Cruise Frog guide
Azamara vs Cunard
Cunard rates higher than Azamara on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.8 to 3.7 out of 5 across their rated ships. Azamara leads on value; Cunard on cabins, entertainment and pools & decks. Pick Azamara for solo travelers.
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| Fact | Azamara | Cunard |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Premium | Premium |
| Best for | Couples, History and culture, Solo travelers | Couples, History and culture |
| Fleet rating | 3.7 / 5 | 3.8 / 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 | 3.3 |
| Value | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 4 | 4 |
| Largest ship | Azamara Journey (30,277 GT) | Queen Mary 2 (149,215 GT) |
| Newest ship | Azamara Pursuit (2001) | Queen Anne (2024) |
| Guests per ship, average | 711 | 2,467 |
| Usually sails | Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Asia, Caribbean | World cruises, Caribbean, Alaska, 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… | No fixed published percentage. Single staterooms are priced for one guest; a solo traveler in a standard double cabin pays a supplement… |
| Loyalty program | Azamara Circle | Cunard World Club |
| Owner | Sycamore Partners | Carnival Corporation & plc |
| Headquarters | Miami, Florida, United States | Southampton, United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2007 | 1840 |
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 Cunard?
Cunard rates higher than Azamara on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.8 to 3.7 out of 5 across their rated ships. Azamara leads on value; Cunard on cabins, entertainment and pools & decks.
Is Azamara or Cunard 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 Cunard better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 4.0 out of 5.
Is Azamara or Cunard better for entertainment?
Cunard scores higher for entertainment, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is Azamara or Cunard better for cabins?
Cunard scores higher for cabins, 4.3 to 3.8 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Azamara or Cunard?
Cunard's largest ship, Queen Mary 2, measures 149,215 gross tons, against 30,277 for Azamara Journey, Azamara's largest. An average Azamara ship carries 711 guests, a Cunard ship 2,467.
How many ships do Azamara and Cunard have?
Azamara has 4 ships in service; Cunard has 4 ships in service.
Are Azamara and Cunard owned by the same company?
No. Azamara is part of Sycamore Partners; Cunard is part of Carnival Corporation & plc.