The SEA, the SHIP
The
Sea
Can there be two wards more
potent? Man has always put “to sea.” Even for those who, have never been on
the sea, who have never even seen the sea, it is a presence, an allure, and a
promise. The sea is always evoking
tales of romance, poetry and fear. Its
vastness is always there. Because it is compelling, because it covers
seven-tenths of the earth’s surface, because it knows how to keep its secrets,
because it is a giver and taker of life.
Short
History of Azarmara Journey
The name “Azarmara,” is
a coined term, rooted In Romance language with references to blue (“aza”),
the sea (“mar’), and a lesser-known“acamar,” which, in Classical times,
was the southernmost bright star that could be seen from the latitude of
Renaissance Cruises,
originally founded in 1989, built eight virtually identical ships. The sixth
vessel in the series, Renaissance Cruises R-class, the R Six debuted in 2000.
After the collapse of
Renaissance in September 2001, Pullmantur Cruises chartered several of these
vessels, including the R-Six, and renamed it Blue Dream. Pullmantur was acquired
by Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. in 2006.
Azamara Cruises was founded
in May 2007 as a Subsidiary of Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.’s Celebrity
Cruises brand.
Ship
“Stats”
13 laps around the track
equal one nautical mile
Builders: Chentiers de
l’Atlantique,
DeliveryDate:
~ Ship’s Specifications ~
Tonnage: 30,277ton
Length: 593feet
Beam: 95feet
Draught: 20 feet
Cruising Speed: 18.5 knots
Guest Decks:
Guest Capacity: 710
Guest Decks: 9
Crew Size: 390
Guest Staff Ratio: 2:1
Registry:
There are crewmembers
employed from over 60 countries worldwide.
Contract durations vary
between 3 and 9 months and in most cases, they have the option to extend the
contract. Recognition of outstanding personal service by Stateroom Butlers &
Attendants as well as all restaurant personnel is made possible by a gratuity of
$12.25 guest, per day, which is part of the daily guest folio charges