Cruise Frog guide
Azamara vs Hurtigruten
Azamara rates higher than Hurtigruten on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.7 to 2.7 out of 5 across their rated ships. Azamara leads on cabins, dining, entertainment, pools & decks and value, with the rest level. Pick Hurtigruten for adventure seekers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Azamara | Hurtigruten |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Premium | Premium |
| Best for | Couples, History and culture, Solo travelers | Couples, History and culture, Adventure seekers, Solo travelers |
| Fleet rating | 3.7 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 |
| Cabins | 3.8 | 3.0 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 3.0 | 1.0 |
| Value | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 4 | 10 |
| Largest ship | Azamara Journey (30,277 GT) | Midnatsol (16,151 GT) |
| Newest ship | Azamara Pursuit (2001) | Midnatsol (2003) |
| Guests per ship, average | 711 | 495 |
| Usually sails | Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Asia, Caribbean | Norwegian Fjords, Northern Europe |
| 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… | Prices are based on two sharing; a solo guest pays a percentage of the cabin rate on top. Hurtigruten offers lowered single supplements on… |
| Loyalty program | Azamara Circle | 1893 Ambassador |
| Owner | Sycamore Partners | Hurtigruten Group |
| Headquarters | Miami, Florida, United States | Oslo, Norway |
| Founded | 2007 | 1893 |
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 Hurtigruten?
Azamara rates higher than Hurtigruten on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.7 to 2.7 out of 5 across their rated ships. Azamara leads on cabins, dining, entertainment, pools & decks and value, with the rest level.
Is Azamara or Hurtigruten 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 Hurtigruten 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 Hurtigruten better for entertainment?
Azamara scores higher for entertainment, 3.0 to 2.0 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is Azamara or Hurtigruten better for cabins?
Azamara scores higher for cabins, 3.8 to 3.0 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Azamara or Hurtigruten?
Azamara's largest ship, Azamara Journey, measures 30,277 gross tons, against 16,151 for Midnatsol, Hurtigruten's largest. An average Azamara ship carries 711 guests, a Hurtigruten ship 495.
How many ships do Azamara and Hurtigruten have?
Azamara has 4 ships in service; Hurtigruten has 10 ships in service.
Are Azamara and Hurtigruten owned by the same company?
No. Azamara is part of Sycamore Partners; Hurtigruten is part of Hurtigruten Group.