Updated 17/02/2022

The third ship to join Azamara’s fleet, Azamara Pursuit is the latest to set sail from the cruise line. She is almost identical to her sister ships – Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest – and offers extensive itineraries from Europe, to South America and even the Polar Regions!

She launched on the 1 August 2018, see how our Senior Product Executive, Rebecca Peacock enjoyed her time on-board as she had a sneak-peek at this stunning vessel!

Initial impressions

Pool Deck - Azamara Pursuit

After having driven a few hours down to Southampton, I was eager to get on-board Azamara Pursuit and explore. Embarkation was very quick and easy and I was welcomed with a glass of champagne and guided to my room by members of friendly staff along the way. The décor on-board is modern and contemporary, with a luxurious dark wood throughout which adds an air of decadence to the ship.

I arrived to a Club Veranda Stateroom, which mirrored the décor of the ship and was well presented with grey and cream colour schemes throughout. In this stateroom, standard features include a Queen size bed with luxurious cotton bed linens – which can be converted to two twin beds – a sitting area with 40″ flat-screen TV, refrigerator, USB ports for charging mobile devices, bathrobes and slippers, as well as complimentary use of umbrella and binoculars. Guests also receive a welcome fruit basket at embarkation and fresh-cut flowers within their stateroom.

Club Veranda Cabin - Azamara Pursuit

I thought the room was beautiful, with fantastic lighting from the balcony and plenty of storage. The air-conditioning was switched on upon arrival and we struggled to adjust the settings. However, I called a member of staff from the corridor to help who arranged for someone to come and fix it straight away.

Life on-board

Accommodation

I explored the range of accommodation on-board Azamara Pursuit, starting with the Club Interior and Club Oceanview Staterooms. The décor of these is similar to the ship – featuring light and modern fittings and a high quality finish. Though the bathrooms as a little smaller, there is still enough room inside.

I also visited the Club Continent Suite, which is just one upgrade from our Club Veranda Stateroom. The difference in size was noticeable and was much bigger in general – with both the bathroom and balcony much more generous in the suite. These suites mainly feature a wet room shower, though this one also included a bathtub. Other features include floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors on to a 60 sq.ft. balcony and complimentary speciality dining.

Other suites I visited included the Club Spa Suite which was very generous with space and set across the bedroom, bathroom, sink area, wardrobe and separate toilet. The bathroom included a whirlpool bath and wet room shower, while the sink area comprised two sinks and floor-to-ceiling mirrors. The overall look was light and contemporary.

Club World Owner's Suite

The last suite I visited was the Club World Owner’s Suite which boasted the same decor and also had a separate toilet as well as an additional living area where guests could enjoy socialising. From here you could access the bedroom, with an electric door in between to restrict access. The balcony in this suite stretched across the whole width of the suite to 233 sq. ft. with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors in both the living room and master bedroom.

Entertainment and activities

I had initially been scheduled to sail to Guernsey, however, due to the bad weather conditions, we remained in port for the two nights. Instead, Azamara organised a shuttle bus during the day into Winchester and West Quay so guests could still explore the local area and get off the ship if needed.

On-board, Azamara have removed all casinos from their ships and replaced them with a bar area named The Den. Here, guests can enjoy their favourite tipple while listening to an outstanding live pianist. I also visited the Cabaret Lounge on this deck which showcased a preview of the live entertainment to be expected on-board, including music by ABBA and the Four Tops. During the day, this lounge also screened Mamma Mia for guests to watch. There are also a number of shops on deck 5, boasting a full variety of products such as clothing, bags, jewellery, food and drink.

Windows CafeOn deck 9, there is a pool deck with two hot tubs and a small pool. Unfortunately, these weren’t open but there were plenty of sunbeds and areas to sit and sunbathe as well as a large bar at the end and the Windows Café at the other. The Sanctum Spa also features on this deck, with several treatment rooms and a great menu of indulgent experiences to guests to enjoy. I was given a tour of the spa and the staff explained some of the treatments available to book on-board. There is also a fitness centre on deck 9, where guests can join yoga or meditation classes in the morning.

Deck 10 offers further fitness facilities with a jogging track overlooking the below pool deck area and table tennis in the corner. Also on this deck is the Living Room, where we enjoyed a disco at night which played music of all genres. During the day, this venue has a collection of board games to play and challenge family and friends on-board.

Dining and drinks

I visited the buffet at breakfast, where dishes include cooked breakfasts, fruit, yoghurt, cereals, pancakes and waffles, as well as fresh omelettes to order. The variety of food was fantastic, meaning that there was something for everyone to start their day off with.

At lunch I dined in the Windows Cafe where we ordered nachos and baked potatoes. There is also a good range of freshly cooked foods such as burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, chicken wings and fries.

Prime C - Azamara Pursuit

I would have loved to have dined in the Prime C speciality restaurant, but this was fully booked once I got on-board. Instead, I ate in the Discoveries Restaurant which was just as enjoyable. Friendly staff greeted me at the door, took our drinks and showed us to our table, offering us more drinks as soon as we sat down. Fresh bread was served while I waited for my food, with starters and appetisers a good size to enjoy before the main meal. Each night, I dined on steak which was cooked to perfection and came with vegetables, fries and a garlic butter or sauce upon request. There is also plenty of choice for vegetarians and vegans on-board.

Discoveries Restaurant - New York Strip Steak

Service

The service was impeccable on-board, with attentive staff who ensured my every need was taken care of. There were many times where the service went above and beyond during my stay on-board, with staff eager to help where they can at all times. In the evenings, my stateroom was turned down with the curtains drawn, bed made and robes ready – courtesy of my room attendant, Edgar.

Bath robes - Azamara Pursuit

Waiters and bar staff were efficient, with one member even remembering my drink order from the previous day and making it as I made my way to the bar! Even notices from the Captain over the speaker system were friendly and relatable, making me feel more at home while on-board.

Final verdict

AzAmazing! The ship was incredible and we would recommend anyone to book on-board and experience the cruise line for themselves. The service was second-to-none, with friendly and happy staff always on-hand to help with any request no matter how small or large. I feel that guests would receive good value for money and that the service cannot be faulted.

Staff on-board Azamara Pursuit

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Emma Smith
Emma has more than seven years' experience as a writer and has been in the travel industry for nearly five years. She loves learning about new places and cruise ships coming to market, as well as discovering fun and exciting activities to do while you sail. She has cruised with Princess Cruises, Cunard, Celebrity Cruises, Virgin Voyages, Avalon Waterways and Royal Caribbean and is looking to get something in her diary for 2024! Her favourite things to see on a ship include excellent entertainment, a delicious cocktail menu and extraordinary dining venues.

4 Responses to “Join us on-board Azamara Pursuit”

  1. Roslyn Briggs

    I have booked for 2021 Azamara voyage which is The suez canal voyage. am I entitled to the 1000.00 credit on board?

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    • Emma Smith

      Hello Roslyn, the Azamara More Onboard offer only applies to new bookings on selected voyages departing between 6th April 2020 and 21st December 2020. Many thanks, Emma.

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