Cruise Frog guide
Azamara vs Star Clippers
Azamara rates higher than Star Clippers on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.7 to 3.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Azamara leads on cabins, dining and pools & decks, with the rest level. Pick Azamara for solo travelers; Star Clippers for adventure seekers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Azamara | Star Clippers |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Premium | Premium |
| Best for | Couples, History and culture, Solo travelers | Couples, Adventure seekers, History and culture |
| Fleet rating | 3.7 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 |
| Cabins | 3.8 | 2.0 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Value | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 4 | 3 |
| Largest ship | Azamara Journey (30,277 GT) | Royal Clipper (4,425 GT) |
| Newest ship | Azamara Pursuit (2001) | Royal Clipper (2000) |
| Guests per ship, average | 711 | 186 |
| Usually sails | Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Asia, Caribbean | Caribbean, Mediterranean, Transatlantic, Panama Canal |
| 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 | — |
| Owner | Sycamore Partners | — |
| Headquarters | Miami, Florida, United States | Monaco |
| Founded | 2007 | 1989 |
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 Star Clippers?
Azamara rates higher than Star Clippers on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.7 to 3.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Azamara leads on cabins, dining and pools & decks, with the rest level.
Is Azamara or Star Clippers better value?
They score the same for value, 4.0 out of 5.
Is Azamara or Star Clippers 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 Star Clippers better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Azamara or Star Clippers better for cabins?
Azamara scores higher for cabins, 3.8 to 2.0 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Azamara or Star Clippers?
Azamara's largest ship, Azamara Journey, measures 30,277 gross tons, against 4,425 for Royal Clipper, Star Clippers's largest. An average Azamara ship carries 711 guests, a Star Clippers ship 186.
How many ships do Azamara and Star Clippers have?
Azamara has 4 ships in service; Star Clippers has 3 ships in service.