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Azamara vs Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises rates higher than Azamara on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.0 to 3.7 out of 5 across their rated ships. Azamara leads on value; Oceania Cruises on cabins, dining and pools & decks. Pick Oceania Cruises for adults only and food lovers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Azamara | Oceania Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Premium | Premium |
| Best for | Couples, History and culture, Solo travelers | Adults only, Food lovers, History and culture, Couples, Solo travelers |
| Fleet rating | 3.7 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Cabins | 3.8 | 4.1 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 3.0 | 4.6 |
| Value | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 4 | 7 |
| Ships on the way | — | 2 |
| Largest ship | Azamara Journey (30,277 GT) | Oceania Allura (67,817 GT) |
| Newest ship | Azamara Pursuit (2001) | Oceania Allura (2025) |
| Guests per ship, average | 711 | 987 |
| Usually sails | Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Asia, Caribbean | Mediterranean, Caribbean, Northern Europe, Asia |
| Solo cabins | None | — |
| 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… | — |
| Loyalty program | Azamara Circle | Oceania Club |
| Owner | Sycamore Partners | Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings |
| Headquarters | Miami, Florida, United States | Miami, Florida, United States |
| Founded | 2007 | 2002 |
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 Oceania Cruises?
Oceania Cruises rates higher than Azamara on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.0 to 3.7 out of 5 across their rated ships. Azamara leads on value; Oceania Cruises on cabins, dining and pools & decks.
Is Azamara or Oceania 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 Oceania Cruises better for dining?
Oceania Cruises scores higher for dining, 5.0 to 4.0 out of 5 (good food in the main dining room and the specialty venues).
Is Azamara or Oceania Cruises better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Azamara or Oceania Cruises better for cabins?
Oceania Cruises scores higher for cabins, 4.1 to 3.8 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Azamara or Oceania Cruises?
Oceania Cruises's largest ship, Oceania Allura, measures 67,817 gross tons, against 30,277 for Azamara Journey, Azamara's largest. An average Azamara ship carries 711 guests, a Oceania Cruises ship 987.
How many ships do Azamara and Oceania Cruises have?
Azamara has 4 ships in service; Oceania Cruises has 7 ships in service and 2 on the way.
Are Azamara and Oceania Cruises owned by the same company?
No. Azamara is part of Sycamore Partners; Oceania Cruises is part of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.