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  1. I've had a mixture too. From memorable to forgettable. I'd say 75% of them have been memorable. If they don't offer one at all then that falls to 0%. It's just another performance on the ship. It's evident from this thread that it's happening more and more. As I said in my first post, not the way I want to have it go. Phil Phil Phil
  2. I'll add to this discussion and say that I don't find this area of the booking at all reliable. My other half uses a CPAP machine so I booked one here. Months ago. I checked a week or so ago and it's disappeared. This does not give me confidence of the other information. My travel agent provided me with a link to special needs on the website and I completed that (it asked a number of odd questions like dimensions and weight. It's a CPAP machine!) and I received an acknowledgement email. The acknowledgement was of no use. It was this. I do know that boarding from my experience late last year is dead easy with just your passport and the extension cable and distilled water will be provided if it's not there and I ask. Phil
  3. That for me is disappointing and not one I'd go for. Very limited if you are not into seafood and I really dislike blue cheese. Odd choice of menu. Love the dessert presentation though. Very cute. Phil
  4. With your many nights was this typical? As I said it hasn't been mine. I wanted to mention it here by way of balance in case others are worried. Phil
  5. I have to say this is not typical of Azamara from what I've seen over the years. They have always taken the subject of health and gastro outbreaks very seriously. Sorry a majority of your group was ill. It's never pleasant to be feeling unwell and confined on your cruise. I'm afraid that some fellow guests are extremely selfish and spread it around, not following protocol. Phil
  6. I think true to say impossible in the time frame.lol I'll stick to my previous thought. I don't believe any of the other ships will get an Atlas Bar.
  7. Shocking. Was this the UK call centre? Phil
  8. You may have a point. I'm not sure what the occupancy levels are like now. My cruise has been sold out for months, but realise they may not all be like that. Phil
  9. I agree. It's just not the same. I've been to probably forty of them with great variety, but since Sycamore took over after covid it's all gone to pot. I appreciate that some areas of the world are more difficult than others, but there now seems to be a lack of effort. South America was an issue. There was little to be done, but within a series of b2bs at least we did the one in Montevideo (three times!) and it was actually incredibly enjoyable. In fact one of my favourites. Laurie, I hear you about Covid, but there are only so many excuses that can be made. We have to get on with life and the excuses start to sound old. Phil
  10. Glad you have received satisfaction here, but you are right. This should not have to happen. It seems to be a regular occurrence. It's really not good, especially if you are asking your guests to swallow (pun intended) a big uptick in the price you are charging. Guests are not stupid. Enjoy the rest of your cruise. Phil
  11. Azamara were saying to those of us booked on these cruises that it was now a "destination celebration", but I notice looking at my shore excursions list it is an "Azamazing Evening onboard". It's not an Azamazing Evening if you just bring performers on the ship. For me the most memorable moments of these evenings has been the venue. As uktog says, it's all a bit misleading. It's not a direction I like to see. I wonder if these special evenings are ultimately on the way out. A mistake in my book. Phil
  12. It's disappointing to me that Azamara seem to be going the way of offering onboard celebrations now rather than the off the ship Azamazing Evenings. The more of this board I read the more this is happening on cruises. Our Japan cruise next month is an example. They just aren't the same. Japan would have been an wonderful opportunity to see something special on land. These evenings off the ship have been one of the reasons that I've enjoyed the Azamara experience so much and indeed they have always been a well advertised signature that the cruiseline tout as their standout. I am sure that the current Onward World Cruise will have quite a few off ship Azamazing Evenings so that Azamara can post them on their social media sites! As I say, it's all a bit disappointing. Come on Azamara. Get your Azamazing act together again. Phil
  13. The link to prices of beverage packages is broken, but it still has this. I don't consider the new pricing as a slight upcharge! Thankfully it's not mandatory. I doubt I'll buy one in future. Phil
  14. Interested to know if you buy one dinner in a Specialty if it's that new near $50 price as I'm not interested in buying packages? Phil
  15. I think lots of things play out with certain areas of the world. Rules and regulations on purchase of food for one thing. Wheeler dealing (can I say corruption?) for another. It's rife in South America. Phil
  16. Jerry, I think it's Captain Kresimir and Tatiana Morello as HD (who is excellent by the way, if you haven't sailed with her. Another Heike Berdos). See you in HK. Phil
  17. Maybe I'm being over cautious, but the last thing I'd do is post my cabin number on a public message board. I never share that info unless I know the person or I'm totally sure and by way of private email. Personally I'd ask the host here to delete that reference. Phil
  18. Mo'orea is so beautiful. This was Journey there just prior to Covid. Phil
  19. My upgrade offer for March cruise came in January via email. My understanding is that they aren't offered to everyone. What the criteria is I'm guessing is based on your loyalty level and cabin availability on a particular cruise. You might still get one so hang tight. Phil
  20. Just to say, you are doing an amazing job with your blog. I'm really enjoying reading it. I fully admit that my powers of concentration can be rather poor, but your writing style without too much over detail and your observations of local culture has me very much involved. Looking forward to more. Have a fabulous trip. Phil
  21. Agree. Author editing only. Phil
  22. Have been offered 4047 and 4049 in the past, late on available accessible cabins, but yes, other side is good. 4054 a few times. Phil
  23. They can't because the final decision is probably still being worked on. If they say yes, we are going through and you don't then all hell will break loose. Conversely if they say no and do, the other reaction. It's not easy. You can't stop people speculating. That's even more difficult! Phil
  24. Do not worry! Azamara are fab for singles. You'll be well taken care of and if you are on your own after day two with nothing to do I'd be very surprised. Unless of course you want it that way! Phil
  25. The only reason I say about the GR door is I've been in 4049 on the other ships and had exactly the sane thing and I asked them to look at the door closer. It worked. Hope you don't get disturbed too much. Phil
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