Azamara Club Cruises
Azamara Quest
- Cruises
- 106
- From
- $1,679
Ship comparison
Azamara Quest vs Insignia
Oceania Cruises
Insignia
- Cruises
- 37
- From
- $2,499
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Azamara Quest 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 Quest if you want a more family-friendly ship, a more active cruise or a lower starting fare: it outscores Insignia for family friendly (6.0 vs 2.0) and active (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $1,679 (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 Quest 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 Quest | Insignia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Azamara Club Cruises | Oceania Cruises |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2000 (better) | 1998 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2012 | 2018 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 30,277 | 30,277 |
| Passengers | 694 | 684 |
| Crew | 408 | 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 | 83 ft | 85 ft |
| Speed | 21 mph | 21 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 106 | 37 |
| Upcoming sailings | 106 | 37 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 195 nights | 9 to 54 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $1,679 (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 Quest leads on 3 of the ten, Insignia on 4, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Azamara Club Cruises
Azamara Quest
If you are on a quest for destination immersion on a mid-size ship, then Azamara Quest from Azamara Club Cruises can take you there. One of the best features of sailing on Azamara Quest is longer stays in port.
Highlights
- Azamara specializes in destination immersion, which means longer stays, more overnights and night touring in ports of call.
- Azamara Club Cruises voyages have a resort casual dress code.
- AzAmazing Evenings event take place on board, except on transatlantic crossings and voyages that are less than 7 nights long.
- All-inclusive pricing includes select standard spirits, international beers, wines and gratuities.
Sailing now
106 cruises on sale, from $1,679.
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 Quest or Insignia?
Which is bigger, Azamara Quest or Insignia?
They are the same size, 30,277 gross tons each. Azamara Quest carries 694 passengers and Insignia carries 684.
Which ship is newer, Azamara Quest or Insignia?
Azamara Quest 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 Quest. 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 Quest scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for Insignia.
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