Join us beginning February 10 for an #AzAmazing week of #CruiseChat special events live from Azamara Club Cruises! The #CruiseChat team will be sailing aboard an 8-night California Coastal cruise on the 694-passenger @AzamaraQuest and we’ll be bringing you along… virtually!
We’ll be hosting 4 special #CruiseChat events live from the ship, each with a special guest hand-picked from the ship’s officers and staff, and they’ll be answering your questions during the chat! And throughout the week, we’ll be sharing our experiences as we cruise up and down the California coast on this unique wine-focused sailing. We’ll bring you a taste of shipboard life on Azamara, sample a number of Land Discoveries — including Azamara-exclusive Night Touring options thanks to the late-evening departures and overnight stays in our ports of call. And we’ll take you to the legendary Inglenook Winery for an AzAmazing Evening that is sure to be the highlight of the cruise!
Follow our live coverage beginning February 10 here at CruiseChatLive.com, via Simon on Twitter & Instagram, @CaptainBirdie on Twitter and the #CruiseChat Facebook page. The Azamara Club Cruises social media team (winner of a #CruiseChat Birdie Award for Most Engaging Cruise Line Twitter Account) will be joining us onboard and providing coverage via Twitter (@AzamaraVoyages and @AzamaraQuest), Facebook and their Destination Immersion blog.
Want to Be a Part of All the #AzAmazing Fun?
We want your questions! Have a question for a specific staff member or Azamara Club Cruises in general? Email cruise@cruisechatlive.com and we’ll do our best to get your question answered onboard the ship!
Here’s what we have in store for this #AzAmazing Week aboard Azamara Club Cruises!
Monday February 10
Follow along via social media as we embark and explore the ship and get our first look at Azamara’s upscale cruise experience!
Tuesday February 11
2 pm ET / 11 am PT: LIVE #CruiseChat with Captain José Vilarinho
Wednesday February 12
4 pm ET / 1 pm PT: LIVE #CruiseChat with the ship’s Executive Chef, Robert Van Rijsbergen
Thursday February 13
2 pm ET / 11 am PT: LIVE #CruiseChat with the ship’s Land Discoveries Manager, Monica Acuna
Evening (Beginning approx. 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT): Live coverage of the AzAmazing Evening at the Inglenook Winery via social media channels
Friday February 14
2 pm ET / 11 am PT: LIVE #CruiseChat with the ship’s Cruise Director, Russ Thomas Grieve
Monday February 17
2 pm ET / 11 am PT: LIVE Q&A on Twitter with the ship’s Hotel Director, Philip Herbert
During each #CruiseChat, we’ll be giving away either a $50 or $100 gift card or an exclusive #AzAmazing Azamara Club Cruises “swag bag”! You’ll want to join us each day to maximize your chances of winning!
Here’s our #AzAmazing #CruiseChat Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Port/City | Arrival | Depart | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 10 | Los Angeles, California | Embark | 10:00 pm | |
| Feb. 11 | Santa Barbara, California | 8:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
| Feb. 12 | Monterey, California | 2:00 pm | 10:00 pm | |
| Feb. 13 | San Francisco, California | 9:00 am | ||
| Feb. 14 | San Francisco, California | |||
| Feb. 15 | San Francisco, California | 10:00 pm | ||
| Feb. 16 | At Sea | |||
| Feb. 17 | Ensenada, Mexico | 2:00 pm | 7:00 pm | |
| Feb. 18 | Los Angeles, California | 6:00 am |
#CruiseChat Gift Card Giveaway Official Rules – Tuesday February 11, 2014
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.
Sweepstakes begins at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) February 11, 2014 and ends at 6:00 p.m. (ET) on February 11, 2014. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.
Who may enter: Sweepstakes open to legal residents of the United States and its territories, and Canada (excluding the Province of Quebec), who are 18 years of age or older as of date of entry, and who have computer access, a Twitter account, an e-mail address and Internet access as of the date of entry. Employees, officers, and directors (including immediate family members and members of the same household) of the sponsor, the hosts/moderators (SimonTravels and Cruise Line Fans) and their parents, affiliates and subsidiaries and any others associated with this Sweepstakes are not eligible to participate.
How to enter: At approximately 2:55 p.m. ET on February 11, 2014, Twitter Account @SimonTravels will tweet the giveaway tweet; to enter, a Twitter user must RT (“new”-style RT, not a traditional or “quote” RT) to their Twitter followers. Additionally, the Twitter user must follow @AzamaraQuest and @AzamaraVoyages on Twitter and have been a participant in the Twitter Event #CruiseChat, which begins at 2 pm ET. Participation will be defined by answering at least 2 of the the 5 questions tweeted during the #CruiseChat on Twitter and having these answers visible in their Twitter timeline/profile at the time of verification.
Winning: On or about February 12, 2014, the winner will be selected in a random drawing from among all eligible entries received. SimonTravels will announce the winner via Twitter. The potential Prize Winner must meet all eligibility requirements set forth in these rules to qualify for prize. Upon notification of winning, the winning Twitter user must then follow Twitter user @SimonTravels (If they are not already), to facilitate Direct Message communications so the winner can receive the prize.
Prizes: One $50 restaurant or retail gift card, approx. retail value $50. Gift Card Winners may choose any card from this list. Prize details and availability are subject to change, in which case a prize of equal or greater value will be substituted at Sponsor’s sole discretion. Certain restrictions may apply. Not redeemable for cash, non-transferable. The sponsor, SimonTravels, Cruise Line Fans and Twitter and their parents, subsidiaries, and affiliated companies are not responsible for any damages or injury incurred by the contestant winners. The winner is responsible for reporting and paying all federal, state, provincial, local, and municipal taxes related to winning this prize.
#CruiseChat Giveaway Official Rules – Wednesday February 12, 2014
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.
Sweepstakes begins at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) February 12, 2014 and ends at8:00 p.m. (ET) on February 12, 2014. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.
Who may enter: Sweepstakes open to legal residents of the United States and its territories, and Canada (excluding the Province of Quebec), who are 18 years of age or older as of date of entry, and who have computer access, a Twitter account, an e-mail address and Internet access as of the date of entry. Employees, officers, and directors (including immediate family members and members of the same household) of the sponsor, the hosts/moderators (SimonTravels and Cruise Line Fans) and their parents, affiliates and subsidiaries and any others associated with this Sweepstakes are not eligible to participate.
How to enter: At approximately 4:55 p.m. ET on February 12, 2014, Twitter Account @SimonTravels will tweet the giveaway tweet; to enter, a Twitter user must RT (“new”-style RT, not a traditional or “quote” RT) to their Twitter followers. Additionally, the Twitter user must follow @AzamaraQuest and @AzamaraVoyages on Twitter and have been a participant in the Twitter Event #CruiseChat, which begins at 4 pm ET. Participation will be defined by answering at least 2 of the the 5 questions tweeted during the #CruiseChat on Twitter and having these answers visible in their Twitter timeline/profile at the time of verification.
Winning: On or about February 13, 2014, the winner will be selected in a random drawing from among all eligible entries received. SimonTravels will announce the winner via Twitter. The potential Prize Winner must meet all eligibility requirements set forth in these rules to qualify for prize. Upon notification of winning, the winning Twitter user must then follow Twitter user @SimonTravels (If they are not already), to facilitate Direct Message communications so the winner can receive the prize.
Prizes: One (1) Azamara Club Cruises Swag Bag consisting of: (1) Azamara Club Cruises Logo Tote Bag, (1) Deluxe Azamara Club Cruises Logo 100% Cotton Bathrobe, (1) Azamara Quest Logo Baseball Cap, (1) Azamara Quest Logo Shot Glass, (1) Azamara Quest Logo Key Chain and (1) Azamra Quest Logo Vanilla Fudge. Approximate retail value of the Swag Bag is $100. Prize details and availability are subject to change, in which case a prize of equal or greater value will be substituted at Sponsor’s sole discretion. Certain restrictions may apply. Not redeemable for cash, non-transferable. The sponsor, SimonTravels, Cruise Line Fans and Twitter and their parents, subsidiaries, and affiliated companies are not responsible for any damages or injury incurred by the contestant winners. The winner is responsible for reporting and paying all federal, state, provincial, local, and municipal taxes related to winning this prize.
#CruiseChat Giveaway Official Rules – Thursday February 13, 2014
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.
Sweepstakes begins at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) February 13, 2014 and ends at 6:00 p.m. (ET) on February 13, 2014. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.
Who may enter: Sweepstakes open to legal residents of the United States and its territories, and Canada (excluding the Province of Quebec), who are 18 years of age or older as of date of entry, and who have computer access, a Twitter account, an e-mail address and Internet access as of the date of entry. Employees, officers, and directors (including immediate family members and members of the same household) of the sponsor, the hosts/moderators (SimonTravels and Cruise Line Fans) and their parents, affiliates and subsidiaries and any others associated with this Sweepstakes are not eligible to participate.
How to enter: At approximately 2:55 p.m. ET on February 13, 2014, Twitter Account @SimonTravels will tweet the giveaway tweet; to enter, a Twitter user must RT (“new”-style RT, not a traditional or “quote” RT) to their Twitter followers. Additionally, the Twitter user must follow @AzamaraQuest and @AzamaraVoyages on Twitter and have been a participant in the Twitter Event #CruiseChat, which begins at 4 pm ET. Participation will be defined by answering at least 2 of the the 5 questions tweeted during the #CruiseChat on Twitter and having these answers visible in their Twitter timeline/profile at the time of verification.
Winning: On or about February 14, 2014, the winner will be selected in a random drawing from among all eligible entries received. SimonTravels will announce the winner via Twitter. The potential Prize Winner must meet all eligibility requirements set forth in these rules to qualify for prize. Upon notification of winning, the winning Twitter user must then follow Twitter user @SimonTravels (If they are not already), to facilitate Direct Message communications so the winner can receive the prize.
Prizes: One (1) Azamara Club Cruises Swag Bag consisting of: (1) Azamara Club Cruises Logo Tote Bag, (1) Deluxe Azamara Club Cruises Logo 100% Cotton Bathrobe, (1) Azamara Quest Logo Baseball Cap, (1) Azamara Quest Logo Shot Glass, (1) Azamara Quest Logo Key Chain and (1) Azamra Quest Logo Vanilla Fudge. Approximate retail value of the Swag Bag is $100. Prize details and availability are subject to change, in which case a prize of equal or greater value will be substituted at Sponsor’s sole discretion. Certain restrictions may apply. Not redeemable for cash, non-transferable. The sponsor, SimonTravels, Cruise Line Fans and Twitter and their parents, subsidiaries, and affiliated companies are not responsible for any damages or injury incurred by the contestant winners. The winner is responsible for reporting and paying all federal, state, provincial, local, and municipal taxes related to winning this prize.
#CruiseChat Gift Card Giveaway Official Rules – Friday February 14, 2014
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.
Sweepstakes begins at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) February 14, 2014 and ends at 6:00 p.m. (ET) on February 14, 2014. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.
Who may enter: Sweepstakes open to legal residents of the United States and its territories, and Canada (excluding the Province of Quebec), who are 18 years of age or older as of date of entry, and who have computer access, a Twitter account, an e-mail address and Internet access as of the date of entry. Employees, officers, and directors (including immediate family members and members of the same household) of the sponsor, the hosts/moderators (SimonTravels and Cruise Line Fans) and their parents, affiliates and subsidiaries and any others associated with this Sweepstakes are not eligible to participate.
How to enter: At approximately 2:55 p.m. ET on February 14, 2014, Twitter Account @SimonTravels will tweet the giveaway tweet; to enter, a Twitter user must RT (“new”-style RT, not a traditional or “quote” RT) to their Twitter followers. Additionally, the Twitter user must follow @AzamaraQuest and @AzamaraVoyages on Twitter and have been a participant in the Twitter Event #CruiseChat, which begins at 2 pm ET. Participation will be defined by answering at least 2 of the the 5 questions tweeted during the #CruiseChat on Twitter and having these answers visible in their Twitter timeline/profile at the time of verification.
Winning: On or about February 15, 2014, the winner will be selected in a random drawing from among all eligible entries received. SimonTravels will announce the winner via Twitter. The potential Prize Winner must meet all eligibility requirements set forth in these rules to qualify for prize. Upon notification of winning, the winning Twitter user must then follow Twitter user @SimonTravels (If they are not already), to facilitate Direct Message communications so the winner can receive the prize.
Prizes: One $100 restaurant or retail gift card, approx. retail value $100. Gift Card Winners may choose any card from this list. Prize details and availability are subject to change, in which case a prize of equal or greater value will be substituted at Sponsor’s sole discretion. Certain restrictions may apply. Not redeemable for cash, non-transferable. The sponsor, SimonTravels, Cruise Line Fans and Twitter and their parents, subsidiaries, and affiliated companies are not responsible for any damages or injury incurred by the contestant winners. The winner is responsible for reporting and paying all federal, state, provincial, local, and municipal taxes related to winning this prize.
APPLICABLE TO ALL #CRUISECHAT GIVEAWAYS FROM FEBRUARY 11 – 14, 2014
Claiming prizes: Potential Winners must sign and return a release of liability, declaration of eligibility (or in Canada a Declaration of Compliance), and where lawful, a publicity consent agreement, all within ten (10) days of issuance or Prize may be forfeited. Canadian residents may be asked to first correctly answer a time-limited mathematical skill-testing question unaided by any mechanical or electronic calculation device or otherwise (as required by the Canadian government). In the event of noncompliance with these Official Rules, or if the entrant cannot be contacted via Twitter or if notification is undeliverable, prize will be forfeited. Prize is non-transferable, with no cash redemption or substitutions except at Sponsor’s sole discretion. Acceptance of prize also constitutes permission to use winner’s name, biographical information, and/or likeness for Sponsor’s promotional and/or advertising purposes without notice or compensation. By participating, entrants agree to be bound by all the Official Rules of this Sweepstakes.
Conditions: Participants release and agree to hold harmless the sponsors, hosts and moderators and their parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries or its respective officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents from any and all liability for any loss, harm, damages, costs or expenses, including without limitation, property damages, personal injury and/or death, arising out of participating in the promotion, the acceptance, possession, use or misuse of any prize, or claims based on publicity rights, defamation, invasion of privacy, or merchandise delivery, participation in this Sweepstakes, or participation in any of this Sweepstakes’ related activity. Prize will be fulfilled 6 to 8 weeks after return of release.
Entries will be deemed made by the authorized account holder of the Twitter account at the time of entry. The sponsors, hosts and moderators are not responsible for any: (a) telephone, computer, hardware, software, programming or interrupted or unavailable network, server or other connections, network malfunction, or other technical failures or errors, or failure to properly process entries; (b) communication disruption or other forces beyond their reasonable control including inability to access the website, submit entries or other disruption related to Internet traffic, virus, bug, or non-authorized intervention; or (c) damage caused by computer virus or otherwise resulting to any computer from entrant’s access of the Sweepstakes website, whether human, mechanical, or electronic. If such malfunction, error, disruption, or damage occurs, and impairs the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper play of the Sweepstakes, the sponsors, moderators or hosts, in their sole discretion, may suspend or terminate the Sweepstakes by posting a notice via the @SimonTravels Twitter account. If the Sweepstakes is terminated before the end date, Sponsor will determine the winner from all eligible entries received as of the termination date. Persons found tampering with or abusing any aspect of this Sweepstakes, or whom Sponsor believes to be causing malfunction, error, disruption, or damage will be disqualified. Sponsor reserves the right to void all entries made through any robotic, automatic, mechanical, programmed, or similar entry duplication method and to disqualify any individual using such a method. By entering this contest, entrants agree that the sponsors, moderators and hosts have the sole right to decide all matters and disputes arising from the contest and their determination of the winner is final. All federal, state, provincial, municipal and local laws apply. Void where prohibited or restricted by law.
Sponsored by: Azamara Club Cruises (http://www.azamaraclubcruises.com/)
Itinerary, events and scheduled guests are confirmed but subject to change due to shipboard operational requirements, technical difficulties or other circumstances beyond our control. We’ll do our best to minizime the impact of any necessary changes to the schedule and will keep you updated via this page and via @SimonTravels on Twitter.
NOTE:Members of the #CruiseChat team are traveling as guests of Azamara Club Cruises in order to host these Twitter chats live from the ship. However, the thoughts, observations and reviews published here or on any #CruiseChat-controlled social media channels are our own. We’ll “call it as we see it” and do our best to give you an honest appraisal of our cruise experience on the Azamara Quest.