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Spa menu and reservations— Journey

By MomC , November 23, 2018 in Azamara

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I was hoping to use some of my OBC in the spa.  Is it possible to see the spa menu and prices ahead of time? How about making a reservation prior to boarding the ship?

As always, I appreciate your advice and expertise.

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37 minutes ago, MomC said: I was hoping to use some of my OBC in the spa.  Is it possible to see the spa menu and prices ahead of time? How about making a reservation prior to boarding the ship?   As always, I appreciate your advice and expertise.   Mom C

I am fairly sure you are not able to book ahead of time, unless you happen to be on B2B cruises.

I do not have a copy of the price list, but you will be able to see the list and book as soon as you board.

There are always Spa staff set up outside Windows Cafe, so you can book before you eat.

There are usually specials on embarkation day, as well as throughout the cruise.

excitedofharpenden posted the spa information back in July. The prices may have changed slightly from then.

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2538386-spa-on-journey/?do=findComment&comment=55210254

Once again, the CC people have the answer!  And I’m guessing I can’t book in advance.

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I just looked at the ‘Onboard Packages’ page from the bottom menu on Azamara’s website ( here  https://www.azamaraclubcruises.co.uk/booked-guests/onboard-packages ). This does mention the Spa and says to call to book, so it looks as if you may be able to make booking beforehand by phone if you really want to. However I’m sure you won’t have problems getting appointments if you wait until you get onboard.

excitedofharpenden

MomC, if you have decided what you’d like by the time you board then head to the spa on deck 9 forward when you arrive.  There will be someone there to help.  To be honest though, I have never had an issue booking a treatment for the time I want.

I have always found the spa staff very helpful so ask them questions.  There may be demos or taster sessions available and a tour.  Also, the day you board there will be a prize draw to win a $500 spa credit.  Put your name in the box, but you need to be there at the draw which is usually 5.45pm when I’ve seen it.  You never know.  You might be able to keep your OBC for the shops! Lol

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Review: Azamara Journey

Reviewed by Ramsey Qubein

What is the line? Azamara

Name of ship? Journey

Passenger occupancy? 694

Itinerary? Roundtrip to Canary Islands, Spain and Madeira, Portugal

Start out with the big picture—what is this cruise line known for?

Azamara has four, mid-sized ships, each with around 700 passengers. This allows them to sail into less-frequented ports where ships stay longer (and sometimes even overnight). Late-evening departures are an Azamara hallmark, giving guests the chance to spend more time in the destination rather than rushing back to the ship.

Tell us about the ship in general.

Built in 1999, this ship has gone through several rounds of refurbishments so that its 700 passengers have access to the latest modern comforts. However, the ship's decor is purposefully Old World to resemble a luxury liner from decades past. Journey sails to destinations in Europe, South America, the Caribbean, and beyond with itineraries changing throughout the year.

Who is on board?

On my sailing, almost half the people I spoke with had sailed with Azamara in the past and even on the same ship. My fellow passengers were generally in their 50s or above; they delighted in reading on the teak wood decks (the ship has a lounge with hundreds of guide books to Azamara destinations that's worth checking out) or lounging by the pool, cocktail in hand. They attend lectures and port talks, playing cards and regaling one another with stories of past cruises.

Describe the cabins.

My Veranda cabin was dark in the fabric colors, apart from the bed's bright white duvet on pillowtop mattress. There was a sofa, desk, furnished balcony, and ample power and USB ports (including by the bed). The bathroom was compact (as expected), and the shower was tight with a vinyl curtain instead of a glass door. I typically showered with it open for more space.

I loved having lots of bottled water replenished daily, a fridge where I could store my favorite snacks from grocery stores in each port, and room service for breakfast each morning. There are also interior and oceanview cabins with rectangular windows, but the majority of cabins have a balcony of some sort. Spring for one of the suites for brighter, more modern decor and larger bathrooms.

Tell us about the crew.

The crew is efficient and exceptional at remembering personal preferences. They always seemed to know my sparkling water and white wine preferences and just when it’s time for a refill. The one word I would use to describe them is cheery; I never walked past a single crew member without receiving a pleasant greeting.

What food and drink options are available on board?

Azamara is not all-inclusive, but does have many perks packed into the rate, including complimentary drinks throughout the cruise. This includes a selection of wine, beer, and spirits. Discoveries is the main dining room with a rotating and lengthy menu that often includes local dishes. Vegetarian and vegan selections are plentiful and never boring; in fact, many of them are plant-based versions of the same dishes on the regular menu.

I enjoyed the Windows Cafe buffet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner on many days. This is because of the wide variety of international fare, including carving stations and made-to-order sandwich and salad bars. Sitting on the back terrace of the ship is just too beautiful to pass up. There’s also a grill by the pool for those that want to dine outdoors.

Two specialty restaurants (Prime C steakhouse and Italian-themed Aqualina) are also available. My experience at both was top-notch, and I appreciated that the dress code around the ship is never formal, unless you want to dress up.

Is there a spa on board and is it worth visiting?

The spa is quite impressive, and there was always a line to make an appointment (proving that Azamara guests enjoy some pampering). There is everything from a full-service beauty salon to acupuncture and traditional massage treatments. The fitness center is equally large, and many guests frequently took advantage of the on-staff personal trainer and workout classes.

What about activities and entertainment?

Live entertainment performs by the pool at times, and afternoon tea is a popular affair. After a day of exploring, you'd find me in the top-floor lounge for tapas, wine, and live music while answering emails. Each evening, the theater turned into a nightclub environment with singers belting out show tunes and familiar oldies as well as solo performers. The band at The Living Room brings guests up for late-night dancing and nightcaps.

How was the experience for families?

You won’t find kids on Azamara, but occasionally, multi-generational families are aboard with grandparents, their children, and adult grandkids.

Where did it sail and how were the excursions? Did anything stand out?

This was a bucket-list trip for me. I had been to the larger Canary Islands, but not some of the smaller ones like La Gomera and El Hierro, since they are harder to reach. It was special to wander around these less-explored islands, which is something that passengers on larger ships miss out on, as they cannot accommodate thousands of passengers at a time. Journey often docked where the inter-island ferries would, meaning it was usually easy to walk straight from the ship into town.

Are there any stand out sustainability or green initiatives about this cruise?

Azamara has partnered with the World Wildlife Fund to develop conservation-themed excursions and voyages for its guests. Additionally, seafood served on the cruise is sourced locally rather than flying it in from far-flung destinations.

Anything we missed?

Azamara offers something called AzAmazing Evenings where all passengers are treated to a glamorous event at a notable venue in one of the destinations. These are free and come with plenty of delicious food and entertainment.

Finally, give a sentence or two on why the cruise is worth booking.

Azamara is low-key luxury without any pretense, and the late evenings in lesser-known ports allow for much deeper exploration than most cruise lines.

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The 702-passenger Azamara Journey   attracts travelers who like large-ship amenities and enriching onboard programs (think a guest lecture series, culinary demonstrations and sommelier-led wine tastings) without the crowds. Plus, with 408 crew members on board, Journey offers a higher level of personalization than a megaship. While staterooms are appointed with minibars, flat-screen TVs and modern decor, suites include extras such as 240 free internet minutes and complimentary seating in the ship's specialty dining restaurants. 

Cruisers have plenty of food options to choose from, including seven restaurants, cafes and lounges – all of which recent guests praise. Journey also offers a vegan menu for passengers who follow a plant-based diet. The ship offers a complimentary cultural immersion program on sailings of seven or more nights (known as AzAmazing Evenings), entertainment options like live theatre shorts and Broadway entertainment, a spa and a fitness center. Journey was revitalized in early 2016 to include updated technology and a refreshed interior. 

Azamara Journey sails to multiple ports across the world, from the Middle East to Europe to the Caribbean.

U.S. News Insider Tip: Discover a variety of ports of call on the Azamara Journey, which creates a destination immersion experience. Itineraries include famous destinations combined with stops at lesser-known ports, often with an overnight stay along the way. – Angela Minor, Contributor

Pros & Cons

Ship offers a vegan menu

Complimentary internet access only available to suite-level passengers

• Expert Rating » 4.0
• Traveler Rating » 4.3
• Health Rating » 3.5

Azamara Journey ranks # 1 out of 4 Azamara Cruise Ships based on an analysis of expert and user ratings, as well as health ratings.

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• # 40 in Best Cruises to the Mediterranean
• # 48 in Best Cruises for Couples
• # 49 in Best Cruises to Europe

Azamara Journey offers a wide range of accomodation options. Browse cabins to find the stateroom that suits your needs.

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• Newly built suite in 2016 with elegant organic decor.
• Two lower beds that convert to queen.
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Of all Azamara Journey staterooms, 243 have step-out balconies (of total 329 outside cabins). The cruise ship has a total of 355 staterooms, including 44 Suites, 199 Balcony, 88 Oceanview, 26 Inside. Handicap cabins (wheelchair-accessible, ADA-certified for disabled passengers) are only 6 (2x Balcony, 2x Oceanview, 2x Interior).

Four elevators (2x Forward and 2x Aft passenger lifts) interconnect all decks.

Follows the review of Azamara Journey staterooms as furniture, price-included amenities, and complimentary services:

All Azamara Journey cabins have bedroom (2 twin beds /convertible to queen, deluxe mattresses, pillow menu, 2x regular plus 2x decorative pillows, deluxe bedding sets /Egyptian cotton linens, under bed luggage storage space, bedside tables with lamps), living room (double sofa bed / loveseat with throw pillows, coffee table, vanity desk with chair, ice bucket), walk-in closet (safe, mini-fridge / mini-bar), flat TV (infotainment system, 40-inch TV in inside-oceanview-balcony rooms), bathroom (WC, single sink vanity, magnifying mirror, under-sink storage, above-toilet shelves, shower), individual air-conditioning (room temperature control), 110-220 V voltage (2x European plus 2x USA standard power outlets). Underneath each of the bedside reading lights, there are USB outlets/chargers. The hairdryer is in a desk cabinet. Personal safe and mini-fridge are located in the closet. Cabin access is via keycards.

Bathrooms are rather smaller, with tiny showers (with curtains). Bathroom amenities include brand shampoo (About Rose), conditioner, body wash, and lotion.

As additional bedding, Inside cabins have Pullman beds (pulled down from the ceiling), while Oceanview and Verandah rooms are with pullout sofas.

The Infotainment / interactive TV system allows Internet access, room service ordering, checking onboard accounts, restaurant, and bar menus, movies-on-demand, live webcams views, Azamara Cruises channel for news, information, itinerary-based enrichment lectures and port talks).

All Suites and Balcony cabins have private verandas (with floor-ceiling sliding doors). All balconies are furnished with 1 table (height suitable for dining) and 2 wicker chairs.

The list of complimentary amenities (available in all Azamara Journey cabins and suites) includes – fresh fruits basket (daily replenished), bottles of water (1 per passenger, replenished daily), fresh flowers, in-cabin dining (turn-down sweets, afternoon canapes /upon request), personal stationery, Azamara Cruises tote bag, terry bathrobes and slippers, shoeshine service, binoculars and umbrellas. Mini-bars have complimentary sodas and beers, plus alcoholic drinks for purchase.

Inside staterooms are with 2 twin beds (convertible), and some have an additional sofa bed.

Oceanview staterooms are in 3 main categories: obstructed, porthole and picture windows, plus wheelchair-accessible (largest in size). These outside staterooms have a small sitting area (convertible twin beds, vanity table, armchair, sofa / some with sofa bed). Category 4 rooms (on deck 6 and 7) are larger (with 200 ft2 / 19 m2 interior space). Category 8 (obstructed view) rooms are with Panorama Window. Category 6 rooms are with Porthole Window.

Balcony cabins (Verandah categories) have sofa beds (some are with armchairs, some with convertible sofas).

Guests in all Azamara Journey suite accommodations additionally receive the following perks (complimentary bonus amenities): butler services (priority check-in, luggage delivery, baggage packing/unpacking, debarkation, tendering, dining reservations),  en-suite dining (incl Afternoon Tea service), shoeshine, pressing (2 items), welcome gifts (plus your choice premium liquor bottle), wet bar setup (375 ml bottles – Bacardi Gold Rum, Bombay Sapphire Gin, Johnnie Walker Red, Stolichnaya Vodka, juices), complimentary specialty restaurants dining. Additional complimentary perks are daily hors-d'oeuvres, specialty coffees/teas, soft drinks, bottled water, in-room spa services.

Continent Suites (Sky Suites) are sized 265 ft2 / 25 m2 (plus 60 ft2 / 6 m2 balcony space) and feature red and beige color scheme. All Continent Suites are located on deck 8, each with large sitting area (convertible sofa, armchair, table, 55-inch TV), writing desk (with lighted mirror above, USB outlets), larger closet, larger bathroom (with bathtub). Portside Continent Suites are with bathtubs and sofa beds; while starboard Continent Suites are with glass-door shower (no bathtub) and armchair (no sofa bed).

Ocean Suites (Royal Suites, forward location) range in size from 440 to 500 ft2 (21-46 m2), with spacious balconies (ranging in size from 105 to 155 ft2 / 10-14 m2) furnished with 2-seat dining table and 2 loungers. Each of those has separate living room (4-seat dining table, 55-inch TV, floor-ceiling sliding windows leading to the balcony), master bedroom (king-size bed, 40-inch TV, floor-ceiling sliding doors leading to the balcony), large walk-in closet, dressing room (mirrored vanity table, chair), marble master bathroom (jacuzzi bathtub, glass shower), guest bathroom.

World Suites (Penthouse Suites, sized 560 ft2 / 52 m2) are with aft location and have the largest balconies (sized 235 ft2 / 22 m2, with 2-seat dining table, 2 loungers). Azamara World Suite’s layout and amenities are the same as of Ocean Suites.

(NEW) Both Spa suites (located on Deck 9 portside) feature a separate rain shower and a glass-enclosed bathtub – both with ocean view. Spa Suites are sized 355 ft2 (33 m2) plus veranda (55 ft2 / 5 m2, with 2 loungers). The cabin plan also shows bathroom (double-sink vanity, glass-enclosed jacuzzi bathtub, separate shower tower /rain head, body jets), 2x beds (convertible to queen), sofa bed, 55-inch TV, plenty of storage space (walk-in closet, bedroom, and bathroom drawers). Both Spa Suites don’t have under bed storage space. Among the bonus perks for Spa Suite guests are Spa concierge service, Spa credit, luxury robes and slippers (by Frette), in-room dining (afternoon snacks), private spa terrace exclusive access, plus a complimentary romance package (“Nights in Private Places”, that otherwise costs USD 395).

24-hour Room Service is complimentary. Breakfast (served between 6:30 – 10 am) must be ordered by 1 am (via cards on the doorknob). Room Service breakfast menu offers 8 combinations, plus made-to-order items (eggs, omelets, steak, griddle, and baked food, cold meats, bagels, pancakes, waffles, French toast, cereals, fruits, yogurts, juices). Lunch and Dinner room service menus are the same, offering beef consomme (brew with roasted beef bones and mirepoix), chicken noodle soup, salads (Caprese /mozzarella, Caesar, spinach), club sandwiches (also with seafood), platters (incl chips and salsa), pizzas (3 types), pasta Bolognese, NY strip steak, BBQ chicken tenders and grilled sandwiches, oven-baked salmon, vegetarian (incl burger, lasagna, quesadillas, cheese pizza), chocolate chip cookies, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. Also available for in-cabin ordering are items from the Main Dining Room’s lunch and dinner menu (only during the MDR’s open hours).

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Azamara's mid-sized ships offer the advantage of being able to sail into places that larger cruise ships cannot reach. For example, sail into the centre of Bordeaux, cruise into the very heart of Seville and dock within a short walk of Hong Kong's vibrant nightlife.

Azamara go the extra mile to make their cruises memorable, luxurious and indulgent with fresh-cut flowers and French bath products in your cabin, and butler service for suites. Life on board can be as active or relaxing as you like, with in-suite spa treatments, sunset yoga classes and personal training sessions.

Azamara Pursuit , Azamara Quest , Azamara Journey and Azamara Onward boast a wide choice of dining options with two speciality restaurants serving Mediterranean or classic dishes, a main dining room, a pool-side Grill and a choice of three casual venues serving lighter meals and snacks. Enjoy an excellent entertainment programme which includes Broadway cabaret with cocktail service, dancing, live music and the fabulous White Night parties. On most voyages you can enjoy a complimentary one-of-a-kind AzAmazing Evening event for a night to remember; experience a cultural Maori performance at the Te Papa Museum, enjoy an evening of classical music at the grand Polish Baltic Philharmonic Hall or journey into Australia's Dreamtime for a meeting with the local Tjapukai people. Destination experts on board lead an enrichment programme offering the chance to join a variety of classes, programmes and lectures.

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