Rare SandyR5 Posted September 27, 2023 #1 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Hi - First timer on Azamara. Can you seasoned cruisers tell me when the evening’s entertainment generally is so we can book appropriate dining times. We have over 35 cruises on Celebrity, but never on this size ship. We assume there’s only one show nightly and don’t want to be heading into the dining room during showtime. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggertom Posted September 27, 2023 #2 Share Posted September 27, 2023 You can’t book dining before you board and even when you board you can only book the speciality restaurants - Prime C and Aqualina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SandyR5 Posted September 27, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted September 27, 2023 So does this mean that dining is just open seating and you come when you choose? We always do “ anytime dining” so that is what we’re used to doing. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted September 27, 2023 #4 Share Posted September 27, 2023 (edited) Some ships offer an 2015 and 2130 show some do one at 2100. You’ll need to check when you board. Also bear in mind they are much lower key shows. The open layout of the show lounge does make it easier to arrive late and sit at the side or back yes open dining in the main restaurant bookings only for the speciality dining Edited September 27, 2023 by uktog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SandyR5 Posted September 27, 2023 Author #5 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Thanks so much. Got it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excitedofharpenden Posted September 27, 2023 #6 Share Posted September 27, 2023 5 hours ago, SandyR5 said: Hi - First timer on Azamara. Can you seasoned cruisers tell me when the evening’s entertainment generally is so we can book appropriate dining times. We have over 35 cruises on Celebrity, but never on this size ship. We assume there’s only one show nightly and don’t want to be heading into the dining room during showtime. Thanks. Just to say, for me at least, dining takes less effort to arrange on Azamara than Celebrity. You'll get into the flow. The majority of nights in the Cabaret Lounge have two shows, but there are some that have just one. If you are running a little tight on dining time don't be afraid to ask the wait staff to "keep it coming" as you'd like to see the show. They are always obliging. Phil 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SandyR5 Posted September 27, 2023 Author #7 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Thanks Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miss-heli Posted September 28, 2023 #8 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Just off the Quest. Only one show most nights at 21.15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted September 28, 2023 #9 Share Posted September 28, 2023 37 minutes ago, miss-heli said: Just off the Quest. Only one show most nights at 21.15 It’s funny Quest often only has one show which can give crowding issues. I wonder if it’s a Cruise Director decision? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excitedofharpenden Posted September 28, 2023 #10 Share Posted September 28, 2023 35 minutes ago, uktog said: It’s funny Quest often only has one show which can give crowding issues. I wonder if it’s a Cruise Director decision? I wonder if it's to do with the cast onboard at the moment? Purely a guess. If they are doing the production shows there are usually two of an evening. They were new onboard Azamara Quest in July and had quite a learning curve. Phil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SandyR5 Posted September 28, 2023 Author #11 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Love getting all this info. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllisonJames Posted September 29, 2023 #12 Share Posted September 29, 2023 There can be a line at Discoveries in the first hour after it opens (6:30 - 7:30). We like to arrive a little later (around 8 - 8:30) and usually don’t have a long wait (or any wait) as the earlybirds are departing for the show. Of course, the downside to a later dining time is we often find ourselves missing the shows…so it works well for us to plan accordingly if there is a special show we want to see. I do wish they would have a slightly later show time but they do their best to accommodate the schedules for most of the guests…if there are two shows the times are usually 1 1/2 to 2 hours apart and most shows we have attended have been 45 minutes which we think is a perfect length! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antropos Posted September 30, 2023 #13 Share Posted September 30, 2023 On 9/28/2023 at 6:06 PM, excitedofharpenden said: I wonder if it's to do with the cast onboard at the moment? Purely a guess. If they are doing the production shows there are usually two of an evening. They were new onboard Azamara Quest in July and had quite a learning curve. Phil Maybe it also has to do with the number of people onboard. I was onboard Quest the other week and there was indeed one show each night at 9:15, but we were supposedly sailing with just a little over 500 passengers. That may be not enough for two shows a night and would lead to a half empty theater all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted September 30, 2023 #14 Share Posted September 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Antropos said: Maybe it also has to do with the number of people onboard. I was onboard Quest the other week and there was indeed one show each night at 9:15, but we were supposedly sailing with just a little over 500 passengers. That may be not enough for two shows a night and would lead to a half empty theater all the time. I’ve been on a sold out voyage with one cruise director and it’s still one show based on their preference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excitedofharpenden Posted September 30, 2023 #15 Share Posted September 30, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Antropos said: Maybe it also has to do with the number of people onboard. I was onboard Quest the other week and there was indeed one show each night at 9:15, but we were supposedly sailing with just a little over 500 passengers. That may be not enough for two shows a night and would lead to a half empty theater all the time. I don't think so. Once been on quiet sailings and there have been two shows on some nights. Quest does seem to be the common denominator. Maybe uktog with the comment above is onto something? Post #9. Phil Edited September 30, 2023 by excitedofharpenden 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjfan417 Posted September 30, 2023 #16 Share Posted September 30, 2023 I’m on Pursuit right now, and so far they’ve had shows at 8:15 and 9:30 each night. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SandyR5 Posted September 30, 2023 Author #17 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Thank you all for your answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECCruise Posted September 30, 2023 #18 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Yes, Quest does seem to be the common denominator. We were on B2B in April and May. The first sailing had only one show but the second sailing had 2. Kept meaning to ask Amanda about it but kept forgetting to ask. All the shows were broadcast to the stateroom TVs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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