Azamara Unveils Exciting Expanded Shore Excursion Series for 2026 Season

Azamara has unveiled an exciting expansion for its 2026 season, announcing the addition of 35 new AzAmazing Evenings, enhancing its collection of unique after-dark cultural shore experiences. Since its inception in 2011, the AzAmazing Evenings series has been integral to Azamara’s “Destination Immersion” ethos, which emphasizes extended port stays and late-night departures, allowing guests to engage deeply with local cultures.

This latest expansion follows the “Destination Immersion Elevated” initiative, which previously introduced over 3,500 new shore excursions worldwide. The new AzAmazing Evenings will span all regions Azamara visits, showcasing experiences like a lumberjack festival in Alaska, acrobatic performances in Shanghai, and a candlelit choir concert in St Michael’s Cave in Gibraltar.

Beginning in 2026, most voyages of nine nights or longer will include an AzAmazing Evening ashore, while select shorter sailings will feature onboard celebrations. Azamara’s CEO, Dondra Ritzenthaler, highlighted that these extended port hours allow guests to form meaningful connections with local people and traditions.

Some of the standout experiences will involve a performance by Orquesta de Mates y Bambúes Macolla in Guayaquil’s restored Palacio de Cristal, blending indigenous instruments with coastal dance; a Hiroshima Kagura performance in Japan that reflects local myths; and a visually stunning exploration of Mombasa’s Fort Jesus Museum, complete with music, projections, and fireworks.

Other significant events include a candlelit concert featuring the Gibraltar Youth Choir in St Michael’s Cave and a Finnish music experience at the Helsinki Music Centre. Travelers to Ketchikan, Alaska, will enjoy traditional Tlingit dancing, and those in Shanghai will watch a cultural acrobatic performance.

Additionally, Azamara will launch “Stories Under the Stars,” a new series on longer itineraries, where local speakers will share regional folklore while guests indulge in themed desserts and cocktails under the night sky.

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