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Greek Isles Small Premium Ship Azamara Club Cruises Journey Test Cruise - In Depth - Full Ship Tour

Lainey Melnick
Lainey Melnick
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👁️ 22K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 3:21:13
What This Creator Said
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🧍 Best for SoloMediterranean · Fall · 5 nightsFrom AthensVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

this week i'm coming to you from greece on board the azamara journey it is a beautiful premium luxury small ship experience country club casual

the thing about azamara is it's a very port intensive cruise line so you will be stopping at more ports and for longer durations than most other cruise lines

i'm loving my azamara road it's perfect it's very cushy and comfy

i am enjoying my azamara club cruise we haven't even gone anywhere yet tonight

Creator's Tips & Advice

Set up transfers ahead of time to avoid stress
Book spa passes early as they are limited
Wear layers for varying temperatures on excursions
Have your cruise documents and addresses written down for taxis

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not setting up transfer ahead of timeMake sure you have your cruise documents with address written down to show taxi drivers
Mobility issues on steep and rocky excursionsWear good walking shoes and be prepared for strenuous walking

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the Azamara Journey like for a test cruise?
QWhat are the dining options on board?
QWhat are the shore excursions like in the Greek Isles?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route4½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconValue Pricing3½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony4½ Happy BaconDining Main4 Happy BaconPool Deck4 Happy BaconSpa Fitness3½ Happy BaconShip Condition4½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Athens4 Happy Bacon
Top: Athens Sightseeing with Airport Transfer
Heraklion4 Happy Bacon
Top: Palace of Knossos and City Tour
Patmos4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Monastery of St. John and Cave of the Revelation
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YouTube Video Description

Travel with me to the Greek Isles on the Small Premium Ship Azamara Club Cruises Journey Test Cruise on a 5-day test cruise through the Greek Islands on Azamara Club Cruises. Azamara is like a floating boutique hotel with great service, food and entertainment, a country club casual atmosphere, with only a few hundred guests onboard so they can do port intensive cruising to smaller ports that large ships can't visit. Flying from Austin to Newark on United Air and Newark non-stop to Athens on Emirates Air, and enjoying my Priority Pass lounge. Visit the ports of Patmos, Mykonos and Crete, and a drive-by of Santorini, where you can see the Cave of Revelations, the Monastery of St John, the ancient ruins of Delos, Knossos Palace, the Old Venetian Port, beaches, sidewalk cafes and enjoy Greek delicacies like Bougatsa. Get an Athens tour on the way back to the airport to see the Acropolis and the Parthenon. -- Onboard enjoy the lively entertainment of cruise directors Eric De Gray and Ernest Marchain plus the beautiful voices of Emily, Grace, Micayla and Luke. Learn some disco dance moves with my dance teacher Tyson, and his partner Crissa. Of course, the band was amazing, led by Daniel Diaz on piano with Gerard Velasquez on sax and flute, Pablo Ramirez on bass, Ezequiel Cudemo on drums and Ian Harthley on trumpet plus Paula on the Keys, East Pearl Quartet and with late night DJ dancing. Prepare for the bright night party by dressing in white. Relax in the Sanctum spa and indulge in great food and drinks. Play games and learn napkin folding skills. -- Thank you to my fabulous co-stars, colleagues, fellow passengers and staff. A special thank you to my Azamara friends and partners, Mitch Platt and Lionel Garcia. A special shout out to my partner in crime on this video, Doug Thompson. Thank you to my three amazing guides, Nick, Rania and Konstantine. — Reserve your next dream vacation with Lainey Melnick & Associates - Dream Vacations and Subscribe to my YouTube Channel and follow me on social media to stay up to date with my latest travel information: https://campsite.bio/855gr8trip --- Most importantly, please do me the honor of letting me book your next land, sea, river, villa and yacht #dreamvacation! -- Lainey Melnick lmelnick@dreamvacations.com Dream Vacations - Lainey Melnick & Assoc 855-GR8-TRIP / 512-799-0626 http://www.855GR8TRIP.com -- #luxurytravel #foodietravel #855GR8TRIP #dreamvacations #Blondevoyage #greece #azamara #smallshipcruising #greekisles #greekislands #athens #patmos #mykonos #delos #crete #heraklion #knossospalace #mythology #caveofrevelations