We just got back from the 2nd July Rome to Nice cruise on Azamara Quest and had a fabulous time. We spent 4 days pre-cruise in the Hotel Lancelot in Rome, one day post-cruise at the Grand Aston in Nice and 4 days post cruise at the Hotel des Grands Hommes in Paris. It was our first vacation without children in 20 years and Azamara seemed like a grown-up cruiseline tailored to adults. Just what we were looking for!

We checked in around 11:45 and were the only people in the terminal. We were onboard within 10 minutes sipping pink champagne. What a great start to a cruise! As we were too early for our cabin, we were able to check our hand luggage, and have it delivered straight to our room, while we had a buffet lunch.

We had the lowest category of verandah stateroom and it was located on deck 7 forward. The cabin was very comfortable with lots of storage space, and was kept impeccably clean by our steward Melvin. The minibar was filled with complimentary sodas and with alcoholic beverages which needed to be paid for. Melvin was able to replace the pay items with extra sodas and water. The much maligned bathrooms and shower curtains were fine for us, but we are small thin people!!!! Bathroom was well equipped with nice elemnis toiletries and plush towels and robes. Read more