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Azamara vs Saga Cruises
Saga 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; Saga Cruises on cabins, service and pools & decks. Pick Saga Cruises for adults only.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Azamara | Saga Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Premium | Premium |
| Best for | Couples, History and culture, Solo travelers | Couples, Solo travelers, Adults only, History and culture |
| Fleet rating | 3.7 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Cabins | 3.8 | 4.7 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Pools & decks | 3.0 | 4.3 |
| Value | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 4 | 6 |
| Ships on the way | — | 1 |
| Largest ship | Azamara Journey (30,277 GT) | Spirit of Discovery (58,250 GT) |
| Newest ship | Azamara Pursuit (2001) | Spirit of the Moselle (2025) |
| Guests per ship, average | 711 | 438 |
| Usually sails | Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Asia, Caribbean | Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Canary Islands, Rhine |
| 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 | Britannia Club |
| Owner | Sycamore Partners | Saga plc |
| Headquarters | Miami, Florida, United States | Folkestone, England |
| Founded | 2007 | 1996 |
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 Saga Cruises?
Saga 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; Saga Cruises on cabins, service and pools & decks.
Is Azamara or Saga 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 Saga Cruises better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 4.0 out of 5.
Is Azamara or Saga Cruises better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Azamara or Saga Cruises better for cabins?
Saga Cruises scores higher for cabins, 4.7 to 3.8 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Azamara or Saga Cruises?
Saga Cruises's largest ship, Spirit of Discovery, measures 58,250 gross tons, against 30,277 for Azamara Journey, Azamara's largest. An average Azamara ship carries 711 guests, a Saga Cruises ship 438.
How many ships do Azamara and Saga Cruises have?
Azamara has 4 ships in service; Saga Cruises has 6 ships in service and 1 on the way.
Are Azamara and Saga Cruises owned by the same company?
No. Azamara is part of Sycamore Partners; Saga Cruises is part of Saga plc.