Wishing you a happy, healthy and safe end of 2020 and a prosperous 2021.
2020 has been an unusual year filled with many unknowns. Our crew are looking forward to welcoming you back aboard, and we want to extend a special thank-you to all the guests who have been cheering us on.
In the meantime, we hope this newsletter finds you happy, healthy and safe. Read on for crew updates, new featured sailings, Azamara trivia, recipes and much more.
From all of us at Azamara, we’d like to wish you a warm end to 2020 and a prosperous 2021.
Cruise-Themed Movies
There are quite a few movies that put cruise ships front and center.
Herewithin, our top 5 films that give you a sneak peek of what life’s like on deck:
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Out to Sea (1997)
A failed gambler, intent on meeting a rich widow, tricks his widowed brother-in-law into boarding a cruise ship as dance hosts. Starring Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, and Dyan Cannon.
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Shall we Dance (1937)
A ballet dancer and a showgirl fake a marriage for publicity purposes, then fall in love. Starring Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, and Edward Everett Horton
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Bon Voyage! (1962)
Harry (Fred MacMurray) and his wife, Katie (Jane Wyman), save up for years to take their family on a trip to Europe. Once aboard ship, however, their vacation is anything but relaxing.
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Table for Five (1983)
J.P. Tannen (Jon Voight) is a divorced father of three. In a bid to spend more time with his children, he takes them on a Mediterranean cruise.
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Jack and Jill (2011)
Family guy Jack Sadelstein prepares for the annual event he dreads: the Thanksgiving visit of his fraternal twin sister, the needy and passive-aggressive Jill. Starring Adam Sandler, Katie Holmes, and Al Pacino.
Travel Books That Inspire
These reads will inspire wanderlust and get you itching to start planning your 2021 adventure with Azamara.
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Atlas Obscura
An Explorer's Guide to the World's Hidden Wonders' by Joshua Foer, Dylan Thuras, and Ella Morton
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Secret Marvels of the World
360 Extraordinary Places You Never Knew Existed and Where to Find Them' by Lonely Planet
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The Bucket List
1,000 Adventures Big & Small' by Kath Stathers
Virtual Christmas Song by Cruise Directors
Trivia Time
Our loyalty members and crew have built some amazing relationships while at sea. Let's see how much you know about some of our senior officers. No peeking at the answers! If you want some clues, check the senior officer's Q&A page on our website.
- Where did Cruise Director Eric De Grey grow up?
A. Morrisburg, Ontario
B. St. Thomas, Ontario
C. Toronto, Ontario
- What is Cruise Director Eric De Grey’s hobby during his free time?
A. Baking
B. Model railroading
C. Glass blowing
- Where did Captain Johannes Tysse grow up?
A. Small island near Oslo, Norway
B. Small island near Bergen, Norway
C. Cork, Ireland
- When did Captain Johannes Tysse know he wanted to become a Captain one day?
A. 10 years old
B. 6 years old
C. 5 years old
- Where was Hotel Director Heike Berdos born?
A. Bonn, Germany
B. Leipzigg, Germany
C. Frankfurt, Germany
- When did Hotel Director Heike Berdos begin working with Azamara?
A. 2010
B. 2008
C. 2007
- What Azamara ship did Hotel Director Heike Berdos help open first?
A. Azamara Quest
B. Azamara Journey
C. She wasn’t part of the opening team for any of the Azamara ships
- What was the first Michelin star restaurant Executive Chef Robert worked for?
A. Hotel Corona in the Hauge
B. Bord’eau in Amsterdam
C. Duinrand in Drunen
- ANSWERS (Expand to see the answers)
Q: Where did Cruise Director Eric De Grey grow up? A: Morrisburg, Ontario
Q: What is Cruise Director Eric De Grey’s hobby during his free time? A: Model railroading
Q: Where did Captain Johannes Tysse grow up? A: Small island near Bergen, Norway
Q: When did Captain Johannes Tysse know he wanted to become a Captain one day? A: 5 years old
Q: Where was Hotel Director Heike Berdos born? A: Bonn, Germany
Q: When did Hotel Director Heike Berdos begin working with Azamara? A: 2007
Q: What Azamara ship did Hotel Director Heike Berdos help open first? A: Azamara Quest
Q: What was the first Michelin star restaurant Executive Chef Robert worked for? A: Hotel Corona in the Hauge