Asia Africa and Middle East: South Africa Intensive Voyage

Azamara

Your South African adventures begin in captivating Cape Town. From here, stroll through time on the Donkin Heritage Trail, and visit the animal sanctuary of Addo Elephant National Park when you'll call on Port Elizabeth. From the town of East London, discover the white-sand beaches and dunes of the Sunshine and Wild Coasts. Hop over to Mozambique to take in Portuguese colonial-era architecture and a colorful mix of modern cultures. Then, it's back to South Africa for a late stay in Richards Bay, with plenty of time for a safari through Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park. In the historic city of Durban, go on a tour of traditional Zulu homesteads, meander along the famed Golden Mile. Take the next two days at sea to indulge in the onboard amenities of Azamara Quest®, then spend the following day relaxing on beaches in the sunny harbor town of Mossel Bay. Your Azamara cruise concludes back in Cape Town for an overnight stay.

Included Extras

  • AzAmazing Evenings® event (on most voyages of seven nights or longer)

  • Select standard spirits, international beers and wines

  • Bottled water, soft drinks, specialty coffees and teas

  • Self-service laundry

  • Shuttle service to and from port communities where available

  • Concierge services for personal guidance and reservations

  • Gratuities

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Sailing Itinerary

Note: Cruise itineraries are subject to change. Please verify ports and times directly with the cruise line.

Day 1 Port of Call Cape Town Departure 6:00pm

Overview

 
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The cityscape of Cape Town reflects a history rich in contrasts: governors and slaves, reformers and missionaries, empire builders and ordinary people who became extraordinary role models for a new democratic nation. Beside soaring modern blocks of glass and steel in the city centre, historic buildings - preserved and restored to their former glory - bear testimony to this past. The oldest existing building in South Africa, the Castle was built in 1666 to protect the new settlement at the Cape. Still operational as a military base, today its five imposing stone walls also house a museum with artifacts dating back to the 17th century and troops dressed in historic uniform parade on its cobbled grounds. Nearby, across the Grand Parade, stand the Drill Hall and Cape Town's Italian Renaissance-style City Hall, completed in 1905. The Slave Lodge, the second oldest building in Cape Town, has served many purposes in its nearly three centuries. Originally built as accommodation for the slaves of the Dutch East India Company, it was also Cape Town's first post office, a library and the Supreme Court. Today it is home to the SA Cultural History Museum and its displays of ceramics, toys, silver and textiles from Cape Town's past, as well as artifacts from ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. The historic Company Gardens, established by Jan van Riebeeck in 1652 as a vegetable garden from which to supply fresh produce to passing ships, today offers city dwellers and office workers a peaceful refuge from the bustle of the city's commercial centre. A cobbled avenue, lined with oak trees, leads to the South African Museum, the South African National Gallery, the Bertram House Museum and the Jewish Museum, which is housed in the oldest synagogue in South Africa. Just beyond, South Africa's Parliament buildings stand in imposing array around the cobbles of Stal Plein ("plein" meaning "square"). Numerous other buildings of historic interest, such as Koopman de Wet House in Strand Street, Heritage Square in Bree Street, and many along the upper reaches of Long Street, are dotted throughout the city centre. Situated on the lower slopes of Signal Hill, the Bo-Kaap (literally "upper Cape") is home to many descendants of the Malay slaves brought to the Cape during the 17th century. Most of the families which inhabit its colourful rows of houses are devout Muslims, and the call to prayer can be heard in the narrow, cobbled streets throughout the day. The Bo-Kaap Museum portrays aspects of Cape Muslim culture. Robben Island is, after Alcatraz, possibly the best known prison island in the world. Having served over the centuries as a penal settlement, leper colony and lunatic asylum, its notoriety has, more recently, centred around the fact that President Nelson Mandela and many of his colleagues were imprisoned here during the apartheid era. Regular trips are made to the island, a world heritage site, by a ferry which departs from the V&A Waterfront. National monuments such as Onze Molen, along with Mostert's Mill in Mowbray one of the few original windmills still extant in the Cape Town area, and numerous old churches in Durbanville and Parow, reflect the origins of some of the early settlers in the Tygerberg area. Set in landscaped gardens, Rust-en-Vrede Cultural Centre in Durbanville - an old Cape Dutch complex dating back to 1850 - originally served as a prison, Drostdy (magistrates court), school and, ultimately, a private residence. Inside, creations by prominent South Africans are on exhibition in the Durbanville Clay Museum. A few kilometres away in Khayelitsha, the Mayibuye Centre Museum reflects the political turbulence and memorabilia of the apartheid era. Somerset West, in the Helderberg region, boasts many buildings and artifacts from South Africa's diverse cultural past. These include Vergelegen, built in 1700 by Governor Willem Adriaan van der Stel, the Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk built in 1820 (where "Onze Jan" Hofmeyer and other prominent South Africans are buried), the old bridge over the Lourens River built in 1845, the coachman's cottage and the Ou Pastorie and, at the Macassar Kramat, the last resting place of Sheikh Yusuf, who was brought to South Africa as a slave and introduced Islam, today one of the Cape's major religions - to the area. The historic farms in the Oostenberg countryside, dating back to the 18th century, serve as a reminder of the area's agricultural heritage. Many of these fine examples of early Cape Dutch architecture, such as Zevenwacht, Hazendal and Mooiplaas Wine Estates, are still operating wine farms, producing outstanding vintages for South Africa's thriving wine industry. Other, less imposing though no less important souvenirs of the area's rich history include the historic milestone in Van Riebeeck Road, Kuilsriver (now on display in the entrance hall to the Municipal Building), which once marked the distance on the road from Cape Town to what, in the late 17th century, was a cattle-post near the convergence of the Kuils and Bottleray Rivers Just beyond the row of stately palms that marks the entrance to Milnerton stands an old wooden bridge (1901) that, while no longer in use, still links Woodbridge Island to the mainland. A cast of the original Postal Stone can be seen at the library in Table View, and Ons Huisie Restaurant, a restored fisherman's cottage in Bloubergstrand, typifies the vernacular architectural style of this region. Further up the coast are the historic Moravian Mission Stations of Pella and Mamre with a church dating back to 1808, an old watermill, cook house, long house, shop and school. Built in 1685 for Simon van der Stel, then governor of the Cape, Groot Constantia is the oldest homestead in the Cape. Reflecting the gracious lifestyle of the late 18th century, the manor house incorporates priceless collections of exquisite Cape furniture from the mid-1800s as well as rare Chinese and Japanese porcelains and Delft ceramics. Situated along the False Bay Coast in the South Peninsula, the suburbs of Kalk Bay, St James and Muizenberg were fashionable seaside resorts during the early part of this century. Many of the beautiful residences in St James are, in fact, National Monuments, while Muizenberg is reputed to have been one of Rudyard Kipling's favourite places, and is where Cecil John Rhodes retired after the events leading up to the Anglo-Boer War. Period furniture and some of this extraordinary man's personal possessions may be viewed at Rhodes Cottage. Once a whaling station, Kalk Bay is now a working fishing harbour that reflects its cosmopolitan past in architecture, cuisine, arts and crafts.

Day 2 Cruising
Day 3 Port of Call Port Elizabeth/South Africa Arrival 7:00am Departure 10:00pm

Overview

 
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Port Elizabeth is a city on Algoa Bay in South Africa's Eastern Cape Province. A major port, it's also known for its numerous beaches. The Donkin Heritage Trail takes in the Old Hill neighbourhood's Victorian landmarks. Coastal boat tours spot whales and rare seabirds, while wildlife reserves outside the metropolitan area are home to elephants, rhinos and other big game.

Day 4 Cruising
Day 5 Port of Call Richards Bay Arrival 8:00am

Overview

 
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Richards Bay is a town in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is situated on a 30 square kilometre lagoon of the Mhlatuze River, which gives it one of the country's largest harbours.

Day 6 Port of Call Richards Bay Departure 2:00pm

Overview

 
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Richards Bay is a town in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is situated on a 30 square kilometre lagoon of the Mhlatuze River, which gives it one of the country's largest harbours.

Day 7 Cruising
Day 8 Port of Call Durban Arrival 9:00am Departure 8:00pm

Overview

 
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Durban is the perfect convention destination. Since being sighted by Vasco da Gama in 1497, its natural harbour has given birth to a vibrant, go-ahead and ever changing city. Apart from having the busiest harbour in Africa, Durban is served by its own international airport only 15 minutes from its Central Business District. The attractive Yacht basin near the hub continues to provide anchorage and a safe haven for sailors from around the globe. Durban is an ideal base from which to explore the beauty and splendors of Southern Africa. Within two hours you could be on a safari at one of the countries renowned game reserves - home to some of the world's rarest and most exotic species - or you could be in the fairest Cape. Ninety minutes by road and you could be hiking or trout fishing in the magnificent Drakensberg mountains. Other options - a day or two away could put you in the midst of a miraculous flower transformation in the Namaqualand Desert, or at the origins of man in the Sterkfontein Caves. You could be etching into memory the glorious sunsets and camp fires of the Kruger National Park, or the majesty of the Victoria Falls. There are many faces to Durban - city of great beauty and cultural diversity where you can witness the Dance of the Virgins, a Zulu war dance and attend a performance of the ballet or Opera all in the same day. The only constant is the famous South African weather - and Durban can serve up the best of it, with an average of 320 sunny days a year. A surfer's paradise and international holiday mecca. Mile upon mile of unspoiled, sun-soaked beaches, bronzed life guards and bikini beauties. Seagulls, pelicans and exotic birds. Colourful rickshas, beautiful parks, sidewalk cafes and restaurants. Here architecture encapsulates the diverse histories and cultures of the people. Graceful Victorian buildings, exotic temples and dignified mosques all stand side by side. Accommodation is plentiful in the Sunshine City, over 7200 ranging from luxury, tourist and budget hotels, to all well-appointed serviced apartments, many of which are on the beachfront overlooking the Indian Ocean. Centrally situated and within walking distance of all this, is the International Convention Centre - Durban.

Day 9 Cruising
Day 10 Cruising
Day 11 Port of Call Mossel Bay Arrival 7:00am Departure 3:00pm

Overview

 
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Mossel Bay is a harbour town of about 60,000 people on the Southern Cape of South Africa. It is an important tourism and farming region of the Western Cape Province.

Day 12 Port of Call Cape Town Arrival 9:30am

Overview

 
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The cityscape of Cape Town reflects a history rich in contrasts: governors and slaves, reformers and missionaries, empire builders and ordinary people who became extraordinary role models for a new democratic nation. Beside soaring modern blocks of glass and steel in the city centre, historic buildings - preserved and restored to their former glory - bear testimony to this past. The oldest existing building in South Africa, the Castle was built in 1666 to protect the new settlement at the Cape. Still operational as a military base, today its five imposing stone walls also house a museum with artifacts dating back to the 17th century and troops dressed in historic uniform parade on its cobbled grounds. Nearby, across the Grand Parade, stand the Drill Hall and Cape Town's Italian Renaissance-style City Hall, completed in 1905. The Slave Lodge, the second oldest building in Cape Town, has served many purposes in its nearly three centuries. Originally built as accommodation for the slaves of the Dutch East India Company, it was also Cape Town's first post office, a library and the Supreme Court. Today it is home to the SA Cultural History Museum and its displays of ceramics, toys, silver and textiles from Cape Town's past, as well as artifacts from ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. The historic Company Gardens, established by Jan van Riebeeck in 1652 as a vegetable garden from which to supply fresh produce to passing ships, today offers city dwellers and office workers a peaceful refuge from the bustle of the city's commercial centre. A cobbled avenue, lined with oak trees, leads to the South African Museum, the South African National Gallery, the Bertram House Museum and the Jewish Museum, which is housed in the oldest synagogue in South Africa. Just beyond, South Africa's Parliament buildings stand in imposing array around the cobbles of Stal Plein ("plein" meaning "square"). Numerous other buildings of historic interest, such as Koopman de Wet House in Strand Street, Heritage Square in Bree Street, and many along the upper reaches of Long Street, are dotted throughout the city centre. Situated on the lower slopes of Signal Hill, the Bo-Kaap (literally "upper Cape") is home to many descendants of the Malay slaves brought to the Cape during the 17th century. Most of the families which inhabit its colourful rows of houses are devout Muslims, and the call to prayer can be heard in the narrow, cobbled streets throughout the day. The Bo-Kaap Museum portrays aspects of Cape Muslim culture. Robben Island is, after Alcatraz, possibly the best known prison island in the world. Having served over the centuries as a penal settlement, leper colony and lunatic asylum, its notoriety has, more recently, centred around the fact that President Nelson Mandela and many of his colleagues were imprisoned here during the apartheid era. Regular trips are made to the island, a world heritage site, by a ferry which departs from the V&A Waterfront. National monuments such as Onze Molen, along with Mostert's Mill in Mowbray one of the few original windmills still extant in the Cape Town area, and numerous old churches in Durbanville and Parow, reflect the origins of some of the early settlers in the Tygerberg area. Set in landscaped gardens, Rust-en-Vrede Cultural Centre in Durbanville - an old Cape Dutch complex dating back to 1850 - originally served as a prison, Drostdy (magistrates court), school and, ultimately, a private residence. Inside, creations by prominent South Africans are on exhibition in the Durbanville Clay Museum. A few kilometres away in Khayelitsha, the Mayibuye Centre Museum reflects the political turbulence and memorabilia of the apartheid era. Somerset West, in the Helderberg region, boasts many buildings and artifacts from South Africa's diverse cultural past. These include Vergelegen, built in 1700 by Governor Willem Adriaan van der Stel, the Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk built in 1820 (where "Onze Jan" Hofmeyer and other prominent South Africans are buried), the old bridge over the Lourens River built in 1845, the coachman's cottage and the Ou Pastorie and, at the Macassar Kramat, the last resting place of Sheikh Yusuf, who was brought to South Africa as a slave and introduced Islam, today one of the Cape's major religions - to the area. The historic farms in the Oostenberg countryside, dating back to the 18th century, serve as a reminder of the area's agricultural heritage. Many of these fine examples of early Cape Dutch architecture, such as Zevenwacht, Hazendal and Mooiplaas Wine Estates, are still operating wine farms, producing outstanding vintages for South Africa's thriving wine industry. Other, less imposing though no less important souvenirs of the area's rich history include the historic milestone in Van Riebeeck Road, Kuilsriver (now on display in the entrance hall to the Municipal Building), which once marked the distance on the road from Cape Town to what, in the late 17th century, was a cattle-post near the convergence of the Kuils and Bottleray Rivers Just beyond the row of stately palms that marks the entrance to Milnerton stands an old wooden bridge (1901) that, while no longer in use, still links Woodbridge Island to the mainland. A cast of the original Postal Stone can be seen at the library in Table View, and Ons Huisie Restaurant, a restored fisherman's cottage in Bloubergstrand, typifies the vernacular architectural style of this region. Further up the coast are the historic Moravian Mission Stations of Pella and Mamre with a church dating back to 1808, an old watermill, cook house, long house, shop and school. Built in 1685 for Simon van der Stel, then governor of the Cape, Groot Constantia is the oldest homestead in the Cape. Reflecting the gracious lifestyle of the late 18th century, the manor house incorporates priceless collections of exquisite Cape furniture from the mid-1800s as well as rare Chinese and Japanese porcelains and Delft ceramics. Situated along the False Bay Coast in the South Peninsula, the suburbs of Kalk Bay, St James and Muizenberg were fashionable seaside resorts during the early part of this century. Many of the beautiful residences in St James are, in fact, National Monuments, while Muizenberg is reputed to have been one of Rudyard Kipling's favourite places, and is where Cecil John Rhodes retired after the events leading up to the Anglo-Boer War. Period furniture and some of this extraordinary man's personal possessions may be viewed at Rhodes Cottage. Once a whaling station, Kalk Bay is now a working fishing harbour that reflects its cosmopolitan past in architecture, cuisine, arts and crafts.

Day 13 Port of Call Cape Town Arrival 7:00am

Overview

 
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The cityscape of Cape Town reflects a history rich in contrasts: governors and slaves, reformers and missionaries, empire builders and ordinary people who became extraordinary role models for a new democratic nation. Beside soaring modern blocks of glass and steel in the city centre, historic buildings - preserved and restored to their former glory - bear testimony to this past. The oldest existing building in South Africa, the Castle was built in 1666 to protect the new settlement at the Cape. Still operational as a military base, today its five imposing stone walls also house a museum with artifacts dating back to the 17th century and troops dressed in historic uniform parade on its cobbled grounds. Nearby, across the Grand Parade, stand the Drill Hall and Cape Town's Italian Renaissance-style City Hall, completed in 1905. The Slave Lodge, the second oldest building in Cape Town, has served many purposes in its nearly three centuries. Originally built as accommodation for the slaves of the Dutch East India Company, it was also Cape Town's first post office, a library and the Supreme Court. Today it is home to the SA Cultural History Museum and its displays of ceramics, toys, silver and textiles from Cape Town's past, as well as artifacts from ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. The historic Company Gardens, established by Jan van Riebeeck in 1652 as a vegetable garden from which to supply fresh produce to passing ships, today offers city dwellers and office workers a peaceful refuge from the bustle of the city's commercial centre. A cobbled avenue, lined with oak trees, leads to the South African Museum, the South African National Gallery, the Bertram House Museum and the Jewish Museum, which is housed in the oldest synagogue in South Africa. Just beyond, South Africa's Parliament buildings stand in imposing array around the cobbles of Stal Plein ("plein" meaning "square"). Numerous other buildings of historic interest, such as Koopman de Wet House in Strand Street, Heritage Square in Bree Street, and many along the upper reaches of Long Street, are dotted throughout the city centre. Situated on the lower slopes of Signal Hill, the Bo-Kaap (literally "upper Cape") is home to many descendants of the Malay slaves brought to the Cape during the 17th century. Most of the families which inhabit its colourful rows of houses are devout Muslims, and the call to prayer can be heard in the narrow, cobbled streets throughout the day. The Bo-Kaap Museum portrays aspects of Cape Muslim culture. Robben Island is, after Alcatraz, possibly the best known prison island in the world. Having served over the centuries as a penal settlement, leper colony and lunatic asylum, its notoriety has, more recently, centred around the fact that President Nelson Mandela and many of his colleagues were imprisoned here during the apartheid era. Regular trips are made to the island, a world heritage site, by a ferry which departs from the V&A Waterfront. National monuments such as Onze Molen, along with Mostert's Mill in Mowbray one of the few original windmills still extant in the Cape Town area, and numerous old churches in Durbanville and Parow, reflect the origins of some of the early settlers in the Tygerberg area. Set in landscaped gardens, Rust-en-Vrede Cultural Centre in Durbanville - an old Cape Dutch complex dating back to 1850 - originally served as a prison, Drostdy (magistrates court), school and, ultimately, a private residence. Inside, creations by prominent South Africans are on exhibition in the Durbanville Clay Museum. A few kilometres away in Khayelitsha, the Mayibuye Centre Museum reflects the political turbulence and memorabilia of the apartheid era. Somerset West, in the Helderberg region, boasts many buildings and artifacts from South Africa's diverse cultural past. These include Vergelegen, built in 1700 by Governor Willem Adriaan van der Stel, the Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk built in 1820 (where "Onze Jan" Hofmeyer and other prominent South Africans are buried), the old bridge over the Lourens River built in 1845, the coachman's cottage and the Ou Pastorie and, at the Macassar Kramat, the last resting place of Sheikh Yusuf, who was brought to South Africa as a slave and introduced Islam, today one of the Cape's major religions - to the area. The historic farms in the Oostenberg countryside, dating back to the 18th century, serve as a reminder of the area's agricultural heritage. Many of these fine examples of early Cape Dutch architecture, such as Zevenwacht, Hazendal and Mooiplaas Wine Estates, are still operating wine farms, producing outstanding vintages for South Africa's thriving wine industry. Other, less imposing though no less important souvenirs of the area's rich history include the historic milestone in Van Riebeeck Road, Kuilsriver (now on display in the entrance hall to the Municipal Building), which once marked the distance on the road from Cape Town to what, in the late 17th century, was a cattle-post near the convergence of the Kuils and Bottleray Rivers Just beyond the row of stately palms that marks the entrance to Milnerton stands an old wooden bridge (1901) that, while no longer in use, still links Woodbridge Island to the mainland. A cast of the original Postal Stone can be seen at the library in Table View, and Ons Huisie Restaurant, a restored fisherman's cottage in Bloubergstrand, typifies the vernacular architectural style of this region. Further up the coast are the historic Moravian Mission Stations of Pella and Mamre with a church dating back to 1808, an old watermill, cook house, long house, shop and school. Built in 1685 for Simon van der Stel, then governor of the Cape, Groot Constantia is the oldest homestead in the Cape. Reflecting the gracious lifestyle of the late 18th century, the manor house incorporates priceless collections of exquisite Cape furniture from the mid-1800s as well as rare Chinese and Japanese porcelains and Delft ceramics. Situated along the False Bay Coast in the South Peninsula, the suburbs of Kalk Bay, St James and Muizenberg were fashionable seaside resorts during the early part of this century. Many of the beautiful residences in St James are, in fact, National Monuments, while Muizenberg is reputed to have been one of Rudyard Kipling's favourite places, and is where Cecil John Rhodes retired after the events leading up to the Anglo-Boer War. Period furniture and some of this extraordinary man's personal possessions may be viewed at Rhodes Cottage. Once a whaling station, Kalk Bay is now a working fishing harbour that reflects its cosmopolitan past in architecture, cuisine, arts and crafts.

Onboard the Azamara Quest

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Costco Member Reviews

Azamara Quest® is designed to be smaller and sleeker than many cruise ships. Like it's sister ship, Journey, it's a mid-sized beauty with a deck plan well-suited to the needs of modern voyagers.

Onboard Activities

Activities & Services (included in cruise)

Pool - Outdoor

  • Card Room
  • Theater/Show Lounge
  • Fitness Center
  • Sauna/Steam Room
  • Pool - Outdoor
  • Whirlpool/Jacuzzi
  • Bars/Lounges
  • Business Center
  • Concierge Desk
  • Duty-Free Shops/Boutiques
  • Elevators
  • Safe Deposit Boxes

Activities & Services (available for an extra fee)

Full-Service Spa

  • Beauty Salon
  • Fitness Classes
  • Full-Service Spa
  • Internet Center
  • Dry Cleaning/ Laundry Service
  • Infirmary/Medical Center
  • Self-Service Laundromat

Costco Travel makes every effort to verify the accuracy of all information provided. Additional fees for amenities or services may be charged by the cruise line. Amenities or services may be discontinued or revised by the cruise line without notice. Staterooms designated as wheelchair-accessible do not necessarily meet ADA requirements. Costco Travel is not responsible for inaccuracies or provider modifications.

Dining

Discoveries

Main Dining

Discoveries Restaurant (open seating): Discover the world through dishes and flavors from the places you visit. Whether it’s a Destination Immersion dinner buffet or the Destination Immersion cuisine on the dinner menu, give your dining a little local flavor and enjoy onshore tastes onboard! You will also enjoy a wide variety of nightly selections such as filet mignon with black truffle sauce. With its elegant yet lively dining and renewed décor, it’s easy to see why this restaurant is the culinary heart of the ship. Reservations are not accepted. Choose being seated at a table for two or as part of a larger group of fellow guests.

Aqualina

Specialty Dining

Aqualina: At Aqualina, you’ll find some of Italy’s most celebrated dishes as well as contemporary inventive cuisine. Start with lobster ravioli, followed by arugula and radicchio with prosciutto chips, and a Venetian seafood platter. You won’t be able to say no to these famous desserts: marsala custard, lemon soufflé, or tiramisu. The chefs love to be inspired, so after an onshore visit to a local market, you can also expect a delectable dish so local, you’ll feel like you’re not onboard anymore.

Prime C: At Prime C, you’re in for more than an array of delectable dining such as steaks cooked to perfection, crab cakes with remoulade, lobster bisque, lamb, game hens and seafood. Last but certainly not least, try the mini cinnamon-sugar donuts with dipping sauces for dessert. Expect a marvelous evening in a warm wood-paneled ambiance with stunning views and lush décor. If the chef has made a visit to a local market while in port, you’ll also have an authentic local dish to look forward to.

Specialty Dining: Guests staying in a suite are welcome to dine any night of the voyage in Aqualina or Prime C at no charge. Guests who have booked a Club Veranda, Club Oceanview, or Club Interior stateroom are subject to a $30 (per person) cover charge in Aqualina or Prime C.

Mosaic Café

Casual Dining

Mosaic Café and Mosaic @Night: Comfortable and stylish, Mosaic is the place where you'll find your favorite coffee drinks, just the way you like (for an additional fee). Slip into a comfortable seat and sip for a while. The perfect place to start (or end) your day, no matter where you are in the world. This just might become your favorite area on the ship.

The Patio and Swirl & Top: The Patio and Swirl & Top: Casual "pool grill" by day, then fine tablecloths and flickering candles will set the mood for a sit-down al fresco dining experience by night. Taste your way around the world with exclusive personalized dishes using local flavors of the places visited on the Destination Immersion® cuisine dinner menu served by professional wait staff. And for a little touch of whimsy, a self-serve frozen yogurt station—Swirl & Top. With a variety of flavors and your choice of toppings, it's the perfect way to cool off during the day or end your evening meal.

Windows Café: The best way to see where you are in the world is not by looking at your itinerary, but by checking out the menu at Windows Café! The daily themed dinner often takes its inspiration from the region you are visiting. There’s even a live station made from local ingredients purchased in port: Greek salad made with local feta (Greece), pasta prepared with local mushrooms (Italy), fresh Mussels served with garlic bread (Netherlands). Take in the fresh breeze at an outdoor table and relax in the easy and casual atmosphere of the newly renovated Windows Café. Enjoy an intimate breakfast, lunch, or dinner for two or a lively meal for six with flexible seating options. And speaking of choices, selections change daily. Choose from fresh sushi, stir-fry and pasta, salads, smoked lox and other cold fish, a carving station and of course, desserts.

Room Service: Room service is available 24 hours a day. Order from the full breakfast menu from 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., and have it delivered at your appointed time. Lunch and dinner room service features a menu of hearty soups, fresh salads, gourmet sandwiches, pizzas and desserts.


Disclaimer regarding ship dining

Times, costs and other specifics are outside the control of Costco Travel. All information is at the sole discretion of the cruise line and is subject to change without notice. Dining time and table size preferences are submitted to the cruise line on a first-come, first-served request basis and are confirmed aboard ship. Questions, concerns and/or special needs regarding dining arrangements must be addressed with the maitre d' hotel aboard ship. Every effort is made to accommodate travelers' preferences; however, Costco Travel cannot guarantee dining arrangements. In specialty restaurants, space is limited and reservations are recommended. A cover charge and dress code may apply.

Staterooms

Charming inside staterooms feature European linens, and modern amenities and furnishings.

  • Club Interior Stateroom (Category: 12)

    Category: 12
    Explore the world in comfort and luxury in this stylish, elegant stateroom featuring all the amenities of a boutique hotel at sea. Relax with plush cotton robes and slippers, 24-hour room service, and more.

    Suite Features

    • Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed
    • 40" flat-screen television
    • Refrigerator with mini-bar
    • Thermostat-controlled air conditioner
    • Direct-dial telephone with voicemail
    • Writing desk
    • In-room safe
    • Hand-held hairdryer
    • USB ports under bedside reading lamps
    • Stateroom: 158 sq. ft. (14.7 sq. m.)
    Included Suite Amenities
    • Luxurious cotton bed linens with duvet
    • Terry bathrobes and slippers
    • 24-hour room service
    • Fresh-cut flowers
    • Tote bag
    • Use of umbrella
    • Shoe shine service
    • Turndown treats
    • Daily news bulletin

  • Club Interior Stateroom (Category: 11)

    Category: 11
    Explore the world in comfort and luxury in this stylish, elegant stateroom featuring all the amenities of a boutique hotel at sea. Relax with plush cotton robes and slippers, 24-hour room service, and more.

    Suite Features

    • Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed
    • 40" flat-screen television
    • Refrigerator with mini-bar
    • Thermostat-controlled air conditioner
    • Direct-dial telephone with voicemail
    • Writing desk
    • In-room safe
    • Hand-held hairdryer
    • USB ports under bedside reading lamps
    • Stateroom: 158 sq. ft. (14.7 sq. m.)
    Included Suite Amenities
    • Luxurious cotton bed linens with duvet
    • Terry bathrobes and slippers
    • 24-hour room service
    • Fresh-cut flowers
    • Tote bag
    • Use of umbrella
    • Shoe shine service
    • Turndown treats
    • Daily news bulletin

  • Club Interior Stateroom (Category: 10)

    Category: 10
    Explore the world in comfort and luxury in this stylish, elegant stateroom featuring all the amenities of a boutique hotel at sea. Relax with plush cotton robes and slippers, 24-hour room service, and more.

    Suite Features

    • Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed
    • 40" flat-screen television
    • Refrigerator with mini-bar
    • Thermostat-controlled air conditioner
    • Direct-dial telephone with voicemail
    • Writing desk
    • In-room safe
    • Hand-held hairdryer
    • USB ports under bedside reading lamps
    • Stateroom: 158 sq. ft. (14.7 sq. m.)
    Included Suite Amenities
    • Luxurious cotton bed linens with duvet
    • Terry bathrobes and slippers
    • 24-hour room service
    • Fresh-cut flowers
    • Tote bag
    • Use of umbrella
    • Shoe shine service
    • Turndown treats
    • Daily news bulletin

  • Club Interior Stateroom (Category: 09)

    Category: 09
    Explore the world in comfort and luxury in this stylish, elegant stateroom featuring all the amenities of a boutique hotel at sea. Relax with plush cotton robes and slippers, 24-hour room service, and more.

    Suite Features

    • Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed
    • 40" flat-screen television
    • Refrigerator with mini-bar
    • Thermostat-controlled air conditioner
    • Direct-dial telephone with voicemail
    • Writing desk
    • In-room safe
    • Hand-held hairdryer
    • USB ports under bedside reading lamps
    • Stateroom: 158 sq. ft. (14.7 sq. m.)
    Included Suite Amenities
    • Luxurious cotton bed linens with duvet
    • Terry bathrobes and slippers
    • 24-hour room service
    • Fresh-cut flowers
    • Tote bag
    • Use of umbrella
    • Shoe shine service
    • Turndown treats
    • Daily news bulletin

  • Guarantee - Inside (Category: Z)

    Category: Z
    This category can be booked for a special rate, guaranteed to you. Please note that the category is not associated at the time of booking with a specific stateroom, deck, bedding configuration or other particular settings. The assignment of an actual cabin will be performed during your check-in. The cabin can be anywhere on the ship.

Attractive staterooms feature an ocean view or an obstructed view, with either a picture window or a porthole, plus standard features and amenities.

  • Club Oceanview Stateroom (obstructed view) (Category: 08)

    Category: 08
    Revel in the polished style and stellar service of your own private retreat, boasting a modern and contemporary décor. Enjoy picturesque ocean views outside your window, and all the finer touches included in every stateroom.

    Suite Features

    • Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed
    • Some staterooms feature sofa bed
    • 40" flat-screen TV
    • Refrigerator with mini-bar
    • Thermostat-controlled air conditioner
    • Direct-dial telephone with voicemail
    • Writing desk
    • In-room safe
    • Hand-held hairdryer
    • USB ports under bedside reading lamps
    • 143 sq. ft. (13.3 sq m)
    Included Suite Amenities
    • Luxurious cotton bed linens with duvet
    • Terry bathrobes and slippers
    • 24-hour room service
    • Fresh-cut flowers
    • Tote bag
    • Use of umbrella
    • Shoe shine service
    • Turndown treats

  • Club Oceanview Stateroom (Category: 06)

    Category: 06
    Revel in the polished style and stellar service of your own private retreat, boasting a modern and contemporary décor. Enjoy picturesque ocean views outside your window, and all the finer touches included in every stateroom.

    Suite Features

    • Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed
    • Some staterooms feature sofa bed
    • 40" flat-screen TV
    • Refrigerator with mini-bar
    • Thermostat-controlled air conditioner
    • Direct-dial telephone with voicemail
    • Writing desk
    • In-room safe
    • Hand-held hairdryer
    • USB ports under bedside reading lamps
    • 143 sq. ft. (13.3 sq m)
    Included Suite Amenities
    • Luxurious cotton bed linens with duvet
    • Terry bathrobes and slippers
    • 24-hour room service
    • Fresh-cut flowers
    • Tote bag
    • Use of umbrella
    • Shoe shine service
    • Turndown treats

  • Club Oceanview Stateroom (Category: 05)

    Category: 05
    Revel in the polished style and stellar service of your own private retreat, boasting a modern and contemporary décor. Enjoy picturesque ocean views outside your window, and all the finer touches included in every stateroom.

    Suite Features

    • Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed
    • Some staterooms feature sofa bed
    • 40" flat-screen TV
    • Refrigerator with mini-bar
    • Thermostat-controlled air conditioner
    • Direct-dial telephone with voicemail
    • Writing desk
    • In-room safe
    • Hand-held hairdryer
    • USB ports under bedside reading lamps
    • 143 sq. ft. (13.3 sq m)
    Included Suite Amenities
    • Luxurious cotton bed linens with duvet
    • Terry bathrobes and slippers
    • 24-hour room service
    • Fresh-cut flowers
    • Tote bag
    • Use of umbrella
    • Shoe shine service
    • Turndown treats

  • Club Oceanview Stateroom (Category: 04)

    Category: 04
    Revel in the polished style and stellar service of your own private retreat, boasting a modern and contemporary décor. Enjoy picturesque ocean views outside your window, and all the finer touches included in every stateroom.

    Suite Features

    • Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed
    • Some staterooms feature sofa bed
    • 40" flat-screen TV
    • Refrigerator with mini-bar
    • Thermostat-controlled air conditioner
    • Direct-dial telephone with voicemail
    • Writing desk
    • In-room safe
    • Hand-held hairdryer
    • USB ports under bedside reading lamps
    • 143 sq. ft. (13.3 sq m)
    Included Suite Amenities
    • Luxurious cotton bed linens with duvet
    • Terry bathrobes and slippers
    • 24-hour room service
    • Fresh-cut flowers
    • Tote bag
    • Use of umbrella
    • Shoe shine service
    • Turndown treats

  • Guarantee - Oceanview (Category: Y)

    Category: Y
    This category can be booked for a special rate, guaranteed to you. Please note that the category is not associated at the time of booking with a specific stateroom, deck, bedding configuration or other particular settings. The assignment of an actual cabin will be performed during your check-in. The cabin can be anywhere on the ship.

Elegant staterooms feature floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, a sitting area with a sofa bed and a veranda, plus standard features and amenities.

  • Club Veranda Stateroom (Category: V1)

    Category: V1
    Refreshing sea breezes and stunning destination views come standard in our staterooms that offer your own private veranda. Greet the day with room service on your balcony, or toast to another stunning sunset. Polished touches and professional service perfectly compliment the warm, friendly attention you'll receive from the staff and crew.

    Suite Features

    • Veranda
    • Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed
    • Sitting area with 40" flat-screen TV
    • Refrigerator with mini-bar
    • Thermostat-controlled air conditioner
    • Direct-dial telephone with voicemail
    • Writing desk
    • In-room safe
    • Hand-held hairdryer
    • USB ports under bedside reading lamps
    • Stateroom: 175 sq. ft. (16.3 sq. m.); Veranda: 40 sq. ft. (3.7 sq. m.)
    Included Suite Amenities
    • Luxurious cotton bed linens with duvet
    • Terry bathrobes and slippers
    • 24-hour room service
    • Fresh-cut flowers
    • Tote bag
    • Use of umbrella
    • Shoe shine service
    • Turndown treats
    • Daily news bulletin

  • Club Veranda Stateroom (Category: V2)

    Category: V2
    Refreshing sea breezes and stunning destination views come standard in our staterooms that offer your own private veranda. Greet the day with room service on your balcony, or toast to another stunning sunset. Polished touches and professional service perfectly compliment the warm, friendly attention you'll receive from the staff and crew.

    Suite Features

    • Veranda
    • Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed
    • Sitting area with 40" flat-screen TV
    • Refrigerator with mini-bar
    • Thermostat-controlled air conditioner
    • Direct-dial telephone with voicemail
    • Writing desk
    • In-room safe
    • Hand-held hairdryer
    • USB ports under bedside reading lamps
    • Stateroom: 175 sq. ft. (16.3 sq. m.); Veranda: 40 sq. ft. (3.7 sq. m.)
    Included Suite Amenities
    • Luxurious cotton bed linens with duvet
    • Terry bathrobes and slippers
    • 24-hour room service
    • Fresh-cut flowers
    • Tote bag
    • Use of umbrella
    • Shoe shine service
    • Turndown treats
    • Daily news bulletin

  • Club Veranda Stateroom (Category: V3)

    Category: V3
    Refreshing sea breezes and stunning destination views come standard in our staterooms that offer your own private veranda. Greet the day with room service on your balcony, or toast to another stunning sunset. Polished touches and professional service perfectly compliment the warm, friendly attention you'll receive from the staff and crew.

    Suite Features

    • Veranda
    • Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed
    • Sitting area with 40" flat-screen TV
    • Refrigerator with mini-bar
    • Thermostat-controlled air conditioner
    • Direct-dial telephone with voicemail
    • Writing desk
    • In-room safe
    • Hand-held hairdryer
    • USB ports under bedside reading lamps
    • Stateroom: 175 sq. ft. (16.3 sq. m.); Veranda: 40 sq. ft. (3.7 sq. m.)
    Included Suite Amenities
    • Luxurious cotton bed linens with duvet
    • Terry bathrobes and slippers
    • 24-hour room service
    • Fresh-cut flowers
    • Tote bag
    • Use of umbrella
    • Shoe shine service
    • Turndown treats
    • Daily news bulletin

  • Guarantee - Balcony (Category: X)

    Category: X
    This category can be booked for a special rate, guaranteed to you. Please note that the category is not associated at the time of booking with a specific stateroom, deck, bedding configuration or other particular settings. The assignment of an actual cabin will be performed during your check-in. The cabin can be anywhere on the ship.

Suite amenities include butler service, limited internet minutes, specialty dining, free bag of laundry, in-suite tea service, and an additional onboard credit for Top Suites

  • Club Ocean Suite (Category: CO)

    Category: CO
    With a large living room and a separate bedroom—plus your own private veranda—your suite offers a restful retreat after your immersive experiences on land. Enjoy elegant, contemporary décor, and rich marble touches. You'll be spoiled by the attention to detail in these beautiful suites, and of course, all the pampering too.

    Suite Features

    • Spacious living room with a separate master bedroom
    • Master bedroom with one queen size bed with a 55" flat-screen television
    • 55" flat-screen television in living room
    • Marble master bathroom with shower. Journey and Quest suites feature a tub.
    • Dressing room with vanity and ample closet space
    • Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors in living room and master bedroom
    • Mini-bar
    • Thermostat-controlled air conditioner
    • Direct-dial telephone with voice mail
    • Writing desk
    • In-room safe
    • Hand-held hair dryer
    • Stateroom: 440–501 sq. ft. (40.9-46.5 sq. m.) 
    • Veranda: 233 sq. ft. (21.7 sq. m.)
    Included Suite Amenities
    • Luxurious cotton bed linens with duvet
    • Terry bathrobes and slippers
    • 24-hour room service
    • Fresh-cut flowers
    • Tote bag
    • Use of umbrella
    • Shoe shine service
    • Turndown treats
    • Daily news bulletin
    • Complimentary Internet (240 minutes or 100% off the unlimited internet package)
    • One free bag of laundry service per suite, each seven days
    • Complimentary specialty dining
    • Complimentary access to the Thalassotherapy pool and spa deck

  • Club World Owner’s Suite (Category: CW)

    Category: CW
    The largest suites have been transformed with contemporary design elements that are both elegant and organic, with design that draws inspiration from nature—a sandy cliff, flowing river beds, exquisite white sand beaches, and rustling grasses. Enjoy a spacious living room, separate bedroom and all the amenities that come with the most luxurious suite on the ship.

    Suite Features

    • Spacious living room with a separate master bedroom
    • Master bedroom with one queen size bed and a 40" flat-screen television
    • 55" flat-screen television in living room
    • Marble master bathroom with shower. Journey and Quest suites feature a tub.
    • Dressing room with vanity and ample closet space
    • Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors in living room and master bedroom
    • Mini-bar
    • Thermostat-controlled air conditioner
    • Direct-dial telephone with voice mail
    • Writing desk
    • In-room safe
    • Hand-held hair dryer
    • Stateroom: 560 sq. ft. (52 sq. m.) Veranda: 233 sq. ft. (21.7 sq. m.)
    Included Suite Amenities
    • Luxurious cotton bed linens with duvet
    • Terry bathrobes and slippers
    • 24-hour room service
    • Fresh-cut flowers
    • Tote bag
    • Use of umbrella
    • Shoe shine service
    • Turndown treats
    • Daily news bulletin
    • Complimentary Internet (240 minutes or 100% off the unlimited internet package)
    • One free bag of laundry service per suite, each seven days
    • Complementary specialty dining
    • Complimentary access to the Thalassotherapy pool and spa deck

  • Club Continent Suite (Category: N1)

    Category: N1
    Spacious and comfortable, the Club Continent Suites feature fresh new décor inspired by natural elements. With two beds convertible to a queen, a cozy sitting area, breezy balcony and refreshed bathroom with a bathtub or shower, this is your wonderful, refined home away from home.

    Suite Features

    • Two lower beds convertible to one queen size bed
    • Spacious and comfortable sitting area
    • 55" flat-screen television in sitting area
    • Roomy bathroom with shower. Some also feature a tub.
    • Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
    • Veranda
    • Mini-bar
    • Thermostat-controlled air conditioner
    • Direct-dial telephone with voice mail
    • Writing desk
    • In-room safe
    • Hand-held hair dryer
    • Stateroom: 266 sq. ft. (24.7 sq. m.) Veranda: 60 sq. ft. (5.6 sq. m.)
    Included Suite Amenities
    • Luxurious cotton bed linens with duvet
    • Terry bathrobes and slippers
    • 24-hour room service
    • Fresh-cut flowers
    • Tote bag
    • Use of umbrella
    • Shoe shine service
    • Turndown treats
    • Daily news bulletin
    • Complimentary Internet (240 minutes or 50% off the unlimited internet package)
    • One free bag of laundry service per suite, each seven days
    • Complimentary specialty dining
    • Complimentary access to the Thalassotherapy pool and spa deck

  • Club Continent Suite (Category: N2)

    Category: N2
    Spacious and comfortable, the Club Continent Suites feature fresh new décor inspired by natural elements. With two beds convertible to a queen, a cozy sitting area, breezy balcony and refreshed bathroom with a bathtub or shower, this is your wonderful, refined home away from home.

    Suite Features

    • Two lower beds convertible to one queen size bed
    • Spacious and comfortable sitting area
    • 55" flat-screen television in sitting area
    • Roomy bathroom with shower. Some also feature a tub.
    • Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
    • Veranda
    • Mini-bar
    • Thermostat-controlled air conditioner
    • Direct-dial telephone with voice mail
    • Writing desk
    • In-room safe
    • Hand-held hair dryer
    • Stateroom: 266 sq. ft. (24.7 sq. m.) Veranda: 60 sq. ft. (5.6 sq. m.)
    Included Suite Amenities
    • Luxurious cotton bed linens with duvet
    • Terry bathrobes and slippers
    • 24-hour room service
    • Fresh-cut flowers
    • Tote bag
    • Use of umbrella
    • Shoe shine service
    • Turndown treats
    • Daily news bulletin
    • Complimentary Internet (240 minutes or 50% off the unlimited internet package)
    • One free bag of laundry service per suite, each seven days
    • Complimentary specialty dining
    • Complimentary access to the Thalassotherapy pool and spa deck

  • Club Spa Suite (Category: SP)

    Category: SP
    Located next to the tranquil Sanctum Spa, our newest suites are the ultimate in contemporary design, comfort and pampering. With easy access to the Spa, open decks, swimming pool and our great restaurants, the Club Spa Suites surround you with organic, elegant décor, and the finest, most soothing amenities. Suites feature comfortable sitting area, daily delivery of healthy snacks, Frette plush robes and slippers, and in-room spa music. For the ultimate in serene surroundings, the spacious glass-enclosed spa soaking tub and separate rain shower bring the outside in, with views to the endless seas beyond. The perfect place to get away from it all, without being far from anything.

    Suite Features

    • Two lower beds convertible to one queen size bed
    • Spacious glass-enclosed bathtub
    • Separate rain shower
    • Comfortable sitting area
    • 55" flat-screen television in sitting area
    • Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
    • Veranda
    • Mini-bar
    • Thermostat-controlled air conditioner
    • Direct-dial telephone with voice mail
    • Writing desk
    • In-room safe
    • Hand-held hair dryer
    • Stateroom: 414 sq. ft. (38.5 sq. m.) 
    • Veranda: 40 sq. ft. (3.7 sq. m.)
    Included Suite Amenities
    • Priority embarkation and debarkation
    • Complimentary Internet (240 minutes or 100% off the unlimited internet package)
    • One free bag of laundry service per suite, each seven days
    • Complimentary seating in the specialty restaurants dining
    • Complimentary in-room spirits
    • Complimentary access to the Thalassotherapy pool and spa deck
    • Luxurious cotton bed linens with duvet
    • Terry bathrobes and slippers
    • 24-hour room service
    • Fresh-cut flowers
    • Tote bag
    • Use of umbrella
    • Shoe shine service
    • Turndown treats
    • Daily news bulletin

  • Guarantee - Suite (Category: W)

    Category: W
    This category can be booked for a special rate, guaranteed to you. Please note that the category is not associated at the time of booking with a specific stateroom, deck, bedding configuration or other particular settings. The assignment of an actual cabin will be performed during your check-in. The cabin can be anywhere on the ship.

Deck Plan

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SymbolDescription
Wheelchair-Accessible StateroomWheelchair-Accessible Stateroom
Convertible Sofa BedConvertible Sofa Bed
Connecting StateroomsConnecting Staterooms
Interior Stateroom Door LocationInterior Stateroom Door Location
Smoking AreaSmoking Area
Suite with tubSuite with tub

Ship Facts

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  • Ship Name: Azamara Quest
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Year Refurbished: 2016
  • Year Entered Present Fleet: 2007
  • Ship Class: Journey
  • Maximum Capacity: 690
  • Number of Passenger Decks: 8
  • Number of Crew: 408
  • Officers' Nationality: International
  • Ocean-View without Balcony: 73
  • Ocean-View with Balcony: 200
  • Total Inside Staterooms: 26
  • Tonnage (GRT): 30,277
  • Capacity Based on Double Occupancy: 690
  • Country of Registry: Malta
  • Total Staterooms: 345
  • Suites with Balcony: 46
  • Crew/Hotel Staff Nationality: International
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Ship's registry: Malta

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