Our cruise on Azamara Quest from Athens to Venice was our second cruise - the first being a short trip on Carnival which was more about being with friends and family than the ports of call. We enjoyed our experience and knew we'd want to cruise again. After being on Azamara, we're spoiled. I can't imagine sailing on a larger ship.

The senior staff on the Quest was excellent - very friendly and very visible. Here I'm referring to Russ, the cruise director, Phillip, the hotel director and Richard, the food and beverage director.

Many aspects of the service were very thoughtful. For example, they handed out cold bottles of water as we disembarked each day. But it was a cold and rainy day when we visited Olympia (the first rain in four months we were told), so instead of handing out cold water while we disembarked, the bottles were room temperature. Upon our return to the ship the crew had hot chocolate and rum waiting. Read more