My Mom (85 years old, mobile, but walks w/ a cane) wanted to cruise this port intensive area for us to enjoy each others company. We had visited most of the ports before, and decided we would do minimal walking and enjoy the "cuisine tours". We have been traveling together ( including 11 cruises) for 45 years. Our last cruise was in 2006. My mother has become more feeble and we chose not to do the "long" days of touring.

Upon arrival in Barcelona we were met by the Azamara folks and whisked to the pier. As we checked in Mom was offered a wheelchair for the walk on to the Quest. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. We had chosen our stateroom upon the recommendation of our TA - and it was perfect - close to the elevators and a beautiful balcony w/ a full sized table. We enjoyed breakfast out there most mornings. Our days were leisurely, consisting of room service on the balcony in the morning - then either a shuttle trip into town or a mild tour. We returned for lunch and then she rested while I basked in the Med sun - we were blessed with beautiful weather! We would meet up again for Tea (w/ delightful pastries & scones) and then back to the room to get ready for dinner and play a few hands of canasta.

Our stateroom was very convenient to elevators - lots of closet space - shower was small but worked fine for us - even Mom! Beds were comfortable and we LOVE having the balcony. The Elemis products in the bath were very nice - but would have like to have had some shower gel along with the bar soap. Attendants always had our cabin clean and pleassant - found this was true all over the ship -constab=nt maintenance and cleaning kept it looking beautiful. Read more