 hr journey to Ravenna. Its cutting it a bit fine is it not even if flight is on time and no delays collecting luggage and clearing passport control. I can book a direct flight from Dublin to Venice for a quarter of the price and it gets me in to Venice at 1030am. Is there any advantage booking through Azamara?