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Azamara Journey

Azamara Journey

Azamara·R-Class
activeBuilt 1999
AzamaraR-ClassActive🇲🇹 Malta
4.5CC
1421/2k Berlitz
Azamara
GRT
30 277
Guests
710
Crew
408
Crew:Guest
1:1.7
Length
181m
Space Ratio
42.6
Current position
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History
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Azamara Journey is an R-Class cruise ship built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire and originally operated as R Six for Renaissance Cruises. Following Renaissance Cruises' bankruptcy, the vessel was chartered to Pullmantur Cruises and renamed Blue Star and later Blue Dream before being transferred to Azamara Cruises in 2008 and rechristened Azamara Journey. The ship served as a backdrop for the UKTV documentary series "Cruise Ship Adventures with Nigel Marven" and was berthed in Glasgow during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vessel Timeline
20 Sept 1999
Keel Laid
Chantiers de l’Atlantique
17 Jan 2000
Launched
Chantiers de l’Atlantique
31 Dec 1999
R Six
Renaissance Cruises
2005-2007
Blue Dream
Pullmantur
Today
Azamara Journey
Current
At a Glance
Maiden Voyage
2000
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Built By
Chantiers de l’Atlantique
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Build Country
STX France
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Identity
IMO Number9200940
MMSI538012045
Call SignV7A3886
Flag State🇲🇹 Malta
Port of RegistryValletta
Former NamesBlue Dream (Pullmantur, 2005-2007), R Six (Renaissance Cruises, 2000-2001)
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Construction
ShipyardChantiers de l’Atlantique
Build CountrySTX France
Keel LaidSeptember 20, 1999
Float OutJanuary 17, 2000
DeliveredDecember 31, 1999
Maiden Voyage2000
Est. price (CIN)$200M
Price per berth$281 690
Price per GT$6606
In 2026 dollars$391M
Per berth (2026$)$550 704
Per GT (2026$)$12 914
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Dimensions
181m
Length
25m
Beam
5.8m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)30 277
Net Tonnage (NT)30 277
Length BP181 m
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Capacity
710
Guests
408
Crew
355
Cabins
Guests (max)781
Space Ratio42.6
Crew:Guest Ratio1:1.7
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Propulsion
18kts
Max Speed
18 600kW
Power
Engine TypeWartsila
Propulsion TypeFixed Pitch Propellers
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Onboard
11
Decks
Onboard Highlights
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Azamara Journey measures 181 metres in length with a beam of 25 metres and a gross tonnage of 30,277. The ship has 11 decks and 355 cabins, accommodating up to 710 passengers on a lower-berth basis, supported by a crew of 408. Propulsion is provided by Wartsila engines, with a service speed of 18 knots.

Reviews & Ratings
CruiseCritic
4.5/ 5.0
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Berlitz / Insight Guides
4 Stars
1421/ 2,000 pts
Source: Berlitz Cruising & Cruise Ships
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