Azamara Pursuit

Azamara Pursuit joined the fleet in 2018 after a major refurbishment that gave her a lighter, more contemporary look than the line’s two original ships. She shares the R-class layout of her sisters, with a small number of guests, a club-like atmosphere and easy access to tight harbors that larger ships can’t enter. Her redesigned public rooms include The Drawing Room, a lounge and library with an elegant English feel. Pursuit is often used for country-intensive voyages that linger in one region, with late nights in port that leave time for dinner ashore.

Best for: Experienced travelers who want an immersive, small-ship voyage focused on one country or region.

Azamara is an upscale small-ship line built around “destination immersion”: longer port stays, frequent overnights and late departures so you can see places in the evening. Its four ships carry around 700 guests, and fares include select drinks, gratuities and, on most longer voyages, a private evening event ashore. It suits well-traveled adults who want relaxed, port-focused cruising, less so families or entertainment seekers.