Members Rare Cruise Critic Chris Posted April 26, 2022 Members #1 Share Posted April 26, 2022 Hi all! On Thursday, I will be boarding Azamara Onward in Barcelona for a short pre-christening "shakedown" cruise. I'll be posting photos and such from the ship. Let me know your questions! Chris 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneyboy Posted April 26, 2022 #2 Share Posted April 26, 2022 13 minutes ago, Cruise Critic Chris said: Hi all! On Thursday, I will be boarding Azamara Onward in Barcelona for a short pre-christening "shakedown" cruise. I'll be posting photos and such from the ship. Let me know your questions! Chris Looking forward to seeing lots of photos as we’re on the Maiden voyage on 2nd May. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberts2005 Posted April 26, 2022 #3 Share Posted April 26, 2022 Please let us know about all the missing items they emailed us about. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
java spot Posted April 26, 2022 #4 Share Posted April 26, 2022 I'm very interested in a video visit to the new bar venue in the former library. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisiamc Posted April 26, 2022 #5 Share Posted April 26, 2022 36 minutes ago, java spot said: I'm very interested in a video visit to the new bar venue in the former library. Yes! Specifically, I’d like to know if the lovely painted ceiling is still there, or if it has been removed. I’ll be sad if that is the case. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollyjoyce Posted April 26, 2022 #6 Share Posted April 26, 2022 I know there are more CC suites on Onward. Do you think there is enough capacity in the speciality restaurants for folks not in suites but buying dining packages to be accommodated ….and at a choice of times ? Thank you. Have a fabulous time. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelingwithstyle Posted April 26, 2022 #7 Share Posted April 26, 2022 Photos of The Den and Living Room furniture. Looking forward to all the public area furniture photos. Greatly appreciated. Thank you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndsailing Posted April 26, 2022 #8 Share Posted April 26, 2022 Looking forward to hearing about the Onward. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the mice Posted April 26, 2022 #9 Share Posted April 26, 2022 2 hours ago, jollyjoyce said: I know there are more CC suites on Onward. Do you think there is enough capacity in the speciality restaurants for folks not in suites but buying dining packages to be accommodated ….and at a choice of times ? Thank you. Have a fabulous time. This question is of interest to us, too, as we are sailing in a verandah. We have a lot of OBC and most of the shore excursions are of no interest so we are interested in a dining package but have the concerns listed above. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwf7501 Posted April 26, 2022 #10 Share Posted April 26, 2022 Not specific to Onward, but assuming Az leaders will be aboard — how about asking why they don’t reinstate a chief blogging officer role? Seemed to be a very useful conduit between the Cruise Critic community and the company, perhaps even more important now with folks mentioning conflicting info, excessive hold times, and emails not answered. Thanks 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curmudgeon98 Posted April 26, 2022 #11 Share Posted April 26, 2022 Is there any form of library? I know the old library space was converted to a bar (to many groans here). While I can see the point of having a bar there and freeing up space in the specialty restaurants, I really appreciate having real books onboard; even if it's just a nook with space for a hundred "take one, leave one" paperbacks; we'll often pack a few paperbacks that we don't plan to bring home. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverseasick Posted April 26, 2022 #12 Share Posted April 26, 2022 Pictures of CC suites including shower vs bathtub. Thanks! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Cruising Posted April 27, 2022 #13 Share Posted April 27, 2022 8 hours ago, mwf7501 said: Not specific to Onward, but assuming Az leaders will be aboard — how about asking why they don’t reinstate a chief blogging officer role? Seemed to be a very useful conduit between the Cruise Critic community and the company, perhaps even more important now with folks mentioning conflicting info, excessive hold times, and emails not answered. Thanks I think lots of people would agree with this. Bonnie was a brilliant resource for all of us and a terrific ambassador for Azamara. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penton Posted April 27, 2022 #14 Share Posted April 27, 2022 We’re on the 21st May sailing and wondering whether it is possible to dine outdoors as we love to do that whenever the weather allows. Am I right in thinking that there is no bar in the area outside the Windows cafe and are the dining offerings in The Patio the same as on the other Azamara ships? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted April 27, 2022 #15 Share Posted April 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Grandma Cruising said: I think lots of people would agree with this. Bonnie was a brilliant resource for all of us and a terrific ambassador for Azamara. If not a blogging officer they certainly need a better conduit for people to get answers on service related issues (which actually wasn’t Bonnies role, that element dropped when Bill sadly passed). I’d be interested in hearing how they’re going to cope when ships are full. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinaro44 Posted April 27, 2022 #16 Share Posted April 27, 2022 A photo of the chairs on the Sunset deck off the Windows buffet, specifically showing the base of the chairs. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjwaruba Posted April 27, 2022 #17 Share Posted April 27, 2022 A preview of the menus would be helpful. Have a wonderful trip 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberts2005 Posted April 28, 2022 #18 Share Posted April 28, 2022 Would like to know if you were able to go to the Spa Terrace. And if you can send a picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjfan417 Posted April 28, 2022 #19 Share Posted April 28, 2022 Why aren’t Meet and Mingles being scheduled at better times and with officer attendance. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rare Cruise Critic Chris Posted April 28, 2022 Author Members #20 Share Posted April 28, 2022 (edited) Great to see so many questions! Will try to get to some of these in the next few days. A few photos so far. Ship has same look and feel as other Azamara ships - not a lot of changes. A caution that the ship is definitely in shakedown mode and things are not quite done. The pool deck in particular still needs its furniture. No outdoor furniture on the balconies yet either. Edited April 28, 2022 by Cruise Critic Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rare Cruise Critic Chris Posted April 28, 2022 Author Members #21 Share Posted April 28, 2022 First dinner in Discoveries. Menu and some items. Everything was ok - not anything I'd rave about but all right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rare Cruise Critic Chris Posted April 28, 2022 Author Members #22 Share Posted April 28, 2022 On 4/27/2022 at 8:26 AM, Grandma Cruising said: I think lots of people would agree with this. Bonnie was a brilliant resource for all of us and a terrific ambassador for Azamara. I talked with the current CMO about the role that Bonnie had. Unfortunately they probably will not replace until things normalize a bit more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excitedofharpenden Posted April 28, 2022 #23 Share Posted April 28, 2022 3 hours ago, wjfan417 said: Why aren’t Meet and Mingles being scheduled at better times and with officer attendance. What do you mean "at better times and with officer attendance"? Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted April 28, 2022 #24 Share Posted April 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Cruise Critic Chris said: Great to see so many questions! Will try to get to some of these in the next few days. A few photos so far. Ship has same look and feel as other Azamara ships - not a lot of changes. A caution that the ship is definitely in shakedown mode and things are not quite done. The pool deck in particular still needs its furniture. No outdoor furniture on the balconies yet either. Thanks, I had hoped for a lighter colour on the walls and newer styled furniture - oh well. Hope the tables and chairs turn up soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdogmolly Posted April 28, 2022 #25 Share Posted April 28, 2022 5 hours ago, wjfan417 said: Why aren’t Meet and Mingles being scheduled at better times and with officer attendance. Yes, it would be really great to have the CC meet and greets hosted again!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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