P&O Cruises
Azura
- Cruises
- 179
- From
- $603
Ship comparison
Azura vs Navigator of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Navigator of the Seas
- Cruises
- 27
- From
- $301
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Azura is a large P&O Cruises ship carrying 3,100 passengers, in service since 2010. Navigator of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 3,114 passengers, in service since 2002. 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 2002) and it has 179 cruises on sale (vs 27).
Choose Navigator of the Seas if you want a lower starting fare or more space per passenger: its cruises start from $301 (vs $603) and it has 44.3 gross tons per passenger (vs 37.1).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Azura | Navigator of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | P&O Cruises | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2010 (better) | 2002 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2019 |
| Gross tonnage | 115,055 | 138,000 |
| 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 | 44.3 (better) |
| Decks | — | 15 |
| Length | 950 ft | 1,020 ft |
| Beam | 118 ft | 157 ft |
| Speed | — | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 179 | 27 |
| Upcoming sailings | 356 | 109 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 27 nights | 2 to 17 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $603 | $301 (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
Navigator of the Seas
As the fourth ship in Royal Caribbean’s Voyager class, the 3,114-passenger Navigator of the Seas has plenty to offer. Refurbished in 2019, the ship features the longest waterslide at sea, a revamped pool area, new nightlife venues and updated dining options. The best way to enjoy this ship is to take advantage of the amenities.
Highlights
- Duty-free shopping on the Royal Promenade
- Recreational facilities such as the ice-skating rink and rock-climbing wall
- More than 100 treatments at Vitality Spa
- Solarium pool, an adults-only retreat
Sailing now
27 cruises on sale, from $301.
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Questions
Azura or Navigator of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Azura or Navigator of the Seas?
Navigator of the Seas is bigger at 138,000 gross tons, against 115,055 gross tons for Azura. Azura carries 3,100 passengers and Navigator of the Seas carries 3,114.
Which ship is newer, Azura or Navigator of the Seas?
Azura is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2010 against 2002 for Navigator of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Navigator of the Seas, with 44.3 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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