EP.1: Why we chose Azamara for our South America Journey- Barbados to Buenos Aires
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From the moment we pulled up to the Barbados terminal to the moment we stepped on the Osmar request, it took exactly 15 minutes.
The room itself is spacious and comfortable. But as we settled in, we realized the real value wasn't just the space. It was the perks that came with the key card.
One of the best things about small ship cruising, you don't buy 3,000 people to get off the gang way. You just walk off and culture meets you right there.
The ship is designed for connection, and that connection is real. We met crew members who have been here 15 years plus.
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Is a small ship the best way to see South America? This is our very first cruise with Azamara sailing from Barbados to Buenos Aires. We are kicking off a 22-day voyage on the #Azamara Quest to find out if "Premium" small ship cruising is worth the money compared to mega-ships. In Episode 1, we board our home for the next month, tour the Continent Suite, and put the "Small Ship Promise" to the test immediately. From walking right off the ship in #tobago (no tenders!) to exploring the haunting history of #isleroyale Devil's Island in French Guiana, we reveal exactly why easy access is a luxury. If you are planning a #southamerica cruise or deciding between Celebrity, Princess, and Azamara, this series is for you. In This Episode: 00:00 The 22-Day Mission: Why a Small Ship? 00:28 Boarding Azamara Quest & Suite Tour & benefits 02:38 The Vibe Check: No Casino, No Art Auctions yet Impeccable Service 04:41 Tobago Private Excursion 07:02 Sea Day: Intellectual Activities 07:29 Isle Royale, French Guiana- Devil's Island 10:02 Overview & Wrap Watch our "Pre-Cruise" experiment with an All Inclusive Hotel in Barbados here: https://youtu.be/fg0PyawGUzE?si=gqRt2wDrTHhN2I3y Tour Guide in Tobago: Dennison's Tourguiding and Transportation Services (Viator/Tripadvisor or Facebook) Stock Video: www.Pexels.com Beach Party - Islandesque by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Find us on Wandervlogs: https://wandervlogs.com/vloggers/@UC9JZdyeQMpnjSqQWue4O0zA #azamaracruise #smallshipcruising #southamericatravel #devilsisland #cruisevlog #gotravellife #tobago #savannahbeachclub South America is vast and intricate, and while we yearned to explore it, the idea of a megaship's chaos or the logistical puzzle of land-only travel didn't appeal. This is why we opted for the Azamara Quest, a choice that allowed us to experience a luxury journey with essential cruise tips for a smoother trip. We'll show you the ship's amenities and highlight why smaller vessels, like the Azamara Pursuit, offer a more intimate and manageable southamericacruise experience for the retiredtraveler.