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Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated May 2026
Azamara Pursuit is the larger vessel at 30,277 GT, 6% more than Black Watch's 28,613 GT. Azamara Pursuit offers more personal space with a space ratio of 43.1 GT per passenger versus 35.6. Built in 2001, Azamara Pursuit is 29 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
Score: 3 – 4
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Category
Azamara Pursuit
Black Watch
Size
30,277 GT
28,613 GT
Passengers
702
804
Year Built
2001
1972
Crew Ratio
1:1.8
1:2.4
Space Ratio
43.1
35.6
Decks
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—
Length
181m
205m
From Price
$1,389/pp
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Comparison Verdict
Azamara Pursuit is the larger vessel at 30,277 GT, 6% more than Black Watch's 28,613 GT. Azamara Pursuit offers more personal space with a space ratio of 43.1 GT per passenger versus 35.6. Built in 2001, Azamara Pursuit is 29 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Black Watch |
| Capacity | Black Watch |
| Modernity | Azamara Pursuit |
| Service | Azamara Pursuit |
| Spaciousness | Azamara Pursuit |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Black Watch |
| Fleet Power | Black Watch |
Bottom line: Black Watch leads 4–3 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Black Watch for overall superiority; pick Azamara Pursuit if Modernity matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Azamara Pursuit if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2001, 29yr newer)
- Size matters to you (30,277 GT)
- Better service ratio (1.8:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (43.1 GT/pax)
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Sailing Prices
| Azamara Pursuit | Black Watch | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $1,389 pp | — |
| Departing | Oct 16 | — |
| Duration | 7 nights | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data: gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
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; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better, more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices are sourced from Cruisebound and reflect real-time availability. They may change based on cabin type, date, and demand. Click through to see the latest fares.
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.
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Specifications come from our database of 380+ vessels, revalidated every 5 minutes via ISR. The "Updated" timestamp shows when records were last modified.
