The 686-passenger Azamara Quest was built in 2000 for the now-defunct Renaissance Cruises, but was transformed for Azamara in 2007. After a 2012 face-lift, the ship looks better than ever: picture elegant fittings and sophisticated color schemes that enhance the clubby charm of the original Edwardian-style decor.
The adult-oriented Quest is a fraction of the size of most modern cruise ships, which means it can go where many of them cannot. While there are no amusement park style bells and whistles — don't even think about rock climbing walls and waterslides — this is a well-designed ship that encourages quiet relaxation.