Azamara Journey is a wonderful small cruise ship and the itinerary was new and exciting. Because it was a special member cruise, the passengers were more mature and well-traveled with no chhildren on board. The captain and his staff were very friendly and always present around the ship, the crew was always available and did a good job, the dining room and cafe had delicious food with theme nights and a fine variety of foods and a hard working group to serve us. I am saving the ship's Cruise Director, Erik, for last. He was the best of all 70+ cruises I have been on and his singers and dancers had unbelievable costumes, talent and energy. The tour excursion staff led by Catarina went out of their way to help me with my age restrictions and level of difficulties of the trips.
Because of size of the ship, the beautiful new decor and ease of getting around the different venues, I felt I was in a luxury country club. Need I say more?