Azamara sails first Greek cruise as independent brand

Hosted on the vessel’s pool deck, it featured music accompanied by an orchestra and a singer and each guest was given a local gift bag which included Greek olive oil, olive soap and oregano.

The voyage included a "Tracing the Origins of Zorba" itinerary, which took guests outside the walls of Heraklion to Myrtia to learn about the life of Nikos Kazantzakis, Cretan writer and philosopher who was famous for his novel, Zorba the Greek.

Azamara has also partnered with Starboard Cruise Services to provide a destination-tailored retail program, offering touchpoints curated for each Azamara voyage.

The line’s guests and crew are required to be fully vaccinated two-weeks prior to their sailing. Each guest and crew member are also tested before boarding the ship.