Azamara’s 2027 Overland Adventures Take Cruising Deeper

When you think of cruising, you probably picture days at sea, lazy port calls and a comfortable ship that doubles as your floating hotel. Azamara is keeping all of that, but for 2027 it is also inviting guests to step off the gangway and straight into the heart of the destination with a new collection of Overland Experiences.

These are not quick shore excursions tacked onto a busy port day. Instead, Azamara’s 18 new Overland Experiences let you temporarily leave the ship for multi-day, small-group adventures on land, then rejoin your voyage in a later port once you have gone deeper into the region.

What are Azamara’s 2027 Overland Experiences?

Available on selected sailings throughout 2027, the new Overland collection spans seven countries and is designed to extend Azamara’s well-known Destination Immersion strategy beyond what is possible in a single day ashore.

Each itinerary is fully coordinated by Azamara and typically includes quality hotel accommodation, transportation, guided touring, select meals and, where needed, flights, so it feels like a seamless continuation of your cruise rather than a separate trip you have to organise yourself.

Rather than sticking to the coast, these journeys take you inland to iconic temples, ancient capitals, lagoons and landscapes that sit well beyond the reach of a traditional port call, all with logistics handled behind the scenes.

Standout 2027 itineraries

One of the headline options is the Bora Bora Overwater Bungalow Escape, available on an 18‑night Pacific Islands cruise departing 5 January 2027.

Over three days and two nights you trade your ship’s stateroom for an overwater bungalow at Hotel Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts, complete with direct access to the island’s famous lagoon and time to soak up French Polynesia in classic barefoot-luxury style.

For travellers who care most about culture, Majestic Laos & Vibrant Hanoi offers a five‑day journey through Laos and Vietnam, weaving together the colonial charm of Vientiane, the riverside calm and temples of Luang Prabang, and the energy and layered history of Hanoi.

History lovers can opt for Shanghai, Xi’an & Beijing, a five‑day overland experience linked to a 14‑night East Asia cruise that takes in China’s greatest hits: the Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an, the Great Wall, Beijing’s Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven, plus other landmarks that trace thousands of years of Chinese civilisation.

Across the wider program, additional journeys in destinations such as Morocco, Chile, Egypt and the United Kingdom blend cultural encounters, natural wonders and atmospheric cities, all curated to feel like an in‑depth land tour folded neatly into your cruise.

Why these adventures matter for cruisers

Azamara has long differentiated itself with longer stays, more overnights and after‑dark touring in port; the 2027 Overland Experiences take that ethos further by treating the ship as a launchpad, not the whole holiday.

Because each program is arranged by the cruise line, guests avoid the common headache of aligning independent land tours with ship schedules, and instead get a worry‑free, small‑group experience that is timed specifically to their voyage.

The result is a hybrid style of travel that combines the convenience of small‑ship cruising with the depth and storytelling of a land‑based tour, particularly appealing to guests who want more context, more cuisine and more time on the ground without sacrificing the comfort of returning to a familiar ship.

How to book Azamara’s 2027 Overland Experiences

The Overland Experiences are available on select 2027 departures and can be added when you book your cruise or afterwards through your travel advisor or Azamara directly.

Group sizes and departures are limited, so the line is encouraging guests to secure their preferred itineraries early, especially for bucket‑list programs like Bora Bora, Laos and Vietnam, or the Shanghai–Xi’an–Beijing route.

You can explore the current Overland Experiences line‑up and learn more about Azamara’s destination‑focused style of cruising on the official site: Azamara Overland Experiences.