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Let 'destination immersion' elevate your cruise experience

'Like a floating boutique hotel,' Azamara's small-ship cruises offer unique, experiential vacations of discovery
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Azamara's SOLAR ECLIPSE 11-Night Mediterranean Cruise features six Countries and 11 ports, Aug. 2, 2026.

Whether you're a cruise aficionado wanting to experience the world in a new way, or a newcomer looking for a more intimate cruising adventure, an AzaMazing vacation awaits!

Specializing in "destination immersion," Azamara is a smaller-ship cruise line offering travellers longer port stays, and more overnight and evening tours in ports of call. While there, guests enjoy experiences independently operated by locals to provide authentic cultural discoveries and exclusive opportunities. 

From Antarctica to Scandinavia, itineraries offer exceptional possibilities, yet they're also completely flexible, letting you create the vacation of your dreams.

"As a port-intensive company, Azamara offers some truly unique experiences," explains Cheri Andrichuk, owner of Expedia Cruises Fleetwood here in Surrey. 

"Their ships can get into smaller ports unavailable to some of the bigger ships, and they have the flexibility to avoid some of the busiest port times. In addition, because they seek out unique excursions available only to smaller groups, your experience feels much more intimate, like you're discovering these hidden gems known only to locals."

Intimate without feeling crowded, Azamara's 690-guest ships feature multiple restaurants and lounges, entertainment, sun-drenched decks, pool, spa and much more, plus a variety of room configurations, depending on your needs and preferences. Offering luxury without pretension in both accommodations and service, "it's like a floating boutique hotel," Andrichuk says.

A special treat for guests – indicative of the exceptional detail assigned each itinerary – are the experiential AzaMazing Evenings. Explore the rich history of the Amazon in an enriching performance in Manaus, Brazil, or travel to the Renaissance during an exclusive showing of La Traviata in Livorno, Italy – this is your opportunity to experience more deeply the cultures and traditions on your doorstep.

To take your explorations further, Azamara's wide range of itineraries also include "intensives," a more in-depth experience with a country or region, such as a 15-day cruise of Australia's south coast, or a 12-night cruise of South Africa.

"For people who really want to experience a region from a deeper perspective, it's a beautiful way to do it. They really work to make it as amazing as possible."

As your Azamara experts, the Expedia Cruises Fleetwood team is here to provide advice you can trust, the very best prices, exciting Expedia Extras, and support before, during, and after you travel. Contact them today to launch your adventure!