We have traveled on larger ships - Holland America and Celebrity. Although we had a great time on those cruises- we will never go back to a larger ship after our amazing cruise on Azamara. The newly refurbished ship was stunning (although we never saw it before).

We stayed in the Club World Owners Suite, so the luxury experience was there like no other cruise we have taken before. The Butler service, the access to the crew, and the attention to detail were all excellent. The spa and the fitness center (we went everyday) were top notch. The 2 restaurants, the main dining room, and the buffet were much better than our experiences on Celebrity and Holland America. Unlike other ships, alcohol is included. The wine selection was average for the included beverages - the selection for the upgraded packages were much better.

For those of you looking for a true luxury experience without all the stuffiness - this is the cruise for you. There are no formal nights for dinner - my husband didn't have to bring a jacket and was grateful. We booked this cruise because of the ports of call. Every stop - we looked forward to. So, we loved the ship. It was not too small and we appreciated the lack of crowds. Read more