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
Emerald Princess
Gross Tonnage
Azura
115,055 GT
Emerald Princess
113,561 GT
Length
Azura
290 m
Emerald Princess
290 m
Beam
Azura
36 m
Emerald Princess
36 m
Passengers
Azura
3,100
Emerald Princess
3,080
Crew
Azura
1,200
Emerald Princess
1,100
Decks
Azura
—
Emerald Princess
—
Year Built
Azura
2,010
Emerald Princess
2,007
Space Ratio
Azura
37.1 GT/pax
Emerald Princess
36.9 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Azura
2.58 :1
Emerald Princess
2.80 :1
| Specification | Azura | Emerald Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | P&O Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Class | Grand Class | Grand Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,010Winner | 2,007 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 115,055 GTWinner | 113,561 GT |
| Length | 290 m | 290 m |
| Beam | 36 m | 36 m |
| Draft | 8.7 m | 8.8 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,100Winner | 3,080 |
| Crew | 1,200Winner | 1,100 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 37.1 GT/paxWinner | 36.9 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.58:1Winner | 2.80:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | United Kingdom | Bermuda |
| IMO Number | 9424883 | 9333151 |
Built in 2010, Azura is 3 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Azura edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.6:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Azura |
| Capacity | Azura |
| Modernity | Azura |
| Service | Azura |
| Spaciousness | Azura |
Bottom line: Azura wins more categories (5 vs 0), 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
Emerald Princess
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Large 3,080-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
3,080 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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