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Azamara Journey
Azamara Journey is a Azamara cruise ship of the R class, in service since 2000. She measures 30,277 gross tons and carries 694 guests with a crew of 407. She sails Mediterranean, Caribbean, Northern Europe, South America itineraries.
About Azamara Journey
Azamara Journey is one of the eight R-class ships built at Chantiers de l'Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire for Renaissance Cruises; she entered service in 2000 as R Six. After the Renaissance bankruptcy she sailed for Pullmantur as Blue Star and Blue Dream, and in 2007 she and Azamara Quest became the first ships of the new Azamara brand. She carries about 694 guests at double occupancy and was renovated in 2012-13. In 2026-27 she cruises the Caribbean, circles South America, crosses to the Mediterranean and spends summer around Northern and Western Europe on Grand Voyages and shorter sailings.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
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Where she sails
- MediterraneanWestern Med, Greek Isles and Adriatic, mostly April to November
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
- Northern Europethe Baltic, British Isles and Iceland, May to September
- South AmericaCape Horn, Patagonia and the Amazon, in the southern summer
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Azamara Journey?
Azamara Journey is operated by Azamara and belongs to its R class.
How big is Azamara Journey?
Azamara Journey measures 30,277 gross tons and 181 metres in length, with 11 decks.
How crowded does Azamara Journey feel?
Azamara Journey has a passenger space ratio of 43.6: 30,277 gross tons for 694 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Azamara Journey feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Azamara Journey carry?
Azamara Journey carries 694 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 407 (about 1.7 guests per crew member).
When did Azamara Journey enter service?
Azamara Journey entered service in 2000 and was last refurbished in 2013.
Where does Azamara Journey sail?
Azamara Journey sails Mediterranean, Caribbean, Northern Europe and South America itineraries.
Where can I find the deck plans for Azamara Journey?
Azamara publishes the deck plans for Azamara Journey; this page links to Deck plans.
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