Azamara Club Cruises
Azamara Pursuit
- Cruises
- 104
- From
- $1,689
Ship comparison
Azamara Pursuit vs Insignia
Oceania Cruises
Insignia
- Cruises
- 37
- From
- $2,499
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Azamara Pursuit is a small Azamara Club Cruises ship carrying 702 passengers, in service since 2001. Insignia is a small Oceania Cruises ship carrying 684 passengers, in service since 1998. Azamara Pursuit has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Azamara Pursuit if you want a lower starting fare or more cruises to choose from: its cruises start from $1,689 (vs $2,499) and it has 104 cruises on sale (vs 37).
Insignia does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Azamara Pursuit | Insignia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Azamara Club Cruises | Oceania Cruises |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2001 (better) | 1998 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2018 | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 30,277 | 30,277 |
| Passengers | 702 | 684 |
| Crew | 408 | 400 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 43.1 | 44.3 (better) |
| Decks | 8 | 9 |
| Length | 592 ft | 594 ft |
| Beam | 84 ft | 85 ft |
| Speed | — | 21 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 104 | 37 |
| Upcoming sailings | 106 | 37 |
| Cruise lengths | 6 to 62 nights | 9 to 54 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $1,689 (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 Pursuit has no Bliss scores yet.
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Azamara Club Cruises
Azamara Pursuit
Launched in 2018, the 702-passenger Azamara Pursuit is similar in size to the 694-passenger ships Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest, and it was updated to reflect the renovations introduced on those two ships. Pursuit allows visits to smaller ports that larger ships are unable to reach.
Sailing now
104 cruises on sale, from $1,689.
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 Pursuit or Insignia?
Which is bigger, Azamara Pursuit or Insignia?
They are the same size, 30,277 gross tons each. Azamara Pursuit carries 702 passengers and Insignia carries 684.
Which ship is newer, Azamara Pursuit or Insignia?
Azamara Pursuit is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2001 against 1998 for Insignia.
Which has more space per passenger?
Insignia, with 44.3 gross tons per passenger against 43.1 on Azamara Pursuit. 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.
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