{"id":4309,"date":"2022-05-25T21:23:02","date_gmt":"2022-05-25T21:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.paramountcruises.com\/?p=4309"},"modified":"2026-05-22T10:41:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T10:41:38","slug":"azamara-all-inclusive-inclusions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/azamara-all-inclusive-inclusions\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Included on an Azamara Cruise?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Azamara markets itself as a destination-immersion line with a substantial level of inclusion built into the fare. The question most guests ask before booking is what “included” actually means: which drinks, which dining, which excursions, and which extras are charged separately. The honest answer is that Azamara includes more than a standard premium line but less than a true all-inclusive luxury operator. Whether the fare is good value depends on how you would actually use the inclusions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide walks through what is and is not included. For live availability and pricing on specific sailings see our Azamara<\/a> page. For the drinks-specific detail, our Azamara drinks packages<\/a> page covers every tier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Call our specialists on 020 7947 0270 once you have a shortlist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

30-second view: what is included in an Azamara fare<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Included as standard<\/th>Charged separately<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Selected spirits, wines and beers across bars and dining<\/td>Premium spirits, fine wines, Champagne<\/td><\/tr>
Soft drinks, teas and speciality coffees<\/td>Speciality dining cover charges (where applicable)<\/td><\/tr>
Main dining venues (multi-course)<\/td>Onboard purchases and gift shop<\/td><\/tr>
Gratuities (standard fare)<\/td>Most shore excursions (Azamara Choice Air and excursion packages vary)<\/td><\/tr>
AzAmazing Evenings cultural event on most voyages<\/td>Spa treatments<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Drinks: what is included and the Premium and Ultimate upgrades<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The standard Azamara<\/a> fare includes a generous range of drinks: selected spirits, house wines, beers, soft drinks, teas and speciality coffees, served across bars, lounges and dining venues. That covers most everyday drinking on the cruise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two upgrade tiers extend the selection:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Premium Beverage Package<\/strong> opens up a broader wine list, additional cocktails and a wider range of spirits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ultimate Beverage Package<\/strong> includes top-shelf spirits, fine wines and Champagne served across all bars and dining venues. From 1 April 2026, many suite guests will receive the Ultimate Beverage Package as part of their fare. For non-suite guests, the upgrade is worth it on longer voyages where you would consistently order premium drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dining: what is included<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Multi-course dining at the main restaurants is included at no charge. The food quality is high for a premium line, with menus that change daily and emphasise European and global flavours. Smaller speciality restaurants may carry a cover charge depending on the ship, though this varies by sailing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The boutique scale of the four Azamara<\/a> ships, Azamara Journey<\/a><\/strong>, Azamara Quest<\/a><\/strong>, Azamara Pursuit<\/a><\/strong> and Azamara Onward<\/a><\/strong>, means dining venues are smaller and feel more intimate than on larger lines. Reservations are usually unhurried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Destination immersion: the AzAmazing Evening and overnight ports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Azamara’s editorial promise is destination immersion rather than the ship-as-the-destination model that bigger lines lean on. Two specific inclusions support this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AzAmazing Evenings<\/strong> are complimentary cultural events held in destination, often featuring local performers, food and traditions. One AzAmazing Evening is typically included on most voyages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overnight ports and late departures<\/strong> are a defining feature of Azamara itineraries. Sailings frequently include overnight stays in ports like Bordeaux, Istanbul or Reykjavik, giving genuine time ashore in the evening and morning. This is where the destination-immersion claim actually pays off: most lines leave by 6pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is not included<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fare does NOT cover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n