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Hello

 

I have never sailed Azamara. I have several past Celebrity cruises (including Xpedition). HAL, Crystal, Carnival and RCI.

 

Currently contemplating the Rio Christmas and New Year's Eve cruise which includes fireworks on Copacabana beach.

 

Some questions:

 

What do you most like about Azamara? Our last two cruises have been on Crystal and we loved the food and personal attention as well as no long lines or crowds to get a lounger. Does Azamara have similar positive points?

 

The cruise is quite a lot more pricey than previous Azamara cruises I have looked at. Not sure if this is because it is a holiday cruise or the new ship. If prices futurely drop, does Azamara do price adjustments?

 

I see this ship is a remodeled R ship. I like smaller ship size, but I also enjoy big ship comforts. Can you tell me what you like about this class of ships?

 

What kind of entertainment can we expect on board?

 

Has anyone every booked a family group onboard and if so, are there any special perks of bonuses for booking multiple staterooms?

 

Are three in a room terribly crowded being the staterooms seem to be on the small side?

 

Am reading through trip reports to get more info, but would love some input.

 

Thanks!

We have sailed Azamara many times along with Celebrity RCL etc....loved Azamara entertainment is not as good as the larger ships due to the ship size, but the staff are amazing....they have 2 very good Cruise Directors Russ and Erik, if you can book a cruise when they are scheduled on, you have all the entertainment you need, they are terrific, I have no comment on the other CD !!

We cannot thank you all enough, you have been soo helpful, ..

We shall take all your suggestions on board, and I am sure we shall get there...thanks again 👍

Yes you are correct we fly via Dubai into JFK at 8:45 so we will need to get the customs clearance. We shall take the tip and have something to eat before we leave for the hotel, and if we can't get a hotel pick up we shall get back to JFK the following morning for a transfer car..

Thanks for all your advise.:)

Hey thanks for all the help, very kind.

The report on the area Jamaica where the Days Inn and suites are is a bit concerning, but it does have a free shuttle from the JFK to the hotel and back, so we could get a transfer from jfk to the port on the 18th. To be truthful it is getting us so concerned,especially at our age, my husband is nearly 80.

We would not have booked this trip if we had realised it was so hard to get to the port...but We really are looking forward to New England area, it is high on our bucket list...... I am sure we will sort it out..

Thanks again....

Thanks for your advise guys, sorry about the repeat message, your reply didn't come through until now..

It has made us rethink a few things, but you are correct when you say we will be exhausted, my husband is nearly 80, and the flight via Dubai from Oz is a long one.

But all will be good 👍🏼

We are asking for advise on getting from a hotel close to JFK airport, down to Cape Liberty Cruise port.

We fly in late from Australia, and originally contemplated staying closer to Cape Liberty Port, but not sure what is the best decision..

Any advise would be appreciated....:)

Hi we have booked to arrive into JFK airport to meet our cruise on the celebrity Summit on the 18th September...it seems now Newark airport would have been the better one.😩

We fly in around 8:45 pm on the 17th fromAustralia, and plan to stay at the Days Inn and suites at Jamaica near JFK.

That was the easy part, as getting a straight answer on how to get to Cape Libert port on the 18th September is NOT!!

The prices are either extremely expensive $$$$$$$ or we have to get back to JFK to get one...but even then we can't seem to get a straight answer as to the cost.. We are happy to share a ride, doesn't have to be a private car....

Does anyone have any advise or suggestions, they would be great fully appreciated.

I have seen their adverts, with 10% off for first booking, looked good, until I read some reviews, not so good. They didn't turn up and refused to repay the fee, !!! Makes you wary