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Azura vs Britannia

Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026

Britannia is the significantly larger vessel at 143,730 GT — 25% more than Azura's 115,055 GT. Built in 2015, Britannia is 5 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Britannia accommodates 547 more guests (3,647 vs 3,100), making it the larger resort-at-sea — Azura trades capacity for a more intimate atmosphere.

Score: 16

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Category
Azura
Britannia
Size
115,055 GT
143,730 GT
Passengers
3,100
3,647
Year Built
2010
2015
Crew Ratio
1:2.6
1:2.6
Space Ratio
37.1
39.4
Decks
Length
290m
330m

Comparison Verdict

Britannia is the significantly larger vessel at 143,730 GT — 25% more than Azura's 115,055 GT. Built in 2015, Britannia is 5 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Britannia accommodates 547 more guests (3,647 vs 3,100), making it the larger resort-at-sea — Azura trades capacity for a more intimate atmosphere.

CategoryWinner
SizeBritannia
CapacityBritannia
ModernityBritannia
ServiceAzura
SpaciousnessBritannia
DecksTie
LengthBritannia
Fleet PowerBritannia

Bottom line: Britannia leads 6–1 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Britannia for overall superiority; pick Azura if Service matter more to you.

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  • Better service ratio (2.6:1 crew ratio)
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Choose Britannia if...

  • You want the newer ship (built 2015, 5yr newer)
  • Size matters to you (143,730 GT)
  • More onboard variety (3,647 guests)
  • More space per guest (39.4 GT/pax)
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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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