Royal Caribbean
Adventure of the Seas
- Cruises
- 50
- From
- $299
Ship comparison
Adventure of the Seas vs Azura
P&O Cruises
Azura
- Cruises
- 179
- From
- $603
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Adventure of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 3,114 passengers, in service since 2001. Azura is a large P&O Cruises ship carrying 3,100 passengers, in service since 2010. Azura has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Adventure of the Seas if you want a lower starting fare or more space per passenger: its cruises start from $299 (vs $603) and it has 45.6 gross tons per passenger (vs 37.1).
Choose Azura if you want a newer ship or more cruises to choose from: its maiden voyage was in 2010 (vs 2001) and it has 179 cruises on sale (vs 50).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Adventure of the Seas | Azura | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | P&O Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2001 | 2010 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 142,000 | 115,055 |
| Passengers | 3,114 | 3,100 |
| Crew | 1,185 | — |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | — |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 45.6 (better) | 37.1 |
| Decks | 15 | — |
| Length | 1,020 ft | 950 ft |
| Beam | 161 ft | 118 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | — |
| Cruises on sale | 50 | 179 |
| Upcoming sailings | 90 | 356 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 9 nights | 7 to 27 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $299 (better) | $603 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
Azura has no Bliss scores yet.
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Royal Caribbean
Adventure of the Seas
Adventure of the Seas from Royal Caribbean is one of the largest cruise ships that call on some of the most desirable islands in the Southern Caribbean.
Highlights
- The Royal Promenade is the internal hub of the ship with different shopping venues, four themed bars and 24-hour snacks at the Café Promenade.
- The ship has one of the largest arcades at sea, a plus for families with active kids.
- Make sure to see the ice show in Studio B; it is definitely a must-do.
- Climb the rock wall 200 feet above the ocean.
Sailing now
50 cruises on sale, from $299.
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P&O Cruises
Azura
Sailing now
179 cruises on sale, from $603.
Questions
Adventure of the Seas or Azura?
Which is bigger, Adventure of the Seas or Azura?
Adventure of the Seas is bigger at 142,000 gross tons, against 115,055 gross tons for Azura. Adventure of the Seas carries 3,114 passengers and Azura carries 3,100.
Which ship is newer, Adventure of the Seas or Azura?
Azura is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2010 against 2001 for Adventure of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Adventure of the Seas, with 45.6 gross tons per passenger against 37.1 on Azura. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
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