P&O Cruises
Azura
- Cruises
- 179
- From
- $603
Ship comparison
Azura vs Mariner of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Mariner of the Seas
- Cruises
- 56
- From
- $463
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Azura is a large P&O Cruises ship carrying 3,100 passengers, in service since 2010. Mariner of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 3,114 passengers, in service since 2003. Azura has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Azura if you want a newer ship or more cruises to choose from: its maiden voyage was in 2010 (vs 2003) and it has 179 cruises on sale (vs 56).
Choose Mariner of the Seas if you want more space per passenger or a lower starting fare: it has 44.4 gross tons per passenger (vs 37.1) and its cruises start from $463 (vs $603).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Azura | Mariner of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | P&O Cruises | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2010 (better) | 2003 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 115,055 | 138,279 |
| Passengers | 3,100 | 3,114 |
| Crew | — | 1,185 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | — | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 37.1 | 44.4 (better) |
| Decks | — | 15 |
| Length | 950 ft | 1,020 ft |
| Beam | 118 ft | 157 ft |
| Speed | — | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 179 | 56 |
| Upcoming sailings | 356 | 93 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 27 nights | 6 to 17 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $603 | $463 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
Azura has no Bliss scores yet.
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P&O Cruises
Azura
Sailing now
179 cruises on sale, from $603.
Royal Caribbean
Mariner of the Seas
The newly amplified Mariner of the Seas from Royal Caribbean underwent a $120 million refurbishment in 2018 — and the enhancements remain eye-catching. Many of the renovations involve new features to attract families and younger cruisers.
Highlights
- Broadway-style entertainment in the Main Theater
- The Bamboo Room delivers top-notch Polynesian-inspired cocktails
- The Playmakers Sports Bar and Arcade serves up a wide selection of beers and pub favorites like chicken wings and nachos
- Spa treatments in the Vitality Spa
Sailing now
56 cruises on sale, from $463.
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Questions
Azura or Mariner of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Azura or Mariner of the Seas?
Mariner of the Seas is bigger at 138,279 gross tons, against 115,055 gross tons for Azura. Azura carries 3,100 passengers and Mariner of the Seas carries 3,114.
Which ship is newer, Azura or Mariner of the Seas?
Azura is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2010 against 2003 for Mariner of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Mariner of the Seas, with 44.4 gross tons per passenger against 37.1 on Azura. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
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