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Azamara vs Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Azamara rates higher than Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.7 to 3.2 out of 5 across their rated ships. Azamara leads on cabins and dining, with the rest level.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Azamara | Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Premium | Premium |
| Best for | Couples, History and culture, Solo travelers | Couples, Solo travelers, History and culture |
| Fleet rating | 3.7 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 |
| Cabins | 3.8 | 2.3 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Value | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 4 | 3 |
| Largest ship | Azamara Journey (30,277 GT) | Bolette (62,735 GT) |
| Newest ship | Azamara Pursuit (2001) | Bolette (2000) |
| Guests per ship, average | 711 | 1,282 |
| Usually sails | Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Asia, Caribbean | Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Norwegian Fjords, Canary Islands |
| Solo cabins | None | Every ship |
| 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 cabins are priced for one. A solo guest in a twin cabin pays a single supplement that varies by cruise; Fred. Olsen runs regular… |
| Loyalty program | Azamara Circle | Oceans Club |
| Owner | Sycamore Partners | Bonheur (Fred. Olsen Group) |
| Headquarters | Miami, Florida, United States | Ipswich, England |
| Founded | 2007 | 1848 |
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 Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines?
Azamara rates higher than Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.7 to 3.2 out of 5 across their rated ships. Azamara leads on cabins and dining, with the rest level.
Is Azamara or Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines better value?
They score the same for value, 4.0 out of 5.
Is Azamara or Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines better for dining?
Azamara scores higher for dining, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (good food in the main dining room and the specialty venues).
Is Azamara or Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Azamara or Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines better for cabins?
Azamara scores higher for cabins, 3.8 to 2.3 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Azamara or Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines?
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines's largest ship, Bolette, measures 62,735 gross tons, against 30,277 for Azamara Journey, Azamara's largest. An average Azamara ship carries 711 guests, a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines ship 1,282.
How many ships do Azamara and Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines have?
Azamara has 4 ships in service; Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has 3 ships in service.
Are Azamara and Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines owned by the same company?
No. Azamara is part of Sycamore Partners; Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is part of Bonheur (Fred. Olsen Group).