{"id":186727,"date":"2025-10-29T12:08:26","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T01:08:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/latteluxurynews.com\/?p=186727"},"modified":"2025-10-29T18:18:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T07:18:34","slug":"azamara-extends-anz-deployment-2027-2028","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/latteluxurynews.com\/2025\/10\/29\/azamara-extends-anz-deployment-2027-2028\/","title":{"rendered":"Azamara extends ANZ deployment for 2027\/2028 season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Azamara Cruises<\/strong> has announced an extended return to Australia and New Zealand for the 2027\/2028 season, arriving earlier and staying longer than ever before. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The boutique cruise line will offer 23 itineraries, reinforcing what it describes as a \u201cgenuine commitment to this region.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Azamara Pursuit <\/em><\/strong>will make its way into Asia via Hong Kong in August 2027 and continue sailing through April 2028. The season will feature new Australian destinations, including <strong>F<\/strong>raser Island (K\u2019gari) and Gladstone, as well as a two-night stay in Hobart over New Year\u2019s Eve (30\u201331 December), allowing guests to celebrate Tasmania\u2019s Tasting Australia and the iconic Sydney to Hobart festivities. The cruise line will also return to Brisbane and offer a round-trip New Zealand journey designed to deliver \u201cmore depth and discovery than ever before.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Victoria Chigwidden, Director of Sales for Australia and New Zealand<\/strong>, said the announcement underscores Azamara\u2019s growing presence in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThis is fantastic news for our Australian and New Zealand travellers, and for our valued trade partners who have helped drive such strong demand for immersive, small-ship cruising,\u201d she said. \u201cThe extended 2027\/2028 season \u2014 including new ports, longer stays, and more local sailings \u2014 reflects our genuine commitment to this region. We\u2019re delighted to welcome <em>Azamara Pursuit<\/em> back for an extended season and look forward to seeing <em>Azamara Onward <\/em>join her in early 2028.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Globally, Azamara is unveiling its highly anticipated Winter 2027\/2028 itineraries, featuring 87 cruises across its four-ship fleet from October 16, 2027, to April 28, 2028. With more than 150 late nights and 60 overnights, the line continues its dedication to Destination Immersion experiences, allowing travellers to \u201csavour destinations after the crowds have gone.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/latteluxurynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2-Sydney-arrival-1132-x-560.png\" alt=\"Azamara ANZ deployment\" width=\"1132\" height=\"560\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Michael Pawlus, Head of Itinerary Planning at Azamara<\/strong>, said the new program aligns with the cruise line\u2019s focus on meaningful exploration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re incredibly excited to unveil our Winter 2027\/2028 cruises, a season that truly embodies Azamara\u2019s commitment to destination immersion,\u201d Pawlus said. \u201cFrom new maiden ports and rare journeys through Egypt to more combinable cruises, these itineraries were crafted to give guests more time to connect with each destination, creating experiences that linger long after the journey ends.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Travellers booking early can enjoy <strong>30% off<\/strong> all newly released itineraries plus <strong>$4,500 USD in value<\/strong> through Always Azamara inclusions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Azamara Cruises has announced an extended return to Australia and New Zealand for the 2027\/2028 season, arriving earlier and staying longer than ever before. 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