We sailed the Quest September 10 for a seven-day cruise to the Greek Islands, and Marmaris and Kusadasi in Turkey. The itinerary was very interesting, including islands we hadn't visited before. For us the big advantage of this cruise was docking very close to the town centre and walking off and enjoying the ports without having to shuttle in or take an excursion. There was a good mix of historical sites, shopping, great scenery and breathtaking sunsets.
Azamara has improved from its pre-Azamara Club days. From the moment we arrived at the port, the Azamara touch was evident. We were met by a cheerful agent who provided us with luggage tags, collected our bags, and directed us to the station where we filled out the medical forms. Then on to complete registration formalities, have the obligatory pre-boarding photo taken and we were on the ship. Very organized.
Taking lunch at Windows while our cabin was being readied seemed the sensible thing to do. When we sailed previously, Windows Breza was not as well known as it is now so while dining there is delightful, tables are more difficult to come by. The food, however, has improved dramatically, and I say that in full recognition that I noted in the review of our first cruise that Windows was a cut above other cruise line's at that time. My wife went as far as to observe it was the nicest lunch she had had in a long time. I had to agree. Also remarkable was the very efficient and friendly staff. It was an efficiency and friendliness that seldom waivered over seven days.