Azamara Club Cruises
Azamara Journey
- Cruises
- 122
- From
- $839
Ship comparison
Azamara Journey vs Insignia
Oceania Cruises
Insignia
- Cruises
- 37
- From
- $2,499
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Azamara Journey is a small Azamara Club Cruises ship carrying 694 passengers, in service since 2000. Insignia is a small Oceania Cruises ship carrying 684 passengers, in service since 1998.
Choose Azamara Journey if you want a more family-friendly ship, a lower starting fare or a more active cruise: it outscores Insignia for family friendly (5.0 vs 2.0) and active (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $839 (vs $2,499).
Choose Insignia if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a more romantic trip or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Azamara Journey for spa & fitness (10.0 vs 8.0), romantic (10.0 vs 8.0) and staterooms (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Azamara Journey | Insignia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Azamara Club Cruises | Oceania Cruises |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2000 (better) | 1998 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2016 | 2018 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 30,277 | 30,277 |
| Passengers | 694 | 684 |
| Crew | 407 | 400 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 43.6 | 44.3 (better) |
| Decks | 11 | 9 |
| Length | 592 ft | 594 ft |
| Beam | 84 ft | 85 ft |
| Speed | 21 mph | 21 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 122 | 37 |
| Upcoming sailings | 122 | 37 |
| Cruise lengths | 5 to 74 nights | 9 to 54 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $839 (better) | $2,499 |
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, Insignia on 5, with 2 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
122 cruises on sale, from $839.
Oceania Cruises
Insignia
After a multimillion-dollar transformation, Insignia from Oceania Cruises radiates warmth and character, with her newly redesigned, neoclassical lobby and Toscana restaurant, full of rich new fabrics and furnishings that reflect Tuscan culture.
Highlights
- Pamper yourself in the spa and salon.
- Dine in European style in the Grand Dining Room with the dramatic, domed ceiling adorned with a hand-painted fresco.
- Watch the live orchestra on board.
Sailing now
37 cruises on sale, from $2,499.
Questions
Azamara Journey or Insignia?
Which is bigger, Azamara Journey or Insignia?
They are the same size, 30,277 gross tons each. Azamara Journey carries 694 passengers and Insignia carries 684.
Which ship is newer, Azamara Journey or Insignia?
Azamara Journey is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2000 against 1998 for Insignia.
Which has more space per passenger?
Insignia, with 44.3 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?
They are level, with one crew member for every 1.7 passengers.
Which is better for families?
Azamara Journey scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for Insignia.
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