Azamara Cruises announced the relaunch of its Azamara Ashore land programs, extending its Destination Immersion offerings beyond the port with immersive land experiences that allow guests to travel before and after their cruise.
"At Azamara, every journey is designed to be more than a passing visit, it's an opportunity to truly connect with the places visited and the people who call them home," said Dondra Ritzenthaler, CEO of Azamara Cruises. "The relaunch of Azamara Ashore is a direct response to what guests have been asking for, deeper, more immersive experiences that allow them to spend more time in each destination and engage with it in a more natural, unhurried way."
Azamara is debuting 17 pre- and post-cruise land options between 2026 and 2028, six of which are new for 2026, bringing the tally to 84 programs in Africa, Oceania, Asia, Europe and the Americas. Each program is curated for Azamara, and 37 are exclusive to the company.
Guests can choose from hotel stays simplifying arrivals and departures with optional transfers and logistics handled start to finish, city stays that offer two-night cultural discoveries in turn ports internationally and extended AzAmazing Journeys, which present three to six nights of deeper exploration.
Exclusive AzAmazing Journeys include Victoria Falls & Chobe National Park with Micato Safaris, exploring South Africa with safari game drives through Zimbabwe to Botswana to witness Victoria Falls and Chobe National Park; Machu Picchu, Cusco & Hiram Bingham Train with Coltur Peru, experiencing Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley of the Peruvian Andes, encountering Andean tradition and riding on the Hiram Bingham train; and Wondrous Cappadocia with Tura Turizm, featuring stays with visits to Hagia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar, dining in local restaurants and small-group access to regional culture.
New for 2026, Azamara has collaborated with luggage shipping service Ship&Play to make pre- and post-cruise travel more convenient. Guests can send bags door-to-door to their cabin or hotel, with delivery scheduled before or after the cruise and supported by a dedicated seven-day cruise concierge team. Guests who reserve an AzAmazing Journey or City Stay package also receive a $50 per person luggage voucher when booked in advance.
Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a press release distributed by Azamara Cruises. It was fact-checked and reviewed by a TravelAge West editor.
