Some cruises are about sun and scenery, others are about spirit. Azamara’s first Pink Cruise brings all three together, pairing a purposeful fundraiser with a relaxed small-ship journey from Sydney to Hong Kong. Expect unhurried overnights, thoughtful service and a community vibe that makes it easy to meet like-minded travellers, all while supporting breast cancer care through the McGrath Foundation.
Departing Sydney on 3 March, Azamara Onward sails for three weeks to Hong Kong with overnights in Alotau and Manila. A percentage of every stateroom booked via The Entertainment Group is donated to the McGrath Foundation. Entertainment members can access exclusive offers near 10 per cent off. Onboard highlights include a pink high tea, a pink cocktail party and Azamara’s white party celebration, with guest Tracy Bevan joining to share the Foundation’s mission.
This voyage blends purpose with pleasure. The partnership between Azamara, The Entertainment Group and Ecruising Travel Australia turns a classic repositioning route into a philanthropy-led sailing that still delivers all the hallmarks of an Azamara holiday. You get depth in port, warmth on board and the knowledge that your booking helps fund breast care nurses across Australia.
Three partners shape the experience. Azamara Cruises provides the shipboard canvas and overnight-friendly schedule, The Entertainment Group coordinates member offers and channels donations, and Ecruising Travel Australia supports distribution and packaging. A percentage of each Entertainment-booked stateroom is donated to the McGrath Foundation, creating a direct link between your holiday decision and real-world support.
Azamara’s smaller ships feel sociable and human, which suits a community-minded cruise. With fewer guests, staff learn names quickly and shared events feel personal rather than crowded. That intimacy helps the charitable purpose land as a shared experience, not just a logo on the programme.
Think relaxed luxury with inclusive ease. Drinks, dining and Wi-Fi are bundled into the rhythm of your day so you are free to focus on conversations, live music and the sea itself. The pink moments add colour without taking over, so the voyage feels celebratory and sincere in equal measure.
Overnights are Azamara’s signature. Instead of racing away at dusk, you linger, see cities after dark and return to the ship like a well-located boutique hotel. This itinerary makes the most of that approach.
Sailing north from Sydney, you ease into ship life before arriving in Alotau for an overnight that lets the place breathe. Daylight hours suit guided history walks and markets, while evening brings waterfront music and time to taste local flavours. Returning to your stateroom late, not rushed, is the joy of staying overnight.
Manila changes character after sunset. With a full evening in the city, you can trace Intramuros by day, then come back for supper clubs, bayside strolls and live bands. The overnight removes the down-to-the-minute pressure that can make day calls feel hurried, and it rewards curious travellers who like to explore beyond the obvious.
Arriving in Hong Kong delivers a skyline that always feels like an opening night. Disembarkation is straightforward, and onward options are simple, from a two-night city stay to regional add-ons around East Asia. Our advisers can align transfers and hotels so your final morning stays calm.
Between ports, the ship’s social heartbeat takes over. You will find yourself lingering in favourite corners, sharing stories at the bar and letting evenings flow from music to stargazing.
A pink-themed high tea turns an afternoon into a shared celebration, while a pink cocktail party brings everyone together after dark. These set-piece moments create natural opportunities to connect, swap stories and raise a glass to the cause.
The famous white party gathers the whole ship under the stars, a light, joyful reminder that community is the centre of this voyage. The inclusive package keeps friction low, with everyday essentials woven into your fare so you do not stop to sign for basics.
Cabins are practical sanctuaries for a three-week trip, with storage that makes unpack-once living easy. Public rooms encourage lingering, from the Living Room’s ocean views to Atlas Bar’s crafted cocktails. Crew learn preferences quickly, which makes the ship feel like a familiar club by week two.
Purpose and value can coexist. This sailing pairs a clear donation model with member-only savings so you can see impact and enjoy tangible benefits.
A percentage of every Entertainment-booked stateroom goes to the McGrath Foundation. The mechanism is simple by design, and we can show the donation line on your invoice so you know your booking helped before you even sail.
Entertainment members can access exclusive offers noted as nearly 10 per cent off. That saving can power a balcony upgrade, a special shore day or a little extra comfort in flights and hotels. On a purpose-led trip, those small upgrades tend to turn into favourite memories.
With Tracy Bevan of the McGrath Foundation joining the voyage, guests hear first-hand how funds become care. It transforms a themed sailing into a learning experience, and the ripple effect of those conversations often continues long after disembarkation.
A good plan makes a great cause-driven holiday effortless. Our Sydney-based team will shape dates, cabins and add-ons so the only thing you need to think about is who to invite to afternoon tea.
If you are motion-sensitive, a mid-ship, lower-deck stateroom is often calmer. Travelling with friends, consider adjacent balconies for easy catch-ups. Aft positions reward you with long sunsets and wake views, while forward and higher decks deliver dramatic sail-ins for keen photographers.
Bring a touch of pink for the two themed events, something white for Azamara’s deck celebration and smart-casual for most evenings. Comfortable walking shoes will earn their place in Manila, and a light rain layer keeps you ready for tropical showers. Onboard laundry helps you keep bags sensible.
We will line up flexible fares that fit your calendar and add a buffer night, which reduces stress. Hong Kong is perfect for a two-night post-cruise stay, from tram rides up to the Peak to neon-lit food alleys. Comprehensive travel insurance is essential for a smooth experience.
The Pink Cruise attracts travellers who love connection as much as they love discovery. If that sounds like you, you will find your people on board.
Shared causes make shared memories. The overnights give genuine time ashore together, and the pink events create natural photo moments for a milestone birthday or reunion. We can arrange private toasts or small group dinners to mark the occasion.
New to cruising. This is a welcoming start. Small-ship scale, inclusive ease and a clear purpose remove the overwhelm, and three weeks at a gentle pace let you discover what you enjoy at sea without rushing.
If you have cruised widely, the overnights and the community-led programming are the draw. You will appreciate the slower rhythm, the chance to see cities after dark and the added texture that comes from guest speakers and shared events.
Before you pick dates, it helps to see every option side by side. Our Cruise Finder makes it easy to compare Azamara sailings by month, destination and length, then save a shortlist that suits your calendar.
If you are coordinating friends across cities or countries, the Cruise Finder helps align windows that work for everyone. Build a draft plan there, then we will refine flights, cabins and pre- or post-cruise stays so everything clicks.
A voyage that raises funds for breast care and celebrates community at sea is rare. If the idea of overnights in lively cities, intimate shipboard moments and thoughtful pink events speaks to you, we will secure staterooms, line up flights and stitch in add-ons so you can relax into the journey. When you are ready to reserve your place on the Pink Cruise, message us at S.W. Black Travel, and we will take care of every moving part from deposit to sailaway.