This was my fifth time on Azamara and it did not disappoint. My only issue is it is becoming more popular and the good deals are running out. The secret of the wonderful life on Azamara is being let out especially by those that travel without ankle biters.

Starting at Venice and cruising out with a wonderful commentary was fantastic. Dubrovnik was a treat and the easy shuttle ride made the site seeing easy. Around the Greek Islands the ship docked in great locations and it was only in Santorini that there was a conflict with the number of ships. The stop Kusadasi gave us plenty of time to take the Effes tour of 6 hours as well as go to the Azamazing evening back at Effes at night. The Captain changed the birth location from Lesvos to Lemnos because of the illegal immigration issues on the Island and that was a good move as far as we were concerned. Finally the sail into Istanbul was magnificent and with full commentary.

The staff and food was excellent and there was no health issues at all on board you did not hear one person cough. The shows were good fun but there were so many things to do especially when we visited the many ports that items on the itinerary got left behind. Read more