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Azamara Cruises Names MJM Marine as Partner for Azamara Forward Enhancements

Friday, April 17, 2026
By Azamara Cruises

The collaboration marks the continuation of a long-standing relationship between the two companies.

MIAMI, April 15, 2026:  Azamara Cruises, the small-ship cruise line celebrated for late nights, overnights, and Destination Immersion®, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with MJM Marine, the specialist marine interior outfitter selected to execute the brand’s upcoming Azamara Forward enhancements aboard Azamara Quest. The collaboration builds on a longstanding relationship between the two companies, following MJM Marine’s previous work on the refit of Azamara Pursuit. Known for delivering complex marine interior projects for some of the world’s leading cruise lines, MJM Marine will once again partner with Azamara Cruises to bring the next phase of the brand’s fleet evolution to life.

Azamara Forward represents the cruise line’s largest fleetwide renovation to date. Designed to thoughtfully elevate the onboard experience while honoring the hallmarks that have long defined the brand, the initiative includes a range of ship-wide enhancements — from refreshed staterooms and redesigned public spaces to new dining concepts and reimagined social venues. Debuting exclusively aboard Azamara Quest is an entirely new Penthouse Deck featuring 12 new suites, marking a significant expansion for the ship.

“This partnership with MJM Marine reflects our commitment to thoughtfully evolving the Azamara Cruises experience while delivering the highest-quality enhancements for our guests,” said Dondra Ritzenthaler, CEO of Azamara Cruises. “Their deep understanding of our brand and our standards made them the natural choice to support the Azamara Forward program. Together, we are excited to bring the next phase of our fleet’s transformation to life, creating new spaces that will deepen connection to both the ship and the destinations our guests explore.”

“We are delighted to continue our relationship with Azamara Cruises on this important project for Azamara Quest,” said Gary Annett, CEO of MJM Marine. “Our previous work together on Azamara Pursuit established a strong foundation upon which to build, and this latest collaboration reflects the trust and confidence between both teams. We look forward to delivering a successful outcome and helping bring Azamara Forward to life.”

Azamara Quest marks the first ship in the fleet to undergo the Azamara Forward enhancements, with Azamara Onward slated to follow in 2027 and updates to Azamara Journey and Azamara Pursuit to be announced at a later date.

 

For more information on Azamara Forward, please visit www.azamara.com/azamara-forward

 

About Azamara Cruises:   Azamara Cruises is a small-ship cruise line and leader in Destination Immersion® experiences. With a fleet of four intimate-style ships, Azamara Journey®, Azamara Quest®, Azamara Pursuit®, and Azamara Onward®, the cruise line allows travelers to reach marquee ports around the world and dock in smaller, hidden gem destinations. Azamara Cruises is committed to creating immersive experiences for guests through Extended Destination Days (10 or more hours in port) for a more meaningful travel experience. Through their deep understanding of hospitality and commitment to delivering exceptional service, guests can experience an intimate hotel at sea. Through Always Azamara guests can know what's always included: a variety of dining venues plus room service, drinks including alcohol all day and night, tips & gratuities, exclusive cultural events, and unlimited self-service laundry; and what is always expected when sailing with Azamara Cruises; no hassle, no crowds, unique & iconic destinations, overnights, and Extended Destination Days. Additionally, guests can also take advantage of exclusive loyalty membership benefits through the Azamara Circle Program. Azamara has received several awards and recognitions including Condé Nast Traveler’s “Reader’s Choice Awards”, Travel + Leisure’s “World’s Best Awards,” US News & World Report “Best Cruise Lines,” and more.  

 

About MJM Marine: MJM Marine is a specialist marine interior fit-out company. It works with some of the most recognized cruise brands in the world, delivering refurbishment and interior projects across global fleets. MJM Marine project manages, designs, manufactures and installs spaces including cabins, suites and public spaces,  restaurants, cafes, shops and leisure areas onboard. The company’s roots are firmly in Northern Ireland, with a base in Poland but its work takes us to shipyards and ports across Europe, Asia and beyond. MJM Marine is a Rathbane Group Company. The Rathbane Group is the parent brand of the group of companies and entities including: MJM Marine, Mivan, Topglass, NTS and Rathbane Holdings.

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