Azamara Quest deck plans

Azamara Quest (built in 2000 as "R-Seven", acquired in 2007, last refurbished in August 2024) is the second of four R-Class Azamara cruise ships, alongside fleetmates Azamara Journey, Azamara Pursuit, and Azamara Onward (formerly Pacific Princess). The ship was originally built for Renaissance Cruises (founded in 1989, defunct in 2001) and operated as "R-Seven" from 2000 to 2003. It then sailed for Delphin Seereisen as "Delphin Renaissance" (2003–2006) and for Pullmantur as "Blue Moon" (2006–2007) before joining Azamara. Sister ships with the same design are also operated by Oceania Cruises, including Insignia, Nautica, Regatta, and Sirena (formerly Ocean Princess).

Azamara Quest's deck plan includes a total of 361 staterooms for 722 passengers (maximum capacity 794), served by 410 crew members. The vessel has 11 decks (9 accessible to passengers, 6 with cabins), 4 restaurants, 5 lounges and bars, 2 swimming pools (one part of the spa), 2 Jacuzzis (outdoor whirlpool tubs), 4 elevators, and a self-service launderette located on Deck 7. These laundry facilities include ironing boards and detergent.

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

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

Azamara Quest is a top-tier luxury ship offering all-inclusive fares. Cruise pricing includes the following complimentary drinks and services:

• Alcoholic beverages (a selection of 30+ standard spirits including schnapps, whiskies, bourbons, vodkas, rums, gins, brandy, liqueurs), cocktails (30 long drink options), beers (Budweiser, Bud Light, Beck’s), locally sourced boutique wines by the glass (1 red and 1 white offered daily), bottled water, soft drinks, and specialty coffees/teas
• Gratuities (staff tipping)
• Room Service (professional butler service for Suite guests; concierge service for other accommodations)
• Self-service laundry (Deck 7 launderette)
• Shuttle service to/from ports
• “Azamara TV” onboard programming, daily newsletters with activity and event listings, and lounge entertainment schedules

Azamara Quest Deck Plan Changes – 2016 Refurbishment

The ship’s drydock in 2016 (April 1–22, in Singapore) introduced the following updates:

• The ship’s dark interior décor was replaced with a lighter color scheme featuring muted tones of beige, brown, gray, and ecru (a light grayish-yellowish brown)
• Large touchscreen displays were installed in various areas, enabling passengers to send digital postcards, explore world maps, and access itinerary and port information
• Two new Club Spa Suites were added in place of the eConnections computer room (Deck 9 portside). Also on Deck 9, The Patio outdoor grill/BBQ restaurant was introduced
• Deck 10 saw the addition of The Living Room (a forward observation lounge and bar with disco/nightclub functions), replacing the Looking Glass Lounge
• Public venues including the Looking Glass Lounge, Patio Grill, and Sunset Bar were refurnished
• Restaurants Prime C, Aqualina, and Windows Café (buffet) were upgraded. The Sanctum Spa (formerly Astral Spa) was expanded and redesigned

All staterooms and suites were refurbished with new carpeting, wall coverings, fabrics, furniture, shelving, curtains, luxury bedding (pillows and duvets), updated lighting, and interactive smart HDTVs. Coffee tables were upgraded to larger models. Bathrooms were redesigned for better space efficiency and finished with high-quality wood elements. High-category suites received modern furniture, dining tables, drapes, media consoles, and enhanced sound systems.

There were plans to replace the Sunset Bar (Deck 9 aft) with a new specialty restaurant named Kibo, offering Asian cuisine. However, this plan was later canceled, and the Sunset Bar was retained and upgraded instead. Similarly, proposals for outdoor seating at Windows Café were also scrapped.

The ship’s Wi-Fi coverage was upgraded fleetwide with the “Pervasive Wi-Fi” system. The new interactive TV system in all cabins features movies on demand, live TV, onboard event schedules, weather updates, itinerary and port details, and allows guests to book shore excursions and order room service directly from the TV.

The 2016 refurbishment project cost USD 25 million.

The 2024 drydock (July 28–August 10), held at Damen Ship Repair Amsterdam, focused on routine maintenance and safety/classification work. It included propulsion system overhauls (rudders, propellers, bow thrusters, stabilizers) and hull cleaning and repainting.