Azamara Pursuit
July 12, 2025

Piraeus (Athens), Greece, offers docking at Piraeus Port with excursions to Athens. Travelers explore Acropolis and Parthenon. Excursions visit Cape Sounion. Local markets sell souvlaki. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hellenic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Piraeus’ cultural gateway offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Piraeus an engaging destination for exploration.

Kotor, Montenegro, offers docking at Kotor Port. Travelers explore Old Town walls and St. Tryphon Cathedral. Excursions include hiking Lovćen National Park. Local markets sell njeguški pršut. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures medieval alleys and Adriatic vistas. Dining onboard includes cicvara, a Montenegrin favorite. Souvenirs, like olive wood crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Illyrian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance fortress hikes. Kotor’s historic charm offers a vibrant Montenegrin stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic bays, making Kotor an engaging destination.

Dubrovnik, Croatia, offers docking at Gruž Port. Travelers explore Old Town walls and Lokrum Island. Excursions include kayaking along Adriatic shores. Local markets sell travarica. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures medieval ramparts and Adriatic vistas. Dining onboard includes pašticada, a Croatian favorite. Souvenirs, like lace crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Dalmatian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance wall walks. Dubrovnik’s historic charm offers a vibrant Croatian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic coasts, making Dubrovnik an engaging destination for exploration.

Korcula Island, Croatia, has docking at Korcula Port. Travelers explore Marco Polo’s alleged birthplace and St. Mark’s Cathedral. Excursions visit Vela Luka’s olive groves. Local markets sell grk wine. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather. Photography captures medieval walls and Adriatic seas. Dining onboard includes pasticada, a Dalmatian dish. Souvenirs, like lavender sachets, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Dalmatian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate. Comfortable shoes enhance old town walks. Korcula’s historic allure offers a vibrant Croatian stop, blending heritage with island beauty.

Split, Croatia, offers docking at Split Port. Travelers explore Diocletian’s Palace and Marjan Hill. Excursions visit Trogir’s historic center. Local markets sell soparnik. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Roman ruins and Adriatic vistas. Dining onboard includes pašticada, a Croatian favorite. Souvenirs, like lavender crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Dalmatian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance palace walks. Split’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Croatian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic hills, making Split an engaging destination for exploring Croatia’s Adriatic coast.

Sibenik, Croatia, offers docking at Sibenik Port. Travelers explore St. James Cathedral and Krka National Park’s waterfalls. Excursions visit Skradin’s marina. Local markets sell pašticada. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Renaissance architecture and Adriatic vistas. Dining onboard includes crni rižot, a Croatian favorite. Souvenirs, like lavender crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Dalmatian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance park walks. Sibenik’s historic charm offers a vibrant Croatian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO sites and natural beauty, making Sibenik an engaging destination for exploration.

Zadar, Croatia, offers docking at Zadar Port. Travelers explore Sea Organ and St. Donatus Church. Excursions visit Plitvice Lakes. Local markets sell maraschino liqueur. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures acoustic art and Adriatic vistas. Dining onboard includes pašticada, a Croatian favorite. Souvenirs, like lace crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Dalmatian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance lake hikes. Zadar’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Croatian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of unique installations and scenic lakes, making Zadar an engaging destination for exploring Croatia’s Adriatic coast.

Pula, Croatia, provides docking at Pula Port. Travelers explore the Roman Amphitheater and Temple of Augustus. Excursions visit Brijuni National Park’s islands. Local markets sell pršut. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Adriatic vistas. Dining onboard includes fuži with truffles, a Croatian favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Istrian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance ruin walks. Pula’s historic charm offers a vibrant Croatian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of Roman heritage, scenic islands, and Adriatic culture, making Pula an engaging destination for exploring Croatia’s coastal history.

Fusina, Venice, Italy, offers docking at Fusina Port, a gateway to Venice. Travelers explore St. Mark’s Square and Doge’s Palace via water taxis. Excursions visit Murano’s glassblowing workshops. Local markets sell Venetian masks. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather. Photography captures canals and historic architecture. Dining onboard includes risotto al nero, a Venetian dish. Souvenirs, like glass ornaments, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Venice’s maritime history. Light clothing and comfortable shoes suit walking tours. Binoculars enhance lagoon views. Fusina’s proximity to Venice offers a magical Italian stop, immersing travelers in its iconic canals and Renaissance splendor.

Returning to Fusina Venice — see Day 10 above for port info.