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Azamara Quest Cruise Review to Europe - Western Europe

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Reviews: 4
Helpful Votes: 235

Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5
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Azamara Quest

12 Night Scotland Intensive (Amsterdam To Dublin)

Sail date: August 08, 2022

Ship: Azamara Quest

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 6076

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

This was my 5th Azamara cruise. I wouldn’t mind doing another 5 more! Compared to pre Covid, biggest problem was difficulty in booking shore excursions once on board. I have not had problem in the past and wait lists always cleared. We could not get a shore excursion in Oban and there seemed to be little info about port or possible independent activities prior to arriving. Service was excellent as was food. It did seem like they were trying to get things back together again since restarting up after Covid.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
No wait. Couple of minutes to take photo and off we go!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Food was excellent. Would have preferred a slightly more varied menu but enough choices. Staff was wonderful in catering to my husband’s sensitive stomach

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5
With only 1 sea day, not much chance to use things. Would have preferred more guest lectures on Scotland and places we were going to - history, culture, etc.

Entertainment

2 out of 5
Their well known Aaamazing evening left much to be desired. They did not transport you off the ship but had local group come on board. So, so. Previous evening of Scottish music was far better. Nice to be able to watch in your room on the TV if you choose

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
I would add 5 more stars if I could. EVERYONE was wonderful in providing the best service. They made you feel very looked after! Our room steward was the best! Wished I could bring her home with us

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Fine. No problem

Ship tip

Enjoy the trip

Ports of call

Amsterdam, Netherlands

1 out of 5
Been to Amsterdam in the past and loved it but….. We arrived several days earlier and found an extremely crowded city where you could barely move and forget getting a taxi. It was Pride week, month or whatever so we just couldn’t get anywhere.

Leith (Edinburgh), Scotland

4 out of 5
Arrived late, causing us to have to cancel a long booked independent excursion. Disappointed but things like this happen. Again, extremely crowded because of the Tatoo. Excursion of Edinburg castle was good. Independent excursion of Royal Yacht Brittanica was an enjoyable surprise

Invergordon (Inverness & Loch Ness), Scotland

4 out of 5
Did boat cruise. Woman on boat, directing everyone was like the wicked witch of the West

Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland

5 out of 5
Excellent tour guide

Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland

5 out of 5
Excellent tour guide

Stornoway, Isle Of Lewis, Hebrides Did not visit port

Weather prevented this stop. Captain had to might difficult but wise choice

Ullapool, Scotland

5 out of 5
Very pleasant. Good tour guide. Did gorge

Oban, Scotland

5 out of 5
Could not get any organized shore excursions but the town was lovely with lots of shops and cafes

Greenock (Glasgow), Scotland

5 out of 5
Did panoramic drive. Good tour and excellent tour guide.

Dublin, Ireland

5 out of 5
Good place to end cruise. Staying on our own for the week. Part of the reason to decide on this cruise.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Went fairly well. Worst part was trying to get a taxi to go into the city
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5 Comments

GabeNSteph    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

javawoody    2 years ago

Thanks for the review

AuntPinkie    2 years ago

Great itinerary. Glad you are back “home” cruising. Appreciate your feedback!

Nena1111    2 years ago

Happy you guys doing had a good trip