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@Michael-q3w8r Күн бұрын
Was the number of guests at capacity or what would you say ?
@DigitalRoamadsDR Күн бұрын
Yes,on this cruise it was pretty close. However, on a repositioning there are very few kids or very few people staying with 3-4 per cabin -- mostly 2 (or solo) - so while most cabins were likely full, it actually is ends up being well below max capacity for these reasons. Hope that helps and thanks for commenting.
@andylai7542 3 күн бұрын
we had two cruises with Azamara and will be cruising with Azamara again in august 2025 in Greece
@DigitalRoamadsDR Күн бұрын
That's awesome! We have another one scheduled in June 2025 - very much looking forward to it as well. Enjoy yours!
@djfernandovon 4 күн бұрын
This is definitely the best video I've ever watched giving tips to get these cruise deals. Well done! Please continue posting videos 😁🙏
@DigitalRoamadsDR Күн бұрын
Super kind of you. We love looking for deals and definitely plan on sharing more of them.
@KVDC2008 4 күн бұрын
Super helpful content! So much better than other cruise review YT pages, this one actually helps you plan your cruise.
@DigitalRoamadsDR Күн бұрын
Thanks so much. That's always good motivation for us to hear so we continue to seek out the deals. It's a lot of fun and great when we can all share in some great value and experiences.
@barrygleen2042 4 күн бұрын
I am a ta and I vote for the ascent deal. The edge class of ships are truly sailings finest hour. Mesmerizing, astonishing, the best of the best. I am selling the Oct 31 2025 transatlantic from Rome to Fll fir only $3600 per couple with drinks and wifi! Amazing send me an instant message to book now
@DigitalRoamadsDR Күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment and the watch. You are right, they really nailed it on these. It's no NCL Epic (just kidding NCL fans - we sailed on that one once). We gotta get ourselves on the Beyond/Ascent having done the Edge/Apex so far.
@iangill8984 4 күн бұрын
Looking at our first Azamara cruise. Been on quite a few cruises ranging from larger Princess and P&O ships (Royal Class) and smaller, older ships with 1800 passengers. At over 70 we do not need climbing walls, flow riders, roller coasters etc. We like to be comfortable with decent food, good staff and enjoy the ports. We cruise a lot with Marella in UK whose ships are older (exc RCI and Celebrity - the type of ship people bemoan losing). They are all inclusive (no gratuities) - we hate nickel and diming and great service. Your video is making our minds up to try Azamara
@DigitalRoamadsDR Күн бұрын
That's great to hear. It really does sound like you'll be going into an Azamara cruise with the right expectations, and will really appreciate what it does best. Does definitely sound like an excellent match. Report back once you sail and how you liked it. Enjoy the journey!
@christinasauriol6180 5 күн бұрын
Great info! Subscribed and liked! Thanks!
@DigitalRoamadsDR Күн бұрын
We really appreciate that. Good luck with some matches. It's awesome when it works out and you bank those first perks :)
@BarbaraBlais 5 күн бұрын
I shared a link to this video on the Cruise Critic roll call for Azamara's Jan 20, 2024 New Zealand Intensive roll call.
@DigitalRoamadsDR Күн бұрын
Very kind of you. We always appreciate the share. I've spent a lot of time in Cruise Critic - and learned a lot as well there from fellow experienced cruisers. Thank you.
@BarbaraBlais 23 сағат бұрын
@@DigitalRoamadsDR Your program is great! I have created shore excursions for each port of call on our upcoming Azamara New Zealand cruise. I really like having the option to edit each of my shore excursion requests, after comparing them with shore excursions offered by the cruise line and those advertised on TripAdvisor. We plan to use our OBC to take some Azamara excursions but your program will save us well over $2,000 by doing some excursions on our own, which were created by your program. Thank you very much! 😊
@BarbaraBlais 5 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for developing your shore excursion program using ChatGPT. I just set up a free account and began using your program and it is extremely helpful. We are cruising on Azamara in NZ in January and i would love to save money and do some shore excursions on our own. After the program creates a shore excursion you really like, how do you save it and in what format? After you save it, how do you use it - do you print it? Thanks a bunch for your help. 😊
@davidhenington7679 8 күн бұрын
Doing the T/a in April on Celebrity Ascent out of FLL. Staying on it from Rome to Istanbul and back then 4 nights in Rome. Can’t wait. VERY affordable even with WiFi, beverage package, and gratuities included.
@DigitalRoamadsDR 8 күн бұрын
We definitely want to do the Ascent. We've done the Apex and Edge but not the newest in the class. I believe we jump on the Apex again in March to do the TA. Have an amazing journey - sounds like you scored a great deal!
@angier2289 8 күн бұрын
Great information! I like the info graphics on the screen - it’s useful to be able to see it and read it to lock it into the brain but honestly, I prefer when you stay visible using the Picture in Picture idea vs audio ‘behind’ the graphic. Just a suggestion of course…who am I….just some random commenter on YT. 🤣 Oh and I wanted to add that like you, I try never to book non-refundable because of the big downside if you have to adjust itineraries. And like you #2, I have stopped booking Airbnb because there’s no quality control or accountability!! You book a place because it has GREAT photos and reviews and then get there and find out it’s not the Four Seasons but the Four Horsemen of the apocalypse and there’s no recourse…grrrrr! 🤦♀️
@DigitalRoamadsDR 8 күн бұрын
Thanks much for the feedback and the view. Appreciate you taking the time. Very funny assessment of Airbnb - I can't disagree. We've had great stays but we've had problems as well. It is more inconsistent knowing what you are walking into and no loyalty program is a dealbreaker these days.
@brendalogan6281 8 күн бұрын
Thank you so much.This is exactly what I was looking for. I wanna start cruising.And I am not able to retire because I'm still paying off old medical bills and student loans. So this past May, when I turned 75 I called Vacations to Go two weeks before my birthday and said, I need a cruise in two weeks and they got me on the MSC for $610 for 7 days solo, even upgraded me from interior to balcony.. not sure if that was a really great deal (haven't cruised in 45 years) but it was a good deal for me. I took the train from Baltimore to Brooklyn and caught the cruise from there. I'll be traveling solo all the time, so it's gonna be really important for me to try to save money. So i'm hoping to be able to watch different ships movements and try to book a couple weeks before they leave and see if I can get a good deal even though I'm solo. Thank you for the tips!
@DigitalRoamadsDR 8 күн бұрын
That sounds like a great deal with the upgrade. With your flexibility there are always sales and opportunities. I feel there will be a lot of great trips ahead for you - keep us updated on how it goes.
@tienluong4197 8 күн бұрын
Can you please let me know how about small ship at open sea, Do you feel more rocking compare to bigger ship?
@DigitalRoamadsDR 8 күн бұрын
Short answer is definitely yes. While we have and you can have movement even on a large ship, it is much more likely on a small one. If you are on a smaller ship we always advise having a cabin midship and lower in the boat. Stay away from the top floors for your cabin. I always take chewable meclizine, one per day and it gets me through most anything even though I'm sensitive to the movement.
@KVDC2008 8 күн бұрын
Another great itinerary focused video!
@DigitalRoamadsDR 8 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the view.
@KVDC2008 8 күн бұрын
This video topic is "unique" amongst cruise KZbinrs. Fantastic content!
@DigitalRoamadsDR 8 күн бұрын
Glad to hear - they are fun to research. We get wanderlust and start thinking of booking some as we research :)
@crrizello5157 9 күн бұрын
Good tips. I have been a carry-on traveler since I first started traveling internationally 40 years ago. It definitely makes life easier. Do you have a list of recommended sites for fare/price tracking for cruises, hotels, etc?
@DigitalRoamadsDR 8 күн бұрын
You were definitely ahead of the curve. We have embraced carry-on now and do whatever we can to avoid going back. Check out our video "Last Minute Cruise Deals for Cheap" where we cover price trackers for cruises such as Cruisewatch. Google Hotels can set alerts and Hopper could be worth checking out since it actually predicts with good reliability if pricing will likely going down. Thanks!
@timmarsh2107 9 күн бұрын
Regent is the best but expensive. Value for money has to be Azamara. Silversea fine but too formal. Seabourn overrated and Oceania has a misguided view of its food and the marine crew is invisible.
@DigitalRoamadsDR 9 күн бұрын
Great assessment there. Agree. We haven't yet been on Regent,but have been on the others. You are right I think on Oceania, while the food is good it is not up to their best at sea billing. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@hi_wifi_guy 10 күн бұрын
This is a great video, thanks very much! Any issues with Internet when you're in the middle of the ocean? Sorry if you touched on this and I missed the point.
@DigitalRoamadsDR 9 күн бұрын
In the past it was pretty awful. I could tell you some internet hell stories. Since we work at sea it's quite important to us. We've been cruising so long that the shift to Starlink has been transformational. I would look for Starlink - then you know you'll have at least good internet. Some cruise lines slow it down. Azamara is an example - it was very good but we've had the same system on other ships and it's been faster. I'd say the fastest consistent speeds we had was Virgin Voyages. Just in our experience. Royal was good as well.
@aircamflyer 10 күн бұрын
Thank you for this great information. My fiancée is from Brisbane and we're getting married sometime this fall. We will be traveling back and forth to Australia at least a couple times a year and I thought a repositioning cruise would be a wonderful way to travel. Since a first class airline ticket costs a minimum of $8,000, for 30 yours of torture, why not spend an equal amount on 30 days of bliss. We'll be looking at some of the offerings and planning our next cruise.
@DigitalRoamadsDR 9 күн бұрын
Sounds like a fantastic idea. If you can go slow why not? You will arrive well rested, well fed and have plenty of great memories along the way. I'd suggest selecting a ship with plenty to do and multiple choices for food this way it stays interesting on a longer voyage (and will be more stable in the seas). Have fun!
@roaminghistorian2234 10 күн бұрын
Great video! Never heard of Cruise Plum but that's a game changer. Which type of room on Odyssey did you have for the price you quoted (I think it was around $2400)? Thanks.
@DigitalRoamadsDR 9 күн бұрын
Usually I will just pick the pricing for the basic inside room and balcony. It might not be mid-ship if it's the cheapest available - expect to sometimes pay a bit more if you are midship vs. back/front sections. Thanks for watching!
@user-zi7in5dk4f 14 күн бұрын
Just booked a third Azamara cruise. Beautiful experience, first class service and meals. Especially love carefully curated shore excursions with a guide and staff member on board. Sometimes ship is docked in middle of the city.
@DigitalRoamadsDR 12 күн бұрын
That's fantastic to hear! Sounds like you had a great one - what ship and itinerary did you do?
@cherylpeterson1163 14 күн бұрын
Not sure if your Surfshark link is working
@elizabethdazell4426 14 күн бұрын
Loved having 5 sea days in a row.
@DigitalRoamadsDR 12 күн бұрын
Nothing but freedom of choice ahead :)
@elizabethdazell4426 14 күн бұрын
Doing repositioning cruise from Spain ending in Miami in November.
@DigitalRoamadsDR 12 күн бұрын
Awesome. I assume sailing out of Barcelona. Hope you have some time before the sailing to enjoy that great city. What ship?
@fairbankssheila 15 күн бұрын
Subscribed! We travel a lot and consider ourselves pretty savvy. I’ve already learned so much from your videos. Thank you for sharing 👍
@DigitalRoamadsDR 12 күн бұрын
Love hearing that. There's always more to learn - we've learned a bunch from people's comments on the videos as well. Great for all of us to share.
@tracimorgan3695 15 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video, how did you get that price I logon to the constellation and it was 5000.
@DigitalRoamadsDR 15 күн бұрын
I clicked the link today on the Celebrity one and see the inside cabins still below $1K and the Balcony starting at $1390 per person. Keep in mind rates change frequently - when we recorded until now rates can go up especially if people jumped on the deals. The good news is there are always more :) we have quite a few videos on how to find these in the channel. Thanks for the watch!
@laureljaneg 15 күн бұрын
Definitely a thumbs up keep these coming!!
@DigitalRoamadsDR 15 күн бұрын
Thanks! Will do - glad you enjoyed it. Always fun to find these unique cruises.
@raywayski 16 күн бұрын
Thanks for the informative vlog! I have heard of Azamara and are looking at a Tahiti cruise in 2025 or 2026. Just curious if you you book your cruise with CruisePlum?
@DigitalRoamadsDR 15 күн бұрын
Hello - they are not an agent just a price search engine. You'll want to book your trip with either the cruise line direct or a cruise only travel agent. We prefer the latter since we can get some extra bonuses such as additional onboard credit. The price of the cruise will be the same.
@edwardmaclean5617 16 күн бұрын
I disagree with your internet addiction while cruising. There are many ways to be entertained without being on media.
@DigitalRoamadsDR 15 күн бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. I do not disagree at all if this is vacation and you are someone who does not have to keep connected or work. In our case, we are traveling full-time and managing businesses that we own so we cannot disconnect. Internet for us is key. The good news is it's available, and if you don't need it - that's great as well.
@FotosLostnFound 16 күн бұрын
Add wifi per day .. how much more$ ? Do you pay for wifi?
@DigitalRoamadsDR 15 күн бұрын
Wifi can be VERY expensive. It's one of those add-ons that we fully expect to get competitive moving forward. I'd say assume in the $20-$25 per day per device/person range. There are some that are lower, Princess is more reasonable. And many times there are perks that are included where you might find the basic internet is included. Some cruise lines like Virgin Voyages include the basic internet. And, if you have loyalty status at some lines you can at times get substantial discounts or even some free time.
@FotosLostnFound 15 күн бұрын
@@DigitalRoamadsDR there is no public wifi spots onboard? What about the wifi hardware gadget you can buy and travel with ,always being connected, even walkingbdown the street for maps, phone calls ect. How can anyone cruise with no wifi? Thats super expensive and really adds up at $25/day per device.
@chicagomike 7 күн бұрын
I paid $33 for one day of Wi-Fi. I just did one day.
@joezakowicz3739 3 күн бұрын
I have to disagree with the booking early aspect. If you have the ability to book on last minute basis (last 90 days) you’ll save a small fortune. Yes you may lose out a possibility of your perfect cabin placement but the savings is significant
@FotosLostnFound 16 күн бұрын
What web sites do you recommend to search for repositioning cruises only? TY!
@DigitalRoamadsDR 15 күн бұрын
Hello - one you could try is: www.vacationstogo.com and under regions, in the pulldown just select "Transatlantic" thanks.
@tomsimpson5317 16 күн бұрын
Depressing I can't afford to go
@DigitalRoamadsDR 15 күн бұрын
One great thing about cruising is there are many ways to go. You can pick shorter cruises, cruises from local/close ports, finding ones that have a great sale, etc... Even if this line is not in reach at the moment there are many others. Hopefully it can work out. Thanks for watching!
@pascaleschenck9696 16 күн бұрын
we have done 2 TA ,last year FLL to Barcelona on the Nieuw Statendam, this year FLL to Rotterdam with back to back cruise to Norway,Scotland and England. we like HAL bigger ships and it was awesome. we booked a transpacific Seattle to Yokohama Sept 2025 for $ 1000 per person. it's a better way to travel than flying and no jet lag
@DigitalRoamadsDR 15 күн бұрын
Those are awesome. We really want to do a HAL - we had one booked and had to rearrange it but still trying to get on one. And same with the Transpacific - definitely in our future. Working on some plans there.
@elizabethdazell4426 14 күн бұрын
See you on the Escape in November. 🎉🎉🎉🎉
@crrizello5157 17 күн бұрын
Thank you very much for the great tips and websites to check out. Now if I could just find last minute deals on airfare to these ports!
@DigitalRoamadsDR 15 күн бұрын
I hear you. That is an added wrinkle. Check with points as well -sometimes there are still last minute redemptions.
@anniesshenanigans3815 17 күн бұрын
It may have been a dumb luck thing, but I got a cruise in 2022 for 50 dollars. I went online on Saturday, Found a cruise listed for 199 (for ONE person) that was sailing on Monday. Later in the day I decided to go for it. I booked it thru the cruise line instead of the VTG site and when I 'checked out' it had dropped to 50 dollars. 5 day cruise from Mobile alabama to Mexico. After port fees and paying for the extras my cruise was 300 dollars. FYI you have to consider the extras too if you are on a budget.
@DigitalRoamadsDR 15 күн бұрын
Pretty great! You definitely scored an amazing deal there :) You know you found a great one when the port fees and gratuities were more than the cruise.
@jcat1977 17 күн бұрын
Just came off Azamara Onward. Although fine, in my opinion Azamara is not luxury by any means. The smaller ship to be able to get into the ports is a plus. Food was a bit disappointing.
@DigitalRoamadsDR 17 күн бұрын
Thanks, and appreciate the feedback. A lot depends on what you expect and look for. I agree it is not perfection and there's always room for improvement. Hard to beat the flexibility of the small size however.
@laureljaneg 17 күн бұрын
Here’s another way to get a discounted cruise: Holland America standby program I had heard of this a while back the cost is $99 a day which includes port fees and taxes for a inside or ocean view cabin or $129 for a veranda. You need to be able to be at the port 2 to 7 days before the cruise. You pay upfront And if you do not get on the cruise, your money is refunded. Yesterday I “booked” for an 11 day Mexican Riviera cruise in 2025. Representative said they had available ability only for inside.
@DigitalRoamadsDR 17 күн бұрын
That's a great tip. I've heard about this and believe other cruise lines might do similar. We have never been as fortunate as to be really close to a cruise port but seems like a win if you can be flexible.
@palsat5173 15 күн бұрын
I’m going on Sat with HAL Eurodam on this standby program. 7 day cruise $713 solo. Taxes/fees included. Only thing not included is grats and of course getting to the port/parking.
@Cruiselover-it6td 18 күн бұрын
We will also be on the November 3 sailing from Rome to Cape Liberty.
@DigitalRoamadsDR 17 күн бұрын
Awesome! We're very much looking forward. See you out there.
@kmarshie 19 күн бұрын
Do you ever just miss the comforts of home? like having your own home.
@DigitalRoamadsDR 17 күн бұрын
It's a great question. Yes, sometimes for sure. However it currently gets It's outweighed by all the experiences. We figure we can and will adjust how we travel and take year by year. Each year we make some adjustments depending upon how it's feeling.
@COCO5823-j6y 20 күн бұрын
Where and how can I find these transatric cruises??
@DigitalRoamadsDR 20 күн бұрын
You can check several of the cruise search engines. Cruiseplum has an option to choose region and you can pick Transatlantic. Same goes for vacationstogo - you can pulldown Transatlantic. Hope you find a good one!
@qmanagement6002 20 күн бұрын
Good idea more videos
@DigitalRoamadsDR 20 күн бұрын
Thanks! More in the works :)
@LinkeLifestyleAsWeSeeIt 20 күн бұрын
Great video, only thing is the video is very blurry, which is a bit distracting. I love that charging stand near the beginning!
@DigitalRoamadsDR 17 күн бұрын
Appreciate the feedback. Yep, definitely agree that one is a keeper.
@Parkhopper1985 21 күн бұрын
Like #1
@DigitalRoamadsDR 21 күн бұрын
Thanks for the visit
@barbarahallowell2613 22 күн бұрын
NCL Solo balcony Transatlantic cruises booked! November - Miami to Southampton on Encore and Pearl from Barcelona to Miami in late November. Then in January from Miami to Southampton and return in February 2025 on the Bliss. All solo balcony cabins with 0% Supplement. I love sea days, and I love NCL for their transatlantic cruises. Go check these prices out, they're killer!😊
@COCO5823-j6y 20 күн бұрын
Hi, how do you find all these transatlantic cruises bargains??
@DigitalRoamadsDR 20 күн бұрын
Fantastic. Always awesome to have 0% solo supplement! Well done. Enjoy them.
@barbarahallowell2613 8 күн бұрын
@@COCO5823-j6yNCL is great for solos. Off season is key. Nov 3 out and then an out in January. I used their website and searched. Make sure to tick the solo discount button and change from 2 to 1 pax. The Jan through February on the Bliss is still cheap as chips. 😊 Hope that helps some. 😊
@barbarahallowell2613 8 күн бұрын
@@COCO5823-j6y there are still solo balcony cabins available on the Encore from Miami to Southampton Nov 3.
@emilyh479 23 күн бұрын
any tips on how to come back?
@DigitalRoamadsDR 20 күн бұрын
Are you looking to come back on another Transatlantic or are you thinking options to fly back?
@emilyh479 11 күн бұрын
@@DigitalRoamadsDR flight, needa get back to work 😂
@constanceheimann840 23 күн бұрын
Thanks for promoting Azamara. I would love more smaller ports and more information on the ports I'm visiting.
@DigitalRoamadsDR 23 күн бұрын
They would be an ideal choice for both. We have been to quite a few ports that we never see on the larger ships.
@Amira-ir6sb 24 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing Where do we find these deals and what about solo cruisers do we pay double
@DigitalRoamadsDR 23 күн бұрын
Check out Cruiseplum they have some ways of sorting as well I believe for solo deals.
@jodiehebert8285 24 күн бұрын
Wow, great deals!! Thank you and keep them coming. Would love to do transatlantic from Florida to Rome with Celebrity!
@DigitalRoamadsDR 23 күн бұрын
We've done one transatlantic with Celebrity, I believe it was on the Apex. Great cruise. Definitely would recommend.
@shanenaidoo3073 24 күн бұрын
Awesome stuff, Thank you for the in depth free info, much appreciated 🙂
@DigitalRoamadsDR 23 күн бұрын
Thanks much for watching and the comment. We'll keep scouring for more great deals!
@pasqualeminicucci1643 25 күн бұрын
Thank you. Very informative. We have cruised with SilverSea, Regent, and Oceania. How do you compare Azamar with those?
@DigitalRoamadsDR 24 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching. Very good question. In the case of Silversea and Regent I'd say you are more in the "ultra" luxury segment and I' put Azamara in the "comfort" luxury segment. Not as formal. Definitely more destination focused and long times in ports. They do not have new ships like you'll get sometimes from the other two. I would expect the per diem to be better however on Azamara. As for Oceania, we much preferred our Azamara experiences but we will be trying Oceania again on their newest ship in January. Will report back.