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Asia Africa and Middle East: Japan Intensive Voyage

15-night azamara journey cruise.

From $1,168 per person* Additional government taxes, fees and port expenses per person: $0

Before departing Tokyo, enjoy breakfast at a kissaten—or 'kissa' for short—a coffee shop inspired by traditional teahouses that dates back to the early or mid-20th century. After a relaxing day sailing aboard your boutique hotel at sea, we explore Aomori where year-round festival floats fill the waters near the Nebuta Museum WA RASSE. Hirosaki Castle, constructed in 1611 and surrounded by over 2,600 cherry trees, is another must-see before sailing to Akita, home to the Shirakami-Sanchi Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Kanpuzan Observatory. Next is Niigata, the largest city on Honshu's Sea of Japan coast and Kanazawa, a buzzing city center, and of course—the region's best rice and saké. Then, we sail into the fishing port of Sakaiminato to see Matsue Castle before crossing the Korea Strait for a late stay in Busan, where ancient culture and modern life merge in South Korea's second-largest city. Buddhist temples are in abundance, take a Korean cooking class, visit the local fish market or participate in a Korean tea ceremony. Savor it raw, the way locals love at the locally-loved Jacky's Seafood. A late stay allows you to witness Kitakyushu from the most spectacular perspective the city has to offer, beginning with a journey aboard our Mt. Sarakura Cable Car tour. With another late stay in Hiroshima, hop on the shinkansen bullet train to the floating shrine of Miyajima. Next, unwind while cruising the inland Sea of Japan. With emerald waters and over 3,000 volcanic and granite islands dotting the coast, you'll enjoy a peaceful day best spent on one of our outdoor decks, or your very own veranda, before an exciting late night in the old castle town of Takamatsu. To get a sense of its history, visit Tamamo Park. The 16th century Takamatsu Castle had been destroyed, but there's still plenty to explore: ruins, water moats, and classic Japanese-style yagura, or turrets. Next up is an overnight in Kobe, known for the beef delicacy that bears its name. Venture to Osaka or explore Kyoto's Arashiyama, Golden Pavillion and Fushimi Inari Shrine. In Shimizu, gaze in awe at Mount Fuji, Japan's tallest peak, overlooking this beautiful town, then conclude your intensive Japanese voyage with an overnight stay back in Tokyo. Tour the best ramen and sushi restaurants, visit Akihabara Electric Town to discover cutting-edge gadgets and games and scale the Tokyo City View—a breathtaking observation deck on the 52nd floor of Mori Tower.

Included Extras

AzAmazing Evenings® event (on most voyages of seven nights or longer)

Select standard spirits, international beers and wines

Bottled water, soft drinks, specialty coffees and teas

Self-service laundry

Shuttle service to and from port communities where available

Concierge services for personal guidance and reservations

  Executive Member Benefit

Executive Members receive an annual 2% Reward, up to $1,000, on qualified Costco Travel purchases

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Onboard the Azamara Journey

Azamara Journey

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• Year Built: 2000
• Year Refurbished: 2016

Double Occupancy Capacity: 690

Azamara Journey® features more balconies than many cruise ships and butler service in each suite. Like it's sister ship, Quest, it's a mid-sized beauty with a deck plan well-suited to the needs of modern voyagers.

Member reviews become available after at least 5 are received in order to provide you with an accurate picture of this travel product.

Onboard Activities

Activities & services (included in cruise).

• Pool - Outdoor
• Theater/Show Lounge
• Fitness Center
• Sauna/Steam Room
• Whirlpool/Jacuzzi
• Bars/Lounges
• Business Center
• Concierge Desk
• Duty-Free Shops/Boutiques
• Safe Deposit Boxes

Activities & Services (available for an extra fee)

• Full-Service Spa
• Beauty Salon
• Fitness Classes
• Internet Center
• Dry Cleaning/ Laundry Service
• Infirmary/Medical Center
• Self-Service Laundromat

Discoveries

Main Dining

Discoveries Restaurant (open seating):  Discover the world through dishes and flavors from the places you visit. Whether it’s a Destination Immersion dinner buffet or the Destination Immersion cuisine on the dinner menu, give your dining a little local flavor and enjoy on shore tastes onboard! You will also enjoy a wide variety of nightly selections such as filet mignon with black truffle sauce. With its elegant yet lively dining and renewed décor, it’s easy to see why this restaurant is the culinary heart of the ship. Reservations are not accepted. Choose being seated at a table for two or as part of a larger group of fellow guests.

Specialty Dining

Aqualina:  At Aqualina, you’ll find some of Italy’s most celebrated dishes as well as contemporary inventive cuisine. Start with lobster ravioli, followed by arugula and radicchio with prosciutto chips, and a Venetian seafood platter. You won’t be able to say no to these famous desserts: marsala custard, lemon soufflé, or tiramisu. The chefs love to be inspired, so after an on shore visit to a local market, you can also expect a delectable dish so local, you’ll feel like you’re not onboard anymore.

Prime C:  At Prime C, you’re in for more than an array of delectable dining such as steaks cooked to perfection, crab cakes with remoulade, lobster bisque, lamb, game hens and seafood. Last but certainly not least, try the mini cinnamon-sugar donuts with dipping sauces for dessert. Expect a marvelous evening in a warm wood-paneled ambiance with stunning views and lush décor. If the chef has made a visit to a local market while in port, you’ll also have an authentic local dish to look forward to.

Specialty Dining:  Guests staying in a suite are welcome to dine any night of the voyage in Aqualina or Prime C at no charge. Guests who have booked a Club Veranda, Club Oceanview, or Club Interior stateroom are subject to a USD 30 per-person cover charge in Aqualina or Prime C.

Windows Café

Casual Dining

Mosaic Café and Mosaic @Night:  Comfortable and stylish, Mosaic is the place where you'll find your favorite coffee drinks, just the way you like (for an additional fee). Slip into a comfortable seat and sip for a while. The perfect place to start (or end) your day, no matter where you are in the world. This just might become your favorite area on the ship.

The Patio and Swirl & Top:  Casual "pool grill" by day, then fine tablecloths and flickering candles will set the mood for a sit-down al fresco dining experience by night. Taste your way around the world with exclusive personalized dishes using local flavors of the places visited on the Destination Immersion® cuisine dinner menu served by professional wait staff. And for a little touch of whimsy, a self-serve frozen yogurt station—Swirl & Top. With a variety of flavors and your choice of toppings, it's the perfect way to cool off during the day or end your evening meal.

Windows Café:  The best way to see where you are in the world is not by looking at your itinerary, but by checking out the menu at Windows Café! The daily themed dinner often takes its inspiration from the region you are visiting. There’s even a live station made from local ingredients purchased in port: Greek salad made with local feta (Greece), pasta prepared with local mushrooms (Italy), fresh Mussels served with garlic bread (Netherlands). Take in the fresh breeze at an outdoor table and relax in the easy and casual atmosphere of the newly renovated Windows Café. Enjoy an intimate breakfast, lunch, or dinner for two or a lively meal for six with flexible seating options. And speaking of choices, selections change daily. Choose from fresh sushi, stir-fry and pasta, salads, smoked lox and other cold fish, a carving station and of course, desserts.

Room Service:  Room service is available 24-hours a day. Order from the full breakfast menu between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM, and have it delivered at your appointed time. Lunch and dinner room service features a menu of hearty soups, fresh salads, gourmet sandwiches, pizzas and desserts.

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• Inside Stateroom
• Ocean View Stateroom
• Balcony Stateroom
• Suite Stateroom

Alluring inside staterooms feature modern amenities, furnishings and European linens.

Club Interior Stateroom (Category: 12)

• Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed
• 40" flat-screen television
• Refrigerator with mini-bar
• Thermostat-controlled air conditioner
• Direct-dial telephone with voicemail
• Writing desk
• In-room safe
• Hand-held hairdryer
• USB ports under bedside reading lamps
• Stateroom: 158 sq. ft. (14.7 sq. m.)
• Luxurious cotton bed linens with duvet
• Terry bathrobes and slippers
• 24-hour room service
• Fresh-cut flowers
• Use of umbrella
• Shoe shine service
• Turndown treats
• Daily news bulletin

Club Interior Stateroom (Category: 11)

Club interior stateroom (category: 10), club interior stateroom (category: 09), guarantee - inside (category: z).

Category: Z This category can be booked for a special rate, guaranteed to you. Please note that the category is not associated at the time of booking with a specific stateroom, deck, bedding configuration or other particular settings. The assignment of an actual cabin will be performed during your check-in. The cabin can be anywhere on the ship.

Attractive staterooms feature an ocean view or an obstructed view, with either a picture window or a porthole, plus standard features and amenities.

Club Oceanview Stateroom (obstructed view) (Category: 08)

• Some staterooms feature sofa bed
• 40" flat-screen TV
• 143 sq. ft. (13.3 sq m)

Club Oceanview Stateroom (Category: 06)

Club oceanview stateroom (category: 05), club oceanview stateroom (category: 04), guarantee - oceanview (category: y).

Category: Y This category can be booked for a special rate, guaranteed to you. Please note that the category is not associated at the time of booking with a specific stateroom, deck, bedding configuration or other particular settings. The assignment of an actual cabin will be performed during your check-in. The cabin can be anywhere on the ship.

Elegantly appointed staterooms feature modern amenities and furnishings, a veranda, a sitting area with sofa bed and floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors.

Club Veranda Stateroom (Category: V1)

• Sitting area with 40" flat-screen TV
• Stateroom: 175 sq. ft. (16.3 sq. m.); Veranda: 40 sq. ft. (3.7 sq. m.)

Club Veranda Stateroom (Category: V2)

Club veranda stateroom (category: v3), guarantee - balcony (category: x).

Category: X This category can be booked for a special rate, guaranteed to you. Please note that the category is not associated at the time of booking with a specific stateroom, deck, bedding configuration or other particular settings. The assignment of an actual cabin will be performed during your check-in. The cabin can be anywhere on the ship.

Suite amenities include butler service, limited internet minutes, specialty dining, free bag of laundry, in-suite tea service, and an additional onboard credit for Top Suites

Club Ocean Suite (Category: CO)

• Spacious living room with a separate master bedroom
• Master bedroom with one queen size bed with a 55" flat-screen television
• 55" flat-screen television in living room
• Marble master bathroom with shower. Journey and Quest suites feature a tub.
• Dressing room with vanity and ample closet space
• Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors in living room and master bedroom
• Direct-dial telephone with voice mail
• Hand-held hair dryer
• Stateroom: 440–501 sq. ft. (40.9-46.5 sq. m.) 
• Veranda: 233 sq. ft. (21.7 sq. m.)
• Complimentary Internet (240 minutes or 100% off the unlimited internet package)
• One free bag of laundry service per suite, each seven days
• Complimentary specialty dining
• Complimentary access to the Thalassotherapy pool and spa deck

Club World Owner’s Suite (Category: CW)

• Master bedroom with one queen size bed and a 40" flat-screen television
• Stateroom: 560 sq. ft. (52 sq. m.) Veranda: 233 sq. ft. (21.7 sq. m.)
• Complementary specialty dining

Club Continent Suite (Category: N1)

• Two lower beds convertible to one queen size bed
• Spacious and comfortable sitting area
• 55" flat-screen television in sitting area
• Roomy bathroom with shower. Some also feature a tub.
• Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
• Stateroom: 266 sq. ft. (24.7 sq. m.) Veranda: 60 sq. ft. (5.6 sq. m.)
• Complimentary Internet (240 minutes or 50% off the unlimited internet package)

Club Continent Suite (Category: N2)

Club spa suite (category: sp).

• Spacious glass-enclosed bathtub
• Separate rain shower
• Comfortable sitting area
• Stateroom: 414 sq. ft. (38.5 sq. m.) 
• Veranda: 40 sq. ft. (3.7 sq. m.)
• Priority embarkation and debarkation
• Complimentary seating in the specialty restaurants dining
• Complimentary in-room spirits

Guarantee - Suite (Category: W)

Category: W This category can be booked for a special rate, guaranteed to you. Please note that the category is not associated at the time of booking with a specific stateroom, deck, bedding configuration or other particular settings. The assignment of an actual cabin will be performed during your check-in. The cabin can be anywhere on the ship.

• Ship Name: Azamara Journey
• Year Entered Present Fleet: 2007
• Ship Class: Journey
• Maximum Capacity: 690
• Number of Passenger Decks: 8
• Number of Crew: 408
• Officers' Nationality: International
• Ocean-View without Balcony: 73
• Ocean-View with Balcony: 200
• Total Inside Staterooms: 26
• Tonnage (GRT): 30,277
• Capacity Based on Double Occupancy: 690
• Country of Registry: Malta
• Total Staterooms: 345
• Suites with Balcony: 46
• Crew/Hotel Staff Nationality: International

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A decent, unpretentious cruise experience, with a moderate amount of space and quality in furnishing and fittings.

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Azamara Japan intensive

By uktog , November 4, 2021 in Azamara

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It’s nice to start to think more about making 2023 bookings 

The Japan intensive does appeal.  It says it embarks/disembarks at Tokyo. Has anyone done this cruise with Azamara - where exactly do they embark (I’m thinking this must be a Rome /Civitavecchi scenario) and where did you stay pre or post cruise.  I’m trying to get my head round how much help we might need with transportation etc. Any other comments about the Azamara itinerary?

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1 hour ago, uktog said: It’s nice to start to think more about making 2023 bookings  The Japan intensive does appeal.  It says it embarks/disembarks at Tokyo. Has anyone done this cruise with Azamara - where exactly do they embark (I’m thinking this must be a Rome /Civitavecchi scenario) and where did you stay pre or post cruise.  I’m trying to get my head round how much help we might need with transportation etc. Any other comments about the Azamara itinerary?   Thanks

I haven't looked at the cruise, but have recently looked at several nearby areas, as my daughter was there at the US Air and Naval Bases prior to joining her ship to come back to Australia. None of the above addresses your query, but you might find this link useful :

https://www.google.com.au/maps/search/tokyo+cruise+port/@35.6233118,139.7525903,13.13z

34 minutes ago, Baynanno1 said:   I haven't looked at the cruise, but have recently looked at several nearby areas, as my daughter was there at the US Air and Naval Bases prior to joining her ship to come back to Australia. None of the above addresses your query, but you might find this link useful : https://www.google.com.au/maps/search/tokyo+cruise+port/@35.6233118,139.7525903,13.13z

They have a new cruise terminal built for the Olympic close to Haneda Airport. We were booked for March 2022 but had to move to April 2023. We visited Tokyo, Kyoto and Hiroshima on our own few years ago and have visited Naha, Nagasaki and Osaka on cruises. We love Japan and we thought a cruise around the island would be perfect to visit the west part of the country in the easiest way. I  hope you will join us!

nanacruiser

Hello uktog,

My wife and I did this cruise in Apr/May 2019 and we thoroughly enjoyed it especially the cherry blossoms. Hopefully I can provide some insight especially for all the info you pass on on these boards.

I will try to answer your questions, yes it is a Rome/Civitavecchia   situation. At the time Azamara embarked at Yokohama and Disembarked at Yokohama, but at two different docks. We embarked at Daikoku Pier, Yokohama, Japan which is on one side of the large bridge (sorry do not know the name) but it was on an island in the harbour. We disembarked at the Yokohama cruise terminal, called the Yokohama International passenger terminal, which is on the other side of the large bridge on the shore side.

We went 4 days early and from Canada where able to fly to Haneda airport which is very close to Yokohama as opposed to Narita which is a fair distance from Tokyo. We took a bus to our hotel in Sinjuku area, did some some tours with a private guide arranged through the Roll call which I can provide the tour company's name. Another person arranged the the transfer to the boat on embarkation and drove 6 of us to the dock.

At disembarkation we took the Azamara transfer to the airport (Haneda) which is  close and flew straight home.

There are buses from Narita also, I will try to find the links to the scheds for you.

4 hours ago, uktog said: It’s nice to start to think more about making 2023 bookings  The Japan intensive does appeal.  It says it embarks/disembarks at Tokyo. Has anyone done this cruise with Azamara - where exactly do they embark (I’m thinking this must be a Rome /Civitavecchi scenario) and where did you stay pre or post cruise.  I’m trying to get my head round how much help we might need with transportation etc. Any other comments about the Azamara itinerary?   Thanks

i have. Done this cruise and doing it again.

I stayed at a five hotel that I could walk to several places. Right near the Imperial Gardens. I know people who stayed at the Imperial Hotel but honestly I saved several block of walking not staying there.

I mix ship tours with private. A couple ship tours could of done on own with more reading. One port I went to Chinatown.

somehow I had such a great time I am booked in 2023. I love Japan..very safe.

I am not sure where we docked but it did not take forever from hotel..

yiu want where tiu can take the tube to shrines etc.

I used private limos. Personally a bus with suitcases is not me.

Pooh I flew ANA! Which was brilliant.

3 hours ago, sovilav01 said: They have a new cruise terminal built for the Olympic close to Haneda Airport.

Would that be the one in the link I posted, 11k road distance, taking 14 minutes from one to the other by car?

2 hours ago, Baynanno1 said: Would that be the one in the link I posted, 11k road distance, taking 14 minutes from one to the other by car?

Yes I think so because it was the one we were supposed to use next year. It’s close to Rainbow Bridge.

I honestly do not remember but I do know hotel knew where it was,

also was easy to get back to town for tours on turn around day.

In 2019 we ended an Azamara cruise at Harumi Port or Harumi Wharf (not the International Cruise Port).  Harumi was brand new and convenient.  The cab ride to the Conrad hotel was less than 10 minutes.  We waited in line for a cab much longer! 

There are a lot of good hotels in Tokyo.  I'd suggest finding an area near a train station.  

We chose the Conrad because we had stayed once before and loved it and the area.  They took great care of us both times we stayed. 

For transport to and from the airport, we've used the Airport Limousine Bus twice (once to Haneda and once to Narita) and found it quite comfortable.  The pickup times meant spending a little extra time at the airport but we didn't stress over it.   

Mackdogmolly

I would love to take this cruise! And I have a dear friend in Tokyo who I would love to see. It’s a little pricey for me though, as it is a very popular itinerary. I will be on the lookout for deals, but not that hopeful 🙁

Thanks to Baynanno1, solival01, nanacruiser and Azjoy thats just the information I needed.  We can see we have a lot of choice, starting with which airport we choose our flights to land at.  Its going to be a compromise how long we spend pre/post cruise in Tokyo.  I suspect we do not want to be in the heart of the action as going out at night doesn't interest us much but I will now research all the options.  Having looked at the price of limos we cannot justify that so will look at the proximities to various stations etc.

Mackdogmolly, we too are not prepared to push the book button at current prices but as we could do 2024  rather than 2023 we can afford to wait.  We did notice having been assured by the agent onboard that there would never be incentives on this cruise, they have now included it in the drinks and OBC perks for 2023

Sorry Roel94, cant follow your advice as I cannot work some of it out and without knowing where you stayed cant complete the jigsaw!

Mackdogmolly, the spring 2024 cruises are now out with 2 round Japan voyages on the Journey. Prices are said to be cheaper than 2023 (so we were told), so it might be worth looking at them.

uktog, we were told that Haneda was the best option for arriving in Tokyo (cruises subsequently cancelled). I have done Narita (many years back) and it is a long way out. If you are not taking a ship's transfer, then there are good airport bus services which pick up and drop off at several hotels which would be worth investigating and are much easier than the trains.

43 minutes ago, Kitekat said: Mackdogmolly, the spring 2024 cruises are now out with 2 round Japan voyages on the Journey. Prices are said to be cheaper than 2023 (so we were told), so it might be worth looking at them.   uktog, we were told that Haneda was the best option for arriving in Tokyo (cruises subsequently cancelled). I have done Narita (many years back) and it is a long way out. If you are not taking a ship's transfer, then there are good airport bus services which pick up and drop off at several hotels which would be worth investigating and are much easier than the trains.

It is interesting, the current pricing of flights to Narita is far better than Haneda - enough to cover the costs of a very expensive limo.....  Anyway this is early planning and airlines may have different pricing next year

uktog, that's very interesting about the flight prices but I suspect that covid will have played some part in it. Everything still seems a bit mad still at the moment, although I do like the much emptier airports.

7 hours ago, uktog said: Thanks to Baynanno1, solival01, nanacruiser and Azjoy thats just the information I needed.  We can see we have a lot of choice, starting with which airport we choose our flights to land at.  Its going to be a compromise how long we spend pre/post cruise in Tokyo.  I suspect we do not want to be in the heart of the action as going out at night doesn't interest us much but I will now research all the options.  Having looked at the price of limos we cannot justify that so will look at the proximities to various stations etc.   Mackdogmolly, we too are not prepared to push the book button at current prices but as we could do 2024  rather than 2023 we can afford to wait.  We did notice having been assured by the agent onboard that there would never be incentives on this cruise, they have now included it in the drinks and OBC perks for 2023   Sorry Roel94, cant follow your advice as I cannot work some of it out and without knowing where you stayed cant complete the jigsaw!

Thinking spelling

peninula. Is as close as I can get.two blocks from the Imperial Hotel By the gardens. Two or three blocks to the tube station. I am not sure what airport. But I flew ANA. Not sure how to go from London.

guessing Japan is like Iceland or Norway and it is spring. So any cruise line can get what ever they want for price.

5 hours ago, uktog said: It is interesting, the current pricing of flights to Narita is far better than Haneda - enough to cover the costs of a very expensive limo.....  Anyway this is early planning and airlines may have different pricing next year  

I think I flew into Narita.

I would also suggest a local guide at least for a few days. Transport etc is very good but without a Japanese speaker I think it is hard to really get a feel for the country. 

The following is taken from our notes of this cruise 04/27 to 05/12/2019....hope it helps....

April 25: The flight landed a few minutes ahead of the scheduled time, 3:40 PM, in Tokyo (Haneida); after an awfully long walk from the gate, immigration and customs was Japanese efficient. Rather than take the airport shuttle, we decided to take a taxi to our hotel ($59) – great move after the long flight! The Hotel JAL City Kanai Yokohama was pleasantly good, after previous experiences with small rooms in Tokyo; a 2-night stay, including breakfast was $252.50. The weather was unexpectedly warm and sunny, but we did not take advantage of it – we were beat. After a restless nap, we were hungry, but there was no room service at the hotel. It was not a tourist hotel. All the guests were Japanese. The amenities were particularly good. The Internet was amazingly fast, the room had both slippers & sandals, a cover-up, and many bathroom accessories.

April 26: We were both awake early, to a cold, rainy, miserable day. We had breakfast, before 8 AM – lots of variety, but mainly Japanese food, not to our liking. After getting ourselves together, we decided to take a “tour around Yokohama” bus. The bus stop was close to our hotel; the first man we asked for directions escorted us the four or five blocks to the bus-stop. We did not have too long to wait for the bus – the all-day pass 500 yen each. We happened to sit next to an English couple, from Yorkshire, who were on a 1 day stop off an MSC cruise ship. After a short stop at the railway station and a shopping mall we re-boarded the bus to the stop where we originally boarded – at China Town. It was “spring break”, so there were literally thousands of well-dressed, well-behaved college kids in the city, especially in China Town. We had lunch there, then back to our hotel to catch up on sleep; on our way, we picked up a couple of sandwiches and a bottle of coke at a convenience store – for dinner. Sleep was good, but the sandwiches were a bust! We got caught up with pictures, write-ups, and blog.

April 27: This morning, we asked for fried eggs for breakfast – they were more than happy to oblige. Check out time was 11 AM, so we left the hotel soon after taking a taxi to the pier; it was about a half hour comfortable ride (Approx $26). The weather was like that of yesterday – showers and cool. The ship had experienced a bout of norovirus on the previous cruise, so boarding was delayed so that a thorough cleaning could take place. The usual Japanese efficiency took place with actual check-in procedures taking place on-board. Rooms were finally made available soon after 3 PM. Our cabin #8034 was extremely comfortable – balcony; lots of closet space. The safety drill took place at 5 PM; the ship sailing at 6 PM. The ship was having WIFI connectivity problems. There was a Seafood Buffet in the Windows Café, so we elected to dine there. We were still catching up with jetlag, so we had an early night

Thanks for the really comprehensive guide to your time in Tokyo, very helpful

50 minutes ago, uktog said: Thanks for the really comprehensive guide to your time in Tokyo, very helpful

If you would like my complete notes, email me at stingrayPBI at aol dot com

Loved reading your 'Tokyo experience'.  Considering booking Japan Intensive April 2023 as booked on following two cruises. So interested in everything Japanese cannot wait to go. thank you

gardenbunny

We have booked this cruise April 3, 2023 RT Tokyo.  So excited for the destination and also first time Azamara.  We have done the 2017 and 2019 World Cruises on Pacific Princess and became small ship lovers.  We have been to 88 countries and  wanted to do Japan.  Decided to wait until 2023 to let Covid get under control.

When PP was sold to Azamara, I decided to look at their website.  Decided on this cruise and also another destination for 2023 - October 23-Nov 7 for Ancient Civilizations from Athens to Rome plus Egypt and Israel on Pursuit.

Great to see these posts and that so many enjoyed the itinerary.  Looking forward to learning great tips and info in the months to come.

ShopperfiendTO

Not sure how accurate this website is, but it seems to list the scheduling for Tokyo and Yokohama separately, and for April 2023 the Quest seems to be docking at Tokyo proper instead of Yokohama:

Tokyo dock:  https://cruisedig.com/ports/tokyo-japan/arrivals

Yokohama dock:  https://cruisedig.com/ports/yokohama-japan/arrivals

In the end, I think you really can't be sure which port Quest will be docked at until you get a final itinerary from Azamara stating "Tokyo" or "Yokohama (Tokyo)".

If you can choose, you definitely want to land at Haneda airport instead of Narita airport.

The Tokyo port is relatively close to Tokyo Station.

Although you haven't asked, a tip I offer when travelling to Japan is for you to ensure you have cash on you when you land, so you might want to watch currency trends and exchange when favourable leading up to your departure.  Although the country is hyper-technologically advanced, it is still very much a cash society.

1 hour ago, ShopperfiendTO said: Although you haven't asked, a tip I offer when travelling to Japan is for you to ensure you have cash on you when you land.

Why must you have it on you when you land? I always go straight to an ATM when I land and get local currency. Will that approach not work in Tokyo?

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Azamara Journey current location is at South East Asia (coordinates 16.11691 N / 108.21627 E) cruising en route to VN DAD > VN SGN. The AIS position was reported 4 minutes ago.

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Azamara Journey current cruise is 15 days, one-way from Tokyo to Singapore . Prices start from USD 4988 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 18 Apr, 2024 and ends on 03 May, 2024 .

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The 2000-built (as "R-Six"/R6) Azamara Journey cruise ship is the first of all four identical R-Class ships in the Azamara fleet - together with Azamara Quest , Azamara Pursuit and Azamara Onward (Pacific Princess) .

The vessel (IMO number 9200940) is currently Malta- flagged (MMSI 256204000) and registered in Valletta .

History - construction and ownership

Azamara Cruises was a fully-owned subsidiary company of RCG-Royal Caribbean Group until 2021. Founded in 2007 as "Azamara Club Cruises", the company was rebranded in 2009 (Azamara Cruises) and 2019 (Azamara). Azamara ships were originally built as R-Class vessels for Renaissance Cruises (company operational between 1989-2001).

In January 2021, Azamara's parent company RCG-Royal Caribbean announced an agreement to sell the brand for USD 201 million (~EUR 165,8 M / ~GBP 147,6 M / carve-out transaction) to Sycamore Partners. Sycamore Partners acquired the entire company and its 3 ships, plus all the associated intellectual property rights and goodwill. The all-cash transaction was closed in 2021-Q1. Sycamore Partners (shipowner) is a 2011-founded, NYC -headquartered private equity firm with USD 15+ billion in capital and assets under management. Among the largest of the Sycamore Partners-owned companies are Belk Inc (department store chain), Talbots (retailer of clothing-shoes-fashion accessories), Nine West Holdings (designer and wholesaler of branded clothing-shoes-accessories) and Staples Inc (office retailer).

The 694-passenger ship Azamara Journey was formerly sailing as R Six (Renaissance) and Blue Dream (Pullmantur).

In 2001, the vessel's original owner Renaissance Cruises ceased operations due to liquidity. The vessel was launched in 2003, and operated by charter Pullmantur Cruises under the name "Blue Star". In 2005, Pullmantur officially renamed it to "Blue Dream". In 2008, Pullmantur's owner RCCL (Royal Caribbean) transferred it to the subsidiary (new luxury brand) "Azamara Cruises" (in 2009 rebranded to "Azamara Club Cruises") and renamed the ship to "Azamara Journey".

The award-winning boutique ship amazes with lots of dining options, an unforgettable spa, and wellness facilities, friendly staff always in place to help passengers and destinations that guests would love to visit.

As a Renaissance-class ship, the interior of the vessel is in Edwardian style, resembling a Transatlantic steamship from the early years of the 20th century. When you enter the ship, it looks like you have entered the "golden era". There's no multi-deck atrium - only a curving staircase that amazes you with its grace and elegance, leading to the main public room of the vessel. The ceiling has glass skylight, stained simulated, it is capped with a dome and its height is two decks.

Azamara Journey cruise ship entered drydock on January 22, 2016, in the Bahamas. During the 5-day process, she received a host of refurbishments and upgrades , announced previously in June, as well as a technology overhaul. The brand new "Pervasive Wi-Fi" system provides faster Internet connectivity from any place on board the ship. Interactive TVs in all staterooms feature new options including live TV, movies on demand, lecturer schedules, weather updates, navigational and port information. Passengers are able to book a shore excursion through their TVs, as well as to order room service. In the Inspiration Center on Deck 4, Azamara guests are able to plan their next voyage by a 98-inch touchscreen to learn about future sailings and the ports visited. Passengers in The Drawing Room and Living Room use interactive tabletops to send digital postcards, design their own art by a Scribble app, or surf social media sites.

Decks and Cabins

Azamara Journey staterooms (355 total, in 24 grades) include 44 Suites, 199 Balcony, 88 Oceanview, 26 Inside. Handicap/wheelchair-accessible cabins (for disabled passengers) are only 6 (2x Balcony, 2x Oceanview, 2x Interior). A total of 243 staterooms have private, step-out balconies. Most cabin balconies are sized 45-60 ft2 / 4-6 m2. The largest accommodations are the World Owners Suite (600 ft2 / 56 m2 plus 215 ft2 / 20 m2 terrace).

The boat has 11 decks , of which 9 are passenger-accessible and 6 with cabins.

Four elevators (2x Forward and 2x Aft passenger lifts) interconnect all decks.

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

For a small ship, Azamara Journey features plenty of options for each meal. The passengers are also encouraged to explore local cuisine when onshore. The line added a complimentary tapas bar when the ship went into dry dock in 2016. Overall, the food onboard is quite good. There are rotating themes in the buffet and the tables there are spruced up at night with soft glowing orbs. The main dining room pampers with an entree salad every night.

Follows the complete list of Azamara Journey restaurants and food bars.

• Discoveries Restaurant (aft Dining Room, complimentary, with waiter service, open seating Breakfast 8-9:30 am, Lunch 12-1:30 pm, and Dinner 6-9:30 pm)
• Pool Grill (lunch-only casual dining restaurant with a fast-food menu, made-to-order - pizza, pasta, burgers, fries, salads; complimentary)
• Windows Cafe (complimentary buffet restaurant; has indoor seating and portside/starboard terraces; open between 6:30 am - 9:30 pm; offers early, buffet and late breakfast, buffet lunch, afternoon tea, and casual dinner)
• Aqualina (dinner-only specialty restaurant with Mediterranean cuisine and seafood; offers free dining for Club Suite passengers; reservations recommended)
• Prime C (dinner-only specialty restaurant with seafood and steakhouse menu; operates at surcharge, but it's free of charge for "Club Suite" passengers; outside the Prime C there is a Wine Cellar with 8000+ bottles collection; hosts the Wine Corner evening events and offers wine-tastings and private dinner arrangements).

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

Because the ship focuses very much on destinations, Azamara Journey does not have as many daily activities as passengers might find on mainstream cruise ships. There are a couple of trivia sessions each day and some other pastimes, such as origami and Bridge. The Cabaret Lounge is the ship's cabaret space, with risers behind, as opposed to a true theater. As the ceilings are low-slung, this space feels more cramped and the type of shows offered there is limited.

Other amenities include 24-Hour Room-Service, Internet/WiFi Access, Laundry/Self-Serve Laundromats. The Journey ship is not recommended for families with little children.

Follows the complete list of Azamara Journey lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens, and adults.

• Le Boutique (duty-free luxury shop for bags, gifts, brand jewelry)
• Cabaret Lounge & Bar (theatre and main show lounge for musical and show productions, cabaret performances, comedy acts; hosts the "AzAmazing Evenings" enrichment program; serves as a nightclub in the evenings)
• Casino Luxe (also serves as sports bar)
• PhotoShop (photo-video services, accessories, equipment)
• The Journey Shop (convenience goods store)
• Indulgences (luxury boutique shop)
• Mosaic Cafe (complimentary patisserie & bar; in the evening becomes a nightclub with live music - Mosaic@Night)
• Discoveries Lounge & Bar (Martini Bar)
• Thalassotherapy Pool (saltwater pool, part of the Spa complex; with water jets; operates at a surcharge)
• Hair salon (Beauty Salon offering hair and barber services, manicure, pedicure, massages)
• Astral Spa (wellness center featuring Elemis Spa products and treatments)
• Gym (starboard Fitness Room with panoramic windows and modern equipment; also hosts various complimentary group classes)
• Acupuncture Room (serviced by NCCAOM certified acupuncturists)
• eConnections (24-hour Internet computers room)
• Pool area (with an outdoor swimming pool, 2 Whirlpools, poolside bar, loungers, Tennis tables; served by Grill station; hosts themed pool deck parties)
• Sunset Bar (outdoor bar; serves the Windows Cafe terrace area)
• Looking Glass (observation lounge & bar with panoramic windows, sculptures made of Murano glass, comfortable leather sofas; in the evenings becomes a nightclub; serves afternoon tea with sandwiches, pastries, champagne - complimentary)
• The Drawing Room (library)
• Sun Deck (open-air area with sun loungers)
• Shuffleboard (Deck Games playing area)
• Jogging/Power Walking Track.

Itineraries

Azamara Journey itinerary program is based on Caribbean cruises leaving mainly from Miami FL, voyages to Asia (with departures from Singapore and China) and Europe (the Black Sea and the Mediterranean). When changing regions, the ship offers repositioning sailings through Suez Canal and Transatlantic crossings.

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As an R-Class (Renaissance) vessel, Azamara Journey has sisterships also in the Oceania Cruises fleet - Insignia , Nautica , Regatta , Sirena .

Azamara ship Journey was ordered and operated as "R Six" by Renaissance Cruises for the period 2000-2003. After the line's bankruptcy, the ship was in Pullmantur's fleet under the name "Blue Star" (2003-2005) and "Blue Dream" (2005-2007).

Azamara Journey is powered by four WARTSILA marine diesel engines (model 12V32E). Its propulsion consists of 2 propeller shafts and 2 fixed pitch propellers (FPP).

In 2015, both Azamara ships (Journey and Quest) were featured in the UK TV’s travel documentary “Cruise Ship Adventures with Nigel Marven”.

On February 8, 2017, Azamara Journey made its maiden visit to Australia docking in Darwin NT . The ship's itinerary (Feb 1-19) was an 18-day cruise from Singapore to Sydney AU , and also visited Indonesia (Benoa Bali, and Komodo Island) and ports in Queensland Australia (Thursday Island, Port Douglas, Cairns, Townsville, Hamilton Island).

Azamara Journey deck plan changes 2016 refurbishment review

The ship's last drydock refurbishment (January 22-27, done in Freeport Bahamas ) resulted in the following deck plan changes:

• Large touch screen displays were installed in several areas around the ship. They allow passengers (for free) to send digital postcards, explore world atlas maps and also provide Azamara Cruises itineraries and ports of call information.
• On Deck 4, Inspiration Center received a 98-inch touchscreen (interactive system provides information on future cruises - itineraries, ports, excursions).
• On Deck 10, The Drawing Room (Library) and the Living Room both received interactive tabletops (used for sending digital postcards, Scribble app, Internet / social media websites).
• Two new Club Spa Suites were built in the place of the eConnections (computer room, located portside on Lido Deck 9). Also on deck 9 was added The Patio (outdoor BBQ restaurant) and Swirl & Top (frozen yogurt bar).
• On Deck 10 was added The Living Room (forward observation lounge & bar, disco nightclub) replacing the Looking Glass Lounge.
• Many public areas were newly equipped (Looking Glass, Patio Grill, Sunset Bar).
• Upgrades and renovations received the restaurants Prime C, Aqualina, Windows Cafe (buffet). The Sanctum Spa (formerly Astral Spa) complex was redesigned and expanded.

All cabins and suites were renovated with new carpeting and wall covers, fabrics, furniture, shelving, curtains, bedding sets (pillows, duvets), new lighting and smart HDTVs (interactive system). All staterooms were upgraded with bigger coffee tables. Bathrooms were redesigned to be more space-efficient. Quality wood elements were used throughout all staterooms. Additionally, all high-grade Suites were updated with new modern furniture, dining tables, drapes, media consoles and sound systems.

There was a plan for replacing the Lido Deck’s Sunset Bar (aft on deck 9) with a new (named Kibo) specialty restaurant with Asian cuisine. However, the line later decided not to replace the popular day bar, but just to upgrade it. The refurbishment plans for an Asian restaurant plus an outside seating area for the buffet restaurant Windows Cafe were officially canceled.

The onboard Wi-Fi coverage was upgraded to shipwide (via “Pervasive Wi-Fi” system). The new Interactive TV system (in all cabins) offers movies on demand, live TV programming, onboard event schedules, weather updates, itinerary/port information. The system also allows shore excursion booking through the TV, as well as room service orders.

The boat's 2016 drydock refurbishment project cost USD 25 million.

In 2021 (August) the ship was drydocked at Navantia Shipyard ( Cadiz Spain ), mainly for general maintenance (technical and routine) works and repainting (hull and superstructure).

Azamara Japan & South Korea Cherry Blossom Season Cruise with Kobe & Tokyo Stays, All Meals Onboard & $1,500 Flight Credit

The ultimate Japan itinerary awaits! From the historic waters of Kobe to the soaring skyscrapers of Tokyo and the legendary gardens of Kanazawa, a trove of wonders are ready to be discovered on this 13-night cruise. Your experience begins with one night of pre-cruise accommodation in Kobe before embarking on an unforgettable odyssey that will take you past the country's sparkling southernmost shores, South Korea's sunny Busan, and the length of Japan's west coast. Departing during cherry blossom season, you're guaranteed a chance to see some remarkable pink blooms in action. Return south for two nights of post-cruise accommodation in Tokyo's lively Shinjuku district, an ideal spot to sample the city's nightlife and entertainment.

Throughout your cruise, make use of the fabulous facilities onboard – specialty restaurants, a swimming pool, a state-of-the-art spa, enrichment programs and classes and Broadway-style entertainment await. You’ll enjoy all-inclusive onboard dining, onboard drinks and five-star Azamara service throughout, plus a $1,500 Luxury Escapes flight credit to help get you to the Land of the Rising Sun.

Your journey takes you to: Kobe, Japan – Kochi – Hiroshima – Kitakyushu – Sasebo – Busan, South Korea – Sakaiminato, Japan – Kanazawa – Niigata – Akita – Aomori – Tokyo.

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