We picked this ship for 2 reasons: 1 - we like Azamara (this was our 4th cruise on Azamara) and 2 - we liked the itinerary, especially the 3 days in Havana. Unfortunately, the itinerary was changed prior to our sailing and we had only 1 1/2 days in Havana and 2 days in Cienfuegos. One day in Cienfuegos would have been enough, and a second day in Santiago de Cuba would have been better. This was not Azamara's "fault" and we did not blame them.
In Havana, Cienfuegos and Labadee (Haiti), we were docked; we tendered in Santiago de Cuba. The tenders ran frequently and was not a problem.
We took only one Azamara excursion, a Jewish tour. We had very good presentations at the two synagogues we visited and a good appreciation of Jewish life in Cuba. Our tour guide tried, but was not well informed about Judaism, and got "defensive" when we pointed out mistakes in his presentation. The leaders at the synagogues were fantastic.
Response from BonnieM, CBO - Azamara Club Cruises
Our cabin was very nice and we used the balcony every day (the weather was great!). There were lots of hangers in the closet. The bed was super comfortable. The room was kept stocked with water, ice, and fruit. We had a refrigerator with soft drinks and beer. The only downside - as may other reviewers have noted - is that the shower is TINY! I am a small person and could barely turn around in the shower! I don't know how larger people shower. Our cabin attendant was so good that I asked Azamara to recognize him.