laurieb

Unless your obc is specific to shore excursions or the spa, you can use it in the shops.

I have a friend who has added a friend to her cruise, after booking solo. Very easy

This thread reminds me of when we first started cruising with Azamara. At that time, many on this board were distraught over the loss of the harpist...

Oops meant Onward...

Thank you for your review!

You’ll have complimentary access to the thelassotherapy pool and deck. You’ll have front row seating for any shows and performances. Your butler will set up wonderful food if you do any entertaining in your suite.

I think it was a smart decision. I'm looking forward to experiencing it one day

2023????? wow I would suggest you cancel, as if you're concerned about your cruise this far out, you'll worry yourself sick

I think the problem with offering discounts will translate into less qualified staff and less quality and selection in the food and beverage department. Which will in turn cause more issues with customer satisfaction.

I've held on Celebrity for three hours, Viking for 2 hours, Princess 1 1/2 hours and Scenic River Cruises for three hours in the past couple weeks. Your TA is very fortunate to have not had to hold long on other cruise lines. Point being, as with many businesses right now, they are all short staffed and dealing with an overwhelming number of calls. It's not just Azamara.

We’ve sailed with Azamara twice since the world has opened up, spending nearly a month on Quest last fall and then another cruise in March. We had an embarkation change just weeks before traveling, we had ever changing restrictions. We had multiple tests on all three cruises in the fall, but had to because of each country’s different requirements. Stressful, absolutely. But you know what, traveling still even now is going the stressful because no one knows what the future holds. Our March cruise was more forgiving as we only needed the embarkation test. We had supply issues and staffing issues both times out and we still had a wonderful time. We chose to cruise knowing there would surely be shortcomings and we chose to accept them, because we were cruising again! We are spending another month on Azamara this summer, knowing there will surely be supply issues and staffing issues and who knows what else. Who knows what the future holds . I for one am not going to stress and worry about tests and tonic water and what’s included and what isn’t. It’s all minor and alternatives can be worked out. We’re blessed to have a future of travel to look forward to.

Seems to be that lots of people are very negative lately. Why is that? Every cruise line is having issues

I don't think Covid takes weeks to recover from...

not for dinner

A charter cancelled, so Quest will use the week for some prettying up/ maintenance is what I understand.

It was two weeks before our cruise in March. Things have changed for all cruise lines since Covid. A friend’s guarantee cabin number didn’t show up until four days before embarkation. Don’t worry, be happy you’ll get to cruise!

What do you consider a reasonable time? A day, a week?

Have you checked recently? Just posted that it is included on the beyond

Yes yes yes! Cruise lines are not medical clinics !

Thank you for clearing up my misinterpretation. I was thinking the non upgraded package drinks 🙂

No, they are not.

I’m not onboard (wish I was!), but my understanding is it is only the special cocktails on offer there, but you can carry in other drinks.

I can’t wait to get a cruise on Onward booked!

Eurostars Grand Marina, located where Azamara typically docks

Are you cruising very soon? I’d recommend you research each countries entry requirements and fill out whatever forms are required. If you aren’t cruising soon, most likely entry requirements will be changing. Again I don’t think it’s any cruise line’s responsibility to advise on necessary forms as it would be difficult to keep up with all the changes in so many places. It is something your travel agent can help with though