Leaves in 10 daysAzamara Quest vs Borealis
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
Borealis is the significantly larger vessel at 63,458 GT — 110% more than Azamara Quest's 30,277 GT. Azamara Quest edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 1.8:1, meaning more crew per guest. Borealis accommodates 658 more guests (1,360 vs 702), making it the larger resort-at-sea — Azamara Quest trades capacity for a more intimate atmosphere.
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Category
Azamara Quest
Borealis
Size
30,277 GT
63,458 GT
Passengers
702
1,360
Year Built
1999
2000
Crew Ratio
1:1.8
1:2.2
Space Ratio
43.1
46.7
Decks
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—
Length
181m
238m
From Price
$2,129/pp
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Comparison Verdict
Borealis is the significantly larger vessel at 63,458 GT — 110% more than Azamara Quest's 30,277 GT. Azamara Quest edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 1.8:1, meaning more crew per guest. Borealis accommodates 658 more guests (1,360 vs 702), making it the larger resort-at-sea — Azamara Quest trades capacity for a more intimate atmosphere.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Borealis |
| Capacity | Borealis |
| Modernity | Borealis |
| Service | Azamara Quest |
| Spaciousness | Borealis |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Borealis |
| Fleet Power | Borealis |
Bottom line: Borealis leads 6–1 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Borealis for overall superiority; pick Azamara Quest if Service matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Borealis if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2000, 1yr newer)
- Size matters to you (63,458 GT)
- More onboard variety (1,360 guests)
- More space per guest (46.7 GT/pax)
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Sailing Prices
| Azamara Quest | Borealis | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $2,129 pp | — |
| Departing | Aug 19 | — |
| Duration | 11 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.
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