Set Sail on a ‘Slowcation’ with Azamara Cruises

With travellers increasingly seeking deeper, more intentional experiences when they travel, the ‘Slowcation’ is emerging as a defining travel trend and Azamara Cruises believes it’s ‘perfectly positioned’ to lead the way.

Azamara’s Destination Immersion Elevated programming provides guests with the opportunity to truly connect with the places they visit. With extended port stays, overnight dockings, and thoughtfully curated country-intensive itineraries, Azamara’s voyages are designed for curious, experience-driven travellers who want to go beyond surface-level sightseeing.

Here’s a sample of some of Azamara’s cruises ‘Slowcation’ sailings:

• Dec. 2, 2025: West Africa Cruise: Senegal, St. Helena & Walvis Bay (18-Night Cruise) — Highlights include embarking on a wildlife-watching adventure to a watering hole in Namibia and visiting the village of Noflaye’s Turtle Village in Senegal to mingle with sea and land turtles.
• April 10, 2026: Japan Intensive Cruise: Kobe, Nagasaki & Tokyo (14-Night Cruise) — Highlights include riding the famous Shinkansen bullet train to Kyoto to discovering porcelain artistry in Arita, exploring Nagasaki’s Peace Park, and enjoying the unique Tonbai fences, rich in history and craftsmanship.
• May 2, 2026: Italy Intensive Cruise: Florence, Rome & Amalfi (10-Night Cruise) — Highlights include taking in the beauty of the Leaning Tower of Pisa at the Field of Miracles and experiencing an AzAmazing Evening® of Italian opera celebrating the legacy of composer Pietro Mascagni.
• June 16, 2026: Juneau & Haines + Pre Banff & Canadian Rockies Tour (16-Night Cruise) — Highlights include exploring Glacier Bay on a two-day overland tour in Juneau and embarking on a wildlife adventure aboard a specialized boat in Klawock.
• Aug. 26, 2026: Canada, Greenland & Iceland Cruise: Quebec City, Nuuk & Reykjavik (16-Night Cruise) — Highlights include exploring the heart of historic Québec, from Place-Royale to Montmorency Falls, followed by a scenic drive to Saguenay National Park to discover its glacial fjords and diverse wildlife.

Each of these itineraries offers travellers the chance to slow down, stay longer, and truly immerse themselves in the local culture and surroundings.

For more, sail on over to www.azamara.com .