Azamara Pursuit deck plans

Azamara Pursuit (2001-built as "R-Eight", acquired in 2018, last refurbished in 2024 August) is the third of all four identical R-Class Azamara cruise ships - with fleetmates Azamara Quest, Azamara Journey and Azamara Onward. The ship was initially built for Renaissance Cruises (1989-founded/2001-defunct), and subsequently named "Minerva II" (for Swan Hellenic, 2003-2007), "Royal Princess" (Princess Cruises, 2007–2011) and "MS Adonia" (P&O UK, 2011-2018, when joined the Azamara fleet). Of this class (same-designed) are also the Oceania Cruises ships Insignia, Nautica, Regatta, Sirena (Ocean Princess).

Azamara Pursuit cruise ship deck plan has a total of 352 staterooms for 704 passengers (max capacity is 774) served by 400 crew-staff. The boat has 11 decks (9 passenger-accessible, 6 with cabins), 4 restaurants, 5 lounges and bars, 2 swimming pools (1 Spa), 2 Jacuzzis (outdoor whirlpool hot tubs), 4 elevators, self-serve launderette (Deck 7). Passenger-use launderettes (laundromats) are located only on deck 7. These are self-service laundry facilities with ironing boards and detergent being provided.

The boat has no dedicated kids or teen areas (clubs, playrooms) or special programming. Occasionally, mainly during summer or on holiday itineraries when there are 25 or more kids booked, the shipowner provides a professional youth counselor.

Four elevators (2x Forward and 2x Aft passenger lifts) interconnect all decks.

The Azamara Cruises Pursuit is a top luxury ship with all-inclusive fares. Azamara Club cruise prices include the following drinks and services (complimentary throughout the voyage):

• Alcohol (a selection of 30+ standard spirits, incl schnapps, whiskies, bourbons, vodkas, rums, gins, brandy, liqueurs), cocktails (a selection of 30 long drinks), beers (Budweiser, Bud Light, Beck’s), locally sourced boutique wines by the glass (1 red and 1 white each day throughout the voyage), bottled water, soda / soft beverages, specialty coffees-teas
• tips (gratuities)
• Room Service (professional personal butler service for Suite passengers, concierge service for all the rest)
• Self-service launderette (laundry room /Deck 7)
• Shuttle (transfers) to and from the ship
• Azamara TV onboard program, daily newsletter.

Azamara Pursuit deck plan changes 2018 refurbishment review

The 2-month long drydock refurbishment (June-July 2028, following the transfer from P&O UK) was at Harland+Wolff shipyard (Belfast Ireland) and resulted in the following changes:

• Large touchscreen displays were installed in several areas around the ship. They allow passengers (for free) to send digital postcards, explore world atlas maps and also provide Azamara Cruises itineraries and ports of call information.
• On Deck 4, Inspiration Center has a 98-inch touchscreen (interactive system provides information on future cruises - itineraries, ports, excursions).
• On Deck 10, The Drawing Room (Library) and the Living Room both have interactive tabletops (used for sending digital postcards, Scribble app, Internet / social media websites).
• All public areas (restaurants, bars, lounges) were re-furniture.

All cabins and suites were redesigned and received new furniture, carpeting, wall covers, fabrics, shelving, curtains, bedding sets (pillows, duvets), new lighting and HDTVs (interactive system). All bathrooms were redesigned. All high-grade Suites received modern furniture, dining tables, drapes, media consoles, and sound systems.

The shipboard Wi-Fi coverage was upgraded to shipwide (via “Pervasive Wi-Fi” system). The new Interactive TV system (in all cabins) offers movies on demand, live TV programming, onboard event schedules, weather updates, itinerary/port information. The system also allows shore excursion booking through the TV, as well as room service orders.

The boat's stateroom number was decreased from 356 (Adonia) to 340 (Pursuit). The number of crew/staff was increased from 300 (Adonia) to 400 (Pursuit).

2018 refurbishment cost Azamara Cruises GBP 50 million (EUR 56 million / USD 65,5 million).

In 2021 (September) the ship was drydocked at Navantia Shipyard (Cadiz Spain), mainly for general maintenance (technical and routine) works and repainting (hull and superstructure).

Drydock 2024 (August 26-31) was at CNdM (Marseille France) and mainly for routine maintenance and safety/classification works, propulsion machinery overhaul (rudders, propellers, bow thrusters, stabilizers), hull cleaning/painting.

P&O Adonia deck plans

On September 26, 2017, Azamara Club Cruises announced an agreement with P&O UK (Carnival Corporation subsidiary company) to purchase the Adonia ship. The vessel joined Azamara's fleet of 2 sisterships (Journey and Quest). The fleet transfer was scheduled for March 2018, when the vessel was renamed "Azamara Pursuit". During the scheduled drydock refurbishment, the ship's decor was changed, as well as the names of bars and lounges, cabin categories and amenities.

Adonia cruise ship deck plan has a total of 356 staterooms for 710 passengers (max capacity is 826 guests) served by 385 crew/staff, 8 passenger decks (out of 11) with 4 restaurants, 8 bars, 1 swimming pool, 2 jacuzzies, 4 elevators.

Since her refit and refurbishment in 2011, P&O cruise ship Adonia is an adults-only ship (without any family- or kids-dedicated venues, facilities or programs available on board).

Note: On the cruise ship, the launderette is located on deck B. This is a passenger-use laundry facility (open 8 am - 10 pm, complimentary), complete with dryers, washers, ironing boards. Detergent costs extra, or you can use your own. Dry cleaning (called Wascomat or Aquatex /eco-friendly wet cleaning) is available with service charges per item. List with dry-cleaning prices is available in all cabins.

Adonia fathom 2016 Miami-Cuba service

Between May 2016-April 2017, Adonia offered roundtrip 7-day cruises to Cuba and Dominican Republic leaving from Miami Florida. The ship was officially transferred to the fleet of the new Carnival Fathom cruise line (Carnival Corporation brand established in June 2015). While in fathom service, the ship was still operated by the Carnival brand P&O Cruises UK.

During the ship's 2017 drydock refurbishment (May-June) in Freeport Bahamas were added: "The Glass House" (wine bar restaurant by Olly Smith).