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Item: Azamara Journey
Rating: 3.7
Author: BarryChuddy

Azamara Journey Cruise Review to Iberian Peninsula

BarryChuddy

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Reviews: 3

Helpful Votes: 73

Overall rating:

3.7 out of 5

France, Spain & Portugal

Sail date: September 04, 2017

Ship: Azamara Journey

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 7038

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

The trip was great, but the ship was too small. Our tour guide, Dana Olmstead was outstanding. We were constantly being harassed to upgrade out drink package.

Embarkation

3 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Specialty Restaurants were not very good.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

My wife used the Casino and played Bingo. She said they were okay.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

For a small ship they were okay.

Children's Programs

We didnt travel with kids.

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

The cleaning staff and most of the bartenders were great. The pool bar bartender was more concerned about upgrading us than getting our order right.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

It was a very small ship. Cleanliness was outstanding

Cabin / Stateroom

1 out of 5

It was too small as was the bathroom.

Ship tip

Be prepared for a small ship.

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Ports of call

Southampton (London), England

5 out of 5

Yes I did an excursion.

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St. Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands

5 out of 5

Yes I did an excursion.

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Bordeaux, France

5 out of 5

Yes I did an excursion.

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Saint-Jean-De-Luz, France Did not visit port

Weather

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Pasajes, Spain Did not visit port

Weather

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Bilbao, Spain

5 out of 5

Yes, I did an excursion.

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Leixoes (Oporto), Portugal

5 out of 5

Yes, I did an excursion.

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Lisbon, Portugal

5 out of 5

Yes, I did an excursion.

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Disembarkation

4 out of 5

Planned mayham.

6 Comments

Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing

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GerryBCruisin 2 years ago

Thank you for taking the time to share your cruise review.

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cruisellama 5 years ago

Thanks

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banaford 7 years ago

It is posted under ship.

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snobsbegine87 7 years ago

what ship ?

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BarryChuddy 7 years ago

The food was outstanding. The ship was much smaller than we expected. It felt smaller than the Paul Gaugain.

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