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Scenic Azure vs SeaDream I

The verdict

Which should you choose?

Scenic Azure is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 96 passengers, in service since 2016. SeaDream I is an intimate SeaDream Yacht Club ship carrying 112 passengers, in service since 2000.

Choose Scenic Azure if you want a newer ship: its maiden voyage was in 2016 (vs 2000).

Choose SeaDream I if you want more space per passenger, more crew per passenger or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Scenic Azure for entertainment (7.5 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 38.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 18.5) and it has a crew member for every 1.2 passengers (vs 2.7).

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Specifications

marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.

Scenic AzureSeaDream I
Cruise line Scenic SeaDream Yacht Club
Ship size Intimate Intimate
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2016 (better) 2000
Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted 2020
Gross tonnage 1,780 4,253
Passengers 96 112
Crew 36 95
Passengers per crew memberfewer is better 2.7 1.2 (better)
Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier 18.5 38.0 (better)
Cabins 48
Decks 4 3
Length 262 ft 47 ft
Beam 38 ft 24 ft
Speed 17 mph
Cruiseable ratingout of 10 10 / 10 (better) 9 / 10
Cruises on sale 3 106
Upcoming sailings 62 118
Cruise lengths 7–10 nights 6–14 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $4,952 $3,419 (better)

Bliss scores

How they rate, out of 10

Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Scenic Azure leads on 0 of the ten, SeaDream I on 5, with 5 level.

  • Active Scenic Azure: 7.0 SeaDream I: 7.0
  • Adventure & nature Scenic Azure: 6.0 SeaDream I: 7.0
  • Cultural Scenic Azure: 7.0 SeaDream I: 7.0
  • Dining Scenic Azure: 7.0 SeaDream I: 8.5
  • Entertainment Scenic Azure: 5.0 SeaDream I: 7.5
  • Family friendly Scenic Azure: 5.0 SeaDream I: 5.0
  • Party Scenic Azure: 5.0 SeaDream I: 5.0
  • Romantic Scenic Azure: 8.0 SeaDream I: 10.0
  • Spa & fitness Scenic Azure: 5.0 SeaDream I: 7.0
  • Staterooms Scenic Azure: 8.0 SeaDream I: 8.0

SeaDream Yacht Club

SeaDream I

SeaDream Yacht Club's twin luxury mega-yachts SeaDream I and SeaDream II were designed as prototypes for the ultra-luxury yachting experience. Teak decks, inviting seating and lounging areas give passengers plenty of room to stroll or simply relax.

Highlights

  • World-class dining options with open seating for meals
  • Upscale accommodations, including three luxury suites
  • Ships have sports platforms with sailboats, kayaks and more

Sailing now

106 cruises on sale, from $3,419.

Questions

Scenic Azure or SeaDream I?

Which is bigger, Scenic Azure or SeaDream I?

SeaDream I is bigger at 4,253 gross tons, against 1,780 gross tons for Scenic Azure. Scenic Azure carries 96 passengers and SeaDream I carries 112.

Which ship is newer, Scenic Azure or SeaDream I?

Scenic Azure is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2000 for SeaDream I.

Which has more space per passenger?

SeaDream I, with 38.0 gross tons per passenger against 18.5 on Scenic Azure. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.

Which has more crew per passenger?

SeaDream I, with one crew member for every 1.2 passengers against one for every 2.7 on Scenic Azure.

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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