Azamara Club Cruises
Azamara Journey
- Cruises
- 128
- From
- $1,349
Ship comparison
Azamara Journey vs Nautica
Oceania Cruises
Nautica
- Cruises
- 39
- From
- $1,899
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Azamara Journey is a small Azamara Club Cruises ship carrying 694 passengers, in service since 2000. Nautica is a small Oceania Cruises ship carrying 684 passengers, in service since 1999.
Choose Azamara Journey if you want a more active cruise, a more family-friendly ship or a lower starting fare: it outscores Nautica for active (10.0 vs 7.0) and family friendly (5.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $1,349 (vs $1,899).
Choose Nautica if you want more adventure and nature, a better-rated spa and gym or a more romantic trip: it outscores Azamara Journey for adventure & nature (6.0 vs 3.0), spa & fitness (10.0 vs 8.0) and romantic (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 | Nautica | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Azamara Club Cruises | Oceania Cruises |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2000 (better) | 1999 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2016 | 2021 (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 | 11 |
| Length | 592 ft | 594 ft |
| Beam | 84 ft | 84 ft |
| Speed | 21 mph | 21 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 128 | 39 |
| Upcoming sailings | 128 | 39 |
| Cruise lengths | 5–74 nights | 7–53 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $1,349 (better) | $1,899 |
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, Nautica 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
128 cruises on sale, from $1,349.
Oceania Cruises
Nautica
Nautica, Oceania Cruises's sister ship to Regatta and Insignia, radiates its own unique warmth and character. From the ship's neo-classical lobby to its furnishings inside its Toscana restaurant, Nautica's elegant touches stand out.
Highlights
- Sail around Europe, Asia and Africa on Nautica's "Best of the Old World cruise."
- Indulge in as many relaxing treatments as you like inside Nautica's SpaClub, by the American-based Canyon Ranch resort.
- Monte-Carlo style casino
- 32-ounce King's Cut prime-rib steak offered in the Polo Grill
Sailing now
39 cruises on sale, from $1,899.
Questions
Azamara Journey or Nautica?
Which is bigger, Azamara Journey or Nautica?
They are the same size, 30,277 gross tons each. Azamara Journey carries 694 passengers and Nautica carries 684.
Which ship is newer, Azamara Journey or Nautica?
Azamara Journey is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2000 against 1999 for Nautica.
Which has more space per passenger?
Nautica, 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 Nautica.
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