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Azamara Onward vs Viking Polaris
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Viking Polaris wins 5 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
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Category
Azamara Onward
Viking Polaris
Size
30,277 GT
30,000 GT
Passengers
702
378
Year built
1999
2022
Crew ratio
1.8 guests per crew
1.5 guests per crew
Space ratio
43.1 GT per guest
79.4 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
181 m
205 m
From price
$1,249 pp
No data
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Viking Polaris offers more personal space with a space ratio of 79.4 GT per passenger versus 43.1. Built in 2022, Viking Polaris is 23 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design. Viking Polaris edges ahead in service at 1.5 guests per crew, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Viking Polaris |
| Capacity | Azamara Onward |
| Modernity | Viking Polaris |
| Service | Viking Polaris |
| Spaciousness | Viking Polaris |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Viking Polaris |
| Fleet Power | Azamara Onward |
Bottom line: Viking Polaris leads 5–2 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Viking Polaris for overall superiority; pick Azamara Onward if Capacity matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Azamara Onward if
- Size matters to you (30,277 GT)
- More onboard variety (702 guests)
Choose Viking Polaris if
- You want the newer ship (built 2022, 23 years newer)
- More crew per guest (1.5 guests per crew)
- More space per guest (79.4 GT per guest)
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Azamara Onward | Viking Polaris |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $1,249 pp | No sailings |
| Per night | $178 pp | No data |
| Departing | Nov 28 | No data |
| Duration | 7 nights | No data |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.
Can I compare more than two ships?
Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.
How current is the ship data?
Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.
