Azamara Onward deck plans

Azamara Onward (built in 1999 as "R-Three", last refurbished in 2024 after a previous update as "Pacific Princess" in 2017) was the second of the two smallest Princess Cruises R-Class ships, alongside Ocean Princess (now Oceania Sirena). This class also includes the other three Azamara ships (Journey, Pursuit, and Quest), as well as four Oceania ships (Insignia, Nautica, Regatta, Sirena). All of these vessels were originally part of the Renaissance Cruises fleet (founded in 1989, defunct in 2001).

Azamara Onward's deck plan includes a total of 352 staterooms accommodating 704 passengers (maximum capacity 774), and a crew of 400. The ship has 11 decks (9 accessible to passengers, 6 with cabins), 4 restaurants, 5 lounges and bars, 2 swimming pools (1 Spa pool), 2 Jacuzzis (outdoor whirlpools), 4 elevators, and a self-service launderette on Deck 7. The passenger-use laundromat is equipped with ironing boards and detergent.

The vessel does not feature dedicated kids or teen areas (such as clubs or playrooms) or organized youth programming. However, during summer or holiday cruises with 25 or more children onboard, a professional youth counselor may be provided.

Four elevators (2 Forward and 2 Aft lifts) connect all decks.

Pacific Princess' deck plans show a total of 335 staterooms for 672 passengers (maximum 804), served by 375 crew. The ship features 7 dining venues, 3 lounges and bars, 1 swimming pool, 2 Jacuzzis, and 4 elevators.

Azamara Onward 2022 Refurbishment Review

On January 11, 2022, Azamara signed a contract with Somec SpA (Italy) for a drydock refurbishment of Azamara Onward, scheduled for April 2022 at Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam. The EUR 14 million (USD 15.9 million) project was managed by Somec’s subsidiary TSI (Total Solution Interiors), which specializes in interior design and installation for cruise ships, superyachts, luxury hotels, and residences worldwide.

The extensive renovation included upgrades to all staterooms (passenger and crew), crew areas, the Pool Deck, wellness complex, all outdoor decks, and indoor public areas. Additional work included hull cleaning and repainting, steelworks on Decks 8-9 (including cabin balcony structures), and structural reinforcement for the spa pools. New suites with outdoor Jacuzzis were also added.

Technical upgrades involved restructuring the ballast water and fuel tanks to increase bunkering capacity, piping works, engine room enhancements, installation of new greywater tanks, overhaul of port and starboard stabilizers and thrusters, and replacement of shaft seals and propeller components.

The 2024 drydock (November 7–12) took place at Navantia Shipyard (Cadiz, Spain) and focused on routine maintenance, safety/classification compliance, propulsion machinery overhauls (rudders, propellers, bow thrusters, stabilizers), and hull cleaning and repainting.

Pacific Princess Deck Plan Changes – 2017 Refurbishment Review

The ship underwent a two-week drydock refurbishment from May 30 to June 8, 2017, in Freeport, Bahamas, resulting in the following upgrades:

• The Atrium was modernized with new millwork, a renovated grand staircase, new decorative features, and a stained glass ceiling.
• Sterling Steakhouse (Deck 10) received new upholstery, silk draperies, and artwork featuring black-and-white photos of movie stars.
• Sabatini’s Restaurant (Deck 10) was updated with repainted walls, Italian furnishings, reupholstered chairs, new carpeting, a new lounge area, updated millwork, and arched windows.
• The Club Bar Restaurant (Deck 5, Club Dining Room) was redecorated.
• The Panorama Buffet (Deck 9) was fully renovated with new tile work, draperies, carpeting, and updated furniture.
• The Lido-Pool Deck (Deck 9) received new teak flooring, tiling, lounge furniture, chaises, and sofas.

All staterooms were upgraded with Princess Cruises’ signature “Princess Luxury Beds,” along with new plush linens, carpeting, upholstered headboards, draperies, decorative lamps, and wall sconces with USB ports. Suites received new contemporary furniture, including dining tables, chairs, lounge chairs, sofabeds, and desks.

A new cabin category, “Club Class Mini-Suite,” was introduced, offering exclusive perks and VIP amenities, including priority dining and seating, as well as expedited embarkation and disembarkation.