Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Amsterdam
Azamara Onward
Gross Tonnage
Amsterdam
62,735 GT
Azamara Onward
30,277 GT
Length
Amsterdam
238 m
Azamara Onward
181 m
Beam
Amsterdam
32 m
Azamara Onward
25 m
Passengers
Amsterdam
1,380
Azamara Onward
702
Crew
Amsterdam
615
Azamara Onward
390
Decks
Amsterdam
—
Azamara Onward
—
Year Built
Amsterdam
2,000
Azamara Onward
1,999
Space Ratio
Amsterdam
45.5 GT/pax
Azamara Onward
43.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Amsterdam
2.24 :1
Azamara Onward
1.80 :1
| Specification | Amsterdam | Azamara Onward |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Holland America Line | Azamara |
| Class | R Class | R Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,000Winner | 1,999 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 62,735 GTWinner | 30,277 GT |
| Length | 238 mWinner | 181 m |
| Beam | 32 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 1,380Winner | 702 |
| Crew | 615Winner | 390 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 45.5 GT/paxWinner | 43.1 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.24:1 | 1.80:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Chantiers de l'Atlantique |
| Flag | Netherlands | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9188037 | 9200952 |
Amsterdam is the significantly larger vessel at 62,735 GT — 107% more than Azamara Onward's 30,277 GT. Azamara Onward edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 1.8:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Amsterdam |
| Capacity | Amsterdam |
| Modernity | Amsterdam |
| Service | Azamara Onward |
| Spaciousness | Amsterdam |
Bottom line: Amsterdam wins more categories (4 vs 1), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Amsterdam
45 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Premium onboard experience
Good range of onboard options
Azamara Onward
43 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.8:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | — | — |
| Decks | — | — |
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