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First Time on AZAMARA! Best Embarkation Day Ever?

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πŸ‘οΈ 11K viewsπŸ“… 3 months ago⏱️ 29:29
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❀️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · 11 nightsFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

First time ever on Azamara. First steps.

Everybody's getting champagne as they enter the ship.

The service has been phenomenal already.

We booked it for the whole week. So, we're going to be up here enjoying.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book the spa sanctuary early as it sells out fast.
βœ“Be considerate when muster station numbers are called to avoid delays.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ship size and crowd levels β€” The ship feels a bit crowded in some areas but is manageable compared to mega ships.
Dining experience β€” Navigate the menu to find standout dishes; some appetizers were average.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the embarkation experience like on Azamara?
QHow does the ship's decor and atmosphere compare to other cruise lines?

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YouTube Video Description↓

Welcome aboard our first-ever Azamara cruise! Join us as we embark on the Azamara Onward for 11 days in the Caribbean, starting with the smoothest embarkation we've ever experienced (champagne greeting included!). We'll take you through our ship exploration, show you how we scored an incredible deal on the spa sanctuary ($9/day!), navigate the old-school 40-minute muster drill, and experience our first dinner in the elegant Discovery Restaurant. From the beautiful wood-paneled staircases to the intimate 600-passenger atmosphere, we're discovering why people rave about Azamara's boutique cruise experience. Plus, find out why Jerry's getting Volendam vibes and what surprised us most about this former Pacific Princess. Is this the perfect small ship cruise line? Let's find out together! 0:00 - Pre-Cruise Miami Beach 2:00 - Arrival at Port (No Lines!) 3:00 - Champagne Welcome Aboard 4:00 - First Ship Exploration 5:00 - Pool Deck Discovery 6:00 - Interior Cabin Tour 8:00 - Finding the Theaters & Lounges 9:30 - Spa Sanctuary AMAZING Deal! 11:00 - Private Pool Area Tour 13:45 - Old School Muster (40 Minutes) 16:00 - First Dinner Preparations 17:00 - Discovery Restaurant Experience 19:30 - Entertainment Variety Show 22:00 - Living Room Evening 24:00 - Final Thoughts & Comparisons Hi, we are Jill and Jerry, and we invite you to subscribe to our channel. We have cruised for over 20 years now on ten different cruise lines, and we look forward to sharing our experiences with you. We will be posting Cruise VLOGS, videos that cover ship reviews, cabin tours, ship tours, and all of the fun in between! πŸ”₯We hope you Subscribe for more cruise adventures!! ⭐️ Join our Socials at: ➑️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/CruisingCanucks ➑️ Instagram: @cruising_canucks ➑️ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cruisingcanucks ➑️ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheCruisingCanucks/ ➑️ BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/cruisingcanucks.bsky.social ➑️ Our WEBSITE at: https://www.cruisingcanucks.com ➑️ Check out our Merchandise at: https://www.cruisingcanucks.ca/gear/ ➑️ Join our EMAIL list at: https://cruisingcanucks.ck.page/dd2b4b8b3f We can be reached at: Cruising Canucks β€’ P.O. Box 122 β€’ Hilton Beach, ON, Canada P0R 1G0 ➑️jillandjerry@cruisingcanucks.ca ⭐️Fair Use Disclaimer: This video may contain copyrighted material the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available for purposes of criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. We believe this constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in Section 29 of the Copyright Act of Canada and in Section 107 of the US Copyright Law.