MIAMI, Dec. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- American
travelers have long imagined what it would be like to salsa, mambo
and rumba the night away in Havana's many clubs or sit down for an
authentic Ropa Vieja (shredded beef) and Moros y Cristianos (rice
and beans). The tide has turned as Azamara Club Cruises, the
boutique cruise line owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and
known for its premier destination-immersive voyages allowing guests
to stay longer and experience more, introduces a voyage visiting
Havana, Cuba. The Azamara
Quest will do a Miami, Florida
roundtrip departing on March 21, 2017
for a 13-night Azaleas, Bourbon Street and Havana voyage in the Caribbean making Azamara one of the first
American luxury cruise lines to visit Havana. The voyage will
include visits to Key West,
Florida, Tampa, Florida,
New Orleans, Louisiana (2
overnights), Cozumel, Mexico and
an overnight stay in Havana,
Cuba.
Devoted to bringing its guests to 'bucket list' destinations,
Azamara is building Havana into an
existing 2017 itinerary. In time, the line looks to also add
additional ports of call in Cuba
into several of its itineraries.
"Destination Immersion is the heartbeat of our brand as
expressed by our overnight stay in Havana, Cuba. Our guests rely on our
programs to provide authentic, interactive experiences that dive
deep into the cultures of the destinations we visit," says
Larry Pimentel, President and CEO of
Azamara Club Cruises. "We've spent years defining and
refining each voyage to enable our guests to explore their favorite
ports in new ways and discover hidden gems in places they've never
been before. Cuba has been a
destination on our radar for years and being one of the first
cruise lines to bring American guests to this amazing country, is
an important offering that will resonate in a real way with our
loyal guests.
Culture Rich and Cafecito-fueled Experiences in Havana
Azamara has developed a variety
of unique land programs to bring our guests true Destination
Immersion. By spending a longer amount of time in port, including
staying overnight, guests will enjoy a deeper travel
experience.
As part of the line's Land Discovery offerings, guests will have
a selection of experiences to choose from while in Havana that will bring to life meaningful and
engaging interactions with local Cuban residents. Land Discovery
tour highlights in Havana will
include:
- Hemingway's Havana: Explore the literary
connections between Cuba and the
late American novelist Ernest
Hemingway on a dynamic four-hour tour that offers the chance
to see where he lived, fished, dined and sipped his favorite
cocktails.
- Old Havana City Sightseeing: Havana's city-center is jam-packed with
timeworn fortresses, government buildings, historic squares,
notable cemeteries and an artisan market. Sights include visits to
Morro Castle, La Cabaña, El Capitolio and more.
- Best of Havana 8-hour
Tour: Come along for a full-day, all-encompassing trip
through bustling Havana, as you
spend eight hours exploring the city's sprawling cemetery, notable
square, artsy neighborhood, artisan market, literary connections
and enjoy an authentic Cuban meal.
The line's Cuba voyage will be
available for booking on Friday, December
9 in our Call Center, or on www.AzamaraClubCruises.com as of
Saturday, December 10.
For more information, travelers can call their travel
professional, dial 1-877-999-9553, or visit
http://www.azamaraclubcruises.com/Cuba. Connect with Azamara Club
Cruises on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AzamaraClubCruises, on
Instagram at Instagram.com/AzamaraClubCruises, on Twitter
@AzamaraVoyages or follow President and CEO @LarryPimentel. Travel
agent professionals can access more information and make
reservations at www.CruisingPower.com.
About Azamara
Azamara Club Cruises is a brand of Royal
Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL) is a global cruise vacation
company that owns and operates three global brands: Royal Caribbean
International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises. We
also own a 50 percent joint venture interest in the German brand
TUI Cruises and a 49% interest in the Spanish brand Pullmantur and
have a minority interest in smaller regional brands.
Together, these brands operate a combined total of 49 ships with an
additional thirteen on order. They operate diverse
itineraries around the world that call on approximately 490
destinations on all seven continents. Additional information
can be found on www.royalcaribbean.com, www.celebritycruises.com,
www.azamaraclubcruises.com, www.tuicruises.com, www.pullmantur.es,
or www.rclinvestor.com.
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