Azamara Opens 85 New Cruises for 2028-29, Sends Azamara Onward Back to Africa

November 5, 2026 — Azamara Cruises has released 85 new cruises for its 2028-29 season. The season runs from October 29, 2028 to May 19, 2029, and Azamara Onward returns to Africa and the Indian Ocean.

What was announced

The season covers 81 countries and 210 ports, with 94 overnight stays and more than 200 late-night departures. Azamara’s 30 percent Early Booking Bonus applies to all cabin categories. Mike Pawlus of Azamara said the new cruises “reflect what makes Azamara so special.”

Ship	Region and highlights
Azamara Onward	27 countries in Africa and the Indian Ocean, including Saint Helena (Jamestown, December 12, 2028), Seychelles, Mauritius, Réunion and Madagascar
Azamara Journey	Mediterranean, Iberia and Canary Islands: 16 countries, 65 ports, three days in Alexandria (Cairo and Luxor options), Christmas Eve overnight in Marseille, overnight in Çanakkale, Turkey
Azamara Pursuit	Western Australia’s Kimberley coast; Sydney to Singapore; five back-to-back Japan sailings from late March to May 2029
Azamara Quest	Mediterranean, transatlantic and Caribbean sailings October 29, 2028 to January 1, 2029, including a Panama Canal holiday sailing, then the 195-day 2029 World Cruise

What it means for travelers

Long-haul gateways. Africa, Indian Ocean, Australia and Japan sailings mean long international flights. Allow at least two days before embarkation on long-haul routes, where daily frequencies are low.
Book flights after embarkation ports are confirmed. Specific embarkation and disembarkation ports for each sailing were not in the report, so check the itinerary before you plan flights.
Overnights help. With 94 overnight stays, more port calls allow time to see inland sights without rushing back to the ship.
Rates. The 30 percent Early Booking Bonus is a public offer.