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Item: Azamara Journey
Rating: 4.1
Author: obrienpeter2118

Azamara Journey Cruise Review to South Pacific - Australia

obrienpeter2118

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 32

Overall rating:

4.1 out of 5

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16 Night New Zealand & Australia (Auckland To Sydney)

Sail date: January 21, 2024

Ship: Azamara Journey

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 7008

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 9 months ago

Review summary

Told Capt we are now Azamara loyalists after 1 cruise ( amongst our 14 previous on HA, Cunard, RCL, Celebrety)

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Very smooth

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Excellent quality, friendly & prompt service staff; better than most!

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Ship size limited their activities although could have been more creative.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Singers, dancers, band all great. Off nite entertainers not so strong. Enough with magicians.

Children's Programs

No kids on board

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

All very personable, responsive, and Azamara supporters of smaller company.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Given a 25 year old ship, very clean, up to date, and perfect size to get around

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Do away with big tables on veranda; not enticing and overwhelmed the space.

Ship tip

Perfect size 600pp); loved the Living Room overlooking the bow with good variety band for quiet and dancing at appropriate times

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Auckland, New Zealand

5 out of 5

Great waterfront and ship convenience

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Bay Of Islands, New Zealand

3 out of 5

Relaxing lunch cruise a bit weak; hokie to ask people put on hat and glasses to intro everyone, but Capt and crew good

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Tauranga, New Zealand Did not visit port

Bad weather forced 2 day Sydney alternative, which Capt turned lemon into lemonade with a “360” ship turn at night off Opera House!

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Napier, New Zealand

4 out of 5

3 winery tour had fabulous lunch

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Wellington, New Zealand

4 out of 5

Car Museum great at $25 direct vs over $200 excursion. I “get” ship needed exclusive bud to/from, but out of line with easy doing direct. Sorry, Nelson, not Wellington

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Nelson, New Zealand

3 out of 5

See above

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Picton, New Zealand

4 out of 5

Hiked “center of NZ” on own. Great views but not for seniors

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Port Chalmers (Dunedin), New Zealand

3 out of 5

On own; brewery and train station interesting

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Cruise Milford Sound

5 out of 5

Capt did “360” for all to see falls

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Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Did not visit port

Weather prevented

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Eden, Australia

1 out of 5

Weak stop; very nice towns people being very receptive although nothing there.

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WHITE BAY (SYDNEY), AUSTRALIA

1 out of 5

Sydney “tops” but white bay terminal disappointing vs Sydney Harbor. Desperately NEED SHUTTLE to Cirrcular Quay. Lots of confused and upset passengers learning they were on own for $30+ taxis

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Smooth

5 Comments

javawoody 9 months ago

Appreciate the review

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Gwbigdog 9 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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Niavlys 9 months ago

Thank you for your review

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karlgrgurich 9 months ago

Sounds like a wonderful cruise….and nice to know you found your cruise line!!

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AuntPinkie 9 months ago

Great itinerary. Appreciate your detailed feedback. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

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