The Azamara Quest has recently completed 25 years of service after entering service on September 28, 2000.

Originally ordered for Renaissance Cruises, the ship was built at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in France as part of a series of eight vessels known as the R class.

The 710-guest ship spent two years in layup following the collapse of its original operator, which ceased operations due to financial problems in 2001.

As the Delphin Renaissance, the ship spent three years sailing under charter for Germany-based Delphin Seereisen before being acquired by Pullmantur Cruceros.

Joining one of its sister ships, the vessel was renamed Blue Moon for itineraries in Northern Europe and the Caribbean .

With Pullmantur becoming part of the Royal Caribbean Group , the vessel was t

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