Azamara Club Cruises
Azamara Onward
- Cruises
- 105
- From
- $1,129
Ship comparison
Azamara Onward vs Seabourn Encore
Seabourn
Seabourn Encore
- Cruises
- 99
- From
- $4,079
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Azamara Onward is a small Azamara Club Cruises ship carrying 670 passengers, in service since 2022. Seabourn Encore is a small Seabourn ship carrying 604 passengers, in service since 2016.
Choose Azamara Onward if you want more of a party, a lower starting fare or a newer ship: it outscores Seabourn Encore for party (5.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $1,129 (vs $4,079) and its maiden voyage was in 2022 (vs 2016).
Choose Seabourn Encore if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a more romantic trip or more space per passenger: it outscores Azamara Onward for spa & fitness (8.0 vs 5.0) and romantic (10.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 66.8 gross tons per passenger (vs 45.2).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Azamara Onward | Seabourn Encore | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Azamara Club Cruises | Seabourn |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2022 (better) | 2016 |
| Gross tonnage | 30,277 | 40,350 |
| Passengers | 670 | 604 |
| Crew | 375 | 330 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 45.2 | 66.8 (better) |
| Decks | 9 | 12 |
| Length | 592 ft | 690 ft |
| Beam | 84 ft | 92 ft |
| Speed | 21 mph | 22 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 105 | 99 |
| Upcoming sailings | 105 | 162 |
| Cruise lengths | 5 to 175 nights | 7 to 54 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $1,129 (better) | $4,079 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Azamara Onward leads on 1 of the ten, Seabourn Encore on 6, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Azamara Club Cruises
Azamara Onward
Azamara Onward, which formerly sailed for Princess Cruises as Pacific Princess, underwent a complete makeover in 2022 under its new owners. The 670-passenger ship features itineraries that include stops in Monte Carlo, Venice, the Greek islands and the Black Sea.
Sailing now
105 cruises on sale, from $1,129.
Seabourn
Seabourn Encore
The uber-posh Seabourn Encore, one of the largest ships from luxury cruise line Seabourn, is fairly small as cruise ships go these days, hosting up to 604 passengers in luxurious comfort. The ship is modeled after the award-winning trio of ships introduced with Seabourn Odyssey in 2009.
Highlights
- All-inclusive dining, spirits and wines
- Some of the best gourmet cuisine at sea
- Luxury interior design similar to a private yacht
- Intimate ship with only 600 guests
Sailing now
99 cruises on sale, from $4,079.
Questions
Azamara Onward or Seabourn Encore?
Which is bigger, Azamara Onward or Seabourn Encore?
Seabourn Encore is bigger at 40,350 gross tons, against 30,277 gross tons for Azamara Onward. Azamara Onward carries 670 passengers and Seabourn Encore carries 604.
Which ship is newer, Azamara Onward or Seabourn Encore?
Azamara Onward is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2022 against 2016 for Seabourn Encore.
Which has more space per passenger?
Seabourn Encore, with 66.8 gross tons per passenger against 45.2 on Azamara Onward. 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 1.8 passengers.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10.
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