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Love writing? Love travel? Your post could be featured on the Azamara blog. MORE, P. 3 It’s a g’day for a voyage to Australia and New Zealand. And we have several on the calendar. MORE, P. 4 THE SEARCH IS ON. THROW ANOTHER SHRIMP ON THE BARBIE! Le Club Voyage World Newsletter JANUARY 2015 NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD OF AZAMARA CLUB CRUISES ® SM We sat down with two of our guests’ favorite staff members for a little Q&A—Azamara style. MORE, P. 5 CONNECT WITH AZAMARA CLUB CRUISES ® AT: As a Le Club Voyage member, your loyalty benefits include an exclusive Le Club Voyage Welcome Party. It’s a great way to catch up with old friends and meet new members that share your same love for world travel. If you haven’t yet been onboard for your Welcome Party, you’ll want to make sure to add it to your plans for your next voyage. At your party, you can expect to enjoy custom Le Club cocktails, locally themed canapés, exclusive entertainment, and an inside look at some of the destinations we take you to. It’s your party, so you can cry if you want to. But a smile and some laughs will be more likely. THE PARTY! You're invited to AZAMARA FRIENDLY FACES.

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Love writing? Love travel? Your post could be featured on

the Azamara blog.

MORE, P. 3

It’s a g’day for a voyage to Australia and New Zealand. And we have

several on the calendar.

MORE, P. 4

THE SEARCH IS ON. THROW ANOTHER SHRIMP ON THE BARBIE!

Le Club Voyage World NewsletterJ A N U A RY 2 0 1 5 • N E W S F R O M A R O U N D T H E W O R L D O F A Z A M A R A C LU B C R U I S E S ®

SM

We sat down with two of our guests’ favorite staff members for a

little Q&A—Azamara style.

MORE, P. 5

CONNECT WITH AZAMARA CLUB CRUISES® AT:

As a Le Club Voyage member, your loyalty benefits include an exclusive Le Club Voyage Welcome Party. It’s a great way to catch up with old friends and meet new members that share your same love for world travel.

If you haven’t yet been onboard for your Welcome Party, you’ll want to make sure to add it to your plans for your next voyage. At your party, you can expect to enjoy custom Le Club cocktails, locally themed canapés, exclusive entertainment, and an inside look at some of the destinations we take you to.

It’s your party, so you can cry if you want to. But a smile and some laughs will be more likely.

THE PARTY!You're invited to

AZAMARA FRIENDLY FACES.

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GREETINGS FROM YOUR LCV AMBASSADOR

Can you believe it’s 2015 already? Where does

the time go? I’m particularly excited about 2015,

and I hope you are as well. If your resolutions

this year include traveling more, eating delicious

food, or expanding your horizons, we can

certainly help with that.

This newsletter will give you the inside scoop on

just some of what you can expect from Azamara

in 2015, including our current offer, exclusive

voyage savings, and our first-ever TV campaign.

Additionally, as of January 1, we have officially

rolled out our new and improved Le Club Voyage

program. If you haven’t heard about the exciting

rewards and upgraded benefits, you can visit

bit.ly/leclubvoyage to read all about it.

Enjoy the read, and as always, feel free to get in

touch with me personally. I’d love to hear about

your 2015 goals and travel plans.

Warm regards,

Nicole Lukacs, Le Club Voyage Ambassador

[email protected]

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THE OFFER FOR THOSE WHO LOVE TRAVEL.

$1,000 per couple in Onboard Spending Credits Good for spa, fine dining, Land Discoveries® shore excursions, and more.

or

$1,000 per couple in ChoiceAir® Credits For travel to and from your voyage, using our exclusive online booking tool.

or

Stateroom Upgrade (approximately $1,000 value per couple) Get a free stateroom category upgrade from Club Interior to Club Oceanview,

or Club Oceanview to Club Veranda.

Everyone loves a choice, so we’re giving you one. When you book your next voyage by March 31, 2015, you can select the offer above that you like best. With more than 100 voyages to choose from during 2015, 2016, and 2017 that sail all over the world, you’ll be sure to find the voyage and offer that's perfect for you. For full details, please click here.

WE’VE HIT THE BIG SCREEN!This month, Azamara released its first-ever TV campaign in ten markets across the U.S. We hope this campaign helps share what you already know with those unfamiliar with the brand—that Azamara is the voyage for those who love travel.

If you haven’t yet seen us on TV, you can head over to the Azamara YouTube page and watch the three commercials that we currently have on the air.

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WHAT WE’RE WATCHING. Looking for a movie to watch this weekend? Here are a few suggestions that will make you want to plan your next trip.

180 DEGREES SOUTHIf you’re in the documentary mood, we have just the thing. This film follows a group of friends on their journey by van from Ventura, California to Patagonia, Chile. A road trip has never looked more beautiful.

AMÉLIEThis modern fairy tale captures the charm of Paris and makes us want to embark on a voyage to France ASAP.

SIDEWAYSBest watched with a glass of pinot noir, this comedic romance followsa mismatched couple on a wine-tasting road trip across California.

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Do you love Azamara? Do you enjoy writing, traveling,

and writing about traveling? You could be just who we’re

looking for.

We’re searching for Le Club Voyage members with a penchant

for the written word to be Azamara guest bloggers. If you have

a story you’d love to share about your Azamara experience,

have some travel tips you’d think others would enjoy, or have

another post idea you think our community would love, we

want to hear from you.

Please email Nicole at [email protected] with a link to your blog or attach a post, and we may feature

your writing on the Azamara Club Cruises blog.

The search isON.

WHERE IN THE WORLD IS DINO? Your favorite world-traveling dinosaur is back

again, and this time he’s in…well, we can’t just

tell you.

Take a guess and see if you’re right on page 9.

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Sydney, Australia

You may have heard the great news, but since 2015 is well upon us, we wanted to remind you about something especially exciting this year—we’re going to Australia and New Zealand! Our first venture into the Land Down Under will take you to

amazing destinations including Auckland, Darwin, Sydney, Melbourne, and the Great Barrier Reef.

It’s the best way to experience all Australia and New Zealand has to offer, while bringing your hotel with you. While on your voyage, our specially crafted Land Discoveries® shore excursions will bring you closer to local life.

Throw another shrimp onTHE BARBIE!

INTIMATE ROTORUA AND THERMAL EXPERIENCETake a ride through the scenic

countryside of New Zealand en route to Rotorua, where you can take

a dip in the beautiful geothermal Champagne Pool, a natural wonder

amidst huge volcanic craters and sinter terrace formations.

GREAT BARRIER REEFThis exclusive full-day charter takes

you to the depths of the Great Barrier Reef. Dive in off your reef vessel and spend the day snorkeling

next to vibrant marine life.

TRANZ ALPINEAll aboard! Take a seat on New Zealand’s TranzAlpine Express and venture by train into the deep

Southern Alps. Pass through tunnels, ramble along alpine plains, and cross gorges before you debark in the middle of Arthur’s Pass National

Park, a 24,000-acre rainforest.

FEATURED LAND DISCOVERIES®

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MARNELLIS PISNGOT,

WHERE ARE YOU FROM? I am from a small island—about an hour's flight from Manila, called Samar.

TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOUR BACKGROUND? I actually wanted to be an engineer. How I became a security guard—long story. A cousin approached me and asked if I wanted to do some security training. I thought why not—and then worked at the Philippines Airlines for 3 years. My then supervisor suggested I should try and work on the ships. I wanted to explore the world—as a child it was a dream, but I believe nothing is impossible and I got my wish. I started July 18, 2011, on Azamara Quest.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT WORKING AT SEA? Travelling and learning how to have good

relationships—like helping our guests and crew understand that they can’t have certain prohibited items onboard. It takes a certain kind of diplomacy.

WHAT'S YOUR BEST ONBOARD MEMORY? When Ross Lee Johnson, our then pianist, arranged the Guest Choir to sing me a happy birthday song. It made me cry with happiness.

WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE DESTINATION YOU'VE TRAVELED TO? Norway. I love this part of the world because of the natural beauty. It’s calm, green, and the mountains have a way of taking your stress away.

WHAT DO YOU THINK IS MOST SPECIAL ABOUT THE AZAMARA GUEST? They keep coming back and are members of our family. When guests have been away, the magic words we use are “Welcome Home.”

Security Guard

Marnellis PisngotSecurity Guard, Azamara Quest®

Tsvetan TodorovPlumber,

Azamara Journey®

AZAMARA FRIENDLY FACESAs you know, our friendly, attentive staff is one of the many things you remember about your voyage. We caught up with a couple of our guests’ favorite crewmembers to give you an inside view behind the Azamara uniform.

@anarucinski

@dianesanfilippo

@janakaekanayake

#INSTAVOYAGEHave a shot from your voyage to share? Post on your social network of choice with #Azamara.

@vitiinrossi

TSVETAN TODOROV,

WHERE ARE YOU FROM? Varna, Bulgaria

TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOUR BACKGROUND? I’m 53 years old; single with two kids. I have worked onboard various cruise ships since 1994.

WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO COME WORK ONBOARD AZAMARA?

I was transferred from Celebrity Cruises to join the famous Azamara fleet.

HOW DO YOU LIKE LIVING ONBOARD A SHIP? I like traveling around the world, meeting with different people from foreign countries, and familiarizing myself with their culture.

Continued on page 6.

Plumber

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There’s no finer way to travel than in the comfort of a Club World Owner's or Club Ocean suite on an

Azamara Club Cruises® voyage. We recently gave all of our suites an upgrade, complete with luxurious

new décor, carpet, linens, and furniture. And you can be one of the first guests to enjoy the exquisite new

look, exclusive benefits, and spacious accommodations that come with your world traveling suite.

• English butler service

• Priority check-in and departure

• Unpacking and packing of luggage

• Complimentary garment pressing for two items

• Welcome sparkling wine and fruit basket

• Daily savories between 4-6 pm

• Dine in your suite from restaurant menus for breakfast,

lunch, and dinner

• Afternoon Tea Service in-suite

• Complimentary seating throughout the voyage in

specialty restaurants

• One 375 mL bottle each of vodka, rum, gin, and scotch,

plus cranberry and orange juice

• 235 complimentary Internet minutes per guest

• One free bag of laundry service per suite,

each seven days

Fine bed linen and duvet | Terry bathrobes and slippers |24-hour room service | Fresh-cut flowers | Tote bag |

Complimentary use of umbrella and binoculars | Complimentary shoe-shine service | Turndown treats | Daily news bulletin

SWEETERThe suite life just got

SUITE GUEST EXCLUSIVE AMENITIES(in addition to all stateroom amenities listed below)

ADDITIONAL STATEROOM AMENITIES

Guests in Club World Owner’s and Club Ocean suites may choose a complimentary Insider AccessSM

or Nights & Cool PlacesSM Land Discoveries® excursion.

NEW AMENITIES FOR 2016

Club World Owner's Suite

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Complimentary AzAmazing EveningsSM event (on most voyages) | Select standard spirits, international beers and wines | Gratuities | Bottled water, soft drinks, specialty coffees and teas | Self-service laundry | Shuttle service to

and from port communities, where available | Concierge services for personal guidance and reservations

OF COURSE, THAT’S IN ADDITION TO EVERYTHING ALREADY INCLUDED ON EVERY AZAMARA VOYAGE.

Every Azamara voyage offers exceptional value. That value is even sweeter when you enjoy the suite life.

CLUB WORLD OWNER’S SUITE Stateroom: 560 sq. ft. (52 sq. m.) | Veranda: 233 sq. ft. (21.7 sq. m.)

Features separate living room | Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors | Marble master bath with whirlpool tub and shower | Guest bathroom | Veranda | Two flat-screen televisions | DVD/CD player | Refrigerator with mini-bar | Thermostat-controlled air conditioning | Direct-dial telephone and voicemail | Desk | In-room safe | Hand-held hairdryer

CLUB OCEAN SUITEStateroom: 440-501 sq. ft. (40.9-46.5 sq. m.) | Veranda: 233 sq. ft. (21.7 sq. m.)

Features separate living room | DVD/CD player | Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors | Refrigerator with mini-bar | Thermostat-controlled air conditioning | Dressing room with vanity | Direct-dial telephone and voicemail | Marble master bath with whirlpool tub and shower | Desk | Guest bathroom | In-room safe | Veranda | Hand-held hairdryer | Two flat-screen televisions

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Ever wonder what it takes to keep our club-like ships stocked with your favorite food and drinks? Quite a bit, actually.

AZAMARA Fast Facts

AZAMARA FRIENDLY FACES Continued from page 5.

TSVETAN TODOROV,

WHAT DO YOU THINK AZAMARA DOES BETTER THAN ANY OTHER BRAND? The intimate atmosphere and personal care

for our guests.

WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE DESTINATION YOU'VE TRAVELED TO? The Far East.

WHAT'S YOUR BEST ONSHORE MEMORY? In October, I watched the Champions League

game in Monte Carlo.

WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU'VE EVER RECEIVED? Once you replace negative thoughts

with positive ones, you’ll start having

positive results.

SPOT WHAT’S DIFFERENT.Can you find the five differences in these photos? Answers on page 9.

Hong Kong, China Hong Kong, China

Plumber

2,350 BOTTLES

of white wine per voyage

6,800 LBSof dairy products

per voyage

1,500 LBSof seafood per voyage

18,470 BOTTLESof soda and water (complimentary on your voyage, of course) per voyage

22,440 LBSof fresh fruit and

vegetables per voyage

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INTERESTED IN ANOTHER VOYAGE? These LCV voyages feature unique experiences and activities for members.

AZAMARA JOURNEY® | 9 NIGHT TURQUOISE COASTS & WHITE VILLAGES; 20-SEP, 2015This voyage is just the ticket if you love less-traveled destinations. Experience breathtaking ancient sites and small towns, swim in crystal waters, and feast on outstanding local cuisine.

AZAMARA QUEST® | 10 NIGHT TEMPLES, DRAGONS & BEACHES; 12-DEC, 2015Give yourself an early holiday gift with this voyage to peaceful islands and amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Arrive early to explore Singapore before sailing the Java Sea to Semarang.

But don’t stop there. Stay onboard for our 14 NIGHT BALI, KOMODO & THE GREAT BARRIER REEF VOYAGE departing 22-December, 2015 onboard the Azamara Quest®, and celebrate the New Year in Aussie country.

Go to AzamaraClubCruises.com for even more destinations.

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AzamaraClubCruises.com

longer STAYS.

more OVERNIGHTS.

night TOURING.SM

DINO'S DESTINATION Kos, Greece

SPOT WHAT'S DIFFERENT 1. Extra band on headdress. 2. Earrings removed. 3. Belt color changed. 4. Extra material on skirt. 5. Bottom of costume is lighter.

CONNECT WITH AZAMARA CLUB CRUISES® AT:

Your loyalty pays off with this exclusive offer for ten carefully selected voyages.

Enjoy 10%* (excludes taxes and fees) savings on select voyages booked by 31-March.

Also combinable with current promotions.

For details, visit AzamaraClubCruises.com/MemberSavings.

Amalfi, Italy

AZAMARA JOURNEY®

12 NIGHT | ISLES OF CROATIA; 23-JUNE, 2015

9 NIGHT | TURQUOISE COAST; 12-JULY, 2015

7 NIGHT | GREEK ISLES & TURKEY; 30-JULY, 2015

10 NIGHT | ISLES OF GREECE; 6-AUG, 2015

15 NIGHT | MADEIRA & CANARY ISLANDS; 10-NOV, 2015

16 NIGHT | WAKE OF COLUMBUS; 25-NOV, 2015

12 NIGHT | WEST INDIES HIDEAWAY; 11-DEC, 2015

AZAMARA QUEST®

16 NIGHT | ASIAN CITIES & WATERS; 17-MAR, 2016

13 NIGHT | MALAYSIA, BRUNEI & THAILAND; 2-APR, 2016

16 NIGHT | THE SPICE ROUTE; 15-APR, 2016

FOR BEING IN LE CLUB.Exclusive offers

*Visit AzamaraClubCruises.com/Terms for more details.

Santorini, Greece