Boutique brand makes maiden call to Sydney during historic first local season
Boutique cruise brand Azamara Club Cruises, Australia’s newest cruise line, has made its maiden call to Sydney when the 686-passenger Azamara Quest arrived early this morning.
“Since its inception in 2009 our destination-focussed cruise line has proved very popular with Australian cruisers in Asia and Europe – so we are delighted to finally welcome Azamara Club Cruises to Australian waters for the very first time. Australia is now our third largest market for Azamara and we know that much more growth will follow Azamara Quest’s inaugural season down under,” said Adam Armstrong, regional commercial director.
“Azamara offers a cruise experience unlike any other brand sailing in the region. Guests sailing onboard Azamara Quest will have longer or more overnight stays in some of the most unique and interesting destinations around Australia and New Zealand. We also treat guest to a signature, complimentary AzAmazing Evening event during each cruise that showcases the destination. While onboard, guests receive exceptional and personal service and more included extras such as alcoholic beverages and soft drinks, coffees, gratuities and self-service laundry,” continued Adam.
Azamara Quest docked at White Bay Cruise Terminal around 7am this morning and will stay docked there overnight giving the guests onboard from 20 countries all day and night to explore the beautiful harbour city before disembarking tomorrow, Friday 15 January, concluding their 10-night Great Barrier Reef sailing from Cairns to Sydney.
Guest will begin embarking Azamara Quest tomorrow for her first Sydney cruise, 16-night Australia & New Zealand voyage. The ship will depart White Bay Cruise Terminal on Friday at 6pm and sail to the Overseas Passenger Terminal giving the guests onboard an overnight, docked in the heart of the city. Azamara Quest will then depart Sydney at 5pm Saturday 16 2016, beginning her voyage for Auckland with calls at Melbourne, Port Arthur, Hobart, Milford Sound, Dunedin, Akaroa, Picton, Napier and Tauranga. The ship will then sail a return trip to Sydney from Auckland, before repositioning back to Asia.
Azamara Club Cruises has also recently confirmed it will deploy a ship to the region for another two seasons, with Azamara Journey coming for the first time in 2017 and Azamara Quest returning in 2018, following extensive revitalisations that will see the ships undergo multi-million dollar facelifts.
To make a booking or for further information visit www.azamaraclubcruises.com, phone 1800 754 500 or contact your local travel agent. Travel professionals can call 1300 754 500 or visit cruisingpower.com.
SOURCE: Azamara Club Cruises