Azamara Cruises was founded in 2007 after two R-class ships from Pullmantur Cruises that would have gone to Celebrity Cruises were transferred to the new company. The first ships of the company were the Azamara Quest and Azamara Journey. They make cruises to exotic locations, competing with Oceania Cruises.
In 2009 Azamara underwent a rebranding, being renamed to Azamara Club Cruises. Between 2012 and 2013 the Azamara Quest and Azamara Journey were renovated and in 2018 the company acquired the Adonia from P&O Cruises, renaming it to Azamara Pursuit.[2]
The company was founded by Royal Caribbean who wanted to diversify its operations. In 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the company was sold to a private investment group.[3]
The ships were extensively renovated from 2012 to 2013 and 2018, respectively.
Azamara currently operates four ships. They belong to the eight R-class ships that were built for Renaissance Cruises between 1997 and 2001. The Azamara Quest and Azamara Journey both entered service in 2000 under the original names R Six and R Seven. In March 2018, Adonia was also taken over from P&O Cruises and renamed Azamara Pursuit.
Each of the ships can carry a maximum of 686 passengers. All ships sail under the flag of Malta. Azamara offers cruises with the ships worldwide.
In January 2021, Royal Caribbean announced that it would sell Azamara to Sycamore Partners in the first quarter of 2021.[4] The sale was completed in March 2021.[5] The acquisition of another ship, the Pacific Princess, a sister ship to the other ships in the fleet, was also announced. It was handed over in March 2021 and was officially renamed Azamara Onward on May 2, 2022.[6][7]
In May 2024, Dondra Ritzenthaler officially became the CEO of Azamara Cruises.[8]
Fleetedit
The Azamara ships were built in 1999–2001 for Renaissance Cruises as a part of their R class.
Previously R Three, Pacific Princess. Was renamed Azamara Onward on May 2, 2022.
Referencesedit
^Dolven, Taylor (February 4, 2021). "Azamara cruise fans will find the programs they love — and more — from new owners". Miami Herald. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
^"Azamara Signs for Ownership of Pursuit". CIN. 14 March 2018. Retrieved 14 March 2018.
^Faust, Chris Gray; McDaniel, Colleen (January 27, 2021). "Azamara Cruise History". Cruise Critic. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
^Chang, Brittany (March 19, 2021). "Royal Caribbean has sold its Azamara brand including 4 ships for $201 million as the company continues to push back 2021 sail dates". Business Insider. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
^"Royal Caribbean Group completes the sale of its Azamara brand to Sycamore Partners". Sycamore Partners. March 19, 2021. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
^"Sycamore Partners Announces Plans to Add Fourth Ship to Azamara® Fleet". Azamara. January 25, 2021. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
^"Azamara Onward Officially Joins Azamara Fleet in Monaco Christening".
^"Dondra Ritzenthaler takes over as CEO of Azamara Cruises". Seatrade Cruise News. 2024-05-13. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
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January 01, 1970
azamara, cruise, line, based, miami, florida, that, operates, four, cruise, ships, worldwide, itineraries, industrytourismfounded2007founderroyal, caribbean, groupheadquartersmiami, florida, united, statesarea, servedworldwideproductscruisesparentsycamore, par. Azamara is a cruise line based in Miami Florida that operates four cruise ships on worldwide itineraries 1 AzamaraIndustryTourismFounded2007FounderRoyal Caribbean GroupHeadquartersMiami Florida United StatesArea servedWorldwideProductsCruisesParentSycamore PartnersWebsitewww wbr azamara wbr com Contents 1 History 2 Fleet 3 References 4 External linksHistory editAzamara Cruises was founded in 2007 after two R class ships from Pullmantur Cruises that would have gone to Celebrity Cruises were transferred to the new company The first ships of the company were the Azamara Quest and Azamara Journey They make cruises to exotic locations competing with Oceania Cruises In 2009 Azamara underwent a rebranding being renamed to Azamara Club Cruises Between 2012 and 2013 the Azamara Quest and Azamara Journey were renovated and in 2018 the company acquired the Adonia from P amp O Cruises renaming it to Azamara Pursuit 2 The company was founded by Royal Caribbean who wanted to diversify its operations In 2021 due to the COVID 19 pandemic the company was sold to a private investment group 3 The ships were extensively renovated from 2012 to 2013 and 2018 respectively Azamara currently operates four ships They belong to the eight R class ships that were built for Renaissance Cruises between 1997 and 2001 The Azamara Quest and Azamara Journey both entered service in 2000 under the original names R Six and R Seven In March 2018 Adonia was also taken over from P amp O Cruises and renamed Azamara Pursuit Each of the ships can carry a maximum of 686 passengers All ships sail under the flag of Malta Azamara offers cruises with the ships worldwide In January 2021 Royal Caribbean announced that it would sell Azamara to Sycamore Partners in the first quarter of 2021 4 The sale was completed in March 2021 5 The acquisition of another ship the Pacific Princess a sister ship to the other ships in the fleet was also announced It was handed over in March 2021 and was officially renamed Azamara Onward on May 2 2022 6 7 In May 2024 Dondra Ritzenthaler officially became the CEO of Azamara Cruises 8 Fleet editThe Azamara ships were built in 1999 2001 for Renaissance Cruises as a part of their R class Ship Built Builder Entered servicefor Azamara Gross Tonnage Flag Notes Image Azamara Journey 2000 Chantiers de l Atlantique 2007 30 277 tons nbsp Malta Previously R Six Blue Star and Blue Dream nbsp Azamara Quest 2000 Chantiers de l Atlantique 2007 30 277 tons nbsp Malta Previously R Seven Delphin Renaissance and Blue Moon nbsp Azamara Pursuit 2001 Chantiers de l Atlantique 2018 30 277 tons nbsp Malta Previously R Eight Minerva II Royal Princess and Adonia nbsp Azamara Onward 9 1999 Chantiers de l Atlantique 2022 30 277 tons nbsp Malta Previously R Three Pacific Princess Was renamed Azamara Onward on May 2 2022 nbsp References edit Dolven Taylor February 4 2021 Azamara cruise fans will find the programs they love and more from new owners Miami Herald Retrieved September 29 2021 Azamara Signs for Ownership of Pursuit CIN 14 March 2018 Retrieved 14 March 2018 Faust Chris Gray McDaniel Colleen January 27 2021 Azamara Cruise History Cruise Critic Retrieved September 29 2021 Chang Brittany March 19 2021 Royal Caribbean has sold its Azamara brand including 4 ships for 201 million as the company continues to push back 2021 sail dates Business Insider Retrieved September 29 2021 Royal Caribbean Group completes the sale of its Azamara brand to Sycamore Partners Sycamore Partners March 19 2021 Retrieved September 29 2021 Sycamore Partners Announces Plans to Add Fourth Ship to Azamara Fleet Azamara January 25 2021 Retrieved September 29 2021 Azamara Onward Officially Joins Azamara Fleet in Monaco Christening Dondra Ritzenthaler takes over as CEO of Azamara Cruises Seatrade Cruise News 2024 05 13 Retrieved 2024 05 14 Lloyd s Register IMO 9187887 Retrieved 2021 10 16 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Azamara Cruises Official website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Azamara amp oldid 1223827365, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
