Azamara Pursuit to debut in Europe after 'massive' refit

Azamara Club Cruises' third ship will enter service in Europe in August 2018 following a 'massive' drydock refurbishment, president and CEO Larry Pimentel told Seatrade Cruise News. P&O Cruises' Adonia is to be delivered to Azamara in mid-March at Grand Bahama Shipyard and will then head to Marseille. At a European yard—to be determined—the vessel will be extensively renovated and rebranded for consistency with Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest. All originally were 'R' ships for Renaissance Cruises. 'We're doing a lot of work,' Pimentel said of the months-long renovation, 'so the three sisters will look like three sisters.' Azamara Pursuit will be introduced as the European season peaks. This coming week, on Oct. 25, the ship's 2018 and 2019 itineraries will be revealed.