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)
Arvia
Azura
Gross Tonnage
Arvia
184,700 GT
Azura
115,055 GT
Length
Arvia
345 m
Azura
290 m
Beam
Arvia
42 m
Azura
36 m
Passengers
Arvia
5,200
Azura
3,100
Crew
Arvia
1,800
Azura
1,200
Decks
Arvia
—
Azura
—
Year Built
Arvia
2,022
Azura
2,010
Space Ratio
Arvia
35.5 GT/pax
Azura
37.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Arvia
2.89 :1
Azura
2.58 :1
| Specification | Arvia | Azura |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | P&O Cruises | P&O Cruises |
| Class | Excellence Class | Grand Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,022Winner | 2,010 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 184,700 GTWinner | 115,055 GT |
| Length | 345 mWinner | 290 m |
| Beam | 42 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 5,200Winner | 3,100 |
| Crew | 1,800Winner | 1,200 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 35.5 GT/pax | 37.1 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.89:1 | 2.58:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Fincantieri |
| Flag | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| IMO Number | 9855669 | 9424883 |
Arvia is the significantly larger vessel at 184,700 GT — 61% more than Azura's 115,055 GT. Built in 2022, Arvia is 12 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Azura edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.6:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Arvia |
| Capacity | Arvia |
| Modernity | Arvia |
| Service | Azura |
| Spaciousness | Azura |
Bottom line: Arvia wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Arvia
Large 5,200-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
5,200 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2022 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Azura
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Large 3,100-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
3,100 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
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36 m |
| Draft | 8.6 m | 8.7 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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