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)
Azura
Britannia
Gross Tonnage
Azura
115,055 GT
Britannia
143,730 GT
Length
Azura
290 m
Britannia
330 m
Beam
Azura
36 m
Britannia
38 m
Passengers
Azura
3,100
Britannia
3,647
Crew
Azura
1,200
Britannia
1,398
Decks
Azura
—
Britannia
—
Year Built
Azura
2,010
Britannia
2,015
Space Ratio
Azura
37.1 GT/pax
Britannia
39.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Azura
2.58 :1
Britannia
2.61 :1
| Specification | Azura | Britannia |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | P&O Cruises | P&O Cruises |
| Class | Grand Class | Britannia Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,010 | 2,015Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 115,055 GT | 143,730 GTWinner |
| Length | 290 m | 330 mWinner |
| Beam | 36 m | 38 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,100 | 3,647Winner |
| Crew | 1,200 | 1,398Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 37.1 GT/pax | 39.4 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.58:1Winner | 2.61:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| IMO Number | 9424883 | 9614157 |
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.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Britannia |
| Capacity | Britannia |
| Modernity | Britannia |
| Service | Azura |
| Spaciousness | Britannia |
Bottom line: Britannia wins more categories (4 vs 1), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
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
Britannia
Large 3,647-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
3,647 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | 8.7 mWinner | 8.5 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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