Azamara Club Cruises
Azamara Journey
- Cruises
- 128
- From
- $1,349
Ship comparison
Azamara Journey vs Crystal Serenity
Crystal
Crystal Serenity
- Cruises
- 109
- From
- $2,100
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Azamara Journey is a small Azamara Club Cruises ship carrying 694 passengers, in service since 2000. Crystal Serenity is a small Crystal ship carrying 740 passengers, in service since 2003.
Choose Azamara Journey if you want a more active cruise, a lower starting fare or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Crystal Serenity for active (10.0 vs 7.0) and family friendly (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $1,349 (vs $2,100).
Choose Crystal Serenity if you want more of a party, more space per passenger or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Azamara Journey for party (6.0 vs 0.0) and spa & fitness (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 93.1 gross tons per passenger (vs 43.6).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Azamara Journey | Crystal Serenity | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Azamara Club Cruises | Crystal |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2000 | 2003 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2016 | 2022 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 30,277 | 68,870 |
| Passengers | 694 | 740 |
| Crew | 407 | 635 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.7 | 1.2 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 43.6 | 93.1 (better) |
| Decks | 11 | 13 |
| Length | 592 ft | 820 ft |
| Beam | 84 ft | 132 ft |
| Speed | 21 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 128 | 109 |
| Upcoming sailings | 128 | 109 |
| Cruise lengths | 5–74 nights | 3–139 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $1,349 (better) | $2,100 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Azamara Journey leads on 3 of the ten, Crystal Serenity on 6, with 1 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Azamara Club Cruises
Azamara Journey
Azamara Club Cruises has a well-deserved reputation for offering destination-rich cruise experiences. But Azamara Journey goes above and beyond.
Highlights
- Complimentary select standard spirits, international beers and boutique wines
- Pre-paid gratuities
- Complimentary shuttle service in ports from ship to town
Sailing now
128 cruises on sale, from $1,349.
Crystal
Crystal Serenity
Think of Crystal Serenity as a floating Four Seasons Resort. Discerning travelers longing for comfort, enrichment, high-touch service and contemporary surroundings will find all of that and more on this gorgeous high-end ship, the largest ultra-luxury vessel at sea.
Highlights
- $52 million of "extreme makeover" improvements
- Chic and contemporary public areas
- Lido Cafe has new "California Riviera" vibe
- 70 PURE hypoallergenic deluxe veranda staterooms
Sailing now
109 cruises on sale, from $2,100.
Questions
Azamara Journey or Crystal Serenity?
Which is bigger, Azamara Journey or Crystal Serenity?
Crystal Serenity is bigger at 68,870 gross tons, against 30,277 gross tons for Azamara Journey. Azamara Journey carries 694 passengers and Crystal Serenity carries 740.
Which ship is newer, Azamara Journey or Crystal Serenity?
Crystal Serenity is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2003 against 2000 for Azamara Journey.
Which has more space per passenger?
Crystal Serenity, with 93.1 gross tons per passenger against 43.6 on Azamara Journey. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Crystal Serenity, with one crew member for every 1.2 passengers against one for every 1.7 on Azamara Journey.
Which is better for families?
Azamara Journey scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 4.0 for Crystal Serenity.
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