Azamara Club Cruises: Monaco Grand Prix Voyages

Imagine enjoying the Formula One racing up close and personal on the narrow streets of Monte-Carlo.

If you are a Formula One fan, then you know that the Monaco Grand Prix is the race to see. If you never thought you would find yourself rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous, under the buzz of helicopters, as the tires screech, you might have to update your dreams.

Azamara Club Cruises is positioning it's two ships so as to be in Monte-Carlo for the 2014 Grand Prix. You can choose between:

• May 19, 2014: 8 Night Formula 1 Grand Prix Voyage aboard the Journey - sailing from Civitavecchia (Rome) to Barcelona
• May 22, 2014: 4 Night Monaco Grand Prix Voyage aboard the Quest - sailing roundtrip from Nice, France

You can hang out and enjoy the party and, if you wish, see the race itself (race tickets are optional, for an additional cost).

If you're interested, act fast, as these sailings will sell out quickly.

I would be pleased to help you book your Azamara Club Cruise, regardless of where you are located, please get in touch.

Roberta

Cruise Awards 2013: Larry Pimentel - Lifetime Achievement

The Cruise International Awards 2013 were awarded today. For full results and details on the awards, visit the Cruise International Awards 2013 website.

I was excited to see a Lifetime Achievement award go to Larry Pimentel, President and CEO of Azamara Club Cruises. I "met" Larry recently in a Twitter #cruisechat.

I asked Larry about the process of redesigning a traditional cruise itinerary into today's Azamara Cruise Clubs product with overnight and extended stays in ports. He said it wasn't easy (no surprise) and that it took about 3 years (that surprised me).


Azamara Journey

I am also a huge fan of what Azamara has done with the dreaded single supplement, offering a broad selection of cruises at a fair price.

I know the award will bring articles and blog posts on Larry and his contribution to the industry - I am looking forward to them!

Congratulations Larry!

PS. If you want to follow Larry on Twitter, he is @LarryPimentel

Related:

• Blog Post: Azamara Club Cruises, Reduced Single Supplements
• Azamara Club Cruises Profile
• Sail on an Azamara Club Cruise

Azamara Club Cruises: Reduced Single Supplements

Azamara Club Cruises offers a truly one-of-a-kind luxury cruising experience. With just two small ships, the Journey and Quest, Azamara sails to ports that larger ships simply can't access. With overnight stays, no other cruise line spends as much time in port.

Think you can't afford the experience as a solo traveler? Think again. On select Azamara voyages, singles pay just 125% of the double occupancy fares. When you compare that to the industry standard of 200%, your dollar gets you superior value.

Consider this: your Azamara all inclusive experience includes fresh cut flowers, a daily fruit basket, butler service, afternoon canapés, specialty dining (2 nights), unlimited bottled water, specialty coffee, beer, wine, standard spirits, port shuttle services... and that's just the beginning!



Azamara Club Cruises has single guest rates of 125% of total stateroom fare available on the following sailings: *

• Oct. 1, 2013: 7 Night Tuscany to Provence on the Journey
• Oct. 9, 2013: 7 Night Romantic & Classic Towns on the Quest
• Oct. 16, 2013: 7 Night Principality To Vatican on the Quest
• Oct. 19, 2013: 7 Night Greece & Turquoise Coast on the Journey
• Oct. 23, 2013: 10 Night Shopping In The Med on the Quest
• Oct. 26, 2013: 14 Night Greek Isles, Cyprus & Suez on the Journey
• Nov. 2, 2013: 11 Night Vatican To The Alcazar on the Quest
• Nov. 9, 2013: 16 Night Spices, Tea & Rubber Trees on the Journey
• Nov. 13, 2013: 13 Night Tenerife & Bermuda on the Quest
• Nov. 26, 2013: 12 Night West Indies Hideaway on the Quest
• Dec. 9, 2013: 14 Night Vietnam & Thailand on the Journey
• Dec. 20, 2013: 8 Night Christmas Journey on the Quest
• Jan. 6, 2014: 15 Night Thailand & Vietnam on the Journey
• Jan. 21, 2014: 13 Night Vietnam & Thailand on the Journey
• Feb. 3, 2014: 14 Night Thailand & Vietnam on the Journey
• Feb. 17, 2014: 14 Night East China Sea & Japan on the Journey
• Mar. 3, 2014: 14 Night Trades Of The Orient on the Journey
• Mar. 16, 2014: 11 Night West Indies Hideaways on the Quest
• Mar. 17, 2014: 17 Night The Explorer's Asia on the Journey
• Mar. 27, 2014: 15 Night Transatlantic To France on the Quest
• April 3, 2014: 12 Night The Spice Route on the Journey
• Apr. 15, 2014: 17 Night Emirates, Luxor & Petra on the Journey
• Nov. 10, 2014: 16 Night Route Of The Frankincense on the Quest
• Nov. 27, 2014: 16 Night Costa To Copacabana on the Journey
• Dec. 9, 2014: 13 Night The Spice Route II on the Quest

If you are interested in booking a solo cruise on one of these dates, or want information about other cabin types and sailings, or are just intrigued by Azamara Club Cruises and want to learn more, please get in touch. I am pleased to help.

Roberta .

Suggested reading:
Solo Cruising - my perspectives on single supplements

* Azamara Club Cruises Terms & Conditions:
On select 2012-2013 voyages single guest rates of 125% of total stateroom fare is available. This offer reflects our 50%-off brochure rates offer, and also includes gratuities for housekeeping, dining and bar staff. This offer is available for new, individual bookings only, and is capacity controlled. All rates, offers and itineraries are subject to change without notice. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Government taxes & fees are additional.

Cruising Solo (UPDATED with current offers)

One of the few things I don't like about cruising is the solo supplement. If you have ever cruised solo, then you know what I am talking about!


The solo supplement, or single supplement, is a premium
charged to solo travellers when they choose to cruise alone. The
amount ranges from 10 to 100% of the standard cruise fare.

In other words, most solo cruisers pay DOUBLE the cruise fare of their shipmates.

It gets under the skin of any solo cruiser. And no matter what justification the cruise lines may use, it's going to hurt.

Having paid this premium more times than I care to remember, upon entering the cruise industry, I made sharing information on cruises and cruise lines with reduced or no single supplement a focus of my work.

I am passionate about helping you avoid the dreaded solo supplement, allowing you to enjoy your cruise without quietly seething as you sit next to someone in a deck chair who paid half what you did.

RECENT OFFERS FOR SOLO CRUISERS (updated November 16, 2013):

• AmaWaterways - Waived Single Supplements
• Azamara Club Cruises - Reduced Single Supplements
• Celebrity Cruise Line - Reduced Single Supplements
• Silversea - Special Single Fares

OTHER RECENT SOLO TRAVEL OFFERS (updated November 16, 2013):

• Club Med - Waived Solo Supplement

Confused? I'd be happy to give you a hand. Please contact me if you'd like my help!

Roberta


Related resources: 

• Singled Out (for the Single Supplement) - New York Times Travel
• 10 Best Cruise Lines for Solo Travelers - Cruise Critic