Azamara Onward deck plans

Azamara Onward (1999-built as "R-Three", last refurbishment as "Pacific Princess" in 2017, last refurbished in 2024 November) was the second of the two smallest Princess Cruises ships of the R-Class - together with Ocean Princess (now Oceania Sirena). To this class belong also the other 3x Azamara ships (Journey, Pursuit, Quest) and the 4x Oceania ships (Insignia, Nautica, Regatta, Sirena). All these boats were once part of the fleet of Renaissance Cruises (1989-founded/2001-defunct).

Azamara Onward cruise ship deck plan shows 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.

Pacific Princess cruise ship deck plans show a total of 335 cabins for 672 passengers (max capacity is 804) served by 375 crew-staff, 7 restaurants/food bars, 3 lounges and bars, 1 swimming pool, 2 Jacuzzis (outdoor whirlpool hot tubs), 4 elevators.

Azamara Onward 2022 refurbishment review

On January 11, 2022, Azamara signed with Somec SpA (Somec Gruppo, Italy) a contract for the ship's drydock refurbishment scheduled for April 2022 (at Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam).

The EUR 14 million (USD 15,9M) project was conducted by Somec via its subsidiary TSI (Total Solution Interiors) which specializes in designing and manufacturing/installation of interiors for cruise ships, superyachts, luxury hotels and residential properties worldwide.

The extensive renovations done during the Amsterdam drydocking included all staterooms (passenger and crew), all crew areas, Pool Deck, wellness complex, outdoor decks, all indoor public areas, hull cleaning and repainting, steelworks (reconstruction of arrangements on decks 8-9, cabin balcony structures), steel reinforcements for the spa pools, creating new Suites (with outdoor Jacuzzies).

Technical upgrades included restructuring of the ballast-water and fuel tanks (to increase bunkering capacity), piping works, engine room, new grey water tanks, overhauled stabilizers (starboard and portside) and thrusters, new shaft seals, tail shaft and propeller seals.

Drydock 2024 (November 7-12) was at Navantia Shipyard (Cadiz Spain) and mainly for routine maintenance and safety/classification works, propulsion machinery overhaul (rudders, propellers, bow thrusters, stabilizers), hull cleaning/painting.

Pacific Princess deck plan changes 2017 refurbishment review

The ship's 2-week long drydock refurbishment in 2017 (May 30 - June 8, in Freeport Bahamas) resulted in the following changes:

• The Atrium was modernized - new millwork, renovated grand staircase, new ornamentation and a stained glass ceiling.
• Sterling Steakhouse (on deck 10) was redecorated (new upholstery to chairs, new silk draperies, new artworks / B&W movie stars photos).
• Sabatini’s Restaurant (deck 10) was updated (repainted walls, new Italian furnishings, reupholstered chairs, new carpeting, new lounge area, new millwork, arched windows).
• The Club Bar Restaurant (deck 5, Club Dining Room) was updated and redecorated.
• The Panorama Buffet (deck 9) was completely renovated (new tile work, new draperies and carpeting, updated furniture).
• Lido-Pool Deck 9 was renovated (new teak flooring and tiling, new lounge furniture/lounge chairs, pool chaises, sofas).

All passenger cabins were upgraded with Princess Cruises signature "Princess Luxury Beds", new plush linens, new plush carpeting, upholstered headboards, new draperies, new decorative lamps, wall sconces with USB ports. All Suites were updated with contemporary furniture (dining tables, chairs, lounge chairs, sofabeds, desks).

A new cabin category was introduced (Club Class Mini-Suite") offering exclusive perks and VIP amenities (dining, preferred seating.  priority embarkation/disembarkation).