Upmarket boutique-style Azamara Club Cruises’ ship Azamara Journey has called at the port of Manila for the first time today. The ship is on a 17-night voyage starting from Hong Kong which features an overnight stay in Manila, and calls at other Southeast Asian destinations namely Sandakan, Papolo of Sulawesi, Komodo, Bali, Semarang and ending in Singapore.
An official ceremony was held onboard the ship to welcome her maiden call, with plaque exchanges between Captain Johannes Tysse of Azamara Journey and Atty. Francisquiel Mancile, Port Manager of Philippine Ports Authority, Mr Andrew Hoad, Executive Vice President of Asian Terminals Inc. as well as Mr Antonio Calingo, Jr., Assistant General Manager of Wallem Philippines Shipping Inc. Atty. Maria Victoria Jasmin, Undersecretary, Tourism Regulation and Resources of Philippine Department of Tourism also presented a commemorative token to Captain Tysse. The event was attended by representatives of Philippine Department of Tourism, Philippine Ports Authority, business partners and Azamara Club Cruises Representatives in The Philippines.
Azamara Journey is sailing 12- to 17-night voyages throughout the East and South China seas from January through April 2014, alternating departures from Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Mumbai and Chennai. On these voyages, guests will visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as Halong Bay, Borobudur, Parambanan and Sangiran, and revel in the nightlife of worldly cities, such as Tokyo, Shanghai and Bangkok to name a few, during their overnight stays. The ship then repositions via the Indian Ocean and the Suez Canal to arrive for its Europe season in May.
The 11-deck, 694-guest ship Azamara Journey offers concierge-style amenities, including fresh-cut flowers, Elemis toiletries, plasma TVs, plush European bedding, world class spa treatments with the 2 finest therapists and aestheticians. For meals, guests will have a choice of one of two specialty restaurants: Mediterranean-influenced Aqualina and a stylish steak and seafood restaurant Prime C, the main dining room, or the casual dining venue.
Guests aboard can enjoy a suite of inclusive amenities such as complimentary red and white boutique wines to accompany lunch and dinner, English Butler service for suite guests, and the recently-launched AzAmazing Evening – an immersive complimentary destination event ashore featured on every voyage event on every voyage. Azamara specializes in what it calls Destination ImmersionSM, meaning longer stays, more overnights and night touring in ports of call. No other cruise line spends as much time in port, allowing Azamara guests a richer stay in the destinations, enjoying things like live music, theater and restaurants, and clubs that light up after dark. Most of all, with one staff member for every two guests, Azamara’s personal service is unparalleled.
Source:- Asia Cruise Association
