The Azamara Quest departed yesterday from the port of Piraeus, Athens, on the first of a series of trips around the Greek islands, after having been refurbished at the Navantia shipyards in Cadiz.
This is the first cruise not only since the pandemic, but also since the company's sale to the investment fund Sycamore Partners in March of this year, meaning it is no longer part of the Royal Caribbean Group. However, the management team and the company's core values—offering premium cruises in an intimate setting, visiting unique ports, and enjoying extended port calls—have been maintained.
The company's fleet consists of three R-series ships, with a gross tonnage of 30,277 and a capacity for 694 passengers, to which a fourth unit has been added with the purchase of the Pacific Princess.
After five cruises in Greece, the Azamara Quest will cross the Atlantic in November to offer Caribbean cruises from Miami. Meanwhile, the Azamara Journey is scheduled to set sail again on October 13 with three Mediterranean cruises before relocating to the Canary Islands for the winter.
