Azamara Journey deck plans

Azamara Journey (built in 2000 as "R-Six", acquired in 2007, last refurbished in 2024) is the first of four identical R-Class Azamara cruise ships, followed by Azamara Quest, Azamara Pursuit, and Azamara Onward (formerly Pacific Princess). The vessel was originally built for Renaissance Cruises (founded in 1989, ceased operations in 2001) and named "R-Six" (2000–2003). From 2003 to 2007, she operated under Pullmantur as "Blue Star" (2003–2005) and "Blue Dream" (2005–2007), before joining the Azamara fleet. Other ships of this class include Oceania Cruises’ Insignia, Nautica, Regatta, and Sirena (formerly Ocean Princess).

The Azamara Journey deck plan shows a total of 355 staterooms for 710 passengers (maximum capacity 781), served by 410 crew. The vessel has 11 decks (9 accessible to passengers, 6 with cabins), 4 restaurants, 5 lounges and bars, 2 swimming pools (including 1 Spa pool), 2 Jacuzzis (outdoor whirlpools), 4 elevators, and a self-service launderette located on Deck 7. The passenger-use laundry room includes ironing boards and complimentary detergent.

The ship does not have dedicated kids' or teens' facilities (such as clubs or playrooms) or special youth programming. However, during select itineraries—primarily summer and holiday sailings with 25 or more children onboard—a professional youth counselor is provided.

Four elevators (2 Forward, 2 Aft) provide vertical access to all decks.

Azamara Journey offers a luxury, all-inclusive cruise experience. Azamara Club Cruise fares include the following complimentary beverages and services:

• A selection of over 30 standard spirits (including schnapps, whiskies, bourbons, vodkas, rums, gins, brandy, and liqueurs), 30+ cocktails, beers (Budweiser, Bud Light, Beck’s), locally sourced boutique wines by the glass (1 red and 1 white daily), bottled water, soft drinks, and specialty coffees and teas
• All gratuities
• Room service (with professional butler service for Suite guests; concierge service for all others)
• Self-service laundry facilities (Deck 7)
• Shuttle transportation to and from the ship (in select ports)
• Onboard program Azamara TV and a daily newsletter

Azamara Journey 2016 Refurbishment – Deck Plan Changes

The ship underwent a major refurbishment from January 22-27, 2016, at Freeport, Bahamas, resulting in the following enhancements:

• Installation of large touchscreen displays in various public areas, allowing passengers to send digital postcards, explore atlas maps, and access cruise itineraries and port information
• Deck 4’s Inspiration Center received a 98-inch interactive touchscreen for exploring future itineraries, excursions, and destinations
• Deck 10’s Drawing Room (Library) and the Living Room were equipped with interactive tabletops for sending digital postcards, using the Scribble app, and browsing social media
• Two new Club Spa Suites were added on Deck 9 (replacing the eConnections computer room, portside)
• Deck 9 also gained The Patio (outdoor BBQ venue) and Swirl & Top (frozen yogurt bar)
• Deck 10’s Looking Glass Lounge was replaced with The Living Room (forward observation lounge, bar, and nightclub)
• Refurbishments of several public venues including the Looking Glass, Patio Grill, and Sunset Bar
• Upgrades to Prime C, Aqualina, and Windows Café (buffet restaurant); redesign and expansion of The Sanctum Spa (formerly Astral Spa)

All staterooms were refurbished with new carpets, wall coverings, curtains, fabrics, furniture, bedding (pillows, duvets), lighting, and smart HDTVs. Coffee tables were upgraded, and bathrooms redesigned for better space efficiency. High-quality wood finishes were used throughout, and suites received new furniture, dining tables, drapes, media consoles, and sound systems.

Plans to convert the Sunset Bar on Deck 9 into a specialty Asian restaurant (Kibo) were canceled. The venue was instead upgraded and retained as a day bar. Plans for an outdoor seating area for Windows Café were also scrapped.

Wi-Fi coverage was expanded shipwide with a new "Pervasive Wi-Fi" system. The interactive TV system in all cabins was updated to offer on-demand movies, live TV, event schedules, weather forecasts, and itinerary/port details. Guests can also use the system to book shore excursions and order room service.

The total cost of the 2016 refurbishment project was USD 25 million.

In August 2021, the ship entered drydock at Navantia Shipyard (Cadiz, Spain) for routine technical maintenance and a full repaint of the hull and superstructure.