Azamara Cruises has launched its ‘Hidden Gems Sale,’ which sweetens select sailings with an onboard credit and extra perks. 

Valid on bookings made between Aug. 22 and Oct. 30, 2024, the sale includes a US$500 onboard credit as well as a choice between complimentary Wi-Fi and a Premium Beverage Package for those who reserve a veranda or suite.

Travellers can use the onboard credit to embark on some of Azamara’s curated shore excursions. With the line’s Extended Destination Days that provide 10 or more hours in port, there is ample time to explore historical sites and relax on pristine beaches. 

Shore excursions include the following:

• Nelson Mandela Capture Site in Durban, South Africa: Available on Azamara Quest’s 12-night ‘South Africa Intensive Voyage,’ this excursion highlights the stretch of highway where police arrested anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela, who had disguised himself as a chauffeur, on Aug. 5, 1962.
• Whale Watch Safari by Helicopter in Kaikoura, New Zealand: This excursion is available on Azamara Pursuit’s 14-night ‘New Zealand Intensive Voyage’ and includes a Whale Watch Safari with a helicopter tour over Kaikoura’s Whale Sanctuary. 
• Orange Tree Farm in Valencia, Spain: Available on Azamara Quest’s 11-night ‘Spain Intensive Voyage,’ this excursion allows guests to visit a 19th-century orange orchard where they can sample freshly made marmalades and discover the story behind the region’s famed oranges. 
• Kobe Beef Dinner Experience in Kobe, Japan: While on Azamara Pursuit’s 14-night ‘Japan Intensive Voyage,’ guests will enjoy a luxurious Kobe beef dinner in Kobe where beef production is held to the highest standards.

To book this special promotion offering $500 onboard credit, go to azamara.com.

Source: Travelweek