Azamara Quest is a mid-size boutique cruise ship of about 30,277 gross tons, carrying around 700 guests with a crew of roughly 400. Built in 2000 as one of the R-class ships for Renaissance Cruises, she has sailed for Azamara since 2007 and has just come out of a major 2026 refit that added a new Penthouse Deck of suites. In 2027 she sails Azamara’s 188-night World Voyage, followed by Northern Europe, Iceland, Greenland, Canada and the Caribbean.
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This guide covers the ship’s key facts, what your fare includes, every stateroom and suite category, a deck plan overview, cabin tips, 2027 itineraries and how to find better value when booking.
Azamara Quest at a Glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Cruise line | Azamara |
| Built | 2000, Chantiers de l’Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire (R-class) |
| Former names | R Seven (Renaissance Cruises), Delphin Renaissance, Blue Moon (Pullmantur) |
| Joined Azamara | October 2007 |
| Gross tonnage | About 30,277 |
| Length | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Guests | Around 700 at double occupancy |
| Crew | About 408 |
| Latest refit | November 2026 (Azamara Forward programme) |
Earlier refurbishments in 2012 and 2016 refreshed the buffet, pool deck and cabins, and the 2016 work added the Living Room lounge, a redesigned Sanctum Spa and the two Spa Suites. A 2024 dry dock was mainly technical maintenance.
The 2026 Azamara Forward refit
Azamara Quest was the first ship in Azamara’s fleetwide Azamara Forward programme. She entered dry dock at the Onex Elefsis shipyard near Piraeus on 31 October 2026 and was due back in service on 26 November 2026. According to Azamara and industry reports, the work includes:
- Refreshed furnishings, carpets, curtains and bedding in all staterooms and suites, plus better cabin acoustics
- A reimagined Discoveries Restaurant, a permanent Chef’s Table and an expanded Atlas Bar concept
- Updated lounges, spa areas and public spaces
- A brand-new Penthouse Deck (Deck 11) with 12 suites: two Panorama Suites with 270-degree views and ten Grandview Suites
The Penthouse Deck is scheduled to debut on the 18 December 2026 departure from Miami. Under the current programme, it is unique to Quest among Azamara’s four ships.
What’s Included in an Azamara Quest Fare
Azamara sits between premium and luxury lines, and its fares include more than most mainstream cruises. On standard staterooms, Azamara currently lists these inclusions:
- Gratuities
- Select spirits, beers and wines
- An AzAmazing Evening, an exclusive shoreside event, on most voyages
- Shuttle service in port where available
- 24-hour room service, self-service laundry and a concierge
- Bottled water, soft drinks and specialty coffees and teas (listed for Interior and Oceanview)
Wi-Fi, specialty dining at Prime C and Aqualina, premium drinks and shore excursions cost extra for non-suite guests unless you add a package or book a higher category. Inclusions change from time to time, so check the details for your sailing on azamara.com before you book.
Azamara Quest Staterooms and Suites
The table below lists the current Azamara Quest stateroom and suite categories with the sizes Azamara publishes. You may still see older “Club” names, such as Club Veranda or Club Continent Suite, on some booking sites.
| Category | Stateroom size | Veranda |
|---|---|---|
| Interior | 158 sq ft | None |
| Oceanview | 143 sq ft | None |
| Veranda | 175 sq ft | 40 sq ft |
| Veranda Plus | 175 sq ft | 46 to 64 sq ft |
| Grandview Suite | 243 sq ft | 60 sq ft |
| Continent Suite | 266 sq ft | 60 sq ft |
| Spa Suite | 414 sq ft | 40 sq ft |
| Ocean Suite | 440 to 501 sq ft | 233 sq ft |
| World Owner’s Suite | 560 sq ft | 233 sq ft |
| Panorama Suite | 656 sq ft | 63.5 sq ft |
Standard staterooms
Interior, Oceanview and Veranda cabins are compact, as on all R-class ships, so pack light. Veranda staterooms make up the largest share of the ship. Veranda Plus adds useful extras for a small step up: 120 minutes of internet per guest (or a discount on unlimited), one free laundry bag every seven days, one specialty dinner for two every seven days, priority embarkation and complimentary in-room spirits.
Azamara Quest suites
All suite guests get a butler, specialty dining at Prime C and Aqualina, breakfast at Aqualina, afternoon tea and evening hors d’oeuvres in the suite, Thalassotherapy Pool access, priority check-in and premium spirits in the suite. Continent and Grandview Suites include Basic Starlink Wi-Fi and limited laundry. The Spa, Ocean, World Owner’s and Panorama Suites add the Ultimate Beverage Package, unlimited Standard Starlink Wi-Fi, unlimited pressing and laundry, and an exclusive dinner experience.
The Ocean Suites and World Owner’s Suites have the ship’s biggest verandas (233 sq ft), which suit guests who like to spend time outside. The new Panorama Suites have the largest interiors on board.
Azamara Quest Deck Plan Overview
Azamara numbers its guest decks from 4 to 12. The Azamara Quest deck plan is easy to learn because the main venues sit on just a few decks:
- Deck 4: Discoveries Restaurant (main dining room with open seating), Discoveries Bar, Cabaret Lounge for shows, The Den and the onboard shops
- Decks 5 to 7: mostly staterooms (check your sailing’s plan for exact categories)
- Deck 8: the pool deck, with Windows Café (buffet), The Patio grill, the Pool Bar and Sunset Bar, The Sanctum Spa and the fitness centre
- Deck 9: the specialty restaurants Aqualina (Italian-inspired) and Prime C (steakhouse), plus The Living Room, The Drawing Room library and the card room
- Deck 11: the new Penthouse Deck with the Panorama and Grandview Suites (from 18 December 2026)
- Deck 12: the open Sun Deck
Note that some third-party deck plan sites still use the ship’s older technical deck numbers, which differ from Azamara’s guest numbering. Always use the official deck plan for your sailing date, especially for sailings after the refit.
Cabins to consider and cabins to check carefully
- Midship veranda cabins on the middle accommodation decks are a good all-round choice for people prone to seasickness.
- Veranda Plus often pays for itself if you would use the specialty dinner, laundry and internet anyway.
- Cabins directly below the pool deck or Windows Café may hear early-morning chair movement or deck cleaning. Check what is above your cabin before booking.
- Cabins near Deck 4’s Cabaret Lounge and Discoveries can pick up evening noise if they sit next to or under these venues.
- Obstructed-view cabins: some Oceanview cabins have partly blocked views. They are usually priced lower, so they can be good value if you don’t mind.
- Accessible cabins are limited (only a handful across several categories), so book early if you need one.
Azamara Quest Itineraries for 2027
According to Azamara’s published schedule at the time of writing, Azamara Quest spends 2027 on a true round-the-world deployment:
- 2027 World Voyage (5 January to 12 July): 188 nights from San Francisco to Copenhagen, visiting 103 destinations in 37 countries. The route crosses to Hawaii and French Polynesia, continues to New Zealand and Australia, spends about two months in Southeast and East Asia, crosses to Alaska and passes through the Panama Canal, then crosses the Atlantic to Ireland and northern Europe. It includes 50 late-night departures and 15 overnights. Shorter segments, such as Sydney or Tokyo legs, are also sold separately.
- Summer in Northern Europe: a 17-night Norway Intensive voyage from Copenhagen (12 July), a 15-night Baltic Intensive voyage from Copenhagen to Portsmouth (29 July), and a 12-night Ireland and Iceland voyage to Reykjavik (13 August).
- Greenland and Canada: a 16-night crossing from Reykjavik to New York (25 August).
- Canada and New England: autumn voyages between New York, Montreal and Boston from September to October.
- Caribbean: from late October 2027, sailings from San Juan and Bridgetown, followed by a late-December repositioning toward South America (Valparaiso).
Azamara Quest does not sail in the Mediterranean in 2027. If that is your goal, see our guide to the best Mediterranean cruises for 2027, where Azamara’s other ships appear. Dates and routes can change, so confirm on azamara.com.
Who Azamara Quest Suits
- Destination-focused travellers who want longer port stays, late nights ashore and overnights in cities
- Couples and solo travellers who prefer a calm, grown-up atmosphere. Azamara has no kids’ clubs, waterslides or casino-style entertainment.
- Long-voyage fans interested in the World Voyage or its segments
- People stepping up from mainstream lines who want more inclusions without full luxury-line prices
It suits travellers less well if they want big production shows, lots of dining venues or plenty of onboard activities on sea days. If an adults-focused atmosphere is what draws you, compare it with our list of the best adults-only cruise lines.
How to Find Azamara Quest Deals
Azamara Quest fares vary a lot by itinerary, date and cabin. These approaches tend to give the best value:
- Compare package pricing. Azamara relaunched its Experience More packages for sailings from 24 September 2026, priced per person per day: Essentials (from about $59, with Starlink Wi-Fi, premium drinks and a daily shore excursion credit), Enjoyment (about $79, adding the Ultimate beverage package, specialty dining every four nights and laundry) and Indulgence (about $99, adding unlimited specialty dining and a spa credit). Both guests in a cabin must buy the same tier. The packages are not available on World Cruises or Grand Voyages, which matters for Quest’s early-2027 sailings.
- Price out Veranda Plus or a Continent Suite. Once you add specialty dining, Wi-Fi and laundry, the gap to a higher category can be smaller than it first looks.
- Watch early-booking offers. Azamara regularly runs early-booking savings on newly opened seasons.
- Look at repositioning and shoulder-season sailings, such as the Greenland crossing or the late-autumn Caribbean, which are often priced lower than peak summer.
- Use a travel advisor who can add onboard credit or match promotions.
For current offers across lines, see our roundup of cruise deals for 2027.
FAQs
How many passengers does Azamara Quest carry?
Azamara Quest carries around 700 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of about 408, which works out to roughly one crew member for every two guests.
When was Azamara Quest last refurbished?
Azamara Quest went into dry dock in Greece on 31 October 2026 for the Azamara Forward refit and was due back in service on 26 November 2026. The refit refreshed all cabins and added a new Penthouse Deck with 12 suites.
Where is Azamara Quest sailing in 2027?
Azamara Quest sails the 188-night 2027 World Voyage from San Francisco to Copenhagen (January to July), then Norway, the Baltic, Ireland, Iceland, Greenland, Canada and New England, and finally the Caribbean.
Is Azamara more expensive than Celebrity?
Base fares on Azamara are usually higher than on Celebrity, but Azamara includes gratuities, select drinks and most AzAmazing Evenings, so the gap often narrows once you compare total cost.
What are the largest cabins on Azamara Quest?
The new Panorama Suites (656 sq ft) are the largest interiors, while the World Owner’s Suites (560 sq ft) and Ocean Suites have the biggest verandas at 233 sq ft.
