- New Program Launch: Azamara Cruises has introduced an enhanced program called ‘Discover What the Locals Know’ for its Winter 2026-2027 sailings.
- Focus on Authentic Experiences: The initiative is designed to provide genuine, immersive travel by connecting guests with local culture, traditions, and communities.
- Exclusive Access: The program offers unique opportunities such as entry to European film festivals, local-led tours, and hands-on artisan workshops.
- Off-Peak Season Travel: These Mediterranean itineraries take place during the quieter fall, winter, and spring months for a more authentic experience with fewer crowds.
Azamara Cruises is taking its celebrated Destination Immersion® program to an exciting new level with the launch of ‘Discover What the Locals Know’. This wonderfully enhanced program for the winter 2026-2027 season is designed for travelers who yearn for genuine and authentic experiences that go beyond the typical tourist path. It offers a fresh and enriching way to connect with the heart and soul of each destination.
The new initiative provides guests with unparalleled access to culturally rich activities, especially during the Mediterranean’s quieter and more intimate fall-to-spring season. Travelers can look forward to intimate, small-group excursions led by locals, exclusive entry to vibrant European film festivals, hands-on artisan workshops, and immersive culinary journeys that showcase traditional cuisine. By traveling during the off-peak months and leveraging Azamara’s signature late nights and overnights in port, guests can explore destinations at their own pace, free from the usual crowds.
This approach allows for truly meaningful connections, whether it’s wandering through a festive winter market, joining in a local musical celebration in Sicily, or tasting the season’s first olive oil pressings at a family-run grove in Italy. This evolution in cruise travel reinforces Azamara’s commitment to providing culturally curious travelers with unique opportunities to create lasting memories and form a deeper understanding of the world’s most captivating places.
