Azamara Journey underwent an extended return-to-service refurbishment at Navantia Cádiz following more than a year out of operation during the COVID-19 cruise suspension. The project included scheduled technical maintenance, vessel inspections, minor hotel-area renovations and preparation of onboard systems for renewed passenger operations. The ship's exterior was repainted in Azamara's updated livery, incorporating the company's new branding following its separation from Royal Caribbean Group. The refurbishment formed part of a coordinated fleetwide return-to-service program involving Azamara Journey, Azamara Quest and Azamara Pursuit. Following the shipyard work, Azamara Journey repositioned to Greece and resumed passenger service from Piraeus on October 13, 2021.

Azamara Journey completed an approximately $25 million bow-to-stern revitalization at Grand Bahama Shipyard. Every stateroom and suite was overhauled, two Spa Suites were introduced, and extensive new décor, furnishings and technology were installed throughout dining rooms, lounges and other public spaces. The project was the first half of Azamara’s approximately $50 million two-ship fleet-renewal program.

Azamara Journey completed an eight-day refurbishment at Sembawang Shipyard that introduced the line’s Azamara Blue hull treatment and renewed accommodations and public spaces. Work included new stateroom and suite furniture and mattresses; refreshed upholstery, carpeting, flooring and pool surfaces; spa and fitness upgrades; and renewal of Discoveries Restaurant, Discoveries Lounge, Mosaic Café and outdoor deck furnishings.

Azamara Journey underwent an approximately $19 million conversion and refurbishment at Grand Bahama Shipyard in Freeport, transforming the former Pullmantur Blue Dream into an upscale cruise ship for the newly established Azamara Cruises brand. The project converted 48 existing staterooms into 32 larger suites, completely renovated the dining facilities to introduce two specialty restaurants, expanded the spa, and installed new carpeting, exterior decking, bedding, curtains, table linens and other soft furnishings throughout the vessel. Guest accommodations received upgraded bathrooms and furnishings, while public areas were redesigned and the ship's exterior was repainted. ALMACO handled the accommodation conversions, while Danish Interior performed public-area renovations. The ship also received underwater hull painting during its ten-day shipyard visit. Some interior finishing work continued after the vessel departed Freeport, with the conversion completed sufficiently for its inaugural Azamara voyage on May 6, 2007.