Azamara Cruises has introduced a new pre-cruise dining and spa reservation program, allowing customers to secure their favorite experiences before setting sail.

“True hospitality begins before a guest even steps onboard,” said Simon Blacoe, vice president of hotel operations at Azamara Cruises.

“Our guests told us they wanted more flexibility in planning their dining experiences, and this new pre-cruise reservations program delivers exactly that, giving them more time to anticipate their voyage and less to worry about once they’re onboard,” added Blacoe.

“Every enhancement we make is guided by guest feedback. This is another step toward ensuring that, from the moment a customer books, they feel completely taken care of.”

The company said in a press release that through its new program, guests with confirmed bookings can now pre-book specialty dining experiences at Prime C, its signature steakhouse; Aqualina, offering refined Italian cuisine; or Chef’s Table, a wine-paired six-course dining experience.

Dining reservations can be made through travel advisors, Azamara’s call center and Azamara.com, opening 150 days before embarkation for suite guests and Azamara Circle loyalty members (Discoverers and above), and 140 days prior for all other guests. This booking window applies only to dining.

According to Azamara, spa reservations operate differently and may be booked up to 12 months in advance through travel advisors and the call center, with online booking via Azamara.com launching in early 2026.

As an added enhancement, applicable spa discounts for Azamara Circle loyalty guests will now be automatically applied to their bookings. All reservations close seven days before departure.

The press release said these updates are part of Azamara Cruises’ broader initiative to simplify and enhance the guest experience.

The company has also recently refreshed its digital booking tools. Guests can now more easily manage their reservations online, including accessing their booking directly through Azamara.com, selecting and adding shore excursions or onboard items and applying onboard credits during checkout.

Travelers can also now select their preferred stateroom at booking or change to another available stateroom post-booking.

The new program will roll out across the fleet in phases beginning December 1, 2025.