Azamara Unveils 85 Cruises for 2028-29 Season
The season runs from October 29, 2028, through May 19, 2029, with Azamara Onward returning to Africa and the Indian Ocean.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Cruises
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Azamara Cruises has unveiled 85 new cruises for its 2028-29 season, which sails from October 29, 2028, through May 19, 2029. The program visits 81 countries across 210 ports of call on four ships: Azamara Onward, Journey, Pursuit and Quest.
Why it matters
The itinerary expands the line's reach, with Azamara Onward returning to Africa and the Indian Ocean after a multi-year absence. The schedule gives travelers booking options across several regions and seasons.
Azamara Journey visits 16 countries and 65 ports of call in the Mediterranean, Iberia and the Canary Islands, while the 2029 World Cruise runs 195 days. The Early Booking Bonus offers 30 percent across all stateroom categories, though the announcement does not detail how long that offer remains open.
The players
Azamara Cruises
Azamara is a cruise line known for its smaller ships and extended port stays, operating itineraries across multiple continents.
The details
Azamara Quest offers Mediterranean, Transatlantic and Caribbean sailings from October 29, 2028, through January 1, 2029. Five consecutive Japan Intensive sailings run from late March through May 2029 for cherry blossom season, and Azamara Pursuit offers an Asia-Pacific season including a journey along Western Australia's Kimberley Coast.
Timeline
October 29, 2028: 2028-29 season begins with sailings
December 12, 2028: Azamara Onward visits Jamestown, Saint Helena
January 1, 2029: Azamara Quest Mediterranean-to-Caribbean sailings end
Late March through May 2029: Five consecutive Japan Intensive sailings for cherry blossoms
May 19, 2029: 2028-29 season ends
Season Trajectory
The 2028-29 program on Azamara's four-ship fleet extends the line's itineraries into Africa, the Indian Ocean and Asia-Pacific. Its emphasis on late-night departures and extended port stays reflects the line's established cruising model.
Travelers interested in the Japan cherry blossom sailings or Africa and Indian Ocean routes should review the season's dates and book early to qualify for the 30 percent Early Booking Bonus. The 2028-29 sailings run more than two years from now, so there is ample time to plan.
The takeaway
The 30 percent Early Booking Bonus and the broad itinerary give travelers the most options if they commit early. Comparing the Japan, Africa and Mediterranean routes against personal travel goals will help narrow the choice.
What happens next
Early Booking Bonus pricing and sailing availability for the 2028-29 season are scheduled to open as the season approaches.
Further reading
Explore more about cruise itineraries and planning to compare Azamara's new routes with other lines.
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