Is an Azamara cruise even worth it? Our HONEST First Impressions

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We've never sailed Azamara Onward (or Azamara Cruises) before. And honestly? We have no idea what to expect. Is the "small ship luxury" promise real — or just clever marketing? We're finding out from day one, starting with our embarkation day aboard Azamara Onward. From the port all the way through our first night onboard, this is our honest, unfiltered first look at one of cruising's most talked-about boutique lines. As former cruise ship crew, we know what the brochure says — and we know what the reality usually is. You get both perspectives — Beth's UK 🇬🇧 take and Tony's US 🇺🇸 take — every step of the way.📍 In this video, we cover: → Embarkation day on Azamara Onward — what to expect → First impressions: is the "small ship luxury" feel really a thing? → Cabin reveal and first look around the ship → Sail away, and... → Our honest verdict after day one 📌 SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode of our Azamara Onward series! 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@bandtatsea?sub_confirmation=1 Sea you soon, Beth 🇬🇧 & Tony 🇺🇸 @bandtatsea #azamara #cruisevlog #luxurycruiseship 0:00 First impressions of Azamara Onward 2:22 Exploring Azamara Onward 5:20 Our Azamara Onward Cabins (Oceanview and Inside Staterooms) 11:26 Muster Station Drills on Azamara Onward 14:23 Sail Away Party on Azamara Onward 17:02 Main Dining Room (MDR) on Azamara Onward 18:51Our Biggest (and ONLY) Complaint 20:12 Evening Entertainment onAzamara Onward 23:47 Azamara Onward: our FINAL Verdict as Ex-Crew

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