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Azamara Sister Ships Make Historic Debut in Sydney

Friday, March 14, 2025
By Azamara

Azamara has made history with the simultaneous arrival of two of its sister ships, Azamara Pursuit and Azamara Onward, in Sydney for the first time.

The milestone event highlights Azamara’s strong commitment to the Australia and New Zealand market and underscores the growing popularity of its immersive Destination Immersion® experiences among discerning travellers.

A landmark moment for Azamara

The boutique-style ships, known for offering culturally rich and authentic travel experiences, arrived nearly fully booked for the current Australia and New Zealand season. The historic dual docking not only celebrates Azamara’s dedication to the region but also showcases the intimate elegance and unique offerings that set the cruise line apart.

“We are absolutely delighted to welcome both Azamara Pursuit and Azamara Onward to Sydney,” said Victoria Chigwidden, Director of Sales AUS/NZ. “This historic event marks a significant milestone for Azamara as we continue to expand our presence in the Australia and New Zealand market. The strong demand for these itineraries reaffirms our guests’ desire for authentic, culturally rich experiences in this remarkable region.”

Showcasing the best of Australia and New Zealand

Azamara’s itineraries focus on delivering more than just visits to popular tourist destinations. The cruise line offers longer stays, overnight experiences, and immersive excursions in lesser-visited ports, allowing guests to connect deeply with local cultures.

The arrival of the two ships provided a visual spectacle for guests and locals alike, reinforcing Azamara’s reputation as a cruise line of choice for travellers seeking unique destinations and meaningful travel experiences.

Strong demand and forward momentum

With both ships nearly fully booked, Azamara’s strong performance in the region reflects the allure of its well-curated itineraries. The company’s success highlights its ability to meet the growing demand for thoughtful and immersive travel, providing exceptional opportunities to explore the diverse landscapes and cultures of Australia and New Zealand.

Azamara Cruises is a small-ship cruise line and leader in Destination Immersion® experiences.  With a fleet of four intimate-style ships, Azamara Journey®, Azamara Quest®, Azamara Pursuit®, and Azamara Onward®, the cruise line allows travelers to reach marquee ports around the world and dock in smaller, hidden gem destinations. Azamara Cruises is committed to creating immersive experiences for guests through Extended Destination Days (10 or more hours in port) for a more meaningful travel experience. Through their deep understanding of hospitality and commitment to delivering exceptional service, guests can experience an intimate hotel at sea. Through Always Azamara guests can know what's always included; a variety of dining venues plus room service, drinks including alcohol all day and night, tips & gratuities, exclusive cultural events, and unlimited self-service laundry; and what is always expected when sailing with Azamara Cruises; no hassle, no crowds, unique & iconic destinations, overnights, and Extended Destination Days. Additionally, guests can also take advantage of exclusive loyalty membership benefits through the Azamara Circle Program. Azamara has received several awards and recognitions including Condé Nast Traveler’s “Reader’s Choice Awards”, Travel + Leisure’s “World’s Best Awards,” US News & World Report “Best Cruise Lines,” and more.


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