Azamara charts first winter Europe cruises, China return in 2026/27

Azamara Cruises will offer its first winter program in Europe and return to China during the 2026-27 season. The line unveiled 66 new cruises and eight 'grand voyages' of more than 35 nights.

'For the first time ever, we are pleased to offer cruises to Europe during the wintertime so guests can delight in beloved destinations without peak-season crowds and during cooler weather,' said Michael Pawlus, head of itinerary planning at Azamara. 'Additionally, we are thrilled to return to China with its rich culture and history.'

The 2026/27 voyages touch 20 countries on five continents.

With winter travel on the rise, Azamara is meeting the growing demand by deploying Azamara Onward there. Winter cruises facilitate easier admittance to museums and landmarks at a less crowded time. Experiences include sailing up the Guadalquivir River (which can only be accessed by small ships) to a double-overnight stay in Seville, Spain.

Azamara Pursuit's size enables passengers to sail into the heart of Shanghai, and a 15-night China-intensive itinerary from South Korea to Hong Kong in October 2026 provides overnights in multiple ports and calls at destinations in Japan and Taiwan as well as China.

These extended sailings give opportunities for in-depth exploration and span a variety of continents and destinations including Canada to Australia, Australia to Japan, Canada to Japan, Buenos Aires to Miami, and more.