Azamara Cruises Unveils Advance Booking for Specialty Dining at Sea

Azamara Cruises announces new pre-cruise reservation program for specialty dining and spa treatments, offering guests greater flexibility and the ability to secure experiences before setting sail 

Azamara Cruises - the small-ship cruise line celebrated for its Destination Immersion® and Extended Destination Days, is making it easier than ever for travellers to plan their perfect cruise. For guests with confirmed bookings, Azamara Cruises is introducing a new pre-cruise dining and spa reservation program, allowing customers to secure their favorite experiences before even setting sail. 

“True hospitality begins before a guest even steps on board,” said Simon Blacoe, Vice President of Hotel Operations at Azamara Cruises. “Our guests told us they wanted more flexibility in planning their dining experiences, and this new pre-cruise reservations program delivers exactly that - giving them more time to anticipate their voyage and less to worry about once they’re on board.”  
 

Through Azamara Cruises’ new reservation program, guests with confirmed bookings can now pre-book specialty dining experiences at Prime C, the cruise line’s signature steakhouse; Aqualina, offering refined Italian cuisine; or Chef’s Table, an elegant, wine-paired six-course dining experience.  
Dining reservations can be made through travel advisors, Azamara’s call center, and Azamara.com, opening 150 days before embarkation for suite guests and Azamara Circle loyalty members (Discoverers and above), and 140 days prior for all other guests. This booking window applies to dining only. 
Spa reservations operate differently and may be booked up to 12 months in advance through travel advisors and the call center, with online booking via Azamara.com launching in early 2026. As an added enhancement, applicable spa discounts for Azamara Circle loyalty guests will now be automatically applied to their bookings. All reservations close seven days before departure, giving travelers ample time to plan.   

These updates come as part of Azamara Cruises’ broader initiative to simplify and enhance the guest experience. The cruise line has recently also refreshed its digital booking tools, guests can now more easily manage their reservations online — including accessing their booking directly through Azamara.com, selecting and adding shore excursions or onboard items, and applying onboard credits during checkout. Travelers can also now select their preferred stateroom at booking or change to another available stateroom post-booking, offering greater control and customization throughout their planning process. 

“Every enhancement we make, from our culinary offerings to our digital experience — is guided by guest feedback,” added Blacoe. “This is another step toward ensuring that, from the moment a customer books, they feel completely taken care of.” 

The new pre-cruise reservation capabilities will roll out beginning December 1, 2025, across the fleet in phases, with availability expanding throughout December. https://www.azamara.com/.   
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About Azamara Cruises:   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.