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Azamara vs Holland America Line
Holland America Line rates higher than Azamara on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.8 to 3.7 out of 5 across their rated ships. Holland America Line leads on cabins and pools & decks, with the rest level.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Azamara | Holland America Line |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Premium | Premium |
| Best for | Couples, History and culture, Solo travelers | Couples, History and culture, Solo travelers |
| Fleet rating | 3.7 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 |
| Cabins | 3.8 | 4.1 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Value | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 4 | 11 |
| Ships on the way | — | 1 |
| Largest ship | Azamara Journey (30,277 GT) | Rotterdam (99,935 GT) |
| Newest ship | Azamara Pursuit (2001) | Rotterdam (2021) |
| Guests per ship, average | 711 | 2,074 |
| Usually sails | Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Asia, Caribbean | Alaska, Caribbean, Panama Canal, 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… | The dozen single Ocean View staterooms on each Pinnacle-class ship carry no single supplement. In a standard stateroom fares are based on… |
| Loyalty program | Azamara Circle | Mariner Society |
| Owner | Sycamore Partners | Carnival Corporation & plc |
| Headquarters | Miami, Florida, United States | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Founded | 2007 | 1873 |
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 Holland America Line?
Holland America Line rates higher than Azamara on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.8 to 3.7 out of 5 across their rated ships. Holland America Line leads on cabins and pools & decks, with the rest level.
Is Azamara or Holland America Line better value?
They score the same for value, 4.0 out of 5.
Is Azamara or Holland America Line better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 4.0 out of 5.
Is Azamara or Holland America Line better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Azamara or Holland America Line better for cabins?
Holland America Line scores higher for cabins, 4.1 to 3.8 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Azamara or Holland America Line?
Holland America Line's largest ship, Rotterdam, measures 99,935 gross tons, against 30,277 for Azamara Journey, Azamara's largest. An average Azamara ship carries 711 guests, a Holland America Line ship 2,074.
How many ships do Azamara and Holland America Line have?
Azamara has 4 ships in service; Holland America Line has 11 ships in service and 1 on the way.
Are Azamara and Holland America Line owned by the same company?
No. Azamara is part of Sycamore Partners; Holland America Line is part of Carnival Corporation & plc.