Cruise Frog guide
Azamara vs Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises rates higher than Azamara on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.9 to 3.7 out of 5 across their rated ships. Azamara leads on value; Celebrity Cruises on cabins, entertainment and pools & decks. Pick Azamara for solo travelers; Celebrity Cruises for food lovers and multigenerational groups.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Azamara | Celebrity Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Premium | Premium |
| Best for | Couples, History and culture, Solo travelers | Couples, Food lovers, History and culture, Multigenerational groups |
| Fleet rating | 3.7 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Cabins | 3.8 | 4.3 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 3.0 | 4.1 |
| Value | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 4 | 15 |
| Ships on the way | — | 6 |
| Largest ship | Azamara Journey (30,277 GT) | Celebrity Ascent (141,420 GT) |
| Newest ship | Azamara Pursuit (2001) | Celebrity Xcel (2025) |
| Guests per ship, average | 711 | 2,593 |
| Usually sails | Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Asia, Caribbean | Caribbean, Mediterranean, Bahamas, Transatlantic |
| Solo cabins | None | Some ships |
| Single supplement | Solo guests book a standard double stateroom; the line's offer terms use 200 percent of the per-person fare as the full single-occupancy… | Single staterooms are sold at a fare for one. A solo guest in any other stateroom pays a single supplement that varies by sailing… |
| Loyalty program | Azamara Circle | Captain's Club |
| Owner | Sycamore Partners | Royal Caribbean Group |
| Headquarters | Miami, Florida, United States | Miami, Florida, United States |
| Founded | 2007 | 1988 |
Ratings are Cruise Frog's editorial scores of each line's ships in service, 1 to 5, averaged; the higher figure is highlighted. How we rate.
Quick answers
Which is better, Azamara or Celebrity Cruises?
Celebrity Cruises rates higher than Azamara on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.9 to 3.7 out of 5 across their rated ships. Azamara leads on value; Celebrity Cruises on cabins, entertainment and pools & decks.
Is Azamara or Celebrity Cruises better value?
Azamara scores higher for value, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (what you get for the fare, extras included).
Is Azamara or Celebrity Cruises better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 4.0 out of 5.
Is Azamara or Celebrity Cruises better for entertainment?
Celebrity Cruises scores higher for entertainment, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is Azamara or Celebrity Cruises better for cabins?
Celebrity Cruises scores higher for cabins, 4.3 to 3.8 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Azamara or Celebrity Cruises?
Celebrity Cruises's largest ship, Celebrity Ascent, measures 141,420 gross tons, against 30,277 for Azamara Journey, Azamara's largest. An average Azamara ship carries 711 guests, a Celebrity Cruises ship 2,593.
How many ships do Azamara and Celebrity Cruises have?
Azamara has 4 ships in service; Celebrity Cruises has 15 ships in service and 6 on the way.
Are Azamara and Celebrity Cruises owned by the same company?
No. Azamara is part of Sycamore Partners; Celebrity Cruises is part of Royal Caribbean Group.