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First European Cruises - Azur

Year Built: 1971
Year Refurbished: 2001
Year Entered Present Fleet: 1997
Previous Name: N/A
Country Of Registry: Panama
Tonnage (GRT): 15,000
Pax (basis 2): 720
Max Pax (inc. Uppers): 800
Passenger Decks: 7
Number Of Crew: 330
Officers' Nationality: European
Cruise/Hotel Staff Nationality:
European / Asian

Total number of accommodations
in all categories: 360
Ocean View (no balcony): 149
Accommodations Inside: 211

Television / Radio
In-Stateroom Movies
Direct Dial Phone
Hair Dryer

Customary at end of cruise
Not Required but Accepted

Number of Lounges/Bars: 5
Library
Conference Center

Elevators
Beauty Salon
Duty-free Shops
Concierge Desk
Infirmary/Medical Center
Safe Deposit Boxes
Business Services

Traditional Assigned Seating
Number of Seatings: 2
Dining Style: Formal Nights
Dining Style: Formal Nights and Casual Evenings
Number of Main Restaurants: 1
24 - Hour Room Service
Special Meal Diets on Request
Advance Notice Required
- Diabetic
- Low Sodium
- Vegetarian
- Low Fat
- Kosher
- Low Cholesterol

Show Lounge : (cap. 300 )
Casino
Disco
Movie Theater
Card Room

Eastern Mediterranean/Aegean

Spring: Venice
Summer: Venice
Fall: Venice
Winter: Venice

Outdoor Swimming Pools
Sauna
Steam Room
Free Weights
Volleyball
Shuffleboard
Ping Pong

Youth Counselor Staff
Babysitters Available

Casual, European


Highly regarded in Europe for its spotless ships, superior food and interesting and unusual destinations, First European Cruises is successfully attracting American passengers who now average about 15% of its overall passenger mix just five years after the line’s introduction to the U.S. market. The company specializes in creative itineraries (mostly from seven to 14 nights) that cover much of Europe and its neighboring countries around the Mediterranean and winter cruises in the deep Caribbean. The ambiance aboard its ships is casual with a sophisticated European flair, drawing passengers from throughout the European Union. In 2002, the company launched the 1,500-passenger European Stars, sister ship to the elegant European Vision which entered service in 2001, preceded by the 1,200-passenger Mistral launched in 1999. All three ships were built at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyards in France. The addition of the new vessels signals a significant commitment to European-style cruising, and the young company continues to expand rapidly, with a fourth new ship planned for introduction in 2005 and a fifth in 2006. In 2003, First European Cruises entered an alliance with Hilton International which provides exclusive in-suite and onboard amenities.