Azamara Cruises has unveiled its 2026 summer sailings, featuring 77 new itineraries that will take guests to captivating destinations, iconic landmarks and ports of call that delight and inspire.Azamara Journey®, Azamara Quest® and Azamara Onward® will all spend the summer season in Europe, spanning the Mediterranean and Northern Europe, including extended time in Greece, Ireland, the British Isles and more.Standouts amongst the new itineraries include three solar eclipse cruises in August 2026, offering guests a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view the spectacular natural phenomenon from sea.
“At Azamara Cruises, we’re always striving to deliver new and incredible experiences for our guests,” said Michael Pawlus, Head of Itinerary Planning at Azamara Cruises. “The rare opportunity to include solar eclipse sailings in 2026 is very exciting and we are thrilled to deliver such a unique offering.”Additionally, Azamara Cruises will add five maiden ports to the European line-up in 2026 – only accessible to smaller ships – and the debut of new pre– and post–land programs.These sailings will continue to offer more late nights and overnights than any other cruise line, the boutique small ship cruise line says.The maiden ports are: Sarande in Albania; Fredericia, Denmark; Turku, Finland; Menton, France and Karlskrona, Sweden.“Europe continues to be a leading destination for us globally, so we are delighted to be announcing one of our biggest European deployments to date,” adds Pawlus. “With three ships in the region from March to October 2026, we can offer our guests more options than ever before; taking them to ports less travelled and hidden gem destinations and delivering new immersive land experiences for the very first time.”Solar Eclipse Cruises:
2 August 2026 – 11-night Mediterranean Cruise: Greece, Turkey and Italy, Azamara Onward
7 August 2026 – 12-night Ireland Intensive Cruise: Belfast, Dublin and Galaway, Azamara Quest
8 August 2026 – 18-night Iceland and Canada Cruise: Reykjavik, St. John and Quebec City, Azamara Journey
New Pre- and Post- Cruise Land Programs:Icelandic Highlands, Reykjavik, Iceland
This 3-night program offers an immersive discovery of Iceland’s natural wonders, including its world-famous waterfalls, hot springs, and the county’s remote highlands. Highlights include the stunning Kerid Crater, the iconic Gullfoss Waterfall, and the colorful mountains and glaciers of Kerlingarfjöll Highlands. Travelers will have the opportunity to explore the Central Highlands further with a guided hike along one of Iceland’s most scenic and colorful trails – the Hveradalir Hike. Next, it’s a trip to the relaxing Secret Lagoon of Fludir before heading to Fridheimar, a popular lunch spot for locals and tourists alike, where guests will be met by a family who introduce them to their market greenhouse production and indulge in their famous all you can eat tomato soup. The program concludes with a visit to the UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park, famed for its place on the Golden Circle, as one of the three most popular natural attractions in Iceland.
Ancient Wonders of Egypt & Greece – Athens, Greece
Throughout this 3-night program, guests will explore the history and ancient civilisations of Egypt and Greece. In Cairo, highlights include the lively Khan El Khalili Bazaar, the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Great Pyramids of Giza, followed by a dinner cruise along the River Nile, accompanied by local performances. Once in Athens, travelers will have the opportunity to visit Cape Sounion to see the Temple of Poseidon, a must-visit for its historic ruins and scenic views of the Aegean Sea. Additionally, the program includes a city orientation of Athens, an authentic Greek dinner and traditional folkloric dances, at one of the oldest taverns in Plaka, as well as a trip to the Acropolis and the new Acropolis Museum.
Azamara guests can take advantage of an Early Booking Bonus, receiving 20% off on all summer 2026 cruises booked before 31 October 2024.In the summer of 2026, Azamara Pursuit® will embark on an exciting new itinerary that will see Azamara Cruises visit one of the world’s top bucket-list destinations, renowned for its natural beauty and diverse range of wildlife. Further details will be released in the coming weeks.See azamara.com.
