The newly-refurbished Azamara Journey makes Maiden Call at Hong Kong (China)
Upmarket boutique-style cruise ship Azamara Journey, newly refurbished in January, has called at Hong Kong for the first time today. The 30,277-gross registered ton ship which features Hong Kong as a turn port, was on an 8-night cruise with calls at Ho Chi Minh City and Halong Bay (Hanoi) as part of her maiden Asian season. |
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The newly-refurbished Azamara Journey makes Maiden Call at Hong Kong (China)
Upmarket boutique-style cruise ship Azamara Journey, newly refurbished in January, has called at Hong Kong for the first time today. The 30,277-gross registered ton ship which features Hong Kong as a turn port, was on an 8-night cruise with calls at Ho Chi Minh City and Halong Bay (Hanoi) as part of her maiden Asian season. |
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An official ceremony was held onboard the ship to welcome her arrival, with plaque exchanges between Captain Johannes Tysse of Azamara Journey and several local government officials including Mr Philip Yung, Commissioner for Tourism, Mr Kenneth Wong, General Manager, MICE & Cruise of Hong Kong Tourism Board and business partners. Mr Joseph Lam, Azamara Club Cruises’ Hong Kong representative said, “We are pleased to bring Azamara Journey to Hong Kong for the first time, where her guests can truly experience our city’s many attractions day and night with the ship’s overnight stay here. With the brand’s “Longer Stays, More Overnights and Night Touring” style, her guests can enjoy for instance Stanley Market, Aberdeen and Victoria Peak at night.”
Commissioner Yung said, “It is my great pleasure to celebrate the maiden call of Azamara Journey to Hong Kong. With the completion of the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in the middle of this year and our new tourism offerings, Hong Kong stands ready to welcome more cruises from Azamara as well as other cruise lines in the years to come.”
Mr Anthony Lau, HKTB Executive Director said: “We are pleased to welcome the maiden call of Azamara Journey to Hong Kong, Asia’s World City. The arrival of this luxurious cruise ship is a testament to Hong Kong’s appeal as a ‘must-visit’ destination and a major cruise hub in the region. We are especially excited that Azamara Journey is making an overnight stay, so that passengers can enjoy our city’s diverse land-based experiences. As our new Kai Tak Cruise Terminal gets ready for operation this year, we look forward to working closely with Azamara Club Cruises to develop more cruise products featuring Hong Kong, and tap into the vast potential of cruising in the region .”
Azamara Journey recently underwent a refurbishment in January in Singapore. Shipwide renovations included new carpets, upholstery, and a new color palette in public spaces; new mattresses and upgraded veranda furniture for suites and staterooms; and a resurfaced pool, and new sun loungers on the outer decks. The Casino Bar also was expanded and enhanced with new furniture, while the Spa and fitness center was refreshed with a new steam room, showers, and state-of-the-art Life Fitness cardio equipment. On the culinary front, guests can now enjoy a new caviar and champagne bar within Aqualina, one of the ships’ two specialty dining venues, as well as a new Chef’s Table concept featuring three wine degustation menus – Italian, French and Californian. At Mosaic Café, guests can purchase a freshly brewed cup of bespoke coffee.
For her maiden Asian season from now till this April, Azamara Journey is offering 14- to 17- night itineraries around Asia from Hong Kong, Tianjin and Singapore. All her Asian voyages feature overnight stays in ports such as Hong Kong, Bangkok, Hanoi, World Heritage Site Halong Bay, Ho Chi Minh City, Shanghai and Kobe.
What’s Onboard Azamara JourneyThe 11-deck, 694-guest Azamara Journey offers concierge-style amenities, including fresh-cut flowers, Elemis toiletries, plasma TVs, plush European bedding, world class spa treatments with the finest therapists and aestheticians. For meals, guests will have a choice of one of two specialty restaurants: Mediterranean-influenced Aqualina and a stylish steak and seafood restaurant Prime C, the main dining room, or the casual dining venue.
Guests aboard can enjoy a suite of inclusive amenities such as complimentary red and white boutique wines to accompany lunch and dinner, English Butler service for suite guests, and the recently-launched AzAmazing Evening – an immersive complimentary destination event ashore featured on every voyage event on every voyage. Azamara specializes in what it calls Destination ImmersionSM, meaning longer stays, more overnights and night touring in ports of call. No other cruise line spends as much time in port, allowing Azamara guests a richer stay in the destinations, enjoying things like live music, theater and restaurants, and clubs that light up after dark. Most of all, with one staff member for every two guests, Azamara's personal service is unparalleled.
About Azamara Club CruisesAzamara Club Cruises is a destination-immersive cruise line for up-market travelers who not only want to see the places and cultures they visit, but to live them. Azamara’s two intimate, 694-guest ships, Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest, with a combination of 347 suites and staterooms, offer a European-boutique hotel ambience with extraordinary service, fine cuisine and wines from around the world, and wellness and vitality programs, all while sailing to a host of destinations larger ships cannot reach.
Azamara Club Cruises sails to European destinations, including the Baltic and Scandinavia, British Isles, Western Europe, French and Italian Rivieras, Greek Isles, Croatia, Holy Land and Black Sea, as well as Asia, South America and lesser-traveled islands of the West Indies, with more overnight and late-night stays in every region. Travelers also can choose even more immersive experiences with Azamara cruisetours in eight of the world’s most exciting destinations, including Rome, Athens, Buenos Aires, Cairo, Istanbul, Jordan and Israel, India, and China.
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