THE European boutique hotel-style Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest will undergo renovations in 2012 and 2013.
Azamara Quest will enter drydock in Cadiz, Spain on November 7. Once renovations are finished, the ship will take off on a 13-night Madeira and Canary Islands voyage, followed by a four-night Spanish and African voyage, before making a trans-Atlantic voyage to Rio De Janeiro to begin its South America season.
Azamara Journey will dock at Singapore’s Sembawang Shipyard on January 6, 2013. On January 13, it will set sail on a 13-night Indonesian round-trip as part of its Asia season.
The 694-guest ships, which offer a combination of 347 suits and staterooms, will receive an extensive facelift and feature a new dark blue hull.
Enhancements include carpets, upholstery, mattresses, veranda furniture for suites and staterooms, the pool and sun loungers.
Upgrades have also been made to the ships’ two specialty dining areas. The first, Aqualina, will boast a new caviar and champagne bar, while the new Chef’s Table concept has three separate wine degustation menus on offer – Italian, French and Californian.
