Experience unforgettable journeys with Azamara Cruises

14 March 2025

Discover hidden gems with small-ship cruising

Azamara’s intimate fleet offers a more personal and exclusive travel experience. Unlike traditional cruise ships that stick to major ports, Azamara’s smaller vessels can dock at unique, off-the-beaten-path locations. This means you get to visit less crowded, authentic destinations that others often miss and can dock right in the heart of bigger, more popular cities, meaning there’s no need for a lengthy coach ride to get close to all the most famous sights.

Longer stays and deeper connections

One of Azamara’s most unique offerings is its emphasis on extended stays and overnights in port. With over 850 Extended Destination Days and over 380 overnights, this cruise line invites you to take your time and truly connect with each locale. Explore bustling street markets, dine on popular local dishes, or share stories with locals over a cup of coffee. Whether it’s enjoying a late-night tango session in Buenos Aires or watching the sunrise from the Acropolis, these experiences are what set Azamara apart.

Experience all-inclusive luxury

Azamara truly redefines convenience and comfort at sea. A variety of dining venues, beverages (including premium alcohol), gratuities, and cultural experiences are already included in your cruise fare. With a staff-to-guest ratio that prioritises personal attention, the service onboard is nothing short of impeccable and if you’re feeling peckish late at night, their 24-hour room service has you covered.

Leaders in destination immersion

For those with a taste for adventure, Azamara’s Destination Immersion® programmes are game changers. This includes their signature ‘Country Intensive Itineraries’, which allow guests to focus on one specific region in depth. From discovering ancient cities along the Mediterranean to exploring the snow-capped beauty of Scandinavian landscapes, Azamara takes you beyond surface-level sightseeing. Their carefully curated shore excursions often incorporate enriching experiences, such as hands-on cooking classes and private musical performances.

See another side of Africa beyond the safari parks

27 April 2026

Africa is often introduced through safari, but that’s only one part of a much wider experience. Across the continent, you’ll find coastlines, cities, mountains, and food scenes that feel completely different from one another. South Africa is a good example of this variety, where you can move from beaches to vineyards to historic sites within a relatively short distance. It’s a destination that works just as well for a multi-stop trip as it does for a single base with day trips.

Set-jetting: The world's most cinematic destinations to visit right now

22 April 2026

More than half of all travellers now research a destination after seeing it on screen, and the results are genuinely exciting: set jetting is sending curious travellers to places they might never have otherwise considered, taking them deeper into destinations than a standard itinerary ever would. The best set-jetting trips aren't just about ticking off a filming location. They're about using a story you love as a way into somewhere real. Here are the destinations doing it best right now - and the shows that are sending people there.

This resort is the most striking place to experience Mount Fuji

22 April 2026

Most people see Mount Fuji from a distance – either from the Shinkansen window or briefly between buildings in Tokyo. Hanz Outdoor Resort, set directly on the northern shore of Lake Kawaguchiko, offers something meaningfully different. Here, the mountain dominates the view from your villa terrace, from the lake at dawn, and from the open-air thermal baths fed by natural waters sourced from Fuji itself. It's a base that works both for first-time visitors who want to understand why this mountain holds such significance in Japanese culture and for repeat travellers ready to explore the less-visited corners of the Fuji Five Lakes region. The resort has also been featured in National Geographic, Time Out, and described by Metro UK as “the most beautiful campsite they had ever seen”. Here are a few reasons why…