I joined the Azamara Quest in Venice for an 8 day cruise to Athens early in November 2010, opting to arrive in Venice a couple of days early in order to have a little time there before sailing. As they knew in advance I would be writing a review (for the online magazine, The Arbuturian) they had kindly upgraded me to a balcony cabin. This was a much-appreciated gesture, although the variable weather did not allow me to fling the door open on too many occasions.
The Azamara Quest is pitched directly at a middle-bracket, childless clientele and succeeds so spectacularly as they 'up the ante' at almost every point. So for example, although the standard food is very good, for a nominal cover charge of $15, you can reserve a table in their specialist restaurants, Prime and Aqualisa. This I would urge every future traveller to do, as my experience on he three occasions I did was outstanding. Wine is served freely (and free!) at both lunch and dinner and proved to be highly quaffable.
Staff were everywhere, at one's slightest beck and command, and were all cordial and helpful, and chatty where appropriate. There were representatives from over fifty nations amongst the crew, so the mix was truly international and cosmopolitan.