Azamara is likely to reveal its next stage of fleet expansion before the end of the calendar year, ahead of the launch of an all-new reservation system that will eliminate guest leakage to ex-Royal Caribbean sister brands.

Azamara President Carol Cabezas used tinted glasses to hide her tears as she christened Azamara Onward at a christening ceremony in Monaco overnight.

Azamara is set to introduce its newest ship, Azamara Onward, to the world in the coming days with a christening and maiden voyage from Monte Carlo to Venice.

Azamara has been forced to withdraw Venice as its homeport in the Italian city for 2022, relocating its berthing option to Bologna (Ravenna) – about 2.5 hours away by road.

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has named Robert van Rijsbergen as Culinary Director. He will lead the luxury cruise line’s team of corporate and senior executive chefs.

Beth Santos, Founder and CEO of global community and lifestyle brand Wanderful, has been revealed as the Godmother of Azamara’s newest ship, Azamara Onward.

Queensland’s Gregor & Lewis Bespoke Travel took advantage of the international border reopening, last week hosting a Luxury Travel & Cruise event in Noosa supported by the industry’s leading high-end brands.

Azamara’s Belle Osmic, Director of Sales – Australia/New Zealand shared some of her finely-honed Italian cooking tips with an enthusiastic group of travel advisors recently.

Azamara has confirmed it will operate a 155-night World Voyage from Fort Lauderdale to Barcelona aboard the company’s newest ship, Azamara Onward. The round the world cruise will depart Florida on 5 January 2024 and will visit six continents, including Australia, exploring 40 countries and featuring 22 overnight stays and 27 late nights in port.

Discerning Traveller is now offering clients the ability to book cruise packages online with live integration to cruise line partners. The family-operated member of the Virtuoso network says it is the first Australian dedicated luxury and experiential travel agent to offer the service.

Thirty-nine new itineraries have been unveiled by Azamara for 2023 and 2024 across its four-ship fleet. The deployment will see Azmara’s vessels positioned around the globe, with Azamara Pursuit in South Africa, Azamara Quest in South America, Azamara Journey in Australia and Asia, and Azamara Onward in the Mediterranean and Caribbean regions.

Azamara will return to South Africa this winter as the country reopens international cruising in South African waters and ports. Azamara Pursuit will operate six back-to-back voyages from Cape Town from January to March 2022 and will resume pre- and post-cruise land explorations with luxury safari operator, Micato Safaris.