9 Night Cruise sailing from Miami roundtrip aboard Azamara Journey.

You’ll never feel crowded in the comfortable social spaces of our bars, restaurants, lounges, Casino and Cabaret. Nor will you feel like a sardine jammed in around the pool, where our attentive staff is always ready to offer a complimentary bottled water, soft drink or fresh towel. Staterooms feature modern amenities, furnishings, and European linens. And one of the greatest features of this ship is the large number of staterooms with verandas.

There’s nothing better than opening your door to the fresh sea air and views. Azamara’s friendly ships are an altogether wonderful place to call your home away from home!

Highlights of this cruise:

Miami
Propelled by Latin rhythms, with a bold style all its own, Miami is a spicy melting pot of cultures.

Immerse yourself in the colorful Art Deco district, vibrant nightlife, and beaches for sun-worshipers and water sport enthusiasts alike. Put some money on the horses at Hialeah Park, one of racings oldest and most prominent tracks, right next to a lake full of pink flamingos. Go adventuring in the Everglades, looking for ‘gators and manatees, canoeing through mangrove tunnels, or paddling a sea kayak through the “10,000 islands”.

Flashy and full of life, it’s a great place to play.

Havana
Welcome to Havana, a study in contrasts. Old and modern, calm and vibrant, deeply complicated and completely inviting. Cuba is on the cusp of change, and Havana, the crux of the transformation. Catch a special glimpse between a troubled past and an exciting future. Rich in culture, history, sunny skies, and sandy shores, Havana is full of artists, designers, and other creatives, where every art form comes alive. It’s a vibrant place full of life, colorful buildings, urban plazas, and eclectic architecture. It’s a place where warm breezes wash over you and music spills out from every corner. Its cobbled streets are lined with classic cars, Salsa clubs, and maybe an intense game of dominoes. At first glance, Havana seems neglected. But the tattered facades of this magnificent city only add to its charm.

A stroll down the Prado, through the historic neighborhood of Vieja Habana (Old Havana), provides a glimpse into the city’s 16th-century heritage. Wander past the pastel hues of Havana’s beloved oceanside boulevard, the Malecón, a quintessentially Cuban experience, and hear thundering waves crash over the wall. Enjoy an authentic Cuban lunch at a local paladar and do a little shopping at the Almacenes San José Artisans’ Market, meeting business owners, workers, and other locals along the way. Visit the Havana Club Museum of Rum for a tour (and of course, a tasting!) and explore a local organic farm. Follow in Ernest Hemingway’s footsteps with a visit to his residence, Finca Vigía, then venturing off to one of his favorite retreats, the nearby fishing village of Cojimar, the setting for The Old Man and the Sea. Havana seems to bask in a golden glow from sunrise to sunset. It’s a snapshot in time, as though time once stood still. Yet keeps moving.

Cienfuegos
The colonial waterfront town of Cienfuegos, known as La Perla del Sur (Pearl of the South), sits pretty on the south-central coast of Cuba. Cienfuegos literally translates to "one hundred fires”, and the town certainly adds a bright light to this fascinating country.

Clean and laid-back, Cienfuegos is a place whose elegant French charm meets its fiery Caribbean spirit to a refreshing and delightful result. In fact, the names of many of the streets in the old town give a nod to the French origins of the Cienfuegos’s first settlers from Bordeaux and Louisiana, and the town retains a certain French sophistication. Enjoy pleasant breezes as you take in the neoclassical, art nouveau and art deco styles the town has to offer. Discover the stunningly ornate Palacio de Valle along the Paseo del Prado and take in the Arco de Triunfo, the only structure of its kind in Cuba, dedicated to the Cuban independence.

But this lovely town is more than just a pretty picture. Enjoy the short boat ride to cross the castle drawbridge and explore Castillo de Jagua, a 17th-century Spanish fortress. Discover the staggering collection of tropical plants among the 97 hectares of the Jardín Botánico de Cienfuegos, an extraordinary botanic garden, or venture a little further to explore the trails, waterfalls and cascading natural pools of Parque el Nicho. For a little reprieve, relax next to the clear water and sandy shores of Playa Rancho Luna beach, and let the sounds of the Caribbean rejuvenate body and soul.

Santiago
Perched on the Caribbean Sea southeast of the capital of Havana is Santiago de Cuba. The soul of Cuba’s second largest city is bustling, diverse and bursting at the seams with fascinating history and cultural life.

The launching pad of Castro’s revolution, home of Don Facundo Bacardí’s first rum factory, and birthplace of myriad forms of Cuban music, Santiago de Cuba is an eclectic mix of influences with a distinct Caribbean spirit and Afro-Cuban culture.

Enjoy breathtaking views from Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca del Morro, a legendary 16th-century fort known as “El Morro”, or visit Parque Nacional Alejandro de Humboldt in the Nipe-Sagua-Baracoa Mountains, declared by UNESCO as “one of the most biologically diverse tropical island sites on earth.” Stroll around and take it all in: the rich colonial heritage and sights like the imposing but beautiful Basilica de la Caridad del Cobre. The nights are lively and the days are hot in this intriguing city. Whatever your pace, the streets of this vibrant city definitely have a pulse of their own.