Azamara Gems of the Adriatic & Aegean Review | Luxury Small Ship Cruise Experience
Corfu PortCroatia CountryGreece CountryItaly CountryTürkiye CountryAzamara Cruise LineIstanbul PortSantorini PortVenice PortAzamara Onward Cruise Ship
Experience the ultimate small-ship journey with Azamara’s Gems of the Adriatic & Aegean—an immersive Venice-to-Istanbul cruise visiting Italy, Croatia, Greece, Turkey, and beyond. Does a little bit of Italy, Croatia, Greece, and Turkey sound like your kind of adventure? Join Ken from RTE-Travel Talk as he sits down with Anne-Marie Gaudet of Cruise Holidays Select to review one of the most immersive small-ship itineraries at sea — Azamara’s Gems of the Adriatic & Aegean. Fresh from her voyage aboard Azamara Onward, Anne-Marie shares what makes this 10-night journey from Venice to Istanbul so extraordinary — from Azamara’s legendary White Night Party in Santorini to the intimate Azamazing Evening in Slovenia’s town square. Along the way, you’ll discover hidden gems like Zadar’s Sea Organ, Corfu’s kumquat distilleries, and the breathtaking cisterns beneath Istanbul. Learn what sets Azamara apart from other cruise lines such as Oceania and Viking, including their focus on destination immersion, warm personalized service, and flexible all-inclusive options — where you can even upgrade drink packages individually. Anne-Marie also offers practical tips for pre- and post-cruise stays in Venice and advice for travelers with mobility challenges. From Venice’s canals and Slovenia’s folk music to Santorini sunsets and the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, this episode captures the very essence of what makes Azamara such a standout in small-ship cruising. Contact Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.com https://realtravelexperts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts/ Contact Cruise Holidays Select: ann-marie@luv2cruise.ca Cruise Holidays Select Website: https://luv2cruz.ca/ Ann-Marie's Norwegian Fjords Cruise : https://luv2cruz.ca/special-offers/escorted-norwegian-fjords-arctic-circle-celebrity-cruises-apx0626/ Image Credits: Images and Clips: Courtesy of Azamara Cruises Other images : Courtesy of Adobe Stock RTE Travel Talk does not endorse any of their guests' products or services. The opinions of the guests may or may not reflect those of the host and RTE Travel Talk. Time: Stamps 00:00 Introduction 00:48 Special guest, Ann-Marie Gaudet 01:21 Azamara overview 03:33 White Night parties 04:06 Inclusions 06:20 Itinerary: Gems of the Adriatic & Aegean 10:58 Travel Club 11:25 Croatia vs Greece 13:06 Istanbul 17:11 Mobility issues? Not a problem. 18:10 Venice issues & Must Sees 19:47 #1 Reason to cruise with Azamara 20:39 Contacting Ann-Marie 21:23 Ann-Marie's future travels