January 2016 - 10 Night Panama Canal Eastbound (Caldera To Miami) Cruise on Azamara Journey
Another Great Azamara experience
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Helpful VotesJanuary 2016 - 10 Night Panama Canal Eastbound (Caldera To Miami) Cruise on Azamara Journey
Another Great Azamara experience
MSC Fantasia
Sail date: February 09, 2016
I'd give them another star if it weren't for their customer service. This was the first leg of a back to back cruise. Our issues started before the cruise. The US reps couldn't answer many of our questions regarding procedures and had no inclination to find out the answers. On board, the difficulties continued. For instance, we were supposed to receive tickets for drinks, which we were told would be in our cabin. Not there. At Guest Services they had never even heard of such a package. After some discussion, they called the bar manager who recognized the package and said it would take a couple of hours to get it - we should come back later. We did at the appointed time, nothing was there. Call the bar manager again. Someone came up 10 minutes later. A complete waste of time and lack of service. Otherwise, a great trip. Excellent waiters and some good servers and bartenders. Cabin stewards were very good. Pasta and pizza excellent.
Azamara Journey
Sail date: January 03, 2016
Another Great Azamara experience
Entire crew did a great job of meeting every need. Food was better than expected with great variety. Love the small ports Azamara features. Wine selection was excellent. Azamazing Evening was a lot of fun.
Azamara Quest
Sail date: October 26, 2016
Another Terrific Azamara Cruise
What can you say? Cruising with Azamara continues to be a great experience. We were on the Journey earlier this year and haven't been on the Quest for a while. Since our last trip, the menu has been revamped and reorganized much for the better. I don't know if it was this chef or an overall upgrade by Azamara, but I have to say the food was terrific, especially in the dining room. All the main courses I had were outstanding, especially the veal chops. The crew continues to be first rate. Kudos to Dale, Anthony, Naik and Metrizcal at the bars and Munna in dining. The ports are what we've come to expect from Azamara with the exception of the poor Hop on Hop off excursion in Miami which was less than acceptable. Still, we can' wait for our next Azamara cruise.
Westerdam
Sail date: January 17, 2019
Hard to find and ATM.
Da Nang has changed a lot in 8 years. Very developed now and has lost some of its charm.
A little far from Bangkok, but worth the trip.
The Hop on Hop off excursion left a lot to be desired. We hung around the port for an hour before they left.
Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda, B.V.I.
I'd be sure to try Devil's Bay in addition to the Baths.
Try to get a good map of the town.
Be sure to see the African sculpture in the hotel in town.
Take the cable car up and ride the toboggan down.
You can just about walk anywhere. This is a beautiful city that you don't hear much about.
We've been to Barcelona before. We walked into the city, but there is a port shuttle, as some might think it is a little far. You don't need the ship's shuttle.
A trip to see the mosque is well worth it. Walk through the Medina and make sure you go to the far end.
Santa Cruz De Tenerife, Canary Islands
A visit to the market is a must. There is a superb military museum.
MSC Fantasia
If you think the buffet will be crowded, try coming in from the back where there is often more seating available. Also, if you come in the front, don't necessarily stop there for food. Many of the items are repeated as you proceed to the rear and there may be less crowding.
Labadee (Cruise Line Private Island)
Didn't go to Labadee. Ended up in Falmouth Jamaica instead where the Azamazing Evening was held. Event was outstanding with band Third World playing.
Great cruise terminal, but didn't spend time in Miami.
A commercial port. We stayed in Punteranas which was a nice town.
Always wanted to transit the canal and was not disappointed. Would do it again.
Entire crew did a great job of meeting every need. Food was better than expected with great variety. Love the small ports Azamara features. Wine selection was excellent. Azamazing Evening was a lot of fun.