Onboard Experience

Azamara Forward is our transformational plan for enhancements to the onboard experience across the entire fleet that both celebrate our heritage as well as carry Azamara into the future as the global leader in Destination Immersion small ship cruising. 

Azamara Forward is informed by what our guests and travel partners have told us they love and want more of and is a proud continuation of the story we have written together and an invitation to experience the world with a fresh perspective.

Yes. There will be shipwide enhancements across all four ships introducing refreshed public spaces, upgraded staterooms and suites, new restaurant and bar experiences, and refined design details that enhance comfort and ambiance throughout the fleet.

Exclusively on Azamara Quest, we are announcing the new Penthouse Deck with two new suite categories. 

As Azamara Quest hosts the 2027 World Cruise, she is the natural choice to debut Azamara Forward and introduce its most transformational elements.

Azamara Quest will go into dry dock in Athens on October 31, 2026, immediately after completing a seven-night cruise. The drydock will take place at the Onex Elefsis shipyard in Piraeus, Greece. The work is expected to last 26 days with cruises resuming on November 26, 2026. While the ship will be brought back into operation on this date, and the enhancements complete, the new Penthouse Suite Deck will be available for sailing beginning with the December 18, 2026 cruise departing from Miami. 

A limited number of itineraries during the dry dock window were impacted – five individual sailings, plus a combo sailing and one Grand Voyage (for a total of 7 sailings). See detailed chart below.

Impacted guests have been offered a choice of full refunds or rebooking options with additional consideration for the inconvenience, such as future cruise credits. Details vary by sailing and booking type. Letters to impacted guests and their Travel Advisors were sent on December 29, 2025.

Azamara Forward will officially debut on Azamara Quest with her inaugural sailing on December 18, 2026. 

Azamara Onward will be the second ship to receive the shipwide enhancements in 2027. Details and timing will be announced later in 2026. The timing for enhancements for Azamara Journey and Azamara Pursuit will be announced thereafter.

Azamara Forward enhances Destination Immersion® by improving how guests experience destinations onboard — through cuisine inspired by local markets, social spaces designed for connection, and accommodations that bring the outside world closer through design and views.

Azamara Forward introduces elevated dining and bar concepts that deepen destination immersion through cuisine — including a permanent Chef’s Table venue on all ships, the expansion of Atlas Bar across the fleet in the space just outside of Discoveries Restaurant,  and the reimagining of Discoveries Restaurant.

Chef’s Table has long been a guest-favorite pop-up experience aboard Azamara. Azamara Forward evolves this concept by giving it a permanent, dedicated venue on Azamara Quest, allowing for more private, intimate experiences, innovative menus with carefully selected ingredients, and the opportunity to offer a wider variety of culinary journeys through immersive storytelling.

Yes.  Atlas Bar will be expanded to all four ships during their respective dry docks, in the space just outside of the Discoveries Restaurant.  During Azamara Onward’s dry dock in 2027, Atlas Bar will move from its current location to the space just outside of Discoveries Restaurant to add the dedicated Chef’s Table experience.  As the Atlas Bar concept is already on board the Onward, when the Quest concept launches on November 26, 2026, the Onward experience will adjust to the crafted cocktails and the complimentary range experience at the same time. 

Atlas Bar will continue to be destination-inspired with artisanal cocktails drawing from all corners of the world and the destinations to which we sail.  Additionally, guests will be pleased to enjoy complimentary beverages alongside carefully crafted cocktails.  This change will begin on Azamara Quest on the November 26, 2026 sailing and will be incorporated into the concept as it expands to other ships. 

Atlas Bar will continue to be destination-inspired with artisanal cocktails drawing from all corners of the world and the destinations to which we sail. Additionally, guests will be pleased to enjoy complimentary beverages alongside carefully crafted cocktails. This change will begin on Azamara Quest on the November 26, 2026 sailing and will be incorporated into the concept as it expands to other ships.

During Azamara Onward’s 2027 dry dock, Atlas Bar will relocate from its current location to the space just outside of Discoveries Restaurant.

Prime C will receive additional seating to accommodate more guests, especially as Grandview and Panorama Suite guests will have complimentary access to Specialty Dining. Other than this update, no structural enhancements are planned for either venue.

The new Penthouse Deck is an entirely new deck being constructed on Azamara Quest, introducing two new suite categories — Panorama Suites and Grandview Suites.

At the moment, the Penthouse Deck is exclusive to Azamara Quest.

Panorama Suites are spacious and luxurious accommodations, featuring 270-degree views, generous living and dining areas, spa-inspired bathrooms, and access to Azamara’s top suite amenities and personalized services. There are only two Panorama Suites onboard. Each Panorama Suite offers 656.6 sq ft (61 sqm) of total interior space, a 58.1 sq ft (5.4 sqm) balcony, and a 139.9 sq ft (13 sqm) bathroom.

Grandview Suites offer a refined, contemporary layout, enhanced with floor-to-ceiling views, expanded bathrooms with dual sinks and spa-like showers, and upgraded finishes. There are 10 Grandview Suites onboard. Each Grandview Suite features 243 sq ft (22.59 sqm) of total interior space, a 60 sq ft (5.6 sqm) balcony, and a 44.4 sq ft (4.12 sqm) bathroom.

Deck 11 forward is being redesigned as a Penthouse deck to house the 10 new Grandview Suites and two Panorama Suites. A brand-new Sun Deck will be created above on Deck 12, offering the same open-air relaxation and spectacular sail away views we offer today.

Bathrooms in the new Panorama suites have walk in showers with a built-in bench for added comfort, no bathtubs. Our suite guests have increasingly preferred more open and accessible showers instead of a bathtub.

The Panorama Suites can accommodate up to 4 guests. The Grandview Suite can accommodate 2 guests. 

Panorama Suites feature a king bed in the bedroom, plus an L-shaped sectional in the living area that converts into a queen-size bed to accommodate 3rd and 4th guests.

4th passenger bookings will not be available to book on RezA. Please call our contact center to add a 4th passenger to the booking.

Effective with the January 15 launch, a temporary policy will apply for new Panorama and Grandview Suite bookings: a 24-hour hold (OF status) will be permitted, and a 50% deposit will be required to confirm the booking (BK status). We will communicate if/when any changes to this temporary policy go into effect.

No change. Our existing cancellation policies remain the same.

Panorama Suite guests will receive the same suite inclusions as our World Owner’s Suite, Ocean Suite, and Spa Suite. Grandview Suite inclusions will match those offered for Continent Suites.

Yes. Upgrades into Panorama or Grandview Suites are subject to the 50% deposit requirement. Any funds already paid on the existing booking can be applied toward the upgrade, and if additional payment is needed to reach 50% of the new suite fare, the guest will need to pay the difference to confirm the booking. If the guest has already paid more than the required 50%, no additional deposit is dueTo process the upgrade, please contact the Azamara Call Center, as upgrades cannot be completed online.

Grandview suites will earn 10 points per night, and Panorama will earn 18 points per night.  

Shipwide enhancements include refreshed public venues, upgraded stateroom and suite soft goods and furnishings, renovated spa spaces, reimagined dining, bar and lounge venues, and updated public bathrooms — all designed to improve comfort, ambiance, and functionality.

Each ship will receive shipwide enhancements aligned to the Azamara Forward vision, with scope and timing tailored to each vessel.

The Penthouse Deck will be exclusive to Azamara Quest.

Yes — all staterooms and suites, will be enhanced as part of Azamara Forward.

Stateroom bathroom renovations are not included as part of Azamara Forward.

Based on direct feedback from our guests, we are enhancing our suite experience to offer greater value, convenience, and personalization. These changes reflect what travelers told us they want most, including better connectivity, more inclusive benefits, and elevated onboard experiences.

All enhancements will apply to cruise departing on or after April 1, 2026, regardless of when the booking was made.

New inclusions:

• Unlimited Basic Wi-Fi powered by Starlink (1 device per guest) 
• Updated laundry benefit: 2 Wash & Fold bags per stateroom (3 bags for voyages 15+ days)

New inclusions:

• Ultimate Beverage Package now included
•  Unlimited Basic Wi-Fi powered by Starlink (2 devices per guest, used simultaneously
• Unlimited Wash & Fold laundry
• All Top Suite guests are now invited to the newly renamed Acamar Experience dinner (formerly Best of the Best)

No, the $300 onboard credit per guest will no longer be included for Top Suite bookings on sailings departing April 1, 2026 and beyond. However, we've added new inclusions valued at $480.

We understand some guests may have questions about the removal of the $300 onboard credit for Top Suites. If a guest wishes to retain their onboard credit or has already used it, please contact our Global Contact Center. We will work with you and the guest to find a personalized solution.

The Acamar Experience is the new name of the Best of the Best dinner. It will continue to offer an elevated, invitation-only dining experience and will now include all 12 Top Suite guests per cruise.

Continent Suites still include:

• Butler service, concierge access, and unpacking/packing assistance
• Full in-suite breakfast, lunch, dinner, and evening hors d'oeuvres
• Complimentary daily Specialty Dining for all guests 
• Exclusive Suite Breakfast at Aqualina
• Expanded Lalique bath amenities, plush robes & slippers
• Mini bar with beer and soft drinks
• One bottle of sparkling wine and two bottles of premium spirits
• Complimentary Thalassotherapy Pool passes
• Shore excursion and spa planning assistance
• Priority check-in, shoeshine, and news bulletin delivery

Top Suites still include all of the above, plus:

• One bottle of champagne (instead of sparkling wine)
• Complimentary pressing of two garments per voyage
• Priority embarkation escort and exclusive escort to AzAmazing Evenings

Only NEW bookings on cruises after April 1, 2026- they will receive the new inclusions. Earlier sailings or sailings booked before August 1, 2025, will continue with the current suite benefits.

Travel advisors should contact Azamara’s Contact Center or their Azamara Sales Representative. Guests can reach out to our Global Contact Center and/or their Travel Advisor for assistance.