Azamara Journey

Former R Six, one of eight R-class cruise ships built for Renaissance Cruises who sadly went bankrupt. All eight ships are now with other cruise lines including a sister ot Azamara Journey, Azamara Quest. They are very popular smaller cruise ships. Three are with Oceania Cruises, two with Princess Cruises, and one with P&O.

Name: 2000–2003: R Six
2003–2005: Blue Star
2005–2007: Blue Dream
2007 onwards: Azamara Journey
Owner: 2008–2012: Azamara Journey inc.
Operator: 2007 onwards: Azamara Cruises
Port of registry: 2000–2001: Monrovia, Liberia
2001–2005: Majuro, Marshall Islands
2005–2006: Nassau, Bahamas
2006–2013: Valletta, Malta
Builder: Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire
Completed: 2000
Identification:Call sign 9HOB8
IMO number: 9200940
MMSI number: 256204000
Status: In service
General characteristics
Class & type: R-class cruise ship
Tonnage: 30,277 GT
Length: 181.00 m (593.83 ft)
Beam: 25.46 m (83.5 ft)
Depth: 5.80 m (19.0 ft)
Decks: 11
Speed: 18 knots (33 km/h; 21 mph)
Capacity: 694 passengers
Crew 407

Am I right in thinking that she has some connection with Royal Caribbean?

Alan

Alan

Yes, Azamara Club Cruises is a subsidiary of Royal Caribbean Cruises L.t.d along with others including Celebrity Cruises. It is a bit like Carnival Cruise Lines being the parent company of several cruise line brands.

Thanks David. Hope all is well.

Alan