Azamara Cruises — the small-ship cruise line celebrated for its late nights, overnights, and Destination Immersion®— continues the rollout of Azamara Forward, the brand’s most extensive fleetwide renovation program to date. As part of the initiative, Azamara Onward will enter a two-week dry dock in early November 2027 to receive the Azamara Forward enhancements.
The program introduces a comprehensive set of onboard upgrades designed to elevate the guest experience while maintaining the intimate feel of Azamara’s small ships. Azamara Forward includes a transformation of onboard nightlife venues, a newly dedicated Chef’s Table experience, a reimagined Discoveries Restaurant, debut of a recrafted Atlas Bar, a full transformation of The Cabaret Lounge, refreshed staterooms and suites, and upgraded public spaces across the ship. As the new Penthouse Deck will be exclusive to Azamara Quest, it will not be included as part of this renovation. Together, these enhancements mark a significant step forward for Azamara’s small-ship experience.
Azamara Onward will debut its Azamara Forward enhancements on November 25, 2027, when the ship departs on 7-night Italy Intensive cruise from Athens to Rome. This sailing, available for booking starting April 7, 2026, will mark the ship’s first voyage following the renovation and will introduce guests to the next evolution of Azamara’s upscale small-ship experience. Following its return to service, Azamara Onward will continue sailing in the Mediterranean before crossing the Atlantic later in the season to begin Caribbean itineraries.
This dry dock follows the debut of Azamara Forward on Azamara Quest, with timelines for Azamara Journey and Azamara Pursuit to be announced at a later date. Azamara Forward marks a new chapter for Azamara Cruises, emphasizing personalization, elevated comfort, and meaningful connections with each destination. Launching with an inaugural sailing on December 18, 2026, the program debuts all-new suites exclusively aboard Azamara Quest, paired with immersive culinary experiences and refined onboard amenities—setting a new benchmark for small-ship cruising.
For more information on Azamara Forward, read about it here.
