Useful Things to Know About Azamara Journey

Environmental Policy

• Azamara Journey prioritizes sustainable travel with a focus on reducing waste and emissions.
• Wastewater is treated onboard, and waste like plastic and glass is recycled or responsibly disposed of ashore.
• The ship also utilizes energy-efficient systems, including LED lighting and smart air conditioning, and applies low-drag hull coatings to cut down fuel use.

Smoking Policy

• Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is restricted to designated outdoor areas on the pool deck’s port side.
• Public rooms, cabins, and balconies remain smoke-free to ensure guest comfort throughout the cruise.

Alcohol Policy

• Guests are allowed to bring one bottle of wine or champagne per person at embarkation, with a $10 corkage fee if consumed in public areas.
• Azamara includes many alcoholic beverages, but special bottles purchased onboard are stored until the last day of the cruise.
• Legal drinking age follows local rules: 21 years in North America and 18 elsewhere.

Emergency Drills and Safety

• Safety drills are mandatory and take place before departure.
• Life jackets are available in staterooms, and additional children's jackets can be requested.
• Instructions and assembly points are provided in each room for quick reference.

Language

• English serves as the primary language onboard.
• Support is available in Spanish, German, and French to assist guests.

Express Check-Out

• Guests using a credit card can enjoy express check-out—no need for last-minute actions.
• For cash payments, a deposit is required, and the balance must be cleared before disembarkation.
• On longer voyages, billing is managed per segment for guest convenience.

VAT Policies

• A 10% VAT applies to purchases made in Spanish waters, reflected in receipts.
• For voyages within the EU, VAT is added to purchases from the onboard shops, photo gallery, and spa products.
• Tobacco and liquor purchases are subject to special restrictions during these periods, with pricing updates shared in the ship’s newsletter.