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OtherFrom MiamiVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We ended up booking the absolute cheapest cabin because that was all that was available, which was a guaranteed cabin and just hope for the best.

I think we just got an upgrade. They just accepted our bid. I think we're going to be in a balcony.

This is exactly why Azam works so well for what we're doing. This ship isn't just a vacation. It's for us the link in a chain to getting us where we need to be.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book a guaranteed cabin and bid for an upgrade to save money.
Use Azamara's familiar ship layout to avoid a learning curve when moving between ships.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to get from Miami to Rome on a budget using cruises?
QWhat is the process and outcome of bidding for a cabin upgrade on Azamara?

Topics Covered

Booking Process1½ Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconValue Pricing3½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony4½ Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconEmbarkation4½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Miami4 Happy Bacon
Rome4½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

We HAD to get on the Azamara Quest as it was part of the chain of ships that we needed to take in order to get from Miami to Rome. We ended up booking the cheapest Guaranteed cabin that we could as it was all that was available... so that is why we tried to bid on an UPGRADE to a balcony! Join me as I share my experience of getting an Azamara cruise upgrade to a balcony stateroom on the Azamara Quest. KirkToriStory has been living on cruise ships full time since 2022, and had initially booked an oceanview room for this journey, on our way to get to the inaugural sailing of the NCL LUNA in Rome... We purchased the last ocean view in a guaranteed cabin on the Azamara Quest, and decided to place an upgrade bid in hopes of getting a balcony upgrade. Living on a cruise ship can be a unique experience, and I was excited to see if I could get an Azamara balcony upgrade to enhance my travel experience. In this travel vlog, I'll take you through the process of the Azamara cruise upgrade and what happened when I received the news that I had been upgraded to a balcony stateroom. If you're considering cruising with Azamara cruise line or are interested in life on a cruise ship, this video is for you. I'll share my thoughts on the Azamara Quest upgrade and whether it was worth it, as well as give you a glimpse into what it's like to be on an Azamara cruise. From boarding Azamara Quest to exploring the ship and enjoying the amenities, I'll take you along on my journey and share my honest review of the Azamara cruise balcony upgrade experience. Whether you're a seasoned cruiser or just starting to plan your next vacation, this video will give you a firsthand look at what it's like to cruise with Azamara and whether an upgrade to a balcony stateroom is right for you. #Azamaracruise #Azamaraupgrade #cruisevlog #kirktoristory CHAPTERS: 00:00 Azamara sent us an Email about our Bid upgrade! 00:16 We had to get on Azamara Quest Or We Would Miss All of our next ships! 00:45 We have to get to Rome to get on the inaugural sailing of NCL Luna 02:47 Leaving the Miami hotel to board Azamara Quest 03:46 Boarding Azamara Quest Cruise Ship 05:10 Champagne on the Azamara Quest Cruise 06:39 Our Balcony Stateroom Upgrade 6076 07:51 A good suggestion on how to save money on an upgrade 09:00 The Revelation that the Azamara Quest is identical to other Azamara ships HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT OUR JOURNEY! 🚢Watch Until The End. LIKE. COMMENT. ASK QUESTIONS. 🚢Share Our Content With Your Friends And Family, or ANYONE Who Likes Cruising 🚢Use The YouTube THANKS Button (Thank You!) LINKS: 🔗3 Common Questions That Cruisers Ask Us https://youtu.be/podZ7N-IuOM 🔗Playlist of Things To Do On A Cruise https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi7vAI8bcMKDwk6WooixMC2BmkoUxQN5M 🔗How To Get FREE Stuff On A Cruise https://youtu.be/8rRHHR-gGZU 🔗How To Get FREE Spending Money On A Cruise https://youtu.be/lw0YqAGYTCA?si=i1Y1EVC4L50grRbF 🔗How To Pay Less For A Cruise https://youtu.be/FZMz1pKyzSo?si=P5FVzesbTY1MxR-T 🔗Get Elite Status In 19 Days https://youtu.be/a8R5W-v5Z6s?si=69Ph-NC5_VyQvxJw 🔗Last Minute Cruise Deal Website Search https://youtu.be/gky3UDoq9do ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH PRINCESS? HERE IS A $25 BONUS FOR YOU! https://refer.princess.com/Victoria21!c92e68b1c1!a ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH HOLLAND AMERICA? HERE IS A $50 BONUS FOR YOU! https://refer.hollandamerica.com/xfnbt ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH CUNARD? HERE IS $100 https://refer.cunard.com/Kirk ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH VVOYAGES? Use my link and we both get $150 in free drinks! https://share.virginvoyages.com/vcarter!11ab187b26!n ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH AZAMARA? Click my link and get a $200 VISA for your spending! https://refer.azamara.com/vcarter KIRK TORI STORY SOCIAL MEDIA 🔗Blog: https://www.KirkToriStory.com 🔗Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/KirkToriStory ABOUT KIRKTORISTORY: Kirk Tori Story is a channel about Kirk and Tori (their story) about how they sold their house in Canada to live a life of living on cruise ships. KirkToriStory offers great advice about cruising, including sharing experiences with Tips and Tricks, Budgeting for a cruise ideas, cabin tours, ship reviews, cruise port information and more. 🚢 Living the Dream 🚢 We sold our home and now live on a cruise ship! Join us on our journey around the world as we explore new destinations, share travel tips, and embrace life at sea. 🔔 Subscribe to KirkToriStory for more! Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/@kirktoristory?sub_confirmation=1 This Video was made for you by KirkToriStory